A Message from:
Margaret Marotta, EdD, Superintendent of Schools
Hello Haverhill Families,
I hope this finds you all well and staying warm on these snowy days. This month students have had fun “snow” events to celebrate the season while also having a lot of fun learning. Our Health and Wellness Department arranged for 4th/5th Grade students from Bradford Elementary, Tilton Upper, and Silver Hill to attend the ULowell Health Expo. They then watched the ULowell Women’s Basketball Team take on Maine University. Students are learning how important good health is not only for your body but also for your mind.
Our School Counseling Department has been busy creating its webpage on the HHS website this January. Their page is an excellent source of information for all students and families, including important events for Juniors and Seniors who plan on attending college. The Senior Scholarship Portal, Junior Night, FAFSA help, and virtual Coffee Hour are all events happening in February; for more information, visit the School Counseling/ Guidance Department web page.
Winter recess will be here in a few weeks. If you are still looking for something fun for your child to do, check out our February Vacation Academies, students get to spend the week with our community partners, and they have a lot of fun while learning! Haverhill High School MCAS dates are coming up on February 1, 2023, and February 2, 2023, at HHS. Biology, Introductory Physics Science retakes, and first takes for current and incoming students this February 2023. There are limited make-up opportunities for eligible students absent on testing days, so plan to be here February 1 and 2.
Winter Break will be here before we know it, February 20-24th; until then, I hope you all can enjoy the nicer days; spring will be here soon!
Stay well
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 1, 2023 – HHS
MCAS-Biology/Intro to Physics
February 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Remote Consentino School Building Committee
February 2, 2023 – HHS
MCAS-Biology/Intro to Physics
February 4, 2023 – HHS
Report Cards Issued – Term 2
February 6, 2023 – HHS
MCAS-Biology/Intro to Physics – Make-Up
February 7, 2023 – HHS
MCAS-Biology/Intro to Physics – Make-Up
February 8, 2023
Early Release – All Students
February 9, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
UAspire FAFSA Virtual Walk-Through
February 9, 2023
School Committee Meeting – 7:00 PM
February 14, 2023
K-8 Progress Reports Issued (2nd trimester)
February 16, 2023 – HHS from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Parent Coffee Hour with School Counseling Department
February 16, 2023 – HHS Auditorium from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Junior Night College Information
February 16, 2023
Pre-K – 8 Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 20, 2023
N0 School – President’s Day
February 21-24, 2023
Winter Recess
February 27, 2023
School Re-Opens – All Students
February Vacation Academy
Winter Recess will be here soon! If you need something fun for your children, check out our February Vacation Academy! Students get to have a lot of fun while also learning! Visit the HPS website for more information!
Parent Coffee Hour with the HHS School Counseling Department
Meet with HHS School Counselors virtually to connect about….
- Upcoming opportunities/important events
- Grade level expectations
- College and Career Planning
- Support with College Applications, SATs, Timelines
- Financial Aid and other resources
Need Support with FAFSA and Financial Aid?
Join uAspire for a Virtual Financial Aid Walkthrough
This is a webinar-style virtual presentation that consists of a live Q&A section. The FAFSA Walkthrough walks students and families through the entire FAFSA by section, outlining necessary information, detailing common confusion spots, and discussing how to answer questions.
uAspire will provide students and families with financial aid walkthroughs throughout the year; the next session is on February 9, 2023, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET; March 9, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET. For more information and to register, visit the uAspire website.
Bradford Elementary School
On Friday, January 6, 2023, we received a call about “Snow People” inside Bradford Elementary School. Teachers and Students celebrated a “Snow Day”! The day was Snow Much Fun, and the weather decided to play along and added a few inches of real snow!
Haverhill High School
Did you know that Haverhill High has a weekly newsletter and a newspaper called Brown & Gold? If you want to find out what is happening at HHS, visit the HHS website to view the most recent newsletter and the Brown & Gold page to see what students are writing.
Dr. Albert B. Consentino Middle School
The A.B. Consentino Robotics Team traveled to North Andover on Saturday, January 21, 2023, to compete in a robotics competition. Our team is small but MIGHTY
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7th and 8th-grade students participated in career exploration assemblies through our partnership with HP3. HP3, or the Haverhill Public-Private Partnership, is an organization focused on ensuring that all Haverhill students find their way to a living wage job. We’re so thankful for the partnership we’ve built with this organization over the past several years and look forward to continuing to grow! Thank you to Officer Figueroa and all the other professionals that spent some of their day talking through their careers with our kids.
