Haverhill Public Schools

 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 

This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference in our children’s lives every single day. At HPS, we truly have the best teachers, and we want to make sure they feel just how valued they are! 

Families—this is a great time to check in with your teachers, PTO, and classrooms to see how you can help share the love. Every small gesture goes a long way!

• Write a heartfelt note
• Share a smile or kind words
• Bring a baked treat
• Lend a helping hand

No act is too small—everything counts! Let’s come together to show our appreciation and make this week extra special for our amazing teachers.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #HPSProud #ThankATeacher

Hey Hillies! Graduation Season is Almost Here! 

Graduation events are coming up fast—make sure you’re prepared and don’t miss a moment of this exciting time! 

Here is a full list of all the important dates you need to know!

From ceremonies to celebrations, now is the time to mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate all of your hard work and accomplishments! 

Let’s finish the year strong, Hillies! 

#HaverhillHigh #ClassOf2026 #GraduationSeason #HilliePride

We are incredibly grateful to the Boston Backpack Project, one of our valued Nettle Community School partners, for their generous donation of candy to Nettle Middle School!

Also, a big Thanks to the Clubs in supporting the decorating spring-themed bags for the candy that will be shared with all Haverhill Public Schools Transportation and the registration staff. This is our small way of showing appreciation for the dedication, care, and hard work they bring every day to support our students.

We are so proud of our students for spreading kindness and gratitude throughout our Community School Model

Exciting Learning in Grade 3! 

Our Grade 3 students have been fully engaged in their Science unit on life cycles! To deepen their understanding, they’ve been making daily observations of chicken eggs and butterfly chrysalises, watching these amazing transformations up close. 

Yesterday brought a special surprise—students arrived to a brand new stage in the life cycle, sparking lots of excitement and curiosity throughout the classroom! 

Hands-on learning at its best!

Junior Social Reminder – Class of 2027 

Students who have already purchased tickets—get ready for a great night! 

📅 May 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Black Swan Country Club

Don’t forget to plan ahead and get excited for an unforgettable Junior Social experience! 

🚫 No tickets will be sold after April 2

Students from our CTE Teacher Training and Graphic Design and Visual Communication class recently visited Salem State University for an exciting and informative field trip!

During the visit, students toured the campus and wrapped up the experience with a meaningful conversation about the educational pathways available for Education majors as well as Graphic Design program.They also had the opportunity to meet and interact with current Salem State students, gaining first hand insight into college life and future teaching and graphic design careers.

A great day of learning, connection, and inspiration for our future educators and graphic designers!

Shoutout to two incredible 5th-grade scientists at Consentino! 

Lily and Layla have taken their learning to the next level, spending time during WIN and going above and beyond outside of school to research and study the brain—an area they’re truly passionate about! Through this extension activity, they explored reputable sources, used simulations, and synthesized their learning into an impressive presentation for their science teachers and administration. 

Next up: the heart! Lily dreams of becoming a brain surgeon, while Layla has her sights set on cardiology—and they are already on the right track!

We are so proud of their curiosity, dedication, and drive. It’s amazing what our students can do! 

We had some fun this past week celebrating April Fools’ Day at Bradford Elementary! 

Mrs. Browner’s class headed outside with marshmallows carefully balanced on their palms, calling out for the rare bird known as the “Lipra Loof.” Before long, our clever students caught on—when no birds appeared, they realized “Lipra Loof” is actually “April Fool” spelled backward!

A great moment of laughter, curiosity, and fun learning! 

The Easter Bunny made an early pit stop at JGW! 

Thanks to our amazing PTO, the building turned into the site of a massive egg hunt with over 200 eggs hidden in every corner. Our staff stepped up as professional egg hunters, bringing some serious competitive energy! 

The excitement peaked when five lucky winners discovered the coveted golden eggs and hopped away with gift cards—what a win! 

A huge thank you to our PTO for making it such a fun and memorable day at JGW!

Tilton's staff and students teamed up with Team Haverhill's Clean & Green Team this afternoon to kick off Earth Month! 

Oh boy—did they find some trash! Bags and bags were collected as everyone worked together to clean up and celebrate our planet. 

HHS students exploring their future! 

School counselor Jackie Hackett recently led our CTE Engineering students on a college tour of the UNH Manchester campus. Students explored campus facilities, attended an informative presentation on academic programs, and discovered how engineering connects to a wide range of career paths.

The visit also reinforced that college can be a valuable next step—whether students are pursuing a broad interest or a specialized career path. Great experience for our future innovators! 

Congratulations on being named to the Boston Herald Winter All-Scholastics Team for Swimming! Your hard work, determination, and dedication have truly paid off.

Hillie Nation is proud!

As NