Monson High School September 2025 Newsletter featuring new programs, career pathways, and important upcoming dates.

The ECC September Newsletter welcomes families to a new school year filled with curiosity, creativity, and growth. Principal Penny Ann Manteria thanks families for joining recent events and highlights reminders like Class Dojo, car line procedures, and upcoming activities. Parents are encouraged to join the School Council and PTSA as we look forward to a joyful year of community and learning.

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.

Golf: Date Time Home Team Away Team Location 8/25 3:00 PM Monson Pathfinder Quabog CC 8/27 3:00 PM SICS Monson Veterans CC 8/28 3:00 PM...

Monson Public Schools’ breakfast and lunch menus for August and September 2025 are now available online at monsonschools.com/food-services. Families are encouraged to review the menus as they plan for the new school year. As a reminder, all students receive healthy meals at no cost each day through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs under the Community Eligibility Provision.

Early Childhood Center at Quarry Hill August 2025 Newsletter with welcome message, upcoming events, reminders, and school updates.

The 2025–2026 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.

In his welcome message, Superintendent Paul Foster reflects on his first weeks in Monson, his dedication to strengthening partnerships, and his plans to connect with families and staff in the months ahead.

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Working Meeting Date 5-28-25 Present:  Alison Morgan (Chair), Jamie Murphy, Colleen Flynn, Karen Nothe-Valley, and Peter Wiggins (absent)  Note : This working meeting was held in-person and not recorded.  Ms. Morgan called the meeting to order at  4:41  p.m. Meeting information:  Sole purpose of approving Superintendent Contract  Discussed Superintendent Contract. Only (1) item changed since the School Committee looked at it.  There was

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Working Meeting Date 5-19-25 Present:  Alison Morgan (Chair), Jamie Murphy, Colleen Flynn, Karen Nothe-Valley, and Peter Wiggins, Superintendent Roland Joyal, Leah Zippin, Director of Business & Operations, Principal Joe Trivisonno and Principal Chris Fontaine  Note : This working meeting was held in-person and not recorded.  Ms. Morgan called the meeting to order at  7:04  p.m. Meeting information:  Budget update FY 26 In light of an a

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee Meeting Date 1-16-25 Present: Karen Nothe-Valley, (Chair), Alison Morgan, Roland Joyal, Leah Zippin, Chris Fontaine, Joe Trivisonno, Colette Bidus, Kate Watts Ms. Nothe-Valley called the meeting to order at  5:01  p.m. Meeting information:  Discuss FY 26 Budget Looked ahead to next steps.  The next few weeks, school administration will look into what is essential for the schools.  Administrators indicated that they

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Working Meeting  Date 3-13-25 Present:  Alison Morgan (Chair), Jamie Murphy, Colleen Flynn, Karen Nothe-Valley, Peter Wiggins, and guest Jessica Corwin, Rural Schools Committee (MASC) Co-Chair.  Note : This working meeting was held in-person and not recorded.  Ms. Morgan called the meeting to order at  5:32  p.m. Meeting information:  Rural Schools Committee Presentation: needs of rural schools Jessica Corwin met with the Monson School

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee Meeting Date 11-21-24 Present: Karen Nothe-Valley, (Chair), Alison Morgan, Kate Watts, Leigh Zippin, Chris Fontaine Ms. Nothe-Valley called the meeting to order at  5:01  p.m. Meeting information:  FY 2025 expenditures and FY 2026 budget discussion  First School Quarterly Expense Meeting was held on November 13, 2024 with Jennifer Wolowicz, Town Administrator and Jamie Farnum, Finance Director. Discussed historicall

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Regular Meeting May 7, 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 Mrs. Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mrs. Morgan read off the MPS mission

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Public Budget Hearing  Date 4-30-25 Present:  Alison Morgan (Chair), Jamie Murphy, Colleen Flynn, Karen Nothe-Valley, Peter Wiggins, Superintendent Roland Joyal, Leah Zippin, Director of Business & Operations.  Note : This meeting was held in-person and virtual and not recorded by M-PACT TV.  Ms. Morgan called the meeting to order at 5:00  p.m. Meeting information: Public Budget Hearing (FY 2026 School Operating Budget)  Alison Morgan o

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Working Meeting  Date: 4-16-25 Present:  Alison Morgan (Chair), Jamie Murphy, Colleen Flynn, Karen Nothe-Valley, and Peter Wiggins (absent), Tracy Novick, MASC Field Director, and Jen Begnoche, Chair Superintendent Search Committee  Note : This working meeting was held in-person and not recorded.  Ms. Morgan called the meeting to order at  6:05  p.m. Meeting information:  Report of the superintendents search committee  Jen Begnoche deli

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee FY 26 Budget Working Meeting  Date 3-24-25 Present:  Alison Morgan (Chair), Jamie Murphy (Vice Chair), Colleen Flynn (Member), Karen Nothe-Valley (Secretary), Peter Wiggins (Member), Superintendent Roland Joyal, and Leah Zippin, Director of Business & Operations Note : This working meeting was held in-person and not recorded.  Ms. Morgan called the meeting to order at 5:00  p.m. Meeting information:  FY 2026 Budget Update Alison Morgan

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee Meeting Date 03-19-25 Present: Karen Nothe-Valley, (Chair), Alison Morgan, Leah Zippin, Roland Joyal.  Ms. Nothe-Valley called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Meeting information:  FY 26 Budget Update Leah gave a brief update on the foundation budget and Chapter 70 aid.  Roland Joyal reviewed revised options involving program and staffing cuts.  We initially presented a budget to the Town of $11,619.00.00, which i

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Regular Meeting April 16, 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. Mrs. Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Ms. Flynn read off the MPS mission statemen

Minutes of the  Monson School Committee Regular Meeting April 9, 2025 Present: Chair Alison Morgan; Vice-Chair Jamie Murphy; Secretary Karen Nothe-Valley (virtual); Committee Member Colleen Flynn; Director of Business and Operations Leah Zippin; Interim Superintendent Roland Joyal and Recording Secretary Haley Ketterman  Committee Member Peter Wiggins (absent)  Note: This meeting was video recorded. Mrs. Morgan called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Mrs. Murphy read off the