June 2026 District Newsletter

Bikes built in record time! 

A team of amazing volunteers gathered at Wicked Axe for a special bike build—and they put together brand-new bicycles in just 45 minutes! 

We are incredibly excited to announce that ALL first-grade students at Tilton Elementary will be receiving a brand-new bike and helmet! 

This wonderful surprise is all thanks to a partnership with the Can’d Aid organization (www.candaid.org), an incredible group that encourages students to shut off their screens, get outdoors, and live active, healthy lifestyles. 

A massive thank you to the sponsors who made this dream a reality for our first graders:

• Yasso Yogurt

• Market Basket

• Kent Bicycles

• Wicked Axe (thanks for hosting the build tonight! 

Tomorrow morning, the students will enjoy a bike safety discussion, a possible bike demo, and the BIG REVEAL where they get to meet their new rides! 

Stay tuned for photos of the big smiles! 

Making Waves! 

Join us in celebrating Elianna Mamakos as she officially signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Rowing team at Ithaca College!

Elianna has shown incredible strength and dedication on the water, and we couldn’t be prouder to see her join the Bombers. Her commitment to both her team and her training has truly paid off! 

Join us in recognizing Elianna for this amazing achievement as she prepares to head to South Hill! 

She’s officially Penmen bound! 

Join us in celebrating Madison Howard as she signs her National Letter of Intent to run Cross Country and Track at Southern New Hampshire University!

Madison has spent countless hours on the trails and the track, consistently pushing the pace and representing our district with incredible grit. We are thrilled to see her take that speed and determination to Manchester next year! 

Join us in cheering for Madison as she prepares for this next exciting chapter! 

A Big Day for Hillie Athletics! 

Join us in celebrating Tommy Murphy as he officially signs his National Letter of Intent to play Golf at Bentley University!

Tommy’s dedication on the course and commitment to excellence in the classroom have led him to this incredible milestone. We are so proud to have had him represent our district, and we look forward to seeing him excel as a Bentley Falcon. 

Join us in recognizing Tommy for this outstanding achievement! 

Pulling Toward the Finish Line!

Big news from the water! A huge congratulations to Levi Abrams on his commitment to continue his rowing career at Ithaca College! 

Levi has been an integral part of the Hillie Crew program, showing incredible strength and synchronicity on the Merrimack. We are so excited to see him join the Ithaca Bombers and take his talents to the next level in New York.

We’re all pulling for you, Levi! Go Bombers! 

THE BIG REVEAL! 

What a perfect way to celebrate World Bicycle Day! Every single first grader at Tilton Elementary was surprised with a brand-new bike and helmet! The excitement and smiles were absolutely unforgettable.

This life-changing surprise was made possible by the incredible Can’d Aid organization (www.candaid.org), promoting healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles for our kids. 

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS: A massive shoutout to the amazing team who came out to Wicked Axe and built all of these bikes in a record-breaking 45 minutes! Your time and energy made this magic happen. 

THANK YOU SPONSORS: This day wouldn't have been possible without the incredibly generous support of our sponsors:

• Yasso Yogurt

• Market Basket

• Kent Bicycles

• Wicked Axe

Thank you for investing in our students and bringing so much joy to our school community! 

Next Stop: New London!

A massive congratulations to Max St. Hilaire on officially signing his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Colby-Sawyer College! 

Max has been a powerhouse on the diamond for Hillie Nation, and we couldn't be more excited to see him take the mound (or the field!) for the Chargers. Your dedication to the game has truly paid off!

Best of luck at the next level, Max! We'll be rooting for you from Haverhill! 

Future healthcare professionals in action! 

Sophomores in the CTE Healthcare Occupations program recently visited Rivier University, where they participated in hands-on activities presented by Seniors in the Nursing program. 

Students were able to test their skills at:

• Performing CPR * 🩹 Using a tourniquet

• Interacting with high-tech simulation manikins (including pregnancy, child, and infant simulators!) 

The simulation scenarios were taught by current Seniors in the program, who also hosted an insightful discussion panel for our students.

A special shoutout to Judi O'Hara, Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs, who ensured the day went smoothly and made all our students feel incredibly welcome! 

Thank you so much to the Rivier University staff and students for their time, efforts, and mentorship! 

Representing Hillie Nation with Pride!

We are so proud to recognize Makaylla Cederman and Keira Drouin for representing Haverhill High School at the MIAA Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports!

These two standout Hillie athletes joined student-athletes from across the state to celebrate the power, leadership, and impact of women in athletics. Thank you, Makaylia and Keira, for your dedication on and off the field and for being such incredible role models for our community.

Keep leading the way! 

