As we welcome the month of April, we reflect on the progress we’ve made so far this school year. The first few months have been filled with hard work, growth, and exciting achievements, and we are looking forward to many more as we head into the final stretch before the summer break.
We have several exciting events this month, along with important reminders and updates. Be sure to read on!
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler visited Nettle Middle School with many community leaders and partners. The United Way was on hand with Nettle Staff and parents to introduce and share their positive experiences with the United Way Community Schools at HPS! Read more about it below, along with a link to WHAV’s article about the visit.
We have had many March Madness Attendance Winners! We are so proud of our student’s dedication to their academic success! Spring sports are in full swing. We hope you take the time to check out a game or event to cheer on our Hillies! You can find the most up-to-date schedules on the Hillie Athletic website.
Lastly, we encourage you to visit our websites for upcoming events and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) to hear all the great happenings at Haverhill Public Schools!
Important Dates
March 31, 2025
HHS Marks Close – Term 3
April 3, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Anne Frank Museum Exhibit at Hunking
April 7, 2025
HHS Term 3 Report Cards Issued
April 7, 2025 – 6:30 PM
Haverhill SEPAC – Virtual Coffee & Connect
April 9, 2025
Early Release – All Students
April 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM
School Committee Regular Meeting
April 15, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Anne Frank Museum Exhibit at JGW
April 15, 2025 9:30 – 10:15 AM
District Parent Council Meeting – City Hall Rm 301
April 18, 2025
No School – Holiday
April 21 – 25, 2025
April Vacation
April 28, 2025
All Schools Reopen
April 29, 2025
Post-Secondary Expo at HHS
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Visits Nettle
In collaboration with The United Way, Dr. Margaret Marotta and Nettle Middle School hosted Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler yesterday. During Secretary Tutwiler’s visit, representatives, administrators, teachers, parents, and students shared their experiences with the successes that community schools at HPS have had on the school community! Community Schools share and organize local community resources to advance students’ academic and social outcomes. Community Schools positively impact school communities by increasing student attendance, improving social-emotional well-being, and giving families necessary resources, all of which help with student success. Guest were also treated to the Anne Frank Exhibit presented by Nettle students. We thank Secretary Tutwiler, State Representatives, School Committee members, and our Community Partners for taking the time to visit and tour Nettle Middle School and to hear about this program’s positive impact on our district. We would also like to thank The United Way for sharing this incredible program within our schools! For more information on Community Schools, you can follow the link below:
Hillie Athletics
Brian Story was named the Merrimack Valley Conference Boys’ Swimmer of the Year.
Story completed one the most successful swim seasons in school history…
- Undefeated in individual events in the regular season.
- MVC Champion in 200 IM and 100 Breast (School record set 1:00.06).
- Member of MVC-champion 200 Medley and 400 free relays.
- North Sectional Champion in 500 free, also 6th place in 200 free at North Sectionals.
- Anchored 400 free relay, which placed 2nd at North Sectionals (School record set 3:20.01)
- Finished 2nd at Division 1 State meet in 200 IM (School record set 1:55.76)
- Finished 4th at Division 1 State meet in 100 breast (own School record broken 59.20)
- Anchored 400 free relay, which placed 4th at the Division 1 State meet (School record set 3:19.59)
- MVC Swimmer of the Year and 1st Team All-Conference
Career Technical Education
On Monday, our Biomed Juniors took a virtual tour of Sanofi in Cambridge, MA, and got an inside look at cutting-edge biotech in action! They even saw a robotic arm operating a protein purification machine—a perfect example of how automation transforms biomedical research. Huge thanks to Sanofi for this incredible experience!
Hillie Athletics
HILLIE, SHOUT OUT to Grace Wood and Natalie Libby!!! They were named to the MVC Girls Basketball All-Conference Second Team. Congratulations!
Haverhill High School
Planning for your future? The Post-Secondary Expo is the perfect opportunity to explore all your options! Whether you’re considering college, university, trades, or other pathways, meet with representatives from top institutions, get expert advice, and find the right fit for your next chapter. Join us on April 29, 2025, to find out more!
Hillie Athletics
We are #HILLIEPROUD of Saul Cruz and Alejandro Iraheta!! They were named to the MVC Boys’ Basketball All-Conference Second Team. Congratulations!
Read Across America 2025!
Class of 2025!
