Now that we are in December and the official start of winter is right around the corner, here is a reminder of our school cancellation and delayed opening plan for when there is inclement weather: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/cancellation-delayed-opening-plan
Thursday, December 12, 2024 is an early release day for the Stoughton Public Schools. Here are the school hours for early release days: SHS & OMS - 7:35am - 11:32am; Elementary Schools - 8:30am - 12:20pm; Preschool - 8:30am - 11:00am (No afternoon preschool session). Lunch will still be served.
Breakfast and lunch menus for December have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
In appreciation of our educators' dedication to students with unique learning needs, the Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) created the Bright Knight Award to recognize the daily support given to our students. SEPAC invited parents whose children have Individualized Education Plans or 504s to nominate staff members who have supported their children's journey to achieve their full potential. Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Bright Knight Award from the South School - Jessica Guay and Caitlin Wood!
Upcoming days off from school: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Schools are closed for a staff professional development day. Students will return to school on Wednesday, November 6. And, there is also no school on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. The District office and school offices are also closed on Veterans Day.
Breakfast and lunch menus for November have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
Grade 5 artists at the South School had a choice to join an Artober Art Challenge and this week’s prompt was Hot Drink! They could use that idea to create art in any form and here are the results...
Massachusetts STEM Week takes place from October 21-25 this year. We will be highlighting examples of the great work being done in our classrooms throughout the Stoughton Public Schools focusing on areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM Week is an annual statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities. The theme for STEM Week this year is “STEM starts now” – at any age you can learn about STEM, from our youngest learners to adult learners. SPS offers a wide variety of STEM opportunities from PreK-12. Every student in SPS takes technology and engineering each year from K-5, STEM class in grades 6-8, and then students can choose engineering or computer science pathways in addition to the many math, business, and science courses offered at SHS. All of these courses are designed to expose students to real life applications and opportunities as well as prepare them for higher education or career skills. Be sure to check our social media pages this week to see examples of STEM education right here in the Stoughton Public Schools!
Lots of smiles on the first day of kindergarten!
Check out pictures from the first day of the school year at the South School: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/pfbid02RwNCMFr7AWMJh8c9PpAmLQakxrBSLf4QPFJL1vDcfo8yGmKujkNXXsDbugEM7f8sl
Free school breakfast and lunch has been extended for the 2024-2025 school year for all students. Wondering what is being served for breakfast and lunch? We have the scoop! Here are the school breakfast and lunch menus for September: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
The 2024-2025 Stoughton Public Schools district calendar includes all of the key dates, like holidays and vacations, early release days, etc. This calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2c9au
Our South School fourth graders spent a week learning about different forms of energy through a series of lessons with the Science and Engineering Education Development program. The photos in this post show Dr. Pearl from SEED teaching the students about hydropower through a hands-on activity. Using a bottle, sticks, string, and tape, students were given a challenge to lift five washers off the table, using water as their source of power. This program was made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The South School after school theater program presented its production of Willy Wonka for families on Thursday night and for the whole school on Friday. The students did an incredible job acting, singing, and dancing! Congratulations to the cast and crew and to the South School staff who oversaw the production! They are pictured here on stage before the start of Thursday's performance.
You can find breakfast and lunch menus for May on our website by clicking here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
There was lots of excitement about the solar eclipse in our schools on Monday! Here are some pictures of second graders in Mrs. DeMayo’s class at the South School creating their own model of an eclipse with flashlights and ping pong balls and then observing the sun through the special eclipse glasses.
You can find breakfast and lunch menus for April on our website by clicking here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
The South School PTO recently hosted a Bingo Social!
Breakfast and lunch menus for March have been posted on the website. You can view them here: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus
Due to the forecasted winter storm, the Stoughton Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, February 13, 2024. All schools and the district office will be closed and all after school activities on Tuesday are cancelled. This decision is based on the local National Weather Service noting that the storm is an all day event. Stay safe in the storm!