Consentino Middle School Celebrates Multicultural Night 

Consentino Middle School hosted an incredible Multicultural Night that brought together a crowded house of students, families, and staff for an unforgettable evening celebrating the many cultures that make up our Haverhill Public Schools community.

The event was a true melting pot of culture—filled with food, traditions, performances, and meaningful connections that highlighted the diversity and unity within our schools. 

The best part of Haverhill Public Schools is the diverse community we live in, and nights like this are a powerful reminder of the richness that comes from learning from one another.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our families and staff who helped make this celebration such a success! 

#HaverhillPublicSchools #ConsentinoMiddleSchool #MulticulturalNight #Community #CelebrateDiversity

Hillie Nation Celebration! 

Big congratulations to Sierra Jepson, who will be continuing her academic and athletic journey at the University of Southern Maine, where she will play collegiate soccer! 

Sierra’s hard work, determination, and love for the game have earned her this exciting opportunity, and we are so proud to see her take the next step at the collegiate level. 

Wishing you all the best, Sierra—your Hillie family is behind you all the way!

Hillie Nation Celebration! 

Congratulations to Lacey Stewart, who has officially committed to the University of Oklahoma to continue her academic and dance career!

Lacey’s passion, talent, and dedication have truly set her apart, and we are so proud to see her take this next exciting step on a national stage. 

Best of luck, Lacey—your Hillie family is cheering you on every step of the way!

HHS CTE Freshmen in the Information Technology and Computer Science & Web Development programs visited Schneider Electric in Andover, MA.  Students learned about their world-leading energy technologies, real time automation, and software and services that make homes, buildings, data centers, industries and infrastructure more electric and more digital.  We even had a little time before the tour started to spend some time in their employee game room.  It was great exposure to many different career paths students' CTE skills can take them!

On Tuesday, May 19th, HHS students from Ms. Curley's AP US Government and Politics Course went to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston to participate in a Senate simulation. 

Haverhill students were paired with students at a South Shore private school as they guided a bill concerning AI, Data Privacy, and Social Media through the stages of getting a law passed through the Senate-- from drafting the legislation and attaching amendments through the subcommittee and committee processes; to debating and passing the final bill through committee; and finally to debating and voting on the bill on the Senate floor.  

Each student was randomly assigned a political party; a home state; and a fictional biography so that they could experience the concerns that elected representatives have to respond to: the concerns of their political parties; what they have learned from their experiences; and, most importantly, the desires of their constituents. Led by the educational staff at the Institute, students got a fantastic simulation of our government in action.

Our Hillies shined during the event-- with Haverhill students taking up the majority of the speaking roles during the full Senate debate on the bill, despite the group being a third of the size of the other high school! 

Thanks go to Ms. Curley and to the staff at the EMK Institute for providing a wonderful opportunity to our government students! 

Night of Stars at Haverhill High School 

Last night, Haverhill High School celebrated our incredible students at the annual Night of Stars—an evening dedicated to recognizing their hard work, achievements, and bright futures ahead. 

Our Hillies were honored not only for their dedication to their education, but also with scholarships to support their next steps after graduation.

We are so proud of their commitment, perseverance, and accomplishments—and we can’t wait to see all they achieve in the future! 

Hillie Nation, the commitments just keep coming! 

We are thrilled to announce that Madison Croft has officially signed her NLI to compete in Track & Field at Plymouth State University!

Madison, your dedication to the sport and your teammates has been inspiring to watch. We know you’re going to do incredible things in the green and white! Let’s go, Panthers! 

Silver Hill Elementary Celebrates Multicultural Night 

Silver Hill Elementary came together for a vibrant Multicultural Night, where students, staff, and city leaders gathered to celebrate the many cultures that make up the Haverhill Public Schools community.

From incredible displays to meaningful conversations, the evening highlighted the diversity and pride within our schools. 

A special thank you to our families and staff for creating such an amazing showcase, and to Mayor Melinda Barrett for taking time out of her busy schedule to join the celebration!

At HPS, the 8th- and 10th-grade students at our four middle schools and Haverhill High School have been presenting their work on their Civics Action Projects at school-wide showcases! These projects give our students a chance to identify an issue that they are passionate about, propose a way to make a change about that issue, and take action to make those changes happen-- in pursuit of our Social Studies Department mission to help students "make informed civic choices and be responsible for strengthening equality, justice, and liberty through critical thinking and the application of historical skills learned in the classroom."

It is always inspiring to see our students find their civic voices, with the guidance of our teachers who have assisted them in their work! 

All members of the Haverhill community are cordially invited to see the best projects from each middle school and from Haverhill High School at the 4th Annual City-wide Civics Showcase on Monday, May 18th, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium, on the 2nd floor of City Hall! At the Showcase, the best of the projects from 8th and 10th grade will be selected to go to the Statewide Civics Showcase in June!