SENIORS: Stay ahead of the Game! We have some upcoming deadlines you don’t want to miss!
We have some important yearbook information; below are the deadlines:
The last day to purchase an ad is Monday, March 31
The last day to purchase a yearbook is Saturday, April 12
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Haverhill High School
At Haverhill High School some students had the great opportunity to mix Engineering and Physical Education! Thanks to a generous donor who supplied two 3-wheeled bikes for Paige Crimmins Adaptive Physical Education Class students. We had some incredible smiles using “hands-on” skills to build the bikes and test-drive them around the gym. When the snow melts, students will head outside and practice their bike safety protocols!
HPS in the Community
Recently, HPS Staff stopped by The Community School Resource Family event hosted by the Haverhill YMCA, which was a resounding success, bringing together families and community members for a night of connection and fun. The event highlighted the importance of strong partnerships between schools, families, and local organizations in supporting the success and well-being of students. Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy swimming, bouncy house, basketball, and crafts in addition to learning about resources through Community Action. It was an evening of building relationships with others committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive community.
A special thank you to Nimcy Guerra and Jennifer Cabera-Vicente: Haverhill Public Schools Community Schools Coordinators, The YMCA, Community Action, Haverhill Police Department, Elliot Hospital, and Northern Essex Community College. This event underscores the importance of creating spaces where families feel valued, supported, and equipped with the tools to help their children thrive. It was a powerful reminder that great things can happen for students and their families when schools and communities come together.
HHS School Counseling Department
Field trips off the campus of HHS and onto the campuses at local Universities are happening with the Counseling Department in March and April, led by HHS Counselor Kara Melillo! Students in Grades 10 & 11 could participate, particularly those who have never been on a college campus for a tour. Students were provided transportation, lunch, and a student tour of the North campus at UMass Lowell. They were thrilled to see the campus, the busy cafeteria with many food choices, and sit in a college classroom! The next visit will be to the ULowell South Campus!
Career Technical Education
HHS Career Technical Education Information Technology and Computer Science & Web Development Freshmen heard from guest speaker Karen Wittman, Service Delivery Manager at VFC (with brands such as Timberland, VANS and North Face). Karen shared her experience working in IT and the challenges and successes of working in customer support. Thank you Karen for sharing your excitement for the industry with our students!
Hillie Athletics
Hillie Shout out to Cayla Ngunu, Kaelyn Mazzaglia and Gabby Ferrarini! They were named to Merrimack Valley Conference Gymnastics All-Conference Second Team. Congratulations, Ladies!
Tilton Elementary School
SHOUT OUT to these TIGERS! They are the first recipients from Tilton Elementary of our Attendance Matters March Madness Campaign! Congrats, Liliana and Benjamin! Keep up the good work!
Hillie Athletics
CONGRATULATIONS to Gabby Ferrarini!! Gabby was named the Merrimack Valley Conference Senior Gymnast of the Year. We are #HillieProud!
J.G. Whittier Middle School
Last week, the staff at JGW had a blast participating in Underground Spirit Week to surprise our students! Each day had a fun theme: Lumberjack Day, Denim on Denim, Dress Like a Student, Mismatch Day, and to wrap it all up, we dressed as security guards in honor of our amazing security guard, Julian. It was such a fantastic week full of surprises, and watching the students guess what we were up to was priceless!
Community Action: Help with Heating Bills
Pentucket Lake Elementary
Our first Pentucket Lake Attendance Matters March Madness winners said, “It was important to come to school to learn and to see their friends.” We couldn’t agree more! Congrats, and keep up the great work!
Career Technical Education
Haverhill High School Seniors in the CTE Engineering/Manufacturing program were fortunate to visit Straumann in Andover. Straumann conducts research and develops and manufactures dental implants. Students were able to see the process from manufacture through quality assurance and packaging. Innovative approaches to automation were especially interesting to students. Thank you Straumann for your continued support of our CTE program!
Silver Hill Elementary
Our Attendance Matters March Madness Winners from Silver Hill School, Our 4th-grade student Serenity says, “Coming to school so you can learn, your future will be better,” and our 2nd-grade student Isabella says, “So I can learn and be smarter. I like seeing my teachers’ smiles when they see me! Nice work; we are proud of your achievements!
