Good afternoon,
I hope this Superintendent Update for December 2025 finds you and yours well.
Enrollment: Our enrollment as a regional school district has steadied. As of this morning, we have 1470 students enrolled within our district. David Prouty High School has 318 students enrolled; Knox Trail Middle School has 403 students; Wire Village School has 459 students; and East Brookfield Elementary School has 268 students, including 114 students enrolled for the "Cubs Corner" Preschool!
Personnel: We continue to post for paraprofessionals to join our district. If you are interested in becoming a part of our family, please apply at: https://www.schoolspring.com
Early College Update: David Prouty High School, in partnership with Worcester State University, continues to offer early college coursework to our first cohort of approximately 18 students. We are incredibly proud of our students for putting themselves out there and challenging themselves with innovative college coursework at no cost to themselves or their families as they work towards not only a high school diploma but a college degree. As a designated program through the Early College Joint Commission, David Prouty High School and Worcester State are digging in with innovative programs of study that set us apart from many other school districts in Southern Worcester County. As our first cohort moves through their studies, we will continue to provide you with updates on our innovative and inspiring students.
Recently, Early College High School students visited Worcester State! Accompanied by the ECHS Coordinators, Ms. Leveillee and Mrs. Paradis, students learned about campus academic resources, toured the campus, visited the bookstore, and received their WSU IDs! Students enrolled in the ECHS program have all the perks and benefits of being a college student, including access to an array of opportunities and support! Thank you to Worcester State for partnering with us as a small, rural, regional school district whose students strive to move forward on a pathway filled with purpose
FamilyID SEBRSD Winter 2025-2026 Athletics Registration Information! The athletic program has been designed to enhance the overall student experience. Participation in athletics provides our student athletes with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally. Participation in athletics encourages the growth of physical fitness, sports skills, leadership, self-discipline, self-esteem, loyalty, cooperation, motivation, fair play, social behaviors and attitudes, as well as the formation of friendships. The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District’s athletic program is voluntary, extra-curricular, and as such, designed to complement the objectives and policies of the school district to develop well-rounded individuals who are capable of taking their place in today’s society.
Winter 2025-2026 Athletic Teams registering online now for David Prouty HS & Knox Trail MS!
This year's winter sports offerings at David Prouty HS & Knox Trail MS.
David Prouty HS
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Indoor Track
Winter Cheer
Knox Trail MS
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Indoor Track (7 & 8)
Winter Cheer (7 & 8)
You can sign-up at FamilyId on the following link - https://www.familyid.com/organizations/3760/account
2025-2026 Winter Sports Schedules for David Prouty High School!
Please come on out this winter and support our high school and middle school student-athletes as they compete in the newly formed Central Massachusetts Athletic Conference! #LetsGoProuty #GoPanthers
Inclement Weather Notifications: As noted in our 2025-2026 school calendar, we will have traditional snow days this year. Safety considerations, uniform access to electricity/internet during the school day, and making snow days an essential part of successfully navigating the school year make snow days necessary. Calling snow days in New England is difficult. As the Superintendent of Schools, I have a unique opportunity to evaluate conditions in real time and consult with the National Weather Service, the Department of Public Works, local Emergency Management officials, and neighboring towns. My decision regarding delaying, closing, or releasing schools early has always been and always will be based upon “safety first” for everyone within our learning community. If you have not already done so please put a plan in place for the safe care and/or receipt of your child if a weather-related delay, closing, or release is necessary.
Notification Process: Our district has now transitioned over to the latest version of our App and website. Our latest App and website services are our primary means for delivering the most up-to-date information to your cell phones with our notification feature. To get the App, you can go to the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for “SEBRSD” then download the App to your phone.
MSBA Update: Progress continues to move forward well with "A" Building renovations. With the winter months now upon us, the structure has been enclosed and is heated so the crews may work throughout the winter months at speed with an anticipated completion date of August 14th, 2025.
Later this month, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm, the School Building Committee will hold its annual meeting via Zoom and in person at David Prouty High School (Room 241).
Upcoming Events in Late November and December!
Finally, we have many exciting activities taking place throughout our learning community in late November and December.
Event: DPHS Marching Band & AA Transportation's Stuff the Bus! (Sat, Nov 29th, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM at Klem's) Donations may also be made throughout the first two weeks of December 2025.
Event: SEPAC Meeting via Zoom (Mon, Dec 1, 6:30 PM)
Event: Holiday Concert at East Brookfield Elementary School (Thurs, Dec 4)
Event: Winter Crafts & Vendor Fair at East Brookfield Elementary School (Sat, Dec 6, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Event: School Committee Meeting at East Brookfield Elementary (Tue, Dec 9, 6:00 PM)
Event: DPHS & KTMS Winter concert & 7th Grade Art Show at KTMS (Thurs, Dec 11)
Event: Holiday Concert at WVS (Tues, Dec 16)
Event: School Building Committee Meeting (Thurs, Dec 18, 6:00 PM)
Event: Half day of school - All schools & offices (Wed, Dec 23)
Event: School Closed - Winter Recess (Thurs, Dec 24 – Mon, Jan 5)
Finally, from our family to yours, have a safe and healthy holiday season and a happy New Year! And as always, thank you for your partnership and support of the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District! #Innovate #Inspire #Achieve
Sincerely yours,
Paul S. Haughey, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District