Our HHS Marine Corps JROTC Raider Team traveled to Salem, MA to compete against 15 teams from across New Hampshire and Massachusetts. 

Our Raiders had an outstanding performance, finishing in 2nd place overall and bringing home 6 more trophies! That brings the team’s total to an incredible 28 trophies over the last 3 weekends.

Next up, the team heads to Assabet, MA for their final Raider competition of the season on June 13th. Let’s finish strong! 

Another Hillie headed to the next level! 

Congratulations to Brendan Snyder of Haverhill High School on continuing his academic and baseball career at University of Southern Maine as a member of the Huskies!

Your dedication and hard work have earned you this opportunity—we’re excited to see you take the field and represent Haverhill at the next level! 

Big news for Haverhill High School! 

Congratulations to Sophia DeFrank on signing her National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic journey at Worcester Polytechnic Institute—where she’ll compete on both the swim and crew teams! 

Your drive, determination, and versatility are truly inspiring. We’re so proud and can’t wait to see you make waves at the next level! 

We Are Haverhill Spotlight: Kerri Marshall 

At the end of this school year, we will say goodbye to a truly remarkable educator — Kerri Marshall, who is retiring after years of inspiring excellence in her classroom.

Kerri sets the bar high — and her students rise to meet it. Every child in her class consistently meets or exceeds their goals thanks to her engaging teaching, clear expectations, and unwavering belief in their potential. Her students know exactly where they stand academically, and more importantly, they know she believes in them. She holds them accountable, challenges them to do their best, and helps them see that success is within reach.

Last summer, Ms. Marshall went above and beyond by organizing a student book club on her own time — just one more example of how deeply she cares about her students and their growth.

For the past couple of years, Ms. Marshall has also been instrumental in coordinating the Wit & Wisdom Squid Exploration class, where Golden Hill students visit Haverhill High School and work alongside HHS students on a hands-on squid dissection experience. This collaboration gives younger students an exciting opportunity to engage in real-world science while building connections with the high school community.

Kerri, your passion, dedication, and commitment to your students have left a powerful mark. You’ve helped shape confident, capable learners, and we are so grateful for everything you’ve done. 

Growing Together: Celebrating Our Multilingual Families!

Our Multilingual Learner Department recently wrapped up their family literacy program with a wonderful "Planting Together" event. These learners are a beautiful reminder that you are never too old to learn; life is a journey of continuous learning, and we are so proud of the dedication shown to reach these achievements. 

By balancing the demands of daily life with the goal of English fluency, these parents are becoming incredible role models for their children. Participants shared that they now feel safe, capable, and confident in navigating everyday tasks like shopping and making medical appointments.

We know we have incredible students in our community who are proud to represent our school, and we are honored to help facilitate their growth in any area needed. Watching these families flourish is a true testament to the power of lifelong learning! 

HHS Internship

Congratulations to our Haverhill High School students who presented their internship experiences on May 7^th! These students interned at Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital and with Haverhill Public School Accounting.

We are proud of the growth and professionalism our students demonstrated throughout their experience.

Thank you to our amazing mentors and community partneres for supporting our interns along the way!

Apoyo disponible este verano para los estudiantes y familias de Haverhill Public Schools

Con el verano a solo unas semanas, es un buen momento para hablar con su hijo/a y, si lo necesitan, organizar apoyo de salud mental para los meses que vienen.

A través de nuestra alianza con Cartwheel, su familia tiene acceso a:

• Citas con un terapeuta con licencia en cuestión de días
• Horarios virtuales y flexibles — tardes y fines de semana disponibles durante todo el verano
• Atención disponible en varios idiomas, incluyendo español e inglés
• Gratis con Medicaid; la mayoría de los seguros médicos privados también son aceptados

Cartwheel también ofrece sesiones de orientación para padres: una oportunidad para hacer preguntas, hablar sobre sus preocupaciones y recibir apoyo práctico para los desafíos del día a día. No necesita una referencia ni estar en crisis para comunicarse.

Comience completando este sencillo formulario breve.

¿Busca recursos útiles para este verano? Acceda aquí a las guías gratuitas para padres de Cartwheel.

On May 6, CTE Biomedical Science Sophomores traveled to the Martinos Center.  The Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging is a world-renowned research facility affiliated with MGH, Harvard, and MIT that develops cutting-edge imaging technologies, like MRI and PET scans, to better understand human anatomy and accelerate the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. From spaghetti bridges to MRI scans, our trip to the Martinos Center was one for the books! The students dove into a maker space challenge, saw 3D printers and laser cutters, and how engineers design medical imaging hardware. The "coolest" moment? We gave a cabbage a "bruise" and put it in a massive MRI scanner to see the imaging results in real-time!  Along the way, we heard about the incredible variety of jobs—and the serious funding—involved in cutting-edge research. It was an amazing day of seeing "awesome" projects in action and imagining our own futures in the lab!  Special thank you to Katy Maina and Jake Calkins for making our visit so special and informative.

