May is here, and so is the warmer weather! May is a time of celebration, recognition, and transition. From spring concerts and athletic events to award ceremonies and graduation preparations, our buildings have a palpable sense of pride and excitement. We are inspired by the creativity and commitment our students, educators, and families show throughout the year.

Our graduating seniors are getting closer to reaching this important milestone. They’ve shown determination and growth, and we are so proud of the leaders and learners they have become. The many essential dates for graduation celebrations for Seniors are in this newsletter; make sure you Save The Dates! Visit our websites for more end-of-year celebrations and promotions for all other students.

Teacher Appreciation is from Monday, May 5, 2025, to Friday, May 9, 2025. As we celebrate the heart of our school and our incredible teachers. Their passion, dedication, and unwavering support make a lasting difference in the lives of students every single day. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom and leaves a lasting legacy in the lives of our students. We hope you take the time to share a message or a kind word with your child’s teacher this week; it guarantees a smile!

We hope you enjoy the many accomplishments and learning events our students have participated in recently. We look forward to celebrating many more as the school year winds down!

Important Dates

May 6, 2025
PreK-8 Progress Reports Issued – 3rd Trimester

May 7, 2025 6:00 PM
HHS Chorus & Band Spring Concert

May 8, 2025 1:15 PM
Future Educator Signing Day – HHS Library

May 8, 2025 7:00 PM
School Committee Regular Meeting – FY26 Budget Presentation

May 12, 2025
HHS Progress Reports Issued – Term 4

May 14, 2025
SEPAC Virtual Meeting

May 15, 2025 5:00 PM
Early College Graduation – NECC

May 15, 2025 6:00 PM
2025-2026 Kindergarten Information Night

May 16, 2025 4:00 PM
Arts Alive Showcase

May 19, 2025 5:30 PM
Civics Showcase – City Hall Auditorium

May 19, 2025 6:30 PM
School Committee Public Hearing – FY26 Budget

May 20, 2025 4:30 PM (HHS)
Senior Class Trip – Red Sox

May 22, 2025 6:00 PM
Night of Stars (Invite only) – HHS Auditorium

May 22, 2025 7:00 PM
School Committee Regular Meeting – Vote on FY26 Budget

May 23, 2025
Early Release – All Students

May 26, 2025
Memorial Day – No School

May 28, 2025 6:00 PM
Senior Prom – Atkinson Country Club

May 29, 2025 8:30 AM
Chapel Practice – HHS Auditorium

May 29, 2025 10:30 AM
R. Elaine Croston Poetry Reading Contest – HHS Auditorium

May 29, 2025
Senior Sign Out/Pick Up Cap and Gown

May 30, 2025
Early Release HHS ONLY – Chapel

May 30, 2025 10:00 AM
Chapel – Seniors meet in the Mall

June 3, 2025 6:00 PM
CTE Celebrations – HHS Auditorium

June 5, 2025 10:30 AM
Graduation Practice/Senior BBQ – Stadium

June 5, 2025 6:00 PM
Senior Farewell Night – HHS Circle

June 6, 2025
Graduation (Seniors arrive by 4:45 PM)

June 7, 2025 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
HFD Fire Safety Day

Hunking School

The third-grade team at Hunking School offered students the opportunity to invite an adult to class to participate alongside them in a math lesson on fractions. There was a great showing, with each classroom packed with parents completing fractions lessons with their students. Pictured are students and guests in Mrs. Sciacca and Mrs. Hall’s classrooms.

Career Technical Education

HHS CTE Healthcare Occupations Sophomores visited the Massachusetts General Hospital Russell Museum and Ether Dome. During the visit, students learned about healthcare history and innovations. An outstanding aspect of the day was hearing from three MGH professionals: Director of the Nurse Residency program, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and blood transfusions, and a Respiratory Therapist. These professionals were able to share amazing advice for our students as they move forward in their educational and career paths. Thank you MGH for an amazing learning opportunity for our students!

