Choose SEBRSD! A community dedicated to teaching and learning with purpose... Did you know? All children between the ages of 6 and 16 who live in Massachusetts are required to attend school and are entitled to attend a public school free of charge. Most children attend school in the school district in which they live; however, parents may choose to enroll their... READ MORE >

We want and need your input once again! As you know the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District through our local School Building Committee has been hard at work throughout the pandemic to keep our building project forward. As a result of our collaborative efforts with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, we are currently in the work of module... READ MORE >

Good Morning Everyone, Welcome back to the first day of school! Over the next few weeks, we are going to move slowly, methodically, and purposefully to take the time needed to return in-person teaching and learning safely. As the Superintendent of Schools, I am asking everyone to please to stay positive, supportive, understanding; and most of all, flexible... READ MORE >

Hello, It was nice to meet several families Thursday night at the Wire Village Open House! We are excited to start our program! As you can imagine, our biggest challenge has been staffing. This is an issue that is not unique to AlphaBEST, but a problem across the country in several industries. Although we have hired some staff for our program, it is... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Everyone,At the special meeting of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) on August 24, 2021, the Board voted to declare “exigent circumstances” pursuant to the Student Learning Time (SLT) regulations, 603 CMR 27.08 (1), and authorized the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to require masks for public school students... READ MORE >

Mobile Covid-19 Vaccine ClinicAppointments available for Spencer and East Brookfield Residents! Thursday, September 9th, 2021 (3:00pm - 6:00pm)David Prouty High School 306 Main StreetSpencer, MA 01562Register online: https://tinyurl.com/SEBRSDVAX READ MORE >

Here are the FY22 Bus Routes for David Prouty High School/Knox Trail Middle School, Wire Village School, and East Brookfield Elementary School. Please click on a link to access the routes. David Prouty High School and Knox Trail Middle School Wire Village School East Brookfield Elementary School If you have any questions, please contact Missy Farrow at... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Everyone, I hope that this email finds you and yours happy, healthy, and enjoying these final days of summer. It is hard to believe that we will be starting a new school year in just a couple of weeks! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school again soon! I am writing because, unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us; and I want... READ MORE >

***Update*** - In our haste to get this information out to you, we realized the link for enrolling students is not available yet! Our apologies for the confusion this may have caused. Stay tuned for more information as we receive it. SEBRSD is pleased to announce it has partnered with AlphaBEST Education to provide before and after school programming for students... READ MORE >

Summer Meal Program*Update: August 17th*Thank you to the families who supported the SEBRSD Nutrition Services Summer Lunch Program. Unfortunately, the program needs to come to an end one week sooner. Tuesday, August 17th will be the last delivery or pick up for weekly meal bags. Students attending summer programs at Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Everyone, I hope this Superintendent Update finds you and yours well and enjoying the summer! I wanted to follow up on an earlier communication and provide additional information so you may be as prepared as possible for the coming school year as parents, families, students and staff. Enrollment: Our enrollment for August 2021 as a regional... READ MORE >

ESSER III Public Input Survey (August 2021) for the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District Generally, our application focuses on: • WHOLE STUDENT SUPPORTS - including counseling, mental health therapy, behavioral support.• INVESTING IN STAFF & STUDENTS - including instructional materials and resources, for example, math, science and literacy materials,... READ MORE >

Good Morning Everyone, I wanted to make sure you received the a brief update regarding our preparations for the fall of 2021 and the opening of school, especially given the recent guidance provided by the Department of Public Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Friday of last week. At this time, here is what I am recommending to our... READ MORE >

July 30th, 2021. DESE and DPH COVID-19 Fall 2021 Guidance for Districts and Schools Dear Superintendents, Charter School Leaders, Assistant Superintendents, Leaders of Collaboratives, and Leaders of Approved Special Education Schools, Please see the attached COVID-19 guidance from DESE and the Department of Public Health concerning school this fall. The... READ MORE >

