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TIPS AND TRICKS How to Update Chromebook How to Clear Browser Cache General Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Chromebook Keyboard and Touchpad Shortcuts & Troubleshooting How to Screenshot & Screen Record How To Powerwash Your Chromebook How to Zoom in or Magnify Your Chromebook Screen Chromebook Papercut Printer Install Guide For Technology Support for both staff and students, please contact us via email at itsupport@monsonschools.com CALL US ANYTIME! 413.267.4150 Brittany Ladue - x4907 Data and Technology Specialist M-F / 7am to 3pm Haley Ketterman - x4908 Administrative Assistant M-F / 7am to 3pm Kyle Hanley- x4907 Technology Assistant M-Th / 8am to 1pm

Featuring the latest information and annoucements made district-wide District News ECC – May 2026 Newsletter 📖 Read the full May 2026 Newsletter here This month’s newsletter shares a message from Principal Penny Ann Manteria, celebrates our Student of the Month Superstars, and highlights learning taking place in Pre-K and Kindergarten. You’ll also find important reminders, upcoming ECC events, and Counseling Corner updates. "Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden." – Unknown ECC Announcements 5 days ago Athletics Schedule 5/11/26 - 5/17/26 Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 5/11: Baseball @ home vs. Holyoke, 5:15 PM Girls lacrosse @ home vs. Pittsfield, 4 PM Boys lacrosse @ Mount Greylock, 4 PM (bus leaves at 1:30) Softball @ Easthampton, 4 PM (bus leaves at 2:15) Tuesday, 5/12: Baseball @ home vs. Chicopee, 5 PM Boys lacrosse @ home vs. South Hadley, 4 PM Track @ Easthampton, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:20) Wednesday, 5/13: Baseball @ home vs. Palmer, 4 PM Softball @ home vs. Palmer, 4 PM Girls MHS Announcements 6 days ago GVS - May 2026 Newsletter 📖 Click here to read the full May 2026 Newsletter Granite Valley families, Our May Pebble Parent Post is here! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, there are so many exciting things happening at Granite Valley, including field trips, MCAS, Wellness Week, ROCKS Night, the Gr 4-6 Band and Chorus Spring Concert, PBIS incentives, and more! This month’s Pebble also includes: Important dates to know Learning highlights from around the school Staff and student spot GVS Announcements 6 days ago Athletics Schedule 5/4/26 - 5/9/26 (UPDATED) Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 5/4: Track vs. South Hadley @ Holyoke High School, 3:30 PM (bus leaves @ 2 PM) Boys lacrosse vs. Central @ home, 4 PM Varsity baseball vs. Ludlow @ home, 5 PM JV baseball vs. Ludlow @ home, 5 PM Tuesday, 5/5: Girls lacrosse @ McCann Tech, 4:30 PM (bus leaves at 1:50 PM) Softball vs. Central @ home, 4 PM Wednesday, 5/6: V and JV Baseball @ Granby, 4 PM (bus leaves at 2:30 PM) Thursday, 5/7: GIrls lacrosse vs. Lee @ home, 4 MHS Announcements May 4 Child Find: Support for Children Ages 3–21 At Monson Public Schools, we are committed to supporting every child’s growth, learning, and development. View School Flyer and Official Child Find Notice (PDF) As part of that commitment, and in accordance with federal and state law, Monson Public Schools fulfills its Child Find responsibility to identify children ages 3 through 21 who may have a disability and could be eligible for special education or related services. What is Child Find? Child Find is a responsibility of ECC Announcements Apr 30 Athletics Schedule 4/27/26 - 5/2/26 Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 4/27: Boys JV Baseball @ Chicopee's Lincoln Grove, 4 PM (bus leaves at 2:30) Varsity baseball @ Szot Park, 7 PM (same bus as above) Boys lacrosse @ Smith Vocational high school, 4 PM ( bus leaves at 2:20) Tuesday, 4/28: Softball @ home vs. Belchertown, 4 PM Girls lacrosse @ home vs. Southwick, 4 PM Boys lacrosse @ Hoosac, 4:30 PM (bus leaves at 1:45) Track and field @ Hampshire, 3:30 PM (bus leaves at 1:30) Wednesday, 4/29 Athletics Apr 30 May 2026 Menus — Now Available Monson Public Schools’ breakfast, PreK snack and lunch menus for May 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 ECC Announcements Apr 16 4/15/26: Public Budget Hearing & School Committee Meeting The Monson School Committee will meet on April 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Quarry Hill Community School. Community members are welcome to attend in person or virtually. A Public Budget Hearing will follow on April 15, offering an opportunity to learn about the proposed budget and share feedback. ECC Announcements Apr 14 Athletics Schedule 4/13/26 - 4/17/26 Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 4/13: Girls lacrosse @ Lee, 4:30 PM (bus leaves @ 2:15) Softball @ Frontier, 4:30 PM (bus leaves @ 2:15) Track and field @ Ludlow high, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:30 pm) Tuesday, 4/14: Boys lacrosse @ Central High School, 6 PM (bus leaves @ 4:30 PM) Baseball (JV and V) @Ludlow, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:45 PM- JV @ Whitney Park, V @ HS) Wednesday, 4/15: Varsity Baseball @ home vs. Granby, 4 PM Softball @ Central High School, 4 PM (b MHS Announcements Apr 13 4/08/26: School Committee Regular Business Meeting The Monson School Committee will meet on April 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Quarry Hill Community