Bradford Elementary

Shout out to these Huskies at Bradford Elementary! They received awards today for being “Trustworthy.” Trustworthiness in school is incredibly important because it helps build a positive environment for students and teachers. When you’re trustworthy, people can rely on you to follow through on your commitments, whether completing assignments on time, being honest about your work, or supporting your classmates. Keep up the good work!

Pentucket Lake

Students at Pentucket Lake participated in a Wit and Wisdom event that the Kindergarten and kitchen staff collaborated on to go along with the book “The Little Red Hen” by Jerry Pinkney.

All of our kindergarten students joined in the cafeteria, where they wore special baking hats, and each got to measure their ingredients and mix them to make their own bread. The kitchen staff brought their dough into the kitchen and “baked” their magic bread. Afterward, the students got to try a piece of bread with some jam and felt proud of their fantastic baking skills!

Career Technical Education

HHS CTE Juniors in the Information Technology and Computer Science & Web Development programs visited Amazon Robotics. Students learned how Amazon is using technology to make their processes as efficient as possible and the many different careers needed to make that happen. Students were also provided with a tour of the manufacturing facility where the robots are designed, built, tested and shipped. Special thanks to Ryan Clarke for coordinating this great opportunity for our students!

Nettle Middle School

This week, Nettle hosted a Title 1 Family Game Night! Students had a great time with some tough competition!

Career Technical Education

HHS CTE Sophomores in Mrs. Bamford’s class toured the University of New Hampshire campus! Students attended an information session to learn about all the programs available and then had special exposure to the Speech Language Pathology program by Professor Laura Gonnerman. Students then walked the campus with a current Sophomore and ended their visit with lunch in the campus dining hall. Thank you UNH for a great visit!

Hunking School

Our community gathered for an incredible evening at the Hunking Anne Frank Museum exhibit. There was a steady flow of visitors throughout the event, and our excellent docents ensured everyone was welcomed and guided through the exhibit with care and insight. We were honored to have local leaders in attendance, including School Committee member Dr. Thomas Grannemann, City Councilor Melissa Lewandowski, and City Council Vice President Tim Jordan. A heartfelt thank you to the Hunking docents for creating such a meaningful and educational experience for all who attended!

Your Safety, Our Priority - Every Ride, Every Time!

Career Technical Education

On Wednesday, April 2nd, CTE Senior Biomedical science student, Katie Dalphin, achieved a milestone in her capstone project on increasing accessibility in science. With the support of her teacher, Mrs. Johnston, she was able to welcome Dr. Mona Minkara, a professor of Biomedical Engineering at Northeastern University, to speak to Biomedical Science, Health Occupations, and AP Biology students about her experiences as a blind scientist. Dr. Minkara was extremely inspiring and motivating to students. She reminded them that sometimes what seems like a disability can be an advantage and that the expectations of others do not have to be the expectations we hold of ourselves. She discussed how finding new ways to solve problems made her a creative person, and that has helped her solve scientific problems. Students were encouraged to follow their dreams, no matter the challenges and to try new things. Students were also motivated to seek out new opportunities in the future like NSF REU, a summer research program for college students. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, see interesting video clips of her adventures all throughout the world and in zero gravity and learn how navigating life as a blind person is. She reminded students to be empathetic to others and to never limit themselves. At the end of the presentation, students even got the chance to speak with Dr. Minkara one on one if they wanted. It was a truly wonderful event and we are so grateful to Dr. Minkara and Katie.

Pentucket Lake Elementary

Kudos to the Theo and Jaylese from Pentucket Lake Elementary! They are the two attendance incentive winners showing the PAX sign!

Theo loves to come to school daily “because he likes his teacher,” and Jaylese loves to go to school to “see her friends and read books.” We are proud of their commitment!

Silver Hill Elementary

Many 3rd and 4th graders from Silver Hill Elementary performed in a Lip Sync Showcase! The day before, they held a dress rehearsal so all students could see it, and then we had a whole school dance party afterward – it was so fun, and the students did a fantastic job performing! Let’s Go Jaguars!

