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

School Picture Days are coming soon! Printed order forms will be sent home this week. View each school’s schedule, online order code, and flyer here.

Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Tuesday, 9/1: Golf @ Chicopee, 3 PM (bus leaves @ 2:10) Postponed Girls soccer v. @ home, 4 PM (weather contingent) Thursday, 9/3: Golf @ Ware, 3:30 PM (bus leaves @ 2:15) Postponed due to rain Friday, 9/4: Boys Jv vs. Hopkins @ 3:30, home Varsity boys vs. Hopkins @ 3:30, home (please park on the hill as not to disrupt dismissal) Varsity girls vs. Chicopee @ 5 PM, home Go Mustangs! Mary Zurawka Athletic Director

📖 Read the full August 31, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all GVS families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter.

As we prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year, Superintendent Foster is sharing another important update with our Monson Public Schools community, this time regarding revisions to our homework expectations. Homework provides students with an opportunity to practice and reinforce skills and knowledge they have already learned in school, while also helping students develop independent study skills, work habits, and the ability to plan for deadlines as they get older.

As Monson Public Schools prepares to welcome students back for the 2026–2027 school year, Superintendent Paul Foster shares a special back-to-school message with our students, families, staff, and community. In his message, Superintendent Foster highlights some of the new opportunities and initiatives coming to our schools this year, including new English language arts, science, and character and wellness curriculum, continued growth of our Medical Assisting and Engineering &

The July 22, 2026 School Committee Regular Business Meeting minutes were approved by the School Committee Secretary at the August 19, 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

📖 Read the full August 24, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all ECC families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter as you prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

Monson Public Schools is pleased to share the district’s Strategic Plan for 2026–2031, which establishes a clear direction for the work of our schools over the next five years. Developed through Superintendent Paul Foster’s entry planning process and subsequent collaboration with the district’s administrative team and District Instructional Leadership Team, the Strategic Plan reflects feedback and perspectives gathered from staff, families, and community members. At the cente

📖 Read the full August 24, 2026 Newsletter here We encourage all GVS families to take a few minutes to read this newsletter as you prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

*September Breakfast menu was updated on 8/28/2026* Monson Public Schools’ breakfast, PreK snack and lunch menus for August & September 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 Mond

Granite Valley School families are invited to join Principal Greenwood for another round of Popsicles with the Principal! Tuesday, August 18, 2026 4:30–6:30 p.m. Granite Valley School Playground Families are welcome to stop by anytime during the event to meet Principal Greenwood, connect with members of the Granite Valley community, and enjoy a popsicle together! Families are also invited to bring a photo of their family or student enjoying summer vacation. Photos will be use

Monson High School is excited to welcome our incoming 7th grade students, along with all students and families who are new to MHS, for a New Student Back to School BBQ! Thursday, August 27, 20265:30 p.m.Monson High School55 Margaret Street, Monson, MA This special back-to-school event is a great opportunity for new students and their families to get comfortable with Monson High School before the start of the new school year. Students will have the opportunity to: Pick up thei

The Monson School Committee will meet on Aug. 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Quarry Hill Community School. 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.

The 2026–2027 bus routes are now posted at monsonschools.com/transportation. Routes are subject to change, so please check back for updates. Families should have students ready 5 minutes before pickup. Please note: transportation is not provided for School Choice students.

Monson Public Schools is proud to announce that the district has been awarded a combined $267,978 in PRISM II and PRISM III grant funding to support high-quality literacy instruction and continued improvements in teaching and learning across the district.