School. Community members are welcome to attend in person or virtually. A Public Budget Hearing will follow on April 15, offering an opportunity to learn about the proposed budget and share feedback. ECC Announcements Apr 7 Athletics Schedule 4/6/26 - 4/11/26 Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 4/6: Girls Lacrosse @ Southwick, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:15) Girls Softball @ Belchertown, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:30) Tuesday, 4/7: Boys Lacrosse @ home vs. Smith Voc., 4 PM Track and Field @ Palmer, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:50) Baseball @ Holyoke, 4 PM (V: Mackenzie Stadium, JV: Crosier Field) (Bus leaves @ 2:30) Wednesday, 4/8: Softball @ home vs. West Springfield, 4:30 Thursday, 4/9: Girls lacrosse @ home vs. Smith Voc., 4 PM Athletics Apr 6 ECC – Apr. 2026 Newsletter This month’s newsletter shares a message from Principal Penny Ann Manteria, celebrates our Student of the Month Superstars, and highlights learning taking place in Pre-K and Kindergarten. You’ll also find important reminders, upcoming ECC events, and Counseling Corner updates. ECC Announcements Apr 1 1 2 3 4 5

MHS HOME PAGE - MHS COLLEGE RESOURCES Frequently asked questions General1 General9 General14 General21 General28 General31 General34 General39 Graduation Requirements Online Learning Any student interested in taking a class that is not currently offered at MHS may opt to take one of the more than 125 courses. These classes are offered through FuelEducation, an online learning platform. Courses range from Electives, Career Pathways, foreign language, AP and core curriculum courses. Those considering taking an online class should list the class(es) on their course sheet. There are a limited number of slots available so making a course request does not guarantee a seat in the class. Students should also pick an alternative class if the online class is not available. For more information about online learning or a list of courses available, please contact the Counseling office staff or the Online Learning Coordinator. Summer School Monson High School does not offer summer school classes. Students are eligible to attend local area programs providing they meet the following criteria: A course taken in summer school must first have been taken at Monson High School or is appropriately listed on a transfer record. Courses may be taken in summer school for the reason of making up a failure or raising a grade. In order for a course to be approved for summer school registration, all course work at Monson High School must be completed, including final exams, A student may not make up a course in summer school for which he/she did not receive credit due to the attendance policy. All courses taken in summer school must be first approved by the Monson High School Principal or by a school counselor. Credits/Grades If a course is taken to make up a failure, credit will be issued if the average between the grade received in that course at Monson Innovation High School during the regular session and the grade received in summer school is 60 or higher. If a course is taken to raise a grade, the grade will be computed as described above, but no additional credit will be awarded toward graduation. In the event that letter grades are issued by the summer school, the following conversion table will be used in calculating the averages as described above: A+ = 98 B+ = 88 C+ = 78 D+ = 68 F=55 A = 95 B = 85 C = 75 D = 65 A- = 92 B- = 82 C- = 72 D- = 62 Pass/fail designations will not be accepted. Students interested in attending summer school should see their counselor for the appropriate paperwork and approval. Dual Enrollment Juniors and seniors have an opportunity to take classes at public colleges or universities in Massachusetts for free through the Dual Enrollment Program. Interested students must be a senior in good standing academically and discipline wise and depending on the college, may also require a minimum GPA (typically 80). Students are given one free block per day for the semester per college class. Students who have 4th block open may leave campus. If taking an on-campus class, transportation is the responsibility of the student. Students interested in pursuing a Dual Enrollment course should see his/her school counselor to begin the discussion and determine which college and classes would be appropriate. A college/university application is then completed and processed by the school counselor. Once accepted, students taking in person or online classes must attend an orientation session on campus. Students must provide MHS their final grade at the conclusion of the course and communicate regularly how class(es) are going. College classes do count in a student’s GPA at MHS however only college honors classes will be weighted at the 1.1 level. Independent Study The Independent Study Program provides an opportunity for 11th and 12th grade students to obtain academic credit for learning acquired through individualized programs of study under periodic guidance by a faculty advisor. Guidelines for Independent Study Program Students who wish to participate in an Independent Study Program should initiate a request with the teacher. The credit awarded for Independent Study will be determined by the advising