Wit & Wisdom
Recently, Rich Rosa from the HPS School Committee coordinated supplemental book donations to go along with our Wit & Wisdom Curriculum Modules. Students and teachers enjoy these supplemental titles that enhance the learning with our new curriculum. These students loved the new choices of books to read!
Career Technical Education
On Tuesday, March 11th, Mrs. Johnston’s CTE Biomedical Science Class had the privilege of welcoming Histology Supervisor for Holy Family- Lawrence General Hospital, Melissa Drew -DeFrank. Melissa discussed the daily roles and responsibilities of a histotechnologist and showed students in great detail how tissues from biopsies are labeled, fixed, processed, embedded, sliced with a microtome, stained, and verified for examination by a pathologist. She also discussed educational paths to reach this career and showed students the differences between various tissue types under a microscope. Students enjoyed seeing the slides and even got to take home an example of a tissue cassette in which tissue samples are normally placed for processing. It was a fun and interesting experience for all. We are so grateful to Melissa for this amazing experience!
Anne Frank Museum Exhibit
Recently, 40 middle school students from Consentino, Hunking, Nettle, and Whittier Middle Schools attended 2-day trainings from the Anne Frank Museum through the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina. During the training, students learned to become student museum docents (guides) for the Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit that will travel to each middle school in March and April. We are so proud of these student-leaders who have shown a strong commitment to sharing the lessons of genocide with their peers and the community.
Consentino and Nettle Middle Schools featured the exhibit in March. Hunking Middle School will have the exhibit on April 3, 2025, from 4:30 – 6:00 PM, and Whittier Middle School will have the exhibit on April 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Career Technical Education
CTE Engineering/Manufacturing Sophomores had a visit from Max Ma, a Mechanical Engineer at Trane. Max explained the complexities of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and toured the students around Haverhill High School to show a real-world example in the building that they spend so much time in. Students were engaged and asked many great questions. Thank you Max for sharing your time and experience with our students!
Early College
Early College Day at the State House!
Early College students Arianna Ortega, Radeliz Lachapel, and Omar Maldonado joined Early College Engagement Specialist Edzaida Alvarez at the State House. They represented Haverhill Public Schools and joined other Early College designated schools across Massachusetts to showcase the impact of Early College programs and advocate for expansion. We are #HillieProud
Bradford Elementary
We have some more Attendance Matters March Madness Winners! Here are the proud recipients from Bradford Elementary. They think that Attendance Matters because “you need to learn a lot,” “We need to make sure we are in school to learn,” “so you can learn,” and “so that you don’t miss out on what they teach you”, and “because I need to be smarter”! We are sure glad they take attendance so seriously, and we know this will lead to success every day! Congrats, Callie, Charlotte, Liv, Emmett, and Demetrius!
Consentino Middle School
Consentino Middle School opened the doors to families to explore the Anne Frank Museum Exhibit! Our Student Docents did an AMAZING job presenting the multiple facets of Anne Frank’s Life during the holocaust. It was a fantastic opportunity to view the exhibit and learn something new from one of our docents! We are incredibly proud of these Chargers!
Haverhill High School
HHS Counselors organized an Activities Fair during lunches, promoting clubs and spring sports for students to participate in. HHS has many students participating in these offerings, supporting each other, sharing interests, and making friendships. Students are always encouraged to get involved and be part of their school community. There is something for everyone!
Bradford Elementary
These fantastic people are recipients of the Monthly Staff Recognition Awards at Bradford Elementary! It takes a village, and we sure are grateful they are part of ours! Thank you for going above and beyond for our students!
School Counseling Department
HPS School Counselors participated in a presentation by We Rise Centerboard during their recent curriculum day. The local non-profit organization brings together survivors of commercial sexual exploitation with key community allies to prevent, intervene against, and promote recovery from the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). They presented the comprehensive, survivor-informed program, which provides community outreach, intervention, and transitional support. They also can provide lessons on healthy living and positive social media. HPS counselors are happy to have this resource in the community.
3rd Annual Hunking Multicultural Night
Bradford Elementary
This lucky student was privileged to be “Principal for the Day” at Bradford Elementary! He spent most of his day following in the footsteps of Principal Peralta and Asst. Principal McGrain learning the ropes on running a school of students! He did a great job and may even become a principal at HPS someday!
April Vacation Academy
HPS will once again be offering Vacation Academies during the April break with our Community Partners: YMCA, YWCA, and the Boys & Girls Club. This Academy features academic lessons and recreational activities during April vacation to keep students engaged in learning and to provide working families with an option of high-quality childcare at no cost.
