Dear Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District Community,
As the 2025–2026 school year draws to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our students, families, teachers, and staff for your dedication, resilience, and partnership. June is always a time of immense celebration, reflection, and anticipation for the future. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, and our schools continue to thrive because of the unwavering support of our Spencer and East Brookfield communities.
Enrollment: Our enrollment as a regional school district has remained steady since our last update! As of this morning, we have 1,475 students enrolled within our district. David Prouty High School has 314 students enrolled; Knox Trail Middle School has 405 students; Wire Village School has 459 students; and East Brookfield Elementary School has 274 students, including 120 students enrolled for the "Cubs Corner" Preschool!
Personnel: At this time, all positions with the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District are filled. Please check for any opportunities that arise in the months ahead at https://www.schoolspring.com.
Celebrating the Class of 2026
First and foremost, congratulations to the David Prouty High School Class of 2026! Watching our seniors cross the stage at graduation is the ultimate highlight of the academic year. This graduating class has demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence, artistic talent, and athletic prowess. Whether you are heading to college, entering the workforce, or serving in the military, the entire Panther family is incredibly proud of you. Remember that you will always have a home here in SEBRSD.
End-of-Year Highlights & Successes
Across all our schools—from Wire Village School and East Brookfield Elementary to Knox Trail Middle School and David Prouty High School—this month is packed with meaningful events. We are wrapping up end-of-year concerts, field days, academic awards assemblies, and moving-up ceremonies. Thank you to our educators and PTOs for organizing these memorable experiences that celebrate our students' hard work and growth.
District Updates & Summer Planning
While our classrooms will soon empty, the district's work continues through the summer months.
Summer Learning Programs: We are excited to offer our robust summer enrichment and academic support programs. Registered families will receive detailed scheduling and transportation information in the coming days.
Facility Enhancements: Our maintenance and facilities teams will work hard over the break to complete routine upgrades, deep cleaning, and campus improvements, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment when we return.
Budget Planning: We remain committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency. Thank you to the residents of Spencer and East Brookfield for your engagement and support during our annual town meetings and budget process. Your investment directly impacts the resources and opportunities available to our students.
Looking Ahead
Please keep an eye on your email and the district website over the summer for important updates regarding the 2026–2027 school year, including supply lists, bus routes, and orientation dates.
To our students, I challenge you to keep reading, stay active, and explore the outdoors over the next few months. To our staff, thank you for your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to public education.
I wish everyone in the Spencer-East Brookfield regional school community a joyful, safe, and restful summer vacation.
Sincerely yours,
Paul S. Haughey, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District