teacher, Guidance Department, Department Chair/Coordinator, and Teaching and Learning Council. Final approval for an Independent Study Program must be given by the Teaching and Learning Council and approved by the Principal; however, it is the right of the teacher to determine whether or not he/she will advise such a program. The student and advising teacher will present to the department chairman and Teaching and Learning Council a plan for the program. The plan or contract will include detailed course outcomes, goals of the program, the projected amount of credit expected, necessary due dates, and method of evaluation. At no time will the number of credits to be earned exceed 5 credits. The student must assume all responsibility for successful completion of the Independent Study Program. All proposals for independent study must be submitted on or before May 1 for consideration for the fall semester and on or before November 1 for the spring semester. In the case of courses being canceled later than the date of submission, the time deadlines may be waived if the student had pre-registered for said class. The advising teacher should appear before the Teaching and Learning Council to discuss the course of study. Evaluation of the student is the responsibility of the advising teacher. The final evaluation of the student is to be submitted by the advising teacher no later than a week before the first scheduled final exam unless agreed upon by both parties. All submissions for Independent Study proposals must be typed. There is a template of the title page available through the Guidance Office. Credit for the student will be granted only after successful completion of the program. A student may pursue only one Independent Study Program per year. An Independent Study Program may not be taken in lieu of a required course. Under normal circumstances, an independent study course may also not be taken in lieu of a regularly scheduled course or during the extended block schedule. However, the following criteria may be considered when a student asks for a waiver to allow him/her to take an independent study course to replace an existing course or to complete the work of the course during the school day: The course must be taken when the student is a senior. The student must be in good academic standing at the time of the request. The student must demonstrate how the independent study course will benefit him/her in his/her future. The course outcomes must be designed to meet the guidelines set in the Monson High School Statement of Purpose along with the school and department exit outcomes. The student must complete and present a final project to his advising teacher and to a group that represents the Teaching and Learning Council. The student must be scheduled within a classroom and assigned to the advising teacher during the period designated for the Independent Study. It is also recognized that students may take an independent study course to replace a course that he/she cannot take due to insurmountable scheduling conflicts, or due to the fact that the course, found in the Monson High School Program of Studies, is not given during that particular year. This is, of course, contingent upon all of the above expectations being met. Please see your counselor for an application. Promotion/Retention Guidelines The following number of credits indicates the minimum requirements for designated MHS grade levels, effective at the beginning of each school year: 100 credits to become a senior 60 credits to become a junior 25 credits to become a sophomore Failure to earn the above minimum credits means that a student is not promoted to the next grade level. No changes in grade/homeroom status are made during the school year with the exception of seniors who are hoping to graduate. Students repeat the required subjects for which credit has not been earned. These subjects may be made up within their high school schedule, summer school or night school. Contact the student's school counselor in order to answer any questions regarding promotion and retention requirements. Fine Arts / Applied Arts Waiver The MHS requirement is for students to take 2 Fine Arts and 2 Applied Arts in their four years in high school. However for students who wish to take high level academic courses in place of one five credit Fine Art or Applied Art class, a waiver option is available. Signatures from student, parent, counselor and principal are required for approval. Please see your school counselor. PE Waiver Starting with the Class of 2013 the MHS requirement is for students to take PE in each of their four years in high school. However for students who only wish to take one five credit PE course, the following waiver options would be available: 1. Junior Varsity/Varsity athlete involved in a Monson High School sponsored athletic program. 2. Students who participate in an organized out-of-school athletic type of activity such as dance, gymnastics, hockey or other aerobic activity. Such activity must meet a minimum of 90 hours over the course of a school year to be eligible for this waiver. In each case the student would have to complete an official waiver request form which would be signed by the student, parent, counselor, principal, coach/supervisor and PE department representative. Please see your counselor.

