The Monson School Committee will hold its next Regular Business Meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 6–8 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person at 43 Margaret Street, Room 428, or virtually through the Google Meet link in the agenda.

Join Monson Public Schools for two upcoming virtual meetings designed to strengthen family engagement and student success.

November’s Counseling Corner focuses on gratitude, growth, and positive behaviors.

The next Monson PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5 , in the ECC Library at Quarry Hill Community School . 🕕 Meeting Time:  5:30 p.m. Meet & Greet | 6:00–7:00 p.m. PTSA Meeting 📍 Location:  ECC Library at Quarry Hill Community School (43 Margaret Street) 💻 Virtual Option:   Join via Google Meet View the meeting agenda here . Why Join the PTSA? The Monson PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) is more than just meeting

Principal Penny Ann Manteria shares gratitude for families’ ongoing support as ECC celebrates November’s Shining Stars, highlights upcoming events, and fosters community through learning, connection, and kindness.

Happy November!  The week begins the MIAA State SoccerTournament and concludes the cross country season.  Monday, 11/3: Unified basketball @ Sci-Tech, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 3 PM) Wednesday, 11/5:  Boys soccer home against Holbrook, 2 PM (dismissal @ 12:45) Thursday, 11/6: Girls soccer home against TBD, 2 PM (dismissal @ 12:45) Saturday, 11/8: Cross country @ Willard Park in Devens, MA (bus leaves @ 8:15 AM)  Best of luck to all of our teams this week!

The following message was emailed to Monson Public Schools families on October 29, 2025.

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee Meeting Date: October 7, 2025 Present: Alison Morgan (Chair), Jamie Murphy, Paul Foster   Ms. Morgan called the meeting to order at 5:04 PM Meeting information:  Process and timeline for review of 6-8 PE & Health Curriculum Frameworks looked at what they do and do not currently teach. Appears there was more for grade 6 and not enough for 7 & 8 Looking at most topics in 8th grade and some in 7th Right now 6th grad

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee Meeting Date 09-17-25 Present: Karen Nothe-Valley, (Chair), Alison Morgan, Leah Zippin, Paul Foster  Ms. Nothe-Valley called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Meeting information:  FY 26 Budget Update Superintendent Paul Foster and Leah Zippin, Director of Business & Operations announced they created a new monthly report, the Monson Public Schools Budget Variance report. This report shows an approved budget and a wo

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Regular Meeting June 11, 2025 Present: Chair Alison Morgan; Vice-Chair Jamie Murphy; Secretary Karen Nothe-Valley; Committee Member Colleen Flynn; Committee Member Peter Wiggins; Director of Business and Operations Leah Zippin; Interim Superintendent Roland Joyal and Recording Secretary Haley Ketterman  Note: This meeting was video recorded. M-PACT-TV Mr. Joyal called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Mrs. Morgan read off the MPS mission

Monson Public Schools’ breakfast, PreK snack and lunch menus fo r November 2025  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 Reminder:  Monson Public Schools offers meals at no cost for all students . The district participates in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Through the Community Eligi

The Monson School Committee will hold its next Regular Business Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 6–8 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person at 43 Margaret Street, Room 428, or virtually through the Google Meet link in the agenda.

Here is this week's athletics schedule for now as we await the Western, MA tournament seeding results (released tomorrow, 10/21/25): Monday, 10/20: Girls soccer @ Douglas 3:45 (*Weather contingent, bus leaves at 1:45, please dismiss by 1:35) Unified Basketball @ Southwick 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:30)   Tuesday, 10/21: -Girls soccer JV ONLY @ Mohawk 4PM (1:45 bus, please dismiss by 1:35) Questions? Contact the Athletic Director: zurawkam@monsonschools.com

The October issue of the Monson Public Schools District Digest is now available. This monthly publication provides families, staff, and community members with updates from across the district, highlighting recent accomplishments, upcoming events, and areas of continued focus.

Here is this week's athletics schedule: Monday, 10/13: Girls Soccer @ Wahconah rescheduled due to weather Tuesday, 10/14: Girls JV Soccer @ Ware 4pm (2:30 PM bus) Wednesday 10/15 Golf@ Agawam Municipal Golf Course(7:45 AM bus) WMASS Championship Cross Country @ home 345pm Senior Night Boys V Soccer @ home 4pm Pink Out Game Girls Soccer @ Frontier 7pm (5:00 PM bus) Thursday 10/16 No Athletic Events Friday 10/17 Unified Basketball @ home 4pm Boys Soccer @ home 4:30pm Senior Ni

This month’s Granite Valley newsletter highlights academic updates, Wellness Week, fall activities, and important upcoming school events for students and families.

This issue features updates on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the upcoming Early College Program, hands-on learning with the One8 Foundation, and student success across sports, clubs, and career readiness programs.

A vacancy has occurred on the Monson School Committee. The Select Board and School Committee will hold a joint meeting to appoint a qualified individual to fill the unexpired term. Letters of application outlining interest and related experience are due by Friday, October 17, 2025.

Happy October, ECC families! In this month’s Counseling Newsletter, Mrs. Paige shares classroom highlights, SEL lessons, upcoming events, and fall-themed book recommendations to support social-emotional growth at home.

The Monson Athletic Booster Association, Inc. and our Monson Mustangs are proud to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout October, our athletes will be wearing pink, rallying the community, and collecting donations to support families touched by breast cancer. Join us at today’s opening events — Golf, Cross Country, and Girls Soccer & Cheer — and mark your calendars for more awareness games ahead. All are invited to walk with the Mustangs at the Rays of Hope Walk