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School Committee has a vacancy for an East Brookfield resident.If you are an East Brookfield resident interested in this vacancy, please apply with a letter of interest to: Mr. Joe Fish, Chair of the East Brookfield Select Board at jfish@eastbrookfieldma.us by Tuesday, July 6, 2021.The East Brookfield Select Board and the... READ MORE >

Good Evening Everyone, I hope this Superintendent Update for June 2021 finds you and yours well. As you are aware, throughout June we have been working diligently to continue our efforts with full in-person learning for all of our schools within the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District; and despite a couple of hot days recently, everyone has managed... READ MORE >

Choose SEBRSD! A community dedicated to teaching and learning with purpose... Did you know? All children between the ages of 6 and 16 who live in Massachusetts are required to attend school and are entitled to attend a public school free of charge. Most children attend school in the school district in which they live; however, parents may choose to enroll their... READ MORE >

On May 27, 2021. The Baker-Polito Administration announced that state-wide COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted, gathering limitations will be rescinded, and all industries will be permitted to open effective May 29, 2021. The State of Emergency will end on June 15, 2021. As of May 29, with the exception of K-12 schools and a few other settings, those who are... READ MORE >

Earlier today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that one student at David Prouty High School have tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the individual. The person who has tested... READ MORE >

East Brookfield, MA. - May 19, 2021. Recently, Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District officials were notified by the Community Service Committee of The American Legion Department of Massachusetts that Mrs. Christine Lavin was selected as this year's recipient of the John Mulkern Educator of the Year Award. According to Sally Nay, the Service Committee... READ MORE >

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is accepting applications from interested persons to serve on our local High School Building Committee. The purpose of the local Building Committee will be to assist in the planning and provide input for the proposed project at David Prouty High School. If you are interested in serving, please complete this... READ MORE >

May 17, 2021 - At its 55th Annual Institute educational conference held virtually last week, the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials, Inc. (MASBO, a non-profit organization that provides professional development for public school financial officials), presented the organization’s Donald D. Johnson Operational & Cost Efficiency Award to the... READ MORE >

Good Morning Everyone, As you have probably already heard, Governor Baker announced yesterday that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29th; and that the Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29th. Per the press release, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will issue a new face covering advisory... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA – May 13th, 2021. The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is pleased to announce that Melanie Ethier has been selected as the next principal of Wire Village School, effective July 1, 2021. Mrs. Ethier will be filling the position vacated by Linda Stanelun, who will be serving as the District’s Director of PreSchool/Early Education. ... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - May 13, 2021. Get vaccinated against COVID-19: People age 12 and older can be vaccinated. We are happy to report that the Rutland Vaccine Team can now start to schedule vaccine for all students 12 years & older at the Rutland town library, 280 Main Street in Rutland, MA. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered. Parent consent will be required, any... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - May 12, 2021 - The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is pleased to announce that Linda Stanelun has been selected as the Director of the PreSchool/Early Education and Care Program for the district, effective July 1, 2021. Ms. Stanelun joined the district in 2013 as the Interim Principal of Wire Village School. During her tenure, Ms.... READ MORE >

Good Evening Everyone, I hope this Superintendent Update for April/ May 2021 finds you and yours well. As you are aware, throughout the month of April we transitioned to full in-person learning for all of our schools within the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District. Our entire district and each of tis schools worked diligently to prepare for the... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce that the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District has partnered with ClearGov, a leading transparency and benchmarking platform, to launch an infographic-based dashboard for our district. This informative new tool provides our community residents an easy-to-understand, interactive breakdown of the school district's finances, as... READ MORE >

Earlier today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that one student at Wire Village School and one student at David Prouty High School have tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the... READ MORE >

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tiered Focused Monitoring Review Demonstrates SEBRSD Making the Grade! SPENCER, MA - May 3rd, 2021. Every three years, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District undergoes an audit by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), known as a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review (TFM). Our most recent audit... READ MORE >

Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that two students at Knox Trail Middle School and a student at David Prouty High School have tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - April 28, 2021 - Get vaccinated against COVID-19: People age 16 + who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can be vaccinated.This message is being sent to parents/guardians of Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District students who will turn 16 on or before May 20, 2021. The Rutland Vaccination Team will be holding a vaccination clinic for... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - April 23, 2021 - Keeping college an option for high school seniors by filling out the FAFSAPlease take a moment to remind high school seniors to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Fewer students have filled out the forms this year, and we fear it will translate into fewer students attending college in the fall and... READ MORE >

Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a student at David Prouty High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the individual. The person who has tested positive and... READ MORE >

Accessing free meals for all public school students, regardless of incomeWhen schools closed in March 2020, districts immediately took steps to provide meals to students, and that need has continued. Since the start of COVID-19, 1 in 5 households with children in Massachusetts is experiencing food insecurity, nearly doubling pre-pandemic numbers. Thank you for... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA – April 13th, 2021 - The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is planning a full reopening of schooling for the fall of 2021, with fully in-person classes, activities, and events at all four of its campuses: Wire Village School, East Brookfield Elementary, Knox Trail Middle School, and David Prouty High School. In announcing a return to a... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - April 23, 2021 - We still have work to do... Supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion in our classrooms!Following the murder of George Floyd last summer – one of so many horrific instances of violence against Black men and women in our country, it is important to acknowledge the disturbing and dramatic increase in violence and hate crimes against... READ MORE >

WORCESTER – Not all students are itching to see the end of full-time school resource officers in the city’s high schools after this year. But even if they did appreciate the daily presence of an officer at their school, they could also see the point of view of their classmates who didn’t like the controversial policing model. Some students, meanwhile, agreed with... READ MORE >

Choose SEBRSD! A community dedicated to teaching and learning with purpose... Did you know? All children between the ages of 6 and 16 who live in Massachusetts are required to attend school and are entitled to attend a public school free of charge. Most children attend school in the school district in which they live; however, parents may choose to enroll their... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce that the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District has partnered with ClearGov, a leading transparency and benchmarking platform, to launch an infographic-based dashboard for our district. This informative new tool provides our community residents an easy-to-understand, interactive breakdown of the school district's finances, as... READ MORE >

Project 351 engages eighth grade Ambassadors from each of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts in a 12-month program of service learning, leadership development, and civic engagement. Ambassadors are diverse in all ways but one -- they share Dr. King’s criteria for a life dedicated to service: “a heart full with grace and a soul generated by love." Hometown... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - March 31st, 2021 - Classroom Pooled Testing Program for Onsite COVID Testing Beginning the week of April 26th, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District will implement the Concentric Classroom Pooled Testing Program for onsite COVID testing at each of our four schools. Our schools will be testing several classrooms at each school weekly,... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - March 31st, 2021 - The Spencer-East Brookfield RSD is on track to begin full time in-person learning for students of all ages at the end of April, including high school students, Superintendent Paul S. Haughey confirmed earlier today. Plans to bring the SEBRSD students back to the classroom with more regularity have been in the works since February... READ MORE >

Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a staff member in our East Brookfield Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the individual. The person who has... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - February 26, 2021 - During the week of March 22, 2021, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA – March 15th, 2021 - Teachers, staff, students and volunteers in the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District were able to take advantage of recent changes prioritizing educators as the COVID-19 vaccination continues across the Commonwealth. On Monday, March 15th, a Pfizer vaccine clinic was held in conjunction with the Rutland vaccination... READ MORE >

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is proud to announce that American Legion Gaudette-Kirk Post 138 has selected Christine (Chrissy) Lavin as its John Mulkern Educator of the Year. The post’s announcement states that “Chrissy goes far above and beyond her responsibilities as a 5th and 6th Grade math teacher in the East Brookfield Elementary... READ MORE >