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Meet the GVS Team! Thursday, August 29, 2024 Specials Team Grade 1 Team Special Education Team Grade 4 Team Admin Team School Counselors and Nurse Student Services Team Grade 2 Team Grade 3 Team Grade 1 Teachers Grade 2 Teachers Grade 3 Teachers Grade 4 Teachers Grade 5 Teachers Grade 6 Teachers Title I and Intervention Teachers Specialist Teachers Special Education Teachers

Monson High School is the district’s hub for grades 7–12, where students take the next steps in their educational journey with growing independence and purpose. At the heart of our work is a belief that high school should be a time of discovery, growth, and preparation for what lies ahead. Under Principal Fontaine’s leadership, our educators create learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and exploration — whether in the classroom, on the field, or through hands-on pathways to future careers. Here, students are supported in building the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive beyond graduation. Together, we help them explore their potential and step into the wider world as lifelong learners and engaged community members. Program of Studies ACADEMICS Programs and requirements designed to help students achieve their potential. COLLEGE RESOURCES Tools and options for advanced learning and college preparation. WORK BASED LEARNING Career pathways and resources that connect learning to real-world opportunities. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL RESOURCES Support for students. MHS LIBRARY ACADEMIC RUBRIC MHS Profile 2024/2025 Get the Senior Scoop on news, scholarships, and important information - geared just for our next graduates: View Latest Scoop ANNOUNCEMENTS: Athletics Schedule 5/11/26 - 5/17/26 Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 5/11: Baseball @ home vs. Holyoke, 5:15 PM Girls lacrosse @ home vs. Pittsfield, 4 PM Boys lacrosse @ Mount Greylock, 4 PM (bus leaves at 1:30) Softball @ Easthampton, 4 PM (bus leaves at 2:15) Tuesday, 5/12: Baseball @ home vs. Chicopee, 5 PM Boys lacrosse @ home vs. South Hadley, 4 PM Track @ Easthampton, 4 PM (bus leaves @ 2:20) Wednesday, 5/13: Baseball @ home vs. Palmer, 4 PM Softball @ home vs. Palmer, 4 PM Girls Athletics Schedule 5/4/26 - 5/9/26 (UPDATED) Here is the athletic schedule for this week: Monday, 5/4: Track vs. South Hadley @ Holyoke High School, 3:30 PM (bus leaves @ 2 PM) Boys lacrosse vs. Central @ home, 4 PM Varsity baseball vs. Ludlow @ home, 5 PM JV baseball vs. Ludlow @ home, 5 PM Tuesday, 5/5: Girls lacrosse @ McCann Tech, 4:30 PM (bus leaves at 1:50 PM) Softball vs. Central @ home, 4 PM Wednesday, 5/6: V and JV Baseball @ Granby, 4 PM (bus leaves at 2:30 PM) Thursday, 5/7: GIrls lacrosse vs. Lee @ home, 4 Child Find: Support for Children Ages 3–21 At Monson Public Schools, we are committed to supporting every child’s growth, learning, and development. View School Flyer and Official Child Find Notice (PDF) As part of that commitment, and in accordance with federal and state law, Monson Public Schools fulfills its Child Find responsibility to identify children ages 3 through 21 who may have a disability and could be eligible for special education or related services. What is Child Find? Child Find is a responsibility of 1 2 3 4 5

This page provides information, updates, and videos about the Monson Public Schools budget planning process for the 2026–2027 school year. Welcome to MPS Budget Talks As we plan for the 2026–2027 school year, we invite families, staff, and community members to follow along with our Budget Talks video series and process. Our goal in sharing Budget Talks and related information is to provide transparency, strengthen community understanding, and build confidence in the budget planning process. We believe that the more our community understands how decisions are made, the stronger our schools — and our broader community — become. We encourage you to check back often for new videos, updates, and information about upcoming meetings as we move through this budget season together. "Thank you for your engagement in this important work and for your ongoing support of the strength, success, and future of our schools." — Superintendent Paul N. Foster Budget Process Timeline Meetings FY2027 Powerpoint Presentation Video Library Submit a Question Introduction to Budget Talks Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Timeline Meetings Upcoming & Past Meetings MAY 11, 2026 Town Meeting @ 6:00 PM, Granite Valley | View Warrant JUN. 3, 2026 School Committee Reg. Business Meeting | Agenda TBD MAY 6, 2026 School Committee Reg. Business Meeting | Watch Recording MAY 4, 2026 Town Finance Committee Meeting | Watch Recording APR. 27, 2026 Town Finance Committee Meeting | Watch Recording APR. 15, 2026 Public Budget Hearing | Watch Recording APR. 15, 2026 School Committee Reg. Business Meeting | Watch Recording APR. 8, 2026 School Committee Reg. Business Meeting | Watch Recording APR. 06, 2026 Tri Board Meeting | Watch Recording MAR. 25, 2026 School Committee Working Meeting | View Unapproved Minutes MAR. 17, 2026 