From "invisible" to "incredible!"

CTE Biomedical Science Juniors in Mrs. Bamford's Medical Interventions class spent the day at New England Biolabs learning why bacteria are the unsung heroes of biotechnology (and life on earth!). The highlight? Trying their hand at bacterial art and seeing how biology can be a canvas for creativity. Huge thanks to NEB for showing us the "awesome" side of microbiology! Special thank you to Dr. Mehmet Berkmen for sharing his expertise and lab with our students. 

This month, our students at Greenleaf Lower School put on an amazing puppet show for their friends and families! 

From the creative characters to the entertaining performances, the show had everyone smiling, laughing, and applauding their hard work. It was wonderful to see our students’ creativity, confidence, and teamwork shine on stage! 

Intern Spotlight on: Disha Patel, Andrew Leung, Edward Feoli, and Allan Rivera for being recognized at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill 2026 Youth of the Year Banquet for their outstanding work as Haverhill High CTE interns!

Thank you to the Boys & Girls Club for making this experience possible. We are very proud of our seniors for engaging with and positively impacting the youth in our community.

A huge thank you to our amazing Golden Hill PTO for going above and beyond to show appreciation for our staff! From create-your-own flower vases to lunches, smoothies, refreshers, and raffles, every detail made our team feel celebrated and valued. We are so grateful for all that you do for the Golden Hill community! ❤️

CTE Biomedical Science Sophomores in Mrs. Bamford's Human Body Systems class had the opportunity to see all that Merrimack College has to offer. It was a beautiful, sunny day to experience the quintessential atmosphere of the campus, and the energy and excitement among the students was palpable. From the nursing simulation labs to the advanced biology facilities, the trip was a deep dive into the world of healthcare and research! Students saw high-powered microscopes capable of visualizing life at the molecular level, but the real highlight? Experiencing the dining hall and getting an authentic taste of college life. It was the perfect day to see what the future holds—both in the lab and on campus.  Special thank you to Jimmy Franco and Casey Mann for coordinating this special day for our students!

Teacher Appreciation Week!

Students at Tilton took a special moment to pause, reflect, and share heartfelt messages with their favorite people who make a difference every single day. Check out the video!

From kind words to big smiles, the halls were filled with gratitude, joy, and appreciation for the incredible teachers who inspire, support, and care for our students. 

Thank you to our amazing Tilton community for helping make this week so meaningful!

Hillie Pride on Display!

This past Saturday, Haverhill High School’s Marine Corps JROTC hosted one of the toughest Raider competitions in New England, going head-to-head with 19 of the region’s top teams right here on our campus.

Our Hillies delivered an incredible performance—Alpha Team took 🥈 2nd place and Bravo Team earned 3rd place, bringing home an amazing 13 more trophies! That brings their total to an impressive 50 trophies this year… and they’re not done yet!

Next up: Peabody, Salem, and Assabet High School as the team continues an exciting competition season.

Thank you for your continued support of our award-winning MCJROTC program! 

HHS CTE Engineering/Manufacturing Mock Interviews

On April 16th, our HHS Career Technical Education Engineering/Manufacturing juniors participated in the Annual Mock Interview event!

Students practiced their interviewing skills and received valuable, real-world feedback to help prepare them for college, internships, and future employment opportunities.

A special thank you to our amazing business partners—we couldn’t do this day without you! 

Ana Gonzalez, MassHire
Stacey Gordon, Rochester Electric
Tara Lynch, Haverhill Engineering
Rachael Mills, Rochester Electric
Billie Anne Stone, Haverhill Engineering

Your support helps our students build confidence and career-ready skills! 

The Haverhill High School MCJROTC recently held its Annual Awards Ceremony and Change of Command, celebrating an outstanding year of achievement and leadership.

Our senior cadets were recognized with stoles, Marine Corps medals, and cords for their dedication and hard work—helping make this one of the top programs in the country. This senior class set a high standard, earning Naval Honor School recognition and the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association Best Unit Award two years in a row.

We’re also proud to share that 1stLt De Lima Zocchio and 1stLt Marin each received American Legion scholarships for their accomplishments.

With nearly 200 cadets and family members in attendance, it was a meaningful celebration of tradition, leadership, and excellence. Thank you for your continued support of our award-winning MCJROTC program!