Good Evening Everyone, I hope this Superintendent Update for March 2021 finds you and yours well. It was one year ago today that the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents unanimously closed our schools as a Commonwealth. Exactly one year ago today, I personally called each school committee member; met with union leadership units; reached out to our... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families, The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified administration was notified that a staff member at East Brookfield Elementary School was recently exposed to an individual who has since tested positive for COVID-19. The reported exposure occurred off school grounds. Through our contact... READ MORE >

This month the Wire Village School would like to recognize our SEL Team, who meet regularly and on their own time to help develop strategies and supports for our students experiencing hardship or social/emotional challenges which can impact anyone, anytime, but particularly in these challenging times. These professionals know that sometimes needs are exhibited in... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a staff member of the Knox Trail Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the... READ MORE >

"Public schools nationwide are facing their biggest challenge yet: Balancing the competing needs involved in educating our children. Schools have always been a safe haven for all students, a shelter for our most disadvantaged students, a place for nurture, love and learning. As school starts this year—virtually and in person--we cannot predict what the future... READ MORE >

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District has a School Committee opening for Spencer residents.The term of office for an elected member is three years and until his/her successor is elected and qualified.Interested candidates may obtain nomination papers at the Office of the Superintendent, 306 Main Street, Spencer, MA. READ MORE >

Two Spencer- East Brookfield Regional School District teachers have been awarded scholarships by the Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) and Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.) organizations. The scholarships provide Ms. MaryEllen Amodeo, a 3rd grade teacher at Wire Village School, and Ms. Pam Gunsalus, the STEM (Science,... READ MORE >

PRESS RELEASE – SPENCER-EAST BROOKFIELD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION (2021-2022) Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is now accepting Kindergarten applications for the 2021-2022 school year for children who have reached the age of five (5) years old by August 31, 2021. Kindergarten is offered at both Wire Village School in... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families,The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a staff member at the Wire Village School has tested positive for COVID-19.The staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19 has not been in school. However, they will not return to school for at least 14 days, unless... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families, The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a student at the East Brookfield Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The student who has tested positive for COVID-19 has not been in school. However, they will not return to their buildings for at... READ MORE >

Choose SEBRSD! A community dedicated to teaching and learning with purpose... Did you know? All children between the ages of 6 and 16 who live in Massachusetts are required to attend school and are entitled to attend a public school free of charge. Most children attend school in the school district in which they live; however, parents may choose to enroll... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families, The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a district-wide staff member, a staff member at the Wire Village School, and another staff member at David Prouty High School have tested positive for COVID-19. The staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19 have... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Families, On Friday of last week, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health notified the Commonwealth that the requirement for flu vaccination for attendance in childcare/preschool, primary, secondary and postsecondary education was removed. Preliminary data show that this has been a mild flu season to date, presumably as people... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Families, I am writing to let you know that the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District received guidance from local and state officials, including State Epidemiologist, that it is now safe to reopen our schools. We will resume in-person classes for all schools within the district beginning on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, using... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - January 8th, 2021 . Did you know? The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District has served over 64,367 meals since March 23, 2020 and 46,037 since the first day of the current school year. Also, year to date, our Food Service Department has served more breakfast this year than in the past 3 years combined. We know it's been a challenging... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, As the nation and our children read, hear and watch about the civil unrest and rioting throughout the nation since the summer, most recently at the U.S. Capitol building, we are reminded just how important it is for our regional school district to teach about and model civility and respect for our democracy. Civic engagement... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that another district-wide staff member as well as two students of the Wire Village School have tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - SEBRSD Food Service will be providing a trial meal delivery system the week of January 11th-15th, 2021. If families would like meals delivered to their homes on Monday, January 11th and Wednesday, January 13th this form must be filled out by 1 PM Friday January 8th. https://forms.gle/mit2vj5PHUVK... Meals will be already assembled; they will just... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a district-wide staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the individual who tested... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a staff member at the Wire Village School has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the... READ MORE >