- Attached are the April 2025 Vacation Academy flyers
- Families enroll by contacting the YMCA, YWCA or the Boys/Girls Club directly
Visit our website for flyers and more information!
Tilton Elementary School
Shout out to Maya and Emery at Tilton Elementary! They are the Attendance Matter March Madness winners from last week! Keep up the good work!
Career Technical Education
On Thursday, March 13th Mrs. Johnston’s CTE Senior Biomedical Innovations class participated in the Biobuilder Symposium at the Ragon Institute at MIT, where they presented their synthetic biology projects to professionals and peers. Over 57 teams participated from across the country and across the world. Haverhill was represented by two teams. One developed a biosensor to detect PFAS in water using genetically engineered E.coli and the other team created a design for a diagnostic tool for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome using yeast. This project was very relevant since one team member has this condition and was able to meet other professionals and students who also have this condition. The Haverhill students were models of academic excellence and professionalism and we are extremely proud of them!
Pentucket Lake Elementary
Pentucket Lake had an assembly to kick off its Read-A-Thon fundraiser and celebrated students who reached their typical growth but their overall stretch growth in ELA, Math, or both! Students who reached their stretch growth were honored by their peers and staff, as they were called up on stage and received a certificate acknowledging their hard work and best efforts. Staff and students were happy to celebrate these students and to start our Read-A-Thon fundraiser with excitement to share our love of reading with family and friends!
Tilton Elementary School
HUGE Staff smiles as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Tilton school with a school community breakfast/brunch for staff!
Walnut Square
Congratulations to Walnut Square for being a finalist in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Power of Presence initiative!
Out of over 150 submissions for DESE’s Power of Presence campaign, Walnut Square Superstars are one of five finalists with their “Walnut Square Broadcast News: Your Presence is Powerful” video! School attendance is essential not only from a student perspective but also in terms of its impact on peers and the community. We are proud of our Superstars!
You can find their video here!
Hillie Athletics
Congratulations to these Hillie Swimmers! Miles Bunyar, Colby McLaughlin, John Papageorgiou, Brian Story, Wilco Zbitnoff, and Levi Abrams earned All-Conference honors in boys swim. We are HillieProud!
Silver Hill Elementary
Congratulations to Chase and Almire! They are the March Madness Attendance Winners from Silver Hill Elementary! Keep up the great work!
Hillie Athletics
Let’s GO HILLIES!!! Jake Costa was named to the boys’ hockey MVC/DCL All-Conference First Team. He was also the recipient of the MIAA Boston Bruins Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations Jake!
Pentucket Lake School
Pentucket Lake had four recent March Madness Attendance Winners! They like to come to school because they have fun and learn a lot. They also like recess and pizza for lunch on Fridays! We are excited that they come to school every day!
Hillie Athletics
Hillie Hockey!!! Congratulations to Jack Baker and Matt Costa. They were named to the MVC/DCL All-Conference Second Team. We are HillieProud!
HHS School Counseling Department
Students in Mrs. Laffey’s Italian classes and members of the Italian club explored the campus of Boston College with Mrs. Laffey and Mrs. Arivella, Supervisor of Counseling. It allowed students to walk the campus and visit the dining hall for lunch while being exposed to a college setting. The best part was sitting in college Italian classes, interacting with the students, listening and speaking, engaging with the language, and interacting with college students. HHS School Counseling Department
Nettle Middle School
Nettle students have been touring the Anne Frank Museum exhibit in the school’s library this week, where they have an opportunity to learn from one of their peers. We can’t think of a better way to showcase the wealth of knowledge that our students bring to our schools! Peer learning has been shown to improve learning outcomes, as well as improve student engagement and motivation.
2025 Haverhill Parent Survey - Early Education Programs & Family Resources
Hillie Athletics
We have some Hillie Track Stars! Lauren Downer and Madeline Goncalves were named to the MVC All-Conference First Team for indoor track. Congratulations Maddie and Lauren!
Bradford Elementary
Shout out to the Week 2 Winners of March Madness at Bradford Elementary! These students showed great dedication to attending #SchoolEveryDay! Keep up the good work!