Career Technical Education

Students in the CTE Fundamentals of Healthcare Occupations class were visited by the HHS School Resource Officer, Officer Daniel Trocki. As a long time police officer, Officer Trocki let students know about his experiences being a first responder, his career pathway and what it’s really like being an all around resource at the high school. The students are currently engaged in the First Aid for First Responders curriculum and had many questions. Officer Trocki sparked some interest in law enforcement as well as how to prepare for a career helping others. Thank you to Officer Trocki!

School Committee

We are committed to maintaining transparency and open communication with our school community. We created the Negotiation Updates webpage to provide updates and information on ongoing contract negotiations with our district’s educators and staff.

Our goal is to ensure that the negotiation process is respectful, collaborative, and focused on supporting student success while honoring the essential contributions of our educators. We will continue to post timely updates and resources there to keep our community informed.

Career Technical Education

HHS Career Technical Education Healthcare Occupations Juniors participated in the Annual Mock Interview event. Students practiced their interviewing skills and received valuable feedback. This will help them be successful as they prepare for college and future internship/employment opportunities. Special thanks to our business partners – we could not do this day without them!

Stephen Brooks, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center

Yevette Garcia, MassHire

Ana Gonzalez, MassHire

Mary Rastauskas, Winchester Hospital

Brittany Sowa, Atlas Healthcare

For more information about HHS CTE Work-Based Learning opportunities, contact Lisa Hunt at lhunt@haverhill-stage.materiell.net.

Parent/Student Portal

As the school year winds down, it is essential to make sure your child keeps up with school work and projects. Our Parent/Student Portal allows you to view all academic information on your child. You can even download the new APP, which will give you the same information on your mobile device! For more information on the Parent/Student Portal and how to sign up, visit our Technology at Home webpage.

Career Technical Education

HHS Career Technical Education Biomedical Science Juniors participated in their first annual Mock Interview event. Students were able to practice their interviewing skills during virtual interviews with professionals from the industry! Students received valuable feedback that will help them improve their skills for future opportunities. Special thanks to our business partners – we could not do this day without them!

AnneMarie Aquino, Lowell General Hospital

Steve Grant, Senior Biotech Executive

Dr. Lovemore Kunorozva, Harvard University

Deborah Lucier, Retired Nurse

Norman Lucier, Retired Nurse Practitioner

For more information about HHS CTE Work-Based Learning opportunities, contact Lisa Hunt at lhunt@haverhill-stage.materiell.net.

HHS Drama Club & Fine Arts Academy Presents Cinderella

Silver Hill Elementary

In honor of Earth Day, students from Silver Hill rolled up their sleeves and participated in a school-wide clean-up event to help beautify the school grounds and support environmental awareness. Armed with gloves, trash bags, and a strong sense of responsibility, students tackled litter, sticks, and leaves around the schoolyard and playground. It was a fun and meaningful activity and an excellent way to celebrate Earth Day early. We are proud of the Jaguars for taking pride in their school!

Tilton Elementary School

At Tilton Elementary, members from our Food Services and Health and Wellness Teams came by to present to all students during lunches about some foods they may not have tried before – tofu and sweet potatoes were on the menu. Students tasted their portions and then got to vote on which one they liked better! A huge thank you to our teams. It was very successful, and the students learned so much!!

Haverhill High School

This morning, Haverhill High School students had the incredible opportunity to meet with local decision-makers to share their civics projects, receive valuable feedback, and chart their next steps toward creating real change in our community.

Students described the experience as highly engaging and meaningful, noting how impactful it was to connect classroom learning with real-world civic action.

We are deeply grateful to the following community leaders who generously took time out of their day to support and empower our students:

Representative Andy Vargas
Mr. Nikolas Orrelana (Office of Rep. Vargas)
Ms. Keigh Credit (Office of Rep. Hamilton)
Mr. Richard Rosa, School Committee Member
Mrs. Gail Sullivan, School Committee Member
Mrs. Bonnie Antkowiak, Chief of Teaching, Leading, and Learning
Mrs. Maureen Irons, Safe and Supportive Schools Liaison
Mrs. Lisa Alonzo, District ML Coach
Mr. Michael Downs, Principal, Haverhill High School
Mrs. Victoria Lu, Associate Principal, Haverhill High School
Meghan DeLong, District Social Studies/History Coach

Mark your calendars! Our students will be presenting their work at the City-Wide Civics Project Showcase on Monday, May 19th, from 5:30–7:00 PM at Haverhill City Hall. Stay tuned—an official invitation is coming soon!

