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

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.

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

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 &

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

*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

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.

As we prepare to welcome students and families for the 2026–2027 school year, Monson Public Schools is pleased to share our updated Student & Family Handbook. The handbook provides important information about district expectations, procedures, programs, policies, and resources for students and families throughout the school year. Greetings from the Superintendent: Dear Students and Families, As we begin a new school year, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue partneri

Monson Public Schools is proud to announce that Monson High School has been awarded a $72,168 grant through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Education and Workforce Development Grant Program to support the continued growth of the school's Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing Pathway. Monson High School was one of 68 schools and educational organizations across Massachusetts selected to receive funding through this competitive grant program, which awarded more tha