Tilton Elementary (Lower) School
On January 10, 2023, Tilton Lower celebrated students taking the ACCESS test with a Multilingual Celebration. ACCESS testing is administered to students who are in kindergarten through grade 12 that are English learners (ELs). The test is used to monitor students’ progress in English language proficiency. Remember to check out the two videos! #studentssupportingstudents
Tilton Lower ML Celebration video 1
Tilton Lower ML Celebration video 2
Haverhill High School Interns at Lawrence General Hospital
The HHS Internship Program held its Final Presentation Celebration for the Fall semester on January 10th. Eight students completing paid internships with Lawrence General Hospital shared their amazing experiences helping patients on the healthcare floors or supporting staff with their technology. We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments. A special thank you to Brenda LeBlanc. Volunteer Coordinator at Lawrence General Hospital, for her tireless support of our students, and to MassHire and Robin DelNegro for funding these experiences. Forty students will continue their internship experiences at various businesses and organizations during the Spring semester. We thank everyone in our community who supports our students in their work-based learning experiences!
CLASS OF 2023 & 2024
ATTENTION – SENIORS – CLASS OF 2023
The HHS Scholarship Portal is Now Open!
We have about 100 scholarships available for HHS seniors only. Please take the time to review the detailed instructions attached. Don’t hesitate to contact your school counselor if you have any questions.
*Please Note: Due to security and privacy concerns, the Scholarship Portal will be available daily from 6 am-10 pm. The deadline for submission is March 24th.
ATTENTION – JUNIORS CLASS OF 2024
Join us for an informational night!
The School Counseling Department will host a Junior parent night on February 16th in the high school auditorium from 6-7:30 PM. This is an opportunity to learn more about the post-secondary planning process and how best to support your student. Please register here to attend.
Feel free to contact your child’s counselor with any additional questions.
Haverhill High School CTE Program
The CTE Program has been in full swing this year. Below is a recap of all the exciting things students have learned during the 1st semester. We appreciate our Community Partners for supporting these students and creating a great learning environment!
CTE Healthcare Occupations Program (CTE HOP)
The Haverhill High School Career Technical Education Healthcare Occupations program is a four-year program that teaches students about the various career options in healthcare. Students work to earn their First Aid for First Responders, OSHA, AHA Basic Life Support, Medical Terminology, and Dementia Certifications. Students learn and practice hands-on skills to prepare them to work with patients in a healthcare facility and attend clinicals at Hannah Duston Nursing Home. Students have the opportunity to sit for the Certified Nurse Aide Exam after their Junior year. Since the program’s inception in 2016, with the first graduating class of 2020, the Nurse Aide program has a 100% pass rate.
Recap of Work-Based Learning Experiences
Work-Based Learning experiences enhance student learning by providing them with awareness, exploration and immersion activities throughout their four years in the CTE program. Students hear from guest speakers and attend field trips to businesses and colleges. They can attend job shadow days and internships to further explore and immerse themselves in a career they are considering post-high school.
First Semester (Sept 2022 – Jan 2023)
Guest Speakers:
- NECC – Administrative staff representing Human Services Majors
- Harmony Integrative Bodywork
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital – OB/Anesthesia
- CTE HOP Alumnus – CNA, VNA Hospice, Phlebotomy and MedTech Student
- KidSHINE Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Field Trips:
- University of Massachusetts Lowell:
- Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
- Kennedy College of Sciences
- Northern Essex Community College (NECC) – Health Sciences Lawrence Campus Tour
Shadow Day:
- Holy Family Hospital (Methuen) – Departments Visited:
- Birthing Center
- Physical/Occupational Therapy
- Surgical Services/PACU
- Emergency Department
Internships:
This year we were able to offer paid internships to students, thanks to the STEM Internship grant and our partnership with MassHire YouthWorks. The following internships were paid experiences for our Healthcare Occupations students.
- STEM Career Awareness – Year-long Internship:
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- Nine HOP students provide healthcare and biomedical sciences workshops to middle and elementary school students. This raises awareness of the CTE programs at HHS for the younger students and provides important workplace etiquette and leadership skills to these high school students.
- Healthcare Occupations Classroom/Lab Assistants – Year-long Internship:
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- Two senior students are assisting the Healthcare Occupations teachers in the classroom and medical lab. They assist in teaching the younger HOP students, helping them practice their skills, help to maintain lab equipment and come up with fun ideas to integrate into the curriculum.
- Lawrence General Hospital
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- One Healthcare Occupations student interned at the hospital in both a medical/surgical unit as well as the Emergency Center.
Looking forward to Second Semester (Feb 2023 – June 2023)
*Including but not limited to the following:
Mock Interviews:
Program Advisory Committee (PAC) members work with current students to hone their job interviewing skills. Students prepare in advance by reviewing industry-related job descriptions, updating their resumes & cover letters, and preparing their answers to commonly asked interview questions. Afterwards, students receive feedback from their interviewer on areas such as appearance, poise, eye contact and industry knowledge.