School Committee Working Meeting | View Unapproved Minutes MAR. 16, 2026 Tri Board Meeting | Watch Recording MAR. 11, 2026 School Committee Regular Business Meeting | Watch Recording MAR. 04, 2026 School Finance Subcommittee Meeting | View Unapproved Minutes MAR. 02, 2026 FY2027 Budget Presentation to Town Finance Committee | Watch Recording FEB. 09, 2026 Tri Board Meeting | Watch Recording FY2027 Proposed Budget Slides View Presentation (PDF) Updated April 3, 2026 Overview of the FY2027 Proposed Budget Previous Versions: February 9, 2026 - Overview of the FY2027 Proposed Budget March 4, 2026 - Overview of the FY2027 Proposed Budget Video Library Reference Material View Reduced Budget Request View Overview of Trends View Line Item Budget Budget Talks Video Library Play Video Play Video 04:19 Technology Costs vs. Traditional Paper and Print Learning In this Budget Talk, Superintendent Foster answers a question submitted through the Budget Talks webpage about annual technology costs, including Chromebooks, IT infrastructure, software licensing, and whether it would be cheaper or better for students to return to fully paper and print-based learning. In the video, he discusses: • how technology is used alongside traditional learning tools in Monson classrooms • the costs of print curriculum versus digital resources • why schools are still required to maintain technology infrastructure for state testing and student readiness The conversation also highlights the importance of preparing students for a world where technology is part of everyday learning, work, and life. Play Video Play Video 04:18 Revised FY27 Budget Overview Superintendent Foster shares a brief overview of the revised FY27 budget proposal that will be considered by the School Committee on Wednesday, April 15. In February, the district presented a level service budget to the Town, which reflects the cost to maintain current staffing and programming with no additions or reductions. Since then, in response to the Town’s fiscal challenges, the School Committee has worked to identify adjustments that would reduce the request while limiting the impact on students. The revised proposal reflects a 1.9% increase to the Town, reduced from the original request, through a combination of cost reductions and updated assumptions related to areas such as supplies, curriculum, technology, utilities, and special education tuition, as well as anticipated state revenue. It is important to note that any reduction from a level service budget represents a cut, and some of the decisions made for this year are one-time adjustments that may not be sustainable in future years. Community members are invited to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback at the Public Budget Hearing: Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 PM at Quarry Hill Community School. The School Committee will also meet at 7:00 PM to consider and vote on the proposed budget. Play Video Play Video 03:32 Per-Pupil Spending Comparison “Why are Monson Public Schools spending $22,800 per student while Belchertown is spending $17,800?” In this video, Superintendent Paul Foster responds to a question submitted through our Budget Talks page. Per-pupil spending can vary widely across Massachusetts. In the 2023–2024 school year, districts ranged from approximately $15,000 to $35,000 per student, with the statewide average around $23,000. Monson’s spending was approximately $22,800 per student, just below the state average. These differences often reflect the unique needs of each district. Factors such as the percentage of students with disabilities, students from low-income households, and other support needs can impact the services schools provide and the overall cost per student. Play Video Play Video 03:06 Transportation Costs “Why can’t transportation costs be reduced?” 👈 In this video, Superintendent Paul Foster explains how transportation funding works and why it can be challenging to reduce. In Massachusetts, transportation is part of the town budget, not the school operating budget. In Monson, this includes both daily bus routes and specialized transportation for students with disabilities. This year, transportation costs are approximately $1.3 million. Due to Monson’s size and geography, reducing routes would likely result in significantly longer bus rides for students. Looking ahead, the district is anticipating an increase in transportation costs as required contracts go out to bid, with rising costs driven by inflation in fuel, salaries, and benefits. Play Video Play Video 02:41 Special Education & Student Support In this video, Superintendent Paul Foster provides important context about how we support students with significant disabilities. Some classrooms may have a higher number of staff to meet specific student needs. These supports allow students to remain in our schools, learn alongside their peers, and participate in the school community. There is also an important financial impact to consider: • An in-district classroom serving a small group of students may cost approximately $160,000 per year • Sending those same students out of district could cost closer to $400,000 per year, including tuition and transportation Providing these services within our schools is not only more cost effective, but also allows students to remain part of the Monson community. Play Video Play Video 03:13 District Leadership Structure “Is Monson Public Schools top-heavy with administrators?” 