Monson Public Schools families are reminded of several schedule changes for the week of October 12: Monday, October 12: No School in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day) Tuesday, October 13: Full Day of School Wednesday, October 14: Half Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences Quarry Hill Community School: 11:30 a.m. dismissal Granite Valley School: 11:30 a.m. dismissal Monson High School: 10:35 a.m. dismissal We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy the lon

📖 Read the full October 05, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all GVS families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter.

Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 10/05: Golf @ Central, Veterans Golf Course, 3 PM (bus leaves at 2 PM) Volleyball @ home vs. Pathfinder @ 4 PM Boys soccer @ home vs. SICS, 4 PM Girls V soccer @ Hampshire, 7 PM (bus leaves at 5 PM) Tuesday, 10/06: Golf @ home vs. Pathfinder and Ware, 3 PM Cross Country @ Southwick, 4 PM (bus leaves at 2:20) Wednesday, 10/07: Unified basketball @ Agawam High School, 3:15 PM (bus leaves at 2:10) Girls soccer @ Palmer, 4 P

There are plenty of delicious ways to support Monson Public Schools students this fall! Several fundraisers are underway across the district, supporting students from Pre-K through high school. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat, getting ready for Thanksgiving, or stocking up on popcorn, there’s something for everyone! 🍩 Krispy Kreme Donuts | Pre-K–Grade 1 Our youngest students have kicked off a Krispy Kreme fundraiser to support student activities at Quarry Hill Commu

Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Tuesday, 9/29: Cross Country @ Gateway's Littleville Dam, 3:45 (bus leaves at 1:55) Wednesday, 9/30: Golf @ Belchertown, 3 PM (bus leaves at 2:10) Boys varsity soccer @ home vs. Ware, 4 PM Girls varsity soccer @ home vs. Amherst, 4 PM Thursday, 10/1: Golf @ Easthampton, 3 PM (bus leaves at 2:10 PM) Friday, 10/2: Community Night!! Golf @ home vs. Ludlow, 3 PM Boys JV @ home vs. Pathfinder, 4 PM Girls soccer @ home vs. Lee, 5 PM Bo

📖 Read the full October 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all ECC families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter.

📖 Read the full September 28, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all GVS families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter.

Monson Public Schools’ breakfast, PreK snack and lunch menus for October 2026 are now available online. Families are encouraged to review the menus to help plan ahead. You can view the menus by visiting our Food Services page: 🗓️ https://www.monsonschools.com/food-services Breakfast is served at the following times: Monson High School – 7:30 a.m. (A Second Chance Grab-and-Go Breakfast is also available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from the breakfast cart/kiosk after t

📖 Read the full September 21, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all GVS families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter.

Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 9/21: Golf @ home vs. SICS, 3 PM Volleyball @ home vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 PM Girls soccer @ home vs. Douglas, 4 PM Tuesday, 9/22: Cross Country @ Gateway's Littleville Dam, 3:45 (bus leaves at 1:55) Boys varsity soccer @ Smith Academy, 4 PM (bus leaves at 2:10 PM) Boys JV soccer @ home vs Turners Falls, 5:15 PM Wednesday, 9/23: Golf @ home vs. Chicopee, 3 PM Volleyball @ home vs. PVCA, 4 PM Thursday, 9/24: Unified Basketb

Monson High School is excited to announce an upcoming Spring 2028 educational journey to Costa Rica and Panama! The trip is open to students currently in Grades 8–11. Families interested in learning more are invited to attend an information meeting on Thursday, September 24, where details about the itinerary, student experience, safety, costs, payment plans, and enrollment will be shared. Information Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:30 p.m. Monson High School, Room 303

📖 Read the full September 6, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all GVS families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter.

Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 9/14: Golf @ home vs. Central, 3 PM Volleyball @ Holyoke, 4:30 PM (bus leaves at 3:15) Girls Soccer @ Amherst, 4:30 PM (bus leaves at 2:45) Tuesday, 9/15: Cross Country @ Hampden Charter, 4:30 PM (bus leaves at 2:55) Boys Varsity Soccer @ Mahar, 7 PM (bus leaves at 5 PM) Wednesday, 9/16: Golf @ Pathfinder, 3 PM (bus leaves at 2:15) Volleyball @ home vs. Longmeadow, 4 PM Thursday, 9/17: Golf @ home vs. West Springfield, 3 P

The August 19, 2026 School Committee Regular Business Meeting minutes are available in draft form pending approval by the School Committee at its October 21, 2026 Regular Business Meeting. Final approved minutes will be posted following approval. To access additional School Committee meeting minutes, please visit: https://www.monsonschools.com/school-committee-meeting-minutes

The August 19, 2026 School Committee Building Visits Meeting minutes were approved by the School Committee Secretary at the September 9, 2026 Regular Business Meeting, and are now available for viewing by clicking on the file above. To access additional School Committee meeting minutes, please visit: https://www.monsonschools.com/school-committee-meeting-minutes

The Monson School Committee will hold its next Regular Business Meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. Community members are welcome to attend in person at Quarry Hill Community School in Room 428, or by joining virtually through the Google Meet link found in the agenda. 📄 View the agenda here We encourage families, staff, and community members to stay informed and engaged by attending. For those unable to attend, the meeting

The Monson PTSA invites parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and students to the first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 6 PM in the ECC Library at Quarry Hill Community School or online via Google Meet. Learn about upcoming PTSA events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities, and discover how joining the Monson PTSA can keep you connected, support your child’s education, and strengthen our Monson Public Schools community.

📖 Read the full September 6, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all GVS families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter.

Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Tuesday, 9/8: Volleyball @ home vs. Phoenix Charter Academy, 4 PM *First ever MHS volleyball game* Golf @ home vs. St. Mary's, 3 PM Boys soccer @ home vs. Granby, 4 PM Girls soccer @ home vs. Southwick, 4 PM Cross Country @ Smith Voc, 4 PM (bus departs @ 2:20) Wednesday, 9/9: *Fall sports picture day!* Golf @ home vs. Easthampton, 3 PM Thursday, 9/10: Volleyball @ home vs. Pathfinder, 4 PM Friday, 9/11: Golf @ home vs. Quaboag,

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, Superintendent Foster is sharing another back-to-school update with the Monson Public Schools community, this time highlighting several updates to the Student & Family Handbook. The handbook is an important resource for students and families and includes information about district expectations, procedures, programs, and other guidelines for the school year. Superintendent Foster highlights four areas of the handbook that have been update