Haverhill High School
Haverhill High School’s Annual Student Job Fair was held on March 18th. Students had a great time learning about local businesses and organizations who are hiring for summer and post-graduation opportunities! Thank you to all of the representatives who attended!
Hillie Athletics
Let’s Go Hillies!!! The 4 x 200 relay team of Jack Libucha, Hannon Wipff, Colin Bateman, and Brandon Piraino were named to the MVC All-Conference Second Team. Congratulations!
Discovery Club at Bradford Elementary
Discovery Club After School Program at Bradford Elementary had a family open house last week. Students in the program invited their family members to visit Bradford Elementary to see the great projects they have been working on all year! We see a lot of smiles and proud parents!
Hillie Athletics
The 4×200 relay (Gianna Spero, Callan Goncalves, Avery Lescord, Mia Ruiz), the 4×400 relay (Madison Croft, Emmalyn Proia, Meredith Tabb, Lauren Downer), and Madeline Halupowski (high jump) were tabbed to the MVC All-Conference Second Team. Congratulations!!! We are #HillieProud
6th Annual Growing Together Preschool, Kindergarten & Community Expo
It was a great night at Pentucket Lake for Haverhill’s 6th Annual Growing Together Preschool, Kindergarten & Community Expo! We love working with our community partners and combining and sharing resources with our Haverhill Families! Attendees met some of our AMAZING staff from Haverhill Public Schools and learned a lot about what a great community we live in!
Aroma Joe's Customer Appreciation Week
Tilton Elementary School
Curious Creatures stopped by Tilton Elementary School last week to visit with first-grade students. Students were able to learn about reptiles and other animals while also getting to interact with them. They had a great time with the hands-on experience!
Haverhill Public School in the News!
It was a great turnout at Pentucket Lake School for Haverhill’s sixth annual Growing Together Preschool, Kindergarten & Community Expo. Dianne Connolly, Director of Community Outreach and Title I was brave enough to display a snake!
The crowd gathered to learn more about the city’s early learning opportunities. The Early Learning Leadership Team leads the expo, a collaboration of community partners including HPS, Community Action, Marigold Montessori School, Haverhill YMCA, and Haverhill Promise. Check out the article in the Eagle Tribune to learn more!
Career Technical Education
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. It was great exposure to many different career paths students’ CTE skills can take them! Special thanks to Brian Walbridge for coordinating this amazing opportunity for our students.
Tilton Elementary School
Shout out to Diego and Jack from Tilton Elementary! These Tigers are the following winners of Attendance Matters March Madness! Diego says, “Attendance is important so you can learn and be good at math”! Jack says, “Attendance is important because you can learn stuff and find out how to do things”! We are proud of these Tigers!
Early College Program at HHS
Early College First Year Seminar students took a field trip to Northern Essex Community College on March 18th. These sophomore students had the chance to tour the campus, searching for locations with a scavenger hunt to familiarize themselves with the campus for next year.
Qustodio
At Haverhill Public Schools, we’re committed to providing a learning experience that allows your child to grow and flourish with technology.
We’re happy to invite you to join us in this world of digital wellbeing by giving you FREE access to the Qustodio Parents App.
This will provide you with full visibility on how your child is using their school devices. Simply create your account to see your personalized dashboard. Visit our website for more information!
Career Technical Education
Haverhill High School CVTE Sophomores in the Information Technology and Computer Science & Web Development programs had the opportunity to tour the Boston Dynamics lab in Waltham. Students also toured their robot museum and had a demonstration of Spot! Thank you Boston Dynamics for providing our students with this amazing learning opportunity. For more information about HHS CTE work-based learning experiences, contact Lisa Hunt at lhunt@haverhill-ps.org.
Haverhill High School
HHS 9th graders had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of historical genocides through an insightful presentation on the Armenian Genocide by Dr. Ara Jeknavorian. As part of their World History II studies, students engaged in meaningful discussions, asked thoughtful questions, and applied their knowledge of the stages of genocide—building on what they learned in 8th and 9th grade. Education is a powerful tool in preventing future atrocities, and we are proud to see our students embracing their role as informed and compassionate global citizens.