Guest Speakers:
- Whittier Health Network – Whittier Rehabilitation Centers & Hannah Duston
- YWCA
- Birthing Gently – Doula Services
- NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Hospice Care – Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Shadow Days: Continued shadow days with various healthcare professionals throughout our community
Field Trips:
- Peabody Essex Public Health Museum
- Senior Trip to Boston
If you are interested in supporting our program by becoming an active PAC member, guest speaker, shadow day or internship host, please contact Lisa Hunt, Internship Coordinator at lhunt@haverhill-ps.org.
Moody Schools
Miss Kendra’s classroom had a great time playing in the snow in January. Students played inside on the sensory table with snow. Outside they got some fresh air while catching snowflakes!
In Miss Erin’s Classroom, students were busy working on their letter of the week, drawing their snowy day pictures, and counting and sorting!
Miss Kim’s classroom kept warm inside the building, making a snowman!
Students were painting, building, sorting, and counting in January in Miss Lauren’s classroom!
Winter Wellness Happenings
A Message from:
Megan Arivella, District Coach of Health & Wellness
High School Happenings
YWCA- Students at Gateway and HHS participated in a workshop with Health I classes on building healthy relationships and resources that YWCA offers.
White Ribbon Week- White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. The Wellness Department at HHS is presently working with the YWCA to honor this campaign with a student activity in March.
Middle School & Elementary Happenings
4th Graders at Bradford Elementary and 5th Graders from Silver Hill & Tilton Upper attended a field trip to the Tsongas Arena on the campus of UMass Lowell to participate in a fitness and health expo and experience a women’s college basketball game ULowell vs. Maine.
Mental Health Collaborative will be partnering with HPS to bring a two part training program to Health Teachers/Counselors this spring. The training will result in an instruction and prevention on a foundational level to 8th Graders next fall in Health classes on identifying mental illness, reducing stigma and a proactive approach in receiving help. There will be a parent night as well!
For those parents and students who may have missed the information evening held in January, here is a link to the information regarding high school Wellness classes and requirements. Parent Night 7th & 8th Grade HHS Wellness
Kenneth Godin of Premier Martial Arts has enjoyed visiting some of the elementary schools to offer a physical education class on developing confidence, respect and an opportunity to learn martial art skills!
Colin LePage, past Haverhill City Councilor visited Gateway and JG Whitter (8th Graders) to speak on his family experience with substance abuse. The students were very attentive and moved with his personal story and message on prevention.
Save the Dates!! The Wellness Committee, the Health & Wellness Coach & the Supervisor of Fine & Performing Arts are so excited to be working on organizing two big family engagement evenings for middle and high school students and their caregivers. Schools will get individual links for tickets to provide equity in distribution but will be on a first come, first served basis. More information (time/location/details) to follow in the coming weeks:
- April 4, 2023– “Stat Geek in Natick” a play about Disordered Eating, performed by actors from the Firehouse in Newburyport held at Haverhill High auditorium.
- May 2, 2023 -Past NBA player Chris Herren will speak on his experience with substance abuse held at Hunking.
District Health and Wellness
Bradford Elementary, Tilton Upper, and Silver Hill 4/5th grades students traveled to the Tsongas Arena for the ULowell Health Expo and watched the UML Women’s Basketball Game take on Maine University! Thank you to ULowell, the Tsongas Center, and everyone who helped organize this event. They had a BLAST!
Golden Hill School
Students at Golden Hill had a full day dedicated to Snowman. First, celebrating “Snowman Day,” the whole school was filled with snowmen! The second was Title I Night ….Learning is “SNOW” much Fun!
February MCAS Testing
HHS is gearing up for the MCAS Biology, and Introductory Physics science retakes and first takes for current and incoming students this February 2023.
Eligible students at this time of the year include repeating Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors who have yet to receive a passing score. Seniors who still need to complete a lab science towards a modified CD must also pass the test. Biology and Physics will be offered on the same days, with Session 1 on February 1 and Session 2 on February 2. There are limited make-up opportunities for eligible students absent on testing days, so plan to be here February 1 and 2.
Remember, along with the required credits, you must pass the science MCAS tests to receive a diploma.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our MCAS coordinator Laura Murphy.
Home Heating Assistance
If you or someone you know needs help with home heating costs, Community Action, Inc.’s Energy Assistance Program provides eligible individuals and families financial assistance to help pay for heating bills.
HEATING HELP
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
HAVERHILL CITIZEN’S CENTER
WELCOME STREET, HAVERHILL
For more information, visit our website.
Hillie Highlights
At Haverhill Public Schools, we have a team of unsung heroes who often go unnoticed. They are usually in the background, only seen by a few parents or visitors; however, if you pay close attention, you can sometimes catch the fragrant smells of meals they create for students. In many school districts, they are known as support staff, cafeteria workers, and, not too long ago, “lunch ladies.” Today they are the backbone of school districts across the country. The Food Service Department at Haverhill Public schools is the location of some of the city’s most dedicated, compassionate, and creative people. The Department staffs 75 employees throughout 17 schools. The Leads and Second Leads are all CPR and Safe-Serve certified. Many have worked for HPS for years, often starting their day before we are even out of bed, greeting students for breakfast first thing in the morning.