👈 In this video, Superintendent Paul Foster provides an overview of our district’s administrative structure. Monson Public Schools has a total of 8 administrators across the district and schools, which equates to approximately 1 administrator or supervisor for every 20 employees. These roles include: • Central Office (3): Superintendent; Director of Finance and Operations; Director of Special Education • Quarry Hill Community School (1): Principal • Granite Valley School (2): Principal and Assistant Principal (serving approx. 400 students) • Monson High School (2): Principal and Assistant Principal (serving approx. 300 students) Each role carries a broad scope of responsibility, and many serve in multiple capacities to support our schools. This structure helps ensure we are able to meet the needs of our students and school community. Play Video Play Video 01:41 How Staffing Has Changed Over Time “How come we have a similar number of staff to previous years even though our enrollment is down?” 👈 In this video, Superintendent Paul Foster provides important context and explains while overall staffing may appear similar, general education and administrative staffing has actually decreased at a faster rate than enrollment over the past 10 years. Over the past 10 years: • Enrollment has decreased by 20% • General education and administrative staffing has decreased by 25% • Central office staffing has decreased by 33% At the same time, specialized staffing has increased to meet the needs of students with disabilities, as required by law. These increases can make total staffing appear unchanged. Play Video Play Video 02:02 Why Salary Increases Still Matter in a Tight Budget. Why are you proposing to increase salaries at a time when the budget is tight? In this Budget Talk, Superintendent Paul Foster responds to a question many may be wondering. The reality is that Monson Public Schools must remain competitive with surrounding districts. Some of our staff are currently paid below what neighboring communities offer, and without adjustments, we risk losing experienced educators and staff who know our students and our schools well. If those employees leave, the district would still need to raise salaries to recruit new hires — often without the benefit of their experience, relationships, and institutional knowledge. At its core, this is a decision about retaining the people who are already here, committed to our students and community, rather than facing the higher cost and disruption of turnover and retraining. While salary increases are never taken lightly, they are a necessary part of maintaining a strong and stable school system for our students. This library will continue to be updated with new Budget Talks videos throughout the budget development process. Community members are also encouraged to follow the Monson Public Schools Facebook page for timely updates as new videos are released. Questions Questions & Community Input We invite you to submit questions about the budget planning process. Questions may be answered in future Budget Talks videos or added to our forthcoming FAQ section. All submissions are completely anonymous to respect privacy. Submit Question Thank you for your interest, your care for our schools, and for staying engaged in the planning process.

SCHOOL SAFETY The safety of our students and staff is central to everything we do at Monson Public Schools. Throughout the year, we practice and prepare for a range of emergency situations to ensure our school community is informed and ready to respond if needed. This includes the use of the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) protocol and regular safety drills. For more information about our safety procedures, please contact your building principal. Bullying Report Form Resources Enrollment Parent-Run Organizations Public Documents School Choice School Safety Student Handbook Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan 25-26

The mission of the Monson Public Schools is to maximize learning by adhering to high standards of academic achievement, preparing all students to become responsible, producve global cizens. EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PreK & Kindergarten GRANITE VALLEY SCHOOL Grades 1 - 6 MONSON HIGH SCHOOL Grades 7 - 12 OUR MISSION The mission of the Monson Public Schools is to maximize learning by adhering to high standards of academic achievement, preparing all students to become responsible, productive global citizens. OUR VISION The vision of Monson Public Schools is to be a high-performing, nurturing and dynamic learning environment, in which the community supports the stated mission, and where staff and students are passionate, lifelong learners. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.