Career Technical Education
Mrs. Johnston’s CTE Biomedical Science Freshmen had a fantastic time at MIT Koch Institute for Integrated Cancer Research on Thursday. They spoke with Dr. Jose Ortiz about his work in studying how maternal diets during pregnancy can lead to colon cancer later in life. He also discussed his daily roles and responsibilities and work schedule as well as his path into medical research. Being bilingual, Dr. Ortiz easily communicated in both English and Spanish. Students also performed a lab experiment to simulate new chemotherapy delivery methods and took a tour of research labs, where they saw the latest equipment and methods like flow cytometry as well as the scientific posters of each research lab. They also reviewed the basics of cancer and why it is so difficult to treat. Students also had a few minutes to explore the Broad Museum of Biomedical Science. It was a fun day full of learning in one of the greatest academic centers in our nation. Our students were very fortunate and we thank all the scientists at MIT for giving us a chance to view their work up close.
Career Technical Education
HHS CTE Biomedical Science Juniors had the opportunity to visit Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They attended an information session to hear about the offerings at WPI and then toured the campus. It was a great opportunity for students to see what it would be like to attend a 4-year private college. For more information about CTE Work-Based Learning opportunities, contact Lisa Hunt at lhunt@haverhill-ps.org.
Early Kindergarten Registration
Registration for free all-day Kindergarten for 2025-2026 is OPEN!
If your child will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025, you can register early starting FEB 1, 2025. Deadline for early registration is May 1, 2025.
Complete the registration application with all the required documents or must book an appointment to come in person and meet with an enrollment specialists. Join us for our next Kindergarten Information Night at Silver Hill Elementary, Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Visit our website for more information!
Current Moody Preschool students do NOT need to re-register.
Middle School Academic Bowl
Our middle school Academic Bowl teams faced off in the playoff tournament. In the Junior Division, #1 seed Hunking defeated #4 seed Nettle, and #3 seed Consentino defeated #2 seed Whittier. In the Senior Division, #4 seed Whittier defeated #1 seed Nettle in a nailbiter, and #2 Hunking defeated #3 Consentino.
These were some really tight matches, which isn’t surprising given how tight the regular season matches were this year. All students demonstrated academic excellence for their teams and put up a valiant effort, and the coaches did a great job preparing their students for the matches. We are so proud of these students!
The finals were held at Hunking with the Junior Division Championship game of #1 Hunking vs. #3 Consentino, and the Senior Division Championship game of #2 Hunking vs. #4 Whittier. Stay tuned for our winners!
GEMS at Young Women’s Leadership Conference
Haverhill students Shine at the “Calling All Girls” Young Women’s Leadership Conference! 100 Haverhill students in grades 8-12 participated in the first Calling All Girls Young Women’s Leadership Conference, hosted by the HHS GEMS Program at The Northern Essex Community College.
The event featured inspiring speakers, including Mayor Melinda Barrett, Loreen Tirrell (Director of Recruitment at NECC), State Senator Pavel Payano, Luz Frazier (CEO of LeadHumano), and Dawn Baldonado Veras, owner of Dawnshere Health & Wellness. Students engaged in four empowering workshops on career awareness, money management, self-care, and continuing education, led by high school and community leaders.
It was a fun-filled day of learning, networking, and empowerment, encouraging young women to explore their futures with confidence and ambition!
Tilton Elementary
Tilton Elementary School held its Annual Bingo for Books! Students and families had a great night together; every child left with a book! Special Thank You to Haverhill Promise and the Tilton community for the generous donation of the books.
Silver Hill Elementary
Silver Hill Elementary students in Grades 3 and 4 were treated to a special assembly. TIGER (Theatre Integrating Guidance, Education and Responsibility) from Plymouth State University put on an excellent show with several scenes to help students understand what can be done when they find themselves in challenging situations. The students loved it, and a few were able to participate!
Middle School Academic Bowl
OUR WINNERS ARE….The Juniors and Seniors from Hunking School!! It has been an exciting journey this season with Academic Bowl. Students’ enthusiasm and dedication to each game were nothing short of inspiring!
The efforts of the coaches have been phenomenal. Student academic athletes (their brains got quite the workout!) thrived under the guidance of their coaches!
We applaud all teams for their hard-fought performances in the playoffs; a special congratulations goes to Hunking for winning both the Junior and Senior Divisions! Well done!
Hunking School
Friday marked the grand opening of the Bobcat Bodega at Hunking School. The bodega offers light refreshments as well as Hillie apparel. The bodega is run by staff and students who are working on increasing social and vocational skills. Let’s GO BOBCATS!