As parents, we know first-hand the diverse issues with feeding children at home. Imagine trying to do that for over 7700 students? Many changes have occurred in the past few years in all industries with COVID-19, staffing issues, more kids, and healthier choices. These changes have sometimes created changes and shortages in the work environment for HPS Food Department employees. Yet, they are proud, happy, and determined to continue serving our students’ healthy meals, sometimes when schools are closed. One of their favorite days at work is celebrating International Food Day. This is the day when many staff members share their favorite family recipes of global food with the students.
Recently, we had the opportunity to visit with some of the members of the Food Department. They reminisced about gathering during the March 2020 COVID-19 shutdown. Many worked on the front line with the HPS Transportation Department delivering boxed breakfasts and lunches to students. At times meals were handed out at site locations throughout the city, and students/families would visit to gather their meals; other times, those meals were delivered directly to students’ homes. It didn’t matter if the weather was terrible; they were there! During the strike, 25 employees gathered on a Sunday to create 2000 boxed lunches to be handed out at site locations. It was heartwarming watching them greet students and families by name while also knowing their family dynamics which created friendly conversations. It is safe to say every member of the Food Service Team knows the name of every student in their school and, most often, the names of their siblings.
They are humble when told they are making a difference, yet highly protective of the information they share, quietly going above and beyond every day. They treat each student with the respect and dignity they would show their own child. During the time spent with them, one thing is clear; they have a passion and goal of ensuring no child goes hungry. We are incredibly grateful to these employees and recognize how difficult their job can be. They dedicate each day to providing meals for any student that wants one and love their jobs because of the students! We appreciate the difference they make every day!
Haverhill High School Boys Swim Team
A BIG HILLIE CHEER for the HHS Boys Varsity Swim Team for winning the 2023 MVC Title! The boys won over Central Catholic 101-70. Hillie Tradition in swimming is that if the team wins the title, the Coaches have to jump in the pool. Coach Dan Tanguay and Coach George Nigro took the leap! We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of these athletes this season! GO HILLIES!
Haverhill High School JROTC
On Saturday, January 28, 2023 HHS Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team competed in their last Drill Competition of the 2023 Season. 7 of our Cadets earned individual medals and Cadet Major Sevene earned a Gold Medal for being the top Drill Commander of the Drill Competition. The Drill Team earned 8 more trophies for the table bringing their total for the year so far to 30. The GySgt and I could not be more proud of their hard work and dedication to the Drill Team, the MCJROTC and each other!
Way to Represent!
Semper Fidelis,
1stSgt David W. Grinstead, Sr., USMC (Ret)
Senior Marine Instructor
Haverhill High School Marine Corps JROTC
Kindergarten Registration
Children living in Haverhill who are five years old by August 31, 2023 (born between 9/1/2017 – 8/31/2018) are eligible to enroll in Haverhill Public School’s FREE all-day Kindergarten Program.
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open, and we want you to get a head start!
To begin the process, complete the online registration application and upload all the required documents, which include:
- Childs Birth Certificate or Passport
- Parent/Guardian Valid Photo ID
- Lease or Mortgage Statement
- Utility Bills dated within the last 60 days
- Updated Immunizations and Physical Exam
- Any Custody or Court Documents, if applicable
You can also book an appointment online to bring the completed forms and documents and meet with an enrollment specialist.
Early Registrations help our schools plan staffing, programming, and transportation for the year ahead. Families can also know their child’s school placement sooner.
Lastly, make sure to visit our website for upcoming information nights and events for your family during the spring and summer.
We look forward to working with your family!
Registration Department
45 Fountain Street
Haverhill, MA. 01830
registration@haverhill-ps.org
Phone: 978-420-1951
Fax: 978-469-8730
Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM
HAVERHILL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Haverhill School Committee Approved Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Thursday, April 13, 2023
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: https://www.haverhill-ps.org/school-committee/
Mayor, James J. Fiorentini, Chairperson
mayor@cityofhaverhill.com
Ms. Toni Sapienza Donais, Vice Chairperson
tdonais@haverhill-ps.org
Mr. Scott Wood, Jr.
swood@haverhill-ps.org
Attorney Paul Magliocchetti
pmagliocchetti@haverhill-ps.org
Ms. Gail Sullivan
gail.sullivan@haverhill-ps.org
Attorney Richard Rosa
richard.rosa@haverhill-ps.org
Ms. Maura Ryan-Ciardiello
mryan-ciardiello@haverhill-ps.org