Tilton Elementary School

KC Godin, Owner of Premier Martial Arts, stopped by Tilton Elementary and left a generous donation to the Tilton PTO to put towards PE Equipment! We are so grateful to community partners like Premier Martial Arts for being an essential part of our school community and for their commitment to our students!

Career Technical Education

HHS Intern Spotlight: On our Lawrence General Hospital interns! Pictured below are CTE Biomedical science students Cecilia Geyer and Aubrey Maglio, who, along with two other HHS interns, have assisted in various departments at LGH. We’re proud of the work our students are doing at LGH. Keep up the amazing work! For more information on the HHS Internship program, please reach out to Helin.Nieves@haverhill-stage.materiell.net

SEPAC Virtual Meeting: The Guardianship Process

Tilton Elementary School

Just before April Break, things looked a little gooey at Tilton Elementary! After tackling some i-Ready lessons, our students took a well-deserved brain break to get gooey and creative with slime! It’s a perfect mix of learning and fun!

JG Whittier Middle School

Middle School Docents Lead the Way at the Anne Frank Exhibit!

The Anne Frank Museum Exhibit last stopped at JGW for Family & Friends night. We’re proud of our incredible Docents — these young leaders guided visitors through the powerful story of Anne Frank. These students have trained hard to share history with compassion, courage, and curiosity. We thank everyone who took the time to tour the exhibit at each of our middle schools, and a special thank you to our docents for doing such a fantastic job! Learning from the past starts with the voices of the future!

Haverhill Fire Department host Fire Safety Day

Career Technical Education

HHS Career Technical Education students Trey Lynch and Tiah Tarabay had the chance to shadow at Haverhill District Court. Thanks to Maricruz Lora, Maureen Irons, and Officer Gillian Privitera for organizing such a meaningful day!

Thank you to Judge Susan McNeil, Clerk Calvin Skeririk, Clerk Magistrate Doris A. Stanziani, Attorney Jennifer Vera, and Chief Probation Officer Felipe Romero for giving our students such a warm welcome. They took the time to answer questions, share their journeys, and offer inspiring advice for success. Thank you to Officer Gillian for adding a tour of the police station – it made the day even more memorable. Special thanks to Helin Nieves, HHS Internship Coordinator, for chaperoning the visit and making this day possible for our students!

We’re proud to be part of a community that opens doors for our students and helps them see what’s possible.

Pictured: Trey, Tiah, Clerk Calvin Skeririk, Clerk Magistrate Doris, and Maricruz Lora

School Counseling Department

HPS School Counselors met during their district’s monthly team meeting to collaborate with our McKinney Vento liaisons and the program directors from the Link House. The local organization serves adults and children with mental health needs and provides treatment programs and counseling opportunities. They had a discussion on program ideas and needs for Haverhill youth and families, barriers to treatment and creative ways to respond using a holistic approach. HPS is looking forward to collaborating with the Link House in the future.

Post Secondary Expo

A huge thank you to everyone who made our Post-Secondary Expo an incredible event! From passionate students to inspiring educators and knowledgeable representatives — the energy in the room was amazing.

We’re proud to help connect students with opportunities that shape their path beyond high school. Here’s to building brighter futures!

School Counseling Department

The May Newsletter from the School Counseling Department is here! For all School Counseling Department news, visit their new website!

Haverhill High School

Congratulations to Our Honor Roll Students!

We are so proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and academic excellence of our students who made the Honor Roll this term!

Your commitment to learning and growth sets a shining example for our school community. Well done to each and every one of you!

Haverhill High School

You’re Invited to Our Spring Music Concert!

Join us for an evening of melody, rhythm, and talent as our amazing students take the stage for the Spring School Music Concert! From uplifting pieces to toe-tapping band performances, it’s a celebration of music and the arrival of spring!

