Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Tuesday, 10/13: Boys Varsity Golf @ Hardwick Crossing Country Club, 3 PM (bus leaves 2 PM) Girl Soccer @ Hopkins Academy 4 PM (bus leaves 2:15 PM) Boys varsity soccer @ Westfield Technical Academy, Bullens Field @ 4 PM (bus leaves 2:15 PM) Boys JV soccer @ Westfield Technical Academy, Jachym Field @ 4 PM (same bus as varsity) Volleyball vs. Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School @ home @ 4 PM Boys Cross Country vs. ST. Ma

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

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

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

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

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