News and Announcements
Holliston PTO Mindshare and Diverse Holliston Sessions
Several members of the Holliston Public Schools, including School Committee member Lisa Kocian, participated in a series of sessions co-sponsored by Holliston PTO Mindshare and Diverse Holliston. These sessions led by Tonia Florence Walker, M.Ed. provided a poignant overview of the history of racism and prejudice in America. Linked here is a list of resources provided by Tonia Florence Walker, M.Ed. Please note that not all resources have not been independently checked by HPS. |
School Choice Application 2021-2022
The Holliston Public Schools will accept applications for a limited number of “seats” for non-resident students exclusively under the State’s School Choice Law. The number of “seats” available has not yet been determined.
The School Choice Application is available for download on the Forms page, under "School Choice Application." |
Full Remote Day (Monday, February 1, 2021)
All students will be fully remote on Monday, February 1, 2021, due to inclement weather, Staff may work remotely or in person. |
2021-2022 School Year Calendar Approved
The School Committee approved the school year calendar for the 2021-2022 school year on January 21, 20201. This calendar, along with other current calendars, can be found on the School Calendars page. |
Remote Learning Day Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Schools Closed Thursday, October 8th
Dear Families:
Dr. Susan E. Kustka Interim Superintendent |
School Start Dates Update (September 12, 2020)
September 12, 2020 Dear Families: Starting on Wednesday, September 16th, PreK-3 will begin a staggered start towards daily, in-person instruction. Grade 2 and Montessori Ages 6-8 at Placentino and Grade 3 at Miller will begin in-person instruction on September 16th. Grade 1 will begin in-person learning on Thursday, September 17th. Kindergarten will begin in-person learning on Friday, September 18th and Preschool will begin in-person instruction on Monday, September 21st. In grades PreK-1, while they await to begin in-person instruction, students will meet with their teachers remotely for a series of activities and virtual orientations. Teachers will start the day at 8:45 for a whole class meeting and will then virtually meet with smaller groups of students throughout the day to orient them to the classroom, review arrival procedures, and to explain what they should expect for their first In-person day. The purpose of these interactions is to help orient students to the classroom and school environment while also building relationships with their teacher and classmates. Starting on September 21st, Grades 4-12 hybrid students will begin a staggered start towards daily in-person instruction. The district is aiming to begin in-person instruction by cohort in Grades 4 & 5 and Grades 6-8 on Monday, September 21st. Then on Tuesday, September 29th, we will aim to begin in-person instruction by cohort at Holliston High School in Grades 9-12. In order to reach this timeline, the district will be doing everything in its power to recruit and hire for open positions, and to deploy administrators and other non-teaching staff to support supervision and safety needs in creative ways. Below you will see additional detail by grade level start dates. We appreciate your patience and understanding, as we forge ahead during uncharted times in education. However, should staffing needs not be resolved so that proper safety protocols are able to be ensured, it may be necessary to delay the in-person start dates for grades 4-12 a bit longer, but this is not our intention at this time. Should this need to occur related to safe staffing needs, we will communicate this to families as early as possible. We are not alone, as many school districts are competing to find additional staff for safety positions and/ or to fill positions created from late resignations or leaves of absence related to Covid-19. As you know, we have asked for parent volunteers to support the in-person start dates, and there are still about 25 open school positions, and many bus monitor openings. These are available for new hires to apply for or volunteers to temporarily fill, to aid this process. Here is the survey link for volunteers and the Schoolspring link to apply for a position. As stated the other night, “It takes a village to raise our children/ educate the students” of HPS, and they/we need you. Sincerely, Dr. Susan E. Kustka Interim Superintendent Full In-personWednesday, September 16th:In-Person Learning Schedule:
Thursday, September 17th: In-Person Learning Schedule
Friday, September 18th: In-Person Learning Schedule
September 21st:
Hybrid Model Grades 4-12 Wednesday, September 16- Friday, September 18
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 29
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Fall Reopening Plan (August 10, 2020)
Translated Versions of the Fall Reopening District Plan (August 10, 2020) Portuguese - Proposta de reabertura Holliston 10/08/2020 English - Holliston Reopening Proposal 8/10/2020 |
Notice of Destruction of Student Records
The Massachusetts Student Record Regulations authorize public school districts to destroy student records within seven (7) years of a student’s graduation, transfer or withdrawal from the school district. The Holliston Public Schools, Department of Student Services, will be complying with these regulations. The persons affected are those who received special education services in Holliston and terminated services during the 2012-2013 school years. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may contact the Student Services Office at 508-429-0661 to make arrangements to pick up their records or you may contact us in writing at the following address: Holliston Public Schools 370 Hollis Street Holliston, MA. 01746 Attn: Student Services Unclaimed records will be destroyed on Friday, October 2, 2020 |