Career Technical Education

On Tuesday, April 29th, Mrs. Johnston’s CTE Biomedical Science Freshman classes were visited by Lawrence General Hospital trauma nurses Abby Wertz and Rob Lahey, who certified students in the American College of Surgeons Course “Stop the Bleed.” Students learned how to recognize life threatening bleeding, how to stay safe, and how to apply compression, pack wounds, and use combat applications tourniquets to save a life in an emergency situation. Students asked excellent questions, such as how to pack a dismembered limb for reattachment, what to do for people on blood thinners, how to handle children and those too small for tourniquets, if belts and improvised tourniquets are useful, how long tourniquets can be left on and more. Students had great fun applying practice tourniquets to each other and stopping simulated bleeding on mannequin limbs. At the end of class, students proudly accepted their “Stop the Bleed” certificates. Thanks to Abby and Rob and LGH for a great day!

Pentucket Lake School

At Pentucket Lake, students celebrated Mr. Brennan for National School Principal Day! Our Principals work hard, and we are happy our students took the time to celebrate them!

Career Technical Education

On April 10th HHS CTE Engineering/Manufacturing, Information Technology and Computer Science and Web Development students had the opportunity to visit Crystal Engineering in Newburyport. Students learned about the engineering and manufacturing process and the many career opportunities available in this field. Hearing the career progression from various employees (those with many years of experience as well as those starting out as apprentices) was such an amazing component of the visit. Thank you to Michael Trotta and Brian Duchemin for welcoming our students to your facility and providing such an in-depth tour!

L'Arche Madness 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament

Career Technical Education

HHS CTE Engineering/Manufacturing Sophomores visited Vicor, a leading, global power technology company. This was a great opportunity for students to experience manufacturing in the US! They heard from their Sr. Director Operations, VP Quality, VP Manufacturing, an Automation Engineer and a Manufacturing Engineer before receiving a tour of the factory. The day ended with lunch and a question & answer session. Thank you Vicor for welcoming our students and providing them with such an amazing learning opportunity!

2025 Haverhill Parent Survey

2025-2026 Kindergarten Information Night

Our Schools

Bartlett School & Assessment Center, Grades K-12.
978-469-8735

Bradford Elementary, Grades K-4
978-374-2443

Caleb Dustin Hunking, Grades K-8
978-374-5787

Consentino Middle School, Grades 5-8
978-374-5775

Gateway Academy, Grades 7-12
978-374-3473

Golden Hill, Grades K-4
978-374-5794

Greenleaf Academy, Grades 5-12
978-374-3487

Haverhill High School, Grades 9-12
978-374-5700

J.G. Whittier, Grades 5-8
978-374-5782

Moody PreSchool, Grades Pre-K – K
978-374-3459

Moody PreSchool Ext., Grades Pre-K
978-420-1901

Nettle Middle School, Grades 5-8
978-374-5792

Pentucket Lake Elementary, Grades K-5
978-374-2421

Silver Hill Elementary, Grades K-5
978-374-3448

Tilton Elementary, Grades K-3
978-374-3475

Walnut Square, Grades Pre-K-2
978-374-3471

Haverhill School Committee

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Monday, May 19 2025 at 6:30 PM – Public Meeting/FY26 Budget
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-stage.materiell.net 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-stage.materiell.net

Ms. Yonnie Collins, Ward 6
yonnie.collins@haverhill-stage.materiell.net

Ms. Erica Diaz, Ward 1
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Ms. Cheryl Ferguson, Ward 3
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Dr. Thomas Grannemann, Ward 7
thomas.grannemann@haverhill-stage.materiell.net

Mrs. Mikaela Lalumiere, Ward 4
mikaela.lalumiere@haverhill-stage.materiell.net

Attorney Richard Rosa, At-Large
richard.rosa@haverhill-stage.materiell.net

Ms. Maura Ryan-Ciardiello, At-Large
mryan-ciardiello@haverhill-stage.materiell.net

Dr. Jill Story, Ward 5
jill.story@haverhill-stage.materiell.net

Ms. Gail Sullivan, Ward 2
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