Green Wave Nation

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much!

--Helen Keller

Oct. 18 - Harvest Dance for Grades 5-7 at GMS Cafeteria 5:00-7:30 pm

Oct. 24 - Early Release for grades K-7 (no Pre-K)

Oct. 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades Pre-K-7 (call school for appointment w/ teacher)

Oct. 24 -Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades 8-12 6:00-7:30 pm (call guidance or connect directly with teacher via email for appointment)

Oct. 24 -Scholastic Book Fair at Newton Elementary from 12-3:00 pm

Oct. 25 -Early Release for grades K-12 (no Pre-K)

Oct. 25 -Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades Pre-K-12

Oct. 25 -Scholastic Book Fair at Newton Elementary from 12-3:00 pm

Oct. 30- GHS Comicon - GHS Library 3:00-6:15 pm

Oct. 30- GMS Bike Rodeo - GMS back lot 3:30 pm

Oct. 31 -Rag Shag Parade & Downtown Main Street Trick-or-Treating

Across the district, staff and students celebrated Unity Day yesterday. We joined together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of difference and inclusion. It was awesome to see all who participated and joined in on the celebration!

Please join me and the GHS band at Mohawk Mall on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:45 pm as we make our way to Energy Park for the Rag Shag Parade sponsored by the Greenfield Recreation Department. Get your costumes ready for this fun event!

Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join us in reminding all of our students that their presence is powerful! Being present each and every day at school matters!

Greenfield Public Schools' October focus on social and emotional learning is Self-Awareness. One of the key components of self-awareness is mindfulness. Mindfulness is paying attention on purpose to the present moment. Help us model for students how to intentionally choose to focus our attention on what is happening in the moment and enjoy being present.

Congratulations to the 25 new members of the Greenfield High School National Honor Society. Members were inducted Wednesday, October 16, 2024 and were able to pick an honored teacher to pin them during the ceremony. What a wonderful night and ceremony celebrating their achievements!

Amy McMahan, owner of Mesa Verde, time and time again shows up for the students of Greenfield Public Schools. The new venture: highlight student athletes each week and treat them to a free meal at Mesa Verde. This week's honorees are pictured below. Thank you Mesa Verde!

AEL's hallways now sport sensory pathways for our littlest learners! Check out the upgrades below!

Thank you to the Food Service Department for making National School Lunch week so much fun for our students! Check out our Lunch Pirates below!

The DSFC PTO is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26 in the Greenfield High School Event Entrance parking lot. Come join us from 4-6 pm and vote for your favorite trunks, while enjoying some treats.

Interested in showing your fun, creative side? The PTO is still looking for trunkers! Please email us at discoveryschool4cpto@gmail.com for more details. Can't wait to see everyone there!

We had a huge response for dental program participation from parents/guardians this year. Nurse Leader, Melissa Bednarski, is thrilled to announce that over 250 GPS students have signed up to receive dental care from the CHCFC School Dental Program. As dental health issues are one of the main reasons for student absences, we are so proud to be able to support this program and provide students with access to dental care.

For your convenience, walk-in flu and COVID vaccine clinics are being held at Greenfield High School on October 18, 2024, and at Newton School on November 1, 2024.

The Budget and Finance Sub-Committee chaired by the School Committee Vice Chair Kate Martini is looking for parents and families to have a greater voice in the budget development process of the schools. Please see the newly adopted FY26 Budget Development Calendar linked below for important timelines and meetings for opportunities to provide feedback and input to the sub-committee or full committee. You can also email feedback and input directly to the committee at schoolcom@gpsk12.org. Thank you!

For your convenience, please find links to our school handbooks below..