"The SPS Week Ahead" compiles a list of some of the events taking place throughout the district as well as some important reminders.
Happy 100th Day of School!
Monday, February 10th marks the 100th day of the 2024-2025 school year for the Stoughton Public Schools!
Looking Ahead: February Vacation
Next week is February vacation and there will be no school for students and staff from February 17-21, 2025.
All school offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for Presidents' Day. The District Office and school offices will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8am-3pm during the school vacation week. Some individual school offices may be closed due to vacation schedules. If your school’s office is closed and you need immediate attention, please call the district office at 781-344-4000.
Preschool Registration
The pre-registration process for preschool is now open. Preschool students must be 3 or 4 years of age by August 31, 2025 and be toilet trained. Please be advised that pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in the preschool program as there are limited spots available. More information and the link to the pre-registration form can be found by clicking here.
The pre-registration process for grades K-12 will start in March. For kindergarten, children must be 5 years old by August 31, 2025. Students only need to register for grades 1-12 if they do not currently attend the Stoughton Public Schools. Stay tuned for more information closer to March.
Preschool Screening on February 14 - Schedule an Appointment by February 12
Attention parents of school age children ages 2.9 to 4 years: In compliance with Chapter 766, Stoughton Public Schools will screen preschool-aged children to identify those children with possible special education needs.
The screening will occur at the E.A. Jones Early Childhood Center (137 Walnut St. in Stoughton) on Friday, February 14, 2025. The screening will include the following: Speech and language, education, motor skills, and completion of a parent questionnaire.
If you want to schedule an appointment, please call 781-344-7003 by Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Please note that this screening is not for enrollment for the preschool. Your child must be a Stoughton resident and parents must provide a current physical exam form.
If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact the Jones ECC at 781-344-7003 or email Nicole Velozo at n_velozo@stouhgtonschools.org.
Parenting Workshop
The Stoughton OASIS Coalition is holding a tween & teen parenting workshop this Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 5-7pm at the O'Donnell Middle School Learning Commons (211 Cushing St.). The topic for this workshop is teen survival skills. It is geared for parents and guardians of middle school and high school students. Click here for more information.
Please note that registration is required. Click here to register.
Winter Sports Season
It is another busy week for our winter sports teams. Click here for a calendar view of upcoming games. And, click here to see schedules for each team.
For updates throughout the winter sports season, be sure to follow our Stoughton High School Athletics Facebook page.
SHS Spring Sports Registration
It may still be winter, but we are already thinking about spring! Registration for the 2025 spring sports season at Stoughton High is now open. Don't wait...sign up today and be ready for the first day of tryouts/practices! Click here to register.
Attention Class Officers from the SHS Classes of 2014-2024:
The SPS Finance Office is looking to get in touch with Stoughton High class officers from the graduating classes of 2014 - 2024. Please contact Heidi Perkins, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations: h_perkins@stoughtonschools.org.
If you know a class officer from one of these classes, please pass this message along.
School Committee Meeting
The Stoughton School Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 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 by clicking here.
Helpful Links
Here are some helpful links to bookmark:
For updates and a look at all of the wonderful things our students are doing each day, follow our SPS Facebook and Instagram accounts.
District Newsletter
Miss last week's district newsletter? Click here to read it. The next edition will be sent to the community on Friday.