Green Wave Nation

• Jan. 2 - Schools reopen
  
• Jan. 7 - GHS School Council Meeting 5:30 pm - GHS Conference Room
• Jan. 13 - D/W Wellness Committee Meeting - Virtual 4:00-5:00 pm
• Jan. 14 - GHS Cookies, Cocoa & Cramming for Midterms 2:30 pm in GHS Cafeteria
• Jan. 15-17 - GHS 1/2 days - Midterm schedule
• Jan. 20 - No School - MLK, Jr. Day observed
• Jan. 22 - GHS Student Council - Music Bingo GHS Cafeteria 6:00-8:00 pm
• Jan. 23- GHS Youth Engaging w/ Legislatures and Officials (YELO) 12-3:00 pm GHS Library
• Jan. 23 - Elementary Math Nights at each school 5:00-6:00 pm
• Jan. 30 - GMS "Informance" Band Concert Grades 5-7- GMS Auditorium 6:30 pm
• Jan. 30 - Polar Plunge for Special Olympics - GHS Back Lot 1:30-3:30 pm
• Jan. 31 - No School- Teacher In-Service Day

To highlight the importance of good relationships and developing the skills to navigate those relationships at any age, the district believes that every student, every staff member, and every family member brings value to our school community. We will continue to support one another, and cheer each other on, because we are better together!

The redistricting of Greenfield Public Schools will be in full effect for the 2025-26 school year. We understand that some common questions are going to arise. To make it easier for you to understand how redistricting might impact you and your children, we’ve gathered the most common questions with their answers in the below FAQ. If you have any further questions that are not answered here, please reach out to the Central Office at gpsk12.org/administration/contact/

Another friendly reminder to parents/caregivers to keep your contact information up to date with the schools so you receive all messages on any school matter. A robocall, an email, and a text are sent when there is information that needs to go out to all students, families, and staff regarding weather delays, closing of buildings, or other issues. Please contact your child's school to update your information if there have been any recent changes.

Thank you!

Tonight, I will be joining the Newton Elementary students and families for the Community Reader night from 5:00-6:00 pm. Thank you to the Newton PTO for their support in this family engagement activity!

Federal Street Elementary School students continued their holiday traditions and delivered hand-crafted wreaths to the Central Office and local community businesses and agencies. Thank you to Ms. Patricia Marks-Sunds' 4th grade class who visited Central Office, sang us a holiday tune, and delivered this beautiful wreath. We appreciate your thoughtfulness!

GHS Student Council students enjoyed some relaxing time with friends before the holiday break at the annual Potluck and Yankee Swap!

Students and staff alike really get into the spirit for Spirit Week!

Wanted to highlight our staff who every day, in and out of the classroom, our teachers and instructional assistants work hard each and every day to support our students.

Greenfield Public Schools has been awarded an Acceleration Academy grant from DESE. This grant will support the district’s implementation of the Acceleration Academy model, which is designed to provide intensive, standards-aligned instruction to accelerate student learning in a targeted content area.

Key components of the Acceleration Academy model include offering in-person core content instruction during the February or April school vacation weeks, with highly effective educators teaching small classes of 10–12 students.

We anticipate each Academy will provide a minimum of 20 hours of instruction in a single content area, complemented by a daily specials class, ensuring an engaging and focused experience. Instruction builds upon lessons taught during the school year. Resources will also be provided to support student recruitment and attendance, maximizing the impact of these Academies on student success. There would be no cost for families to attend the Academies.

Please take a moment to fill out this Parent/Caregiver survey so we can gauge the level of interest families have in participating in one or both of the vacation Acceleration Academies.

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