Device Waiver Fee
As part of the District’s 1:1 initiative, every Haverhill Public Schools student receives a HPS-issued Chromebook. HPS offers the opportunity to protect school-issued devices for the school year by paying a Device Waiver Fee. As outlined in the HPS Student Technology Device Policy, this $20 fee will help to cover the costs of potential damage, repair, or loss for the school year for the assigned device. Please note: issues of theft should still be reported to the police.
The Device Waiver Fee is available for purchase throughout the school year. Visit our website for more information.
2025 School Committee Scholarships
The Haverhill School Committee is offering 2 Scholarships for 2025 Haverhill High School Graduates: The Nicholas Johnson Fund and the Samuel & Bessie Milhendler College Scholarship Fund
Each year, preferably but not necessarily upon the recommendation of the Principal of Haverhill High School, the Haverhill School Committee shall award scholarship funds to one or more graduates of Haverhill High School who are enrolled in and attending any college or university, and who are maintaining a credible academic standing; such scholarship shall not be limited to freshman year students. Selection of recipients for scholarship funds to aid in defraying expenses of obtaining a college or graduate education should be based on need, high standard of scholarship in high school, and deportment while in said high school.
Applications Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2025
School Committee Scholarship Application 2025 Updated 02.27.25
Learning for Life
What an amazing time we had at the Learning for Life Chili Cookoff! From sizzling chili flavors to friendly competition, this event was a hit for all ages! Folks at City Hall enjoyed some of the best chilies around! We thank our talented chili chefs and everyone who came out to taste, vote, and support! Your participation helps make a difference in the lives of youth in our community.
Early Learning Prekindergarten & Kindergarten Transition Survey
The Early Learning Partners in Haverhill are eager to hear your valuable feedback! We are evaluating your experiences with the exciting transitions into Preschool and Kindergarten. Please take a few moments to complete this short survey and share your thoughts.
Preschool and Kindergarten Transitions Survey
Your insights will help shape a brighter future for our children!
Anne Frank Museum Exhibit at Hunking School
Hunking student docents have been hard at work setting up the Anne Frank Museum in the school library, preparing to guide their classmates through this powerful exhibit. Now, they’re excited to welcome YOU!
Family & Community Night featuring the Anne Frank Museum Exhibit
Hunking School Library
Thursday, April 3rd | 4:30–6:00 PM
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see the exhibit firsthand and learn from our students as they bring history to life. Stop by and be inspired!
Tilton Elementary School
At the ROAR Assembly, Tilton Elementary practiced its PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)! The ROAR Assembly is a PBIS framework that promotes positive behavior and creates a supportive learning environment for students. We are indeed proud of these Tigers!
Haverhill School Committee
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Regular meetings of the School Committee are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in the Theodore A. Pelosi, Jr. Council Chambers, 4 Summer Street in Haverhill. Citizens of Haverhill who wish to submit items for a meeting agenda should email the agenda item to the School Committee Office, Attn: Beverly McGillicuddy, Secretary to the Haverhill School Committee beverly.mcgillicuddy@haverhill-ps.org with a copy to both the Superintendent of Schools and the Mayor no later than the seven (7) days prior to a Committee meeting is held.
For additional information please visit the School Committee Department on our website.
Mayor, Melinda E. Barrett, Chairperson
mayor@cityofhaverhill.com
Attorney Paul Magliocchetti, Vice Chairperson
pmagliocchetti@haverhill-ps.org
Ms. Yonnie Collins, Ward 6
yonnie.collins@haverhill-ps.org
Ms. Erica Diaz, Ward 1
erica.diaz@haverhill-ps.org
Ms. Cheryl Ferguson, Ward 3
cheryl.ferguson@haverhill-ps.org
Dr. Thomas Grannemann, Ward 7
thomas.grannemann@haverhill-ps.org
Mrs. Mikaela Lalumiere, Ward 4
mikaela.lalumiere@haverhill-ps.org
Attorney Richard Rosa, At-Large
richard.rosa@haverhill-ps.org
Ms. Maura Ryan-Ciardiello, At-Large
mryan-ciardiello@haverhill-ps.org
Dr. Jill Story, Ward 5
jill.story@haverhill-ps.org
Ms. Gail Sullivan, Ward 2
gail.sullivan@haverhill-ps.org
Mrs. Beverly McGillicuddy, Secretary
beverly.mcgillicuddy@haverhill-ps.org