Dear Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District Learning Community Members, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District learned that we had another member of our staff test positive for Covid-19. As a result, we received guidance from local and state officials that, based on an increased number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, the... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians,Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that two staff members at the Knox Trail Middle School have tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that one of our staff members and two of our students at David Prouty High School have tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that two more staff members and a student at the Wire Village School have tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had close... READ MORE >

Our David Prouty High School Rocket League ESports team (Jacob Bergeron, Brennan Ogert, & Joseph Havalotti) competes in the finals vs. Shrewsbury High School! Watch Friday, December 18, 2020 @ 4pm EST on http://TWITCH.TV/PLAYVS. #ProutyPride #Progress #Unity #Knowledge@MSAA_33 @MASCSchoolComm @MASchoolsK12 READ MORE >

UPDATED 12/17/2020 TO CORRECTED START DATE OF COHORT A & B. December 17, 2020 Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that another staff member at the Wire Village School has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol,... READ MORE >

UPDATED 12/17/2020 TO CORRECT START DATES OF COHORT A & B. December 16, 2020 Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that two staff members at the Wire Village School has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact... READ MORE >

WORCESTER – A potential snowstorm arriving in the region Wednesday night poses a chance for widespread school cancellations Thursday – or at least it would in normal times. Instead, districts like Worcester, which have been doing home-based remote learning so far this school year, are prepared to treat it as just another school day. Unless there are widespread... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Guardians and Families Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a student at East Brookfield Elementary School as well as a student at the Wire Village School have both tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and... READ MORE >

While there has been unease in education about the growing influence of testing in schools over the years, some districts are leaning on standardized assessments in new ways this year to grapple with the wide-ranging effects of the pandemic. Around the corner, meanwhile, is the MCAS, which the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has told... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, I am writing to inform you that a person in our Wire Village School community has tested positive for COVID-19. Our first responsibility is to keep our students and staff safe. We have been planning for this scenario during our reopening planning process and have a comprehensive plan in place to sanitize the school, inform... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, This notice contains information regarding weather-related school delays, cancellations, and early releases, as well as Remote Learning Day notifications. SEBRSD Inclement Weather Notifications As noted in our 2020-2021 school calendar, we will not have traditional snow days this year within the Spencer-East Brookfield... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon, I hope this message finds you and your family well. Thank you for your continued patience as we have worked to reopen our school house doors throughout the fall season. To date, we have successfully reopened grades PreK-12 to a hybrid model of learning (A Week / B Week) and have returned all of our high needs students to Cohort C (Grades K-12) as... READ MORE >

Spencer, MA – December 2, 2020 UPDATED ON 12/3/2020 TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE EVENT FROM 12/5 TO 12/12 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.The Spencer Police Association (SPA) is hosting their annual Christmas event on Saturday, 12/12/2020, at 10:00 a.m. for district-enrolled students in grades K-3, but with a twist! In years past, officers have purchased, wrapped and... READ MORE >

Updated on 12/5/2020 to change event date from 12/5/2020 to 12/12/2020 due to inclement weather. SPENCER, MA - November 30, 2020 - AA Transportation in partnership with the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is hosting a "Stuff the Bus" event this coming Saturday, December 12th, 2020 from 10:00am - 2:00pm at David Prouty High School! Please... READ MORE >

