The SPS Week Ahead compiles a list of some of the events taking place throughout the district as well as some important reminders.
Hope you have a great week!
Solar Eclipse
As we get ready for the solar eclipse later this afternoon (Monday, April 8th), DESE posted some information about the eclipse which you can take a look at here. NASA also has some information about the eclipse. The solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun from view, will begin shortly after 2pm on Monday and will last until about 4:30pm. Even though Stoughton isn't in the path of totality, 91.7% of the sun will be covered in Stoughton, and it is still important not to look directly at the eclipse without proper eye protection.
Spring Author Series
The second visit in our Spring Author Series takes place TONIGHT, Monday, April 8 from 5-6pm when Mia Wenjen comes to the Hansen School (1800 Central St.). For more information and to see a complete schedule for the Spring Author Series, click here. And, to learn more about tonight's author, Mia Wenjen, click here.
National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The Stoughton High chapter of the National Art Honor Society is having an induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 9 at 6pm in the Stoughton High Auditorium. There will also be an art exhibit featuring the work of SHS National Art Honor Society members.
Cultural Fair at SHS (this event has been cancelled)
The Fruition Scholars group at SHS is hosting a Culture Night at the Stoughton High cafeteria this Wednesday, April 10 at 6pm. There will be music, dancing, games/activities, as well as food representing cultures from around the world. Attendees are encouraged to wear clothing and items representing their culture. Students under the age of 12 attending this event must be accompanied by an adult.
Solo & Ensemble Night at SHS
Stoughton High music students will be performing solo or in small groups this Thursday, April 11 at 7pm in the black box theater at Stoughton High. This concert is a great chance to see the talents of our SHS students on display!
School Committee Meeting
The Stoughton School Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, April 9 in the conference room at the SPS District Office, 31 Pierce St. The public portion of the meeting starts at 7pm. An agenda for the meeting can be found here.
New Elementary School Building Project
The Building Committee for the new elementary school building project will be meeting on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30pm at the South School, 171 Ash St. (click here for a meeting agenda). Following this meeting, there is an abutters meeting for this project at 7pm, also at the South School. Abutters within a calculated zone of interest to the project are being invited. The meeting will include a brief project update and a Q&A session to address as many neighborhood concerns as possible. While this will be a public meeting, the primary focus will be geared toward the concerns of the neighbors of the site.
Finally, save the date for the next public forum about the building project - Monday, April 29 at 6:30pm at the South Elementary School. More details will be provided closer to the 29th.
(If you would like to find out more about this project, watch this short video.)
Registration for Next School Year (2024-2025)
Attention families with students entering preschool or kindergarten in September, or with a student entering grades 1-12 who did not attend the Stoughton Public Schools this school year: The Stoughton Public Schools online pre-registration portal for next school year (2024-2025 school year) is now open. Please visit our Central Registration Office website for more information about the pre-registration process.
Register for SPS Knights of Summer Program
We are able to offer the Knights of Summer camp this summer for SPS students entering grades 2-5. This popular enrichment program will be free of charge. Click here for more information and to register.
April Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Breakfast and lunch menus for April are posted here.
Spring Sports Schedule
The spring sports season is underway at Stoughton High. Schedules for the SHS spring teams can be found here.
Due to the eclipse that will be taking place Monday afternoon, games around the Hockomock League are starting later on Monday (April 8th). All Stoughton games will be starting at 5pm, both home and away, except for JV girls lacrosse which has a 6:30pm start time. It's (finally) a nice spring day, so head over to SHS this afternoon to check out the baseball, girls lacrosse, and girls tennis teams at home!
District Newsletter
Miss last week's district newsletter? Click here to read it. The next edition will be sent to the community on Friday.