November 30, 2020 Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, Today, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District administration was notified by our nursing team that a staff member at David Prouty High School has tested positive for COVID-19. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have identified and notified all families whose students have had... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - November 30th, 2020 - Earlier this school year, Mrs. Durant's first grade class at the Wire Village School was notified by the Dairy Excellence Foundation that they were selected to participate in the Adopt-a-Cow program. The host family in charge of caring for the calf is the Chittenden Family at Dutch Hollow Farm. Dutch Hollow Farm Brian, Alan,... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, I am writing to inform you that two people in our David Prouty High School community have tested positive for COVID-19. Our first responsibility is to keep our students and staff safe. We have a comprehensive plan in place to sanitize the school, inform families whose students were at-risk of exposure or in close contact,... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, I am writing to inform you that a person in our school community has tested positive for COVID-19. Our first responsibility is to keep our students and staff safe. We have been planning for this scenario during our reopening planning process and have a comprehensive plan in place to sanitize the school, inform families... READ MORE >

Spencer, MA – November 9, 2020 - Having David Prouty High School begin the year remotely motivated Superintendent Paul Haughey to recognize the top senior, Brendan Halloran, with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Academic Excellence Award. The state association celebrates top students in the fall of their senior year instead of the usual... READ MORE >

Bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year have been released for David Prouty High School and Knox Trail Middle School and can now be located on our District website here. Please contact our Transportation Department at 508-450-6917 if you have any questions. READ MORE >

Good Morning, I hope this message finds you and your family well. Thank you for your continued patience as we have continued to reopen our school district. To date, we have successfully reopened grades PreK-8 to a hybrid model of learning (A Week / B Week) and have returned all off our high needs students to Cohort C (Grades K-12) as well as identified our... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA - October 28, 2020 - Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley approved David Prouty High School's Chapter 74 applications for Criminal Justice and Early Education and Care. This approval increases the value of the certificates our students will earn in their fields. A Chapter 74 Certificate assures both colleges and employers that the... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA – October 27, 2020 - The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is hosting a FREE Flu Clinic on Thursday, Oct 29th, (5:00-7:00pm) in the David Prouty HS Cafeteria. We will be administering flu shots to the children of Spencer & East Brookfield, MA at no cost to you. We will arrange the cafeteria so that we have one way in and one way out of... READ MORE >

Release Date: October 23, 2020 Bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year have been released for David Prouty High School and Knox Trail Middle School and can now be located on our District website here. Please contact our Transportation Department at 508-450-6917 if you have any questions. READ MORE >

October 15, 2020 Dear Faculty, Students, and Members of the SEBRSD Community: In addition to the tremendous challenges presented by the COVID virus, there is no question that the highly charged political climate in our country can have a significant impact on our students, our schools, and the educational process. Elections at the state and federal levels, as... READ MORE >

Lori McAfee teaches fourth grade math to her students via Zoom from her empty classroom at the Wire Village School in Spencer, MA. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]Fourth-grade teacher Christina Reeve instructs her students via Zoom from her classroom at the Wire Village School in Spencer, MA. [T&G Staff/Ashley Green]Fourth-grade teacher Kimberly Kates instructs via Zoom... READ MORE >

Good Morning, I hope this message finds you and yours well. Thank you for your continued patience as we work through the various challenges related to the reopening of school district amidst COVID-19 concerns. First, I wanted to share the most up-to-date schedule we have set for each building for reopening. After consulting with our local Board of Health, we... READ MORE >

Spencer, MA – October 8, 2020 - At a meeting on October 5th, 2020, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) hosted the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District regarding their Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Selection of Colliers International for the district’s David Prouty High School Core Project. The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA – October 5, 2020 - Energy Management Services (EMS), defined in section three of M.G.L. 25A, Energy Savings Performance Contracting or "ESPC" is an innovative financing technique that uses energy savings from the building owner's existing operating budget to repay the cost of energy efficient equipment and related facility improvements known as Energy... READ MORE >

SPENCER, MA – September 15, 2020 - Spencer-East Brookfield RSD families now have resources to help with remote learning-related technical issues. Last week, school began or Spencer-East Brookfield RSD. As a result, and in an effort to be proactive, there is now a help desk that caregivers can contact which began on Monday, September 14th, 2020. The help desk... READ MORE >

Spencer, MA - September 22, 2020 - On September 10th, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving FREE meals to all children during this time. This will allow the children of our... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians, Our first responsibility as we begin this school year is to keep our students, teachers, and staff safe. We have spent the summer months getting the school building and staff ready to execute all of the safety guidelines and best practices based on guidance from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)... READ MORE >

Spencer, MA- September 15th, 2020 — Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District Superintendent Paul Haughey said that the district has paid off its deficit loan. One June 14, 2013, the Governor approved Chapter 24 of the Act of 2013, which authorized the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District to issue up to $3 million in deficit obligations,... READ MORE >

Good Morning! Welcome back to the first day of school! Over the next few weeks, we are going to move slowly, methodically, and purposefully - taking the time needed to return to teaching and learning safely. As the Superintendent of Schools, I am asking everyone to please to stay positive, supportive, understanding, and most of all, flexible throughout this... READ MORE >

Release Date: September 11th, 2020 - Bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year have been released for Wire Village and East Brookfield Elementary Schools and can now be located on our District website here. Please contact our Transportation Department at 508-450-6917 if you have any questions. READ MORE >

Release Date: 9/10/2020 Good Evening, I am happy to announce that SEBRSD will continue to serve FREE breakfasts and lunches through December 31st, 2020. Meals will be provided to any child (ages 0-18) during this time and can include household members that are not enrolled in the district. The food service program will be providing meals for both... READ MORE >

For Immediate Release:September 11, 2020 The Southern Worcester County League, through a vote of its principals, has determined the start of the fall-one season to be October 5, 2020. The schools in the league intend to participate in the fall season from October 5 through November 20, which will allow the schools to have a 10-12 game regular season. The earliest... READ MORE >

We are thrilled to announce that in addition to our new website, the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District now has a mobile app for on-the-go access to the latest news and events, live media posts, and our online file directory. Everything you need can now be accessed from the palm of your hand and notifications can be set up to ensure that you never... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon, I hope this message finds you and yours well. Thank you for your continued patience as we work through the various challenges related to the reopening of school later in September amidst COVID-19 concerns. First, I wanted to share the most up-to-date schedule we have set for each building or department for “Virtual Parent/Family Info Nights.... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce that the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District has partnered with ClearGov, a leading transparency and benchmarking platform, to launch an infographic-based dashboard for our district. This informative new tool provides our community residents an easy-to-understand, interactive breakdown of the school district's finances, as... READ MORE >

Good Morning! Over the past two days, our School Committee voted 6-1 on two separate occasions to reopen the Spencer-East Brookfield RSD in the hybrid model for the 2020-2021 school year. Here is a brief summary of what this means for our regional school district - its students, parents/families and staff. As voted, this model includes but is not limited to: ... READ MORE >

By Scott O’ConnellTelegram & Gazette Staff@ScottOConnellTGPosted Aug 11, 2020 at 3:48 PM Updated Aug 11, 2020 at 3:51 PM SPENCER - Buoyed by the state’s latest budget pronouncements, the Spencer East-Brookfield schools on Tuesday announced they are restoring 22 positions cut earlier this summer. Those jobs had been eliminated in large part because of the... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Families, Students and Staff, I am writing with an update on our planning process for the start of a new school year in the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District. We are tentatively scheduled to resume student learning at the earliest on September 10th, 2020 and no later than September 16th, 2020. Our planning process continues to be... READ MORE >

Dear Staff and Families, It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I am reaching out to staff and families about the tragic death of George Floyd. This incident is sure to elicit many varied emotions from all of us. Tragedies of this nature reach far beyond the specific locality of their occurrence and deeply affect all of us as individuals and across the larger... READ MORE >

When registering a student during the closure, please send in all of the required documents to: Student Services, 302 Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562, or scan them to the district registrar, Susanna Sadusky, at saduskys@sebrsd.org. Starting on Tuesday, May 26th, we will be making appointments for anyone who needs to pick up registration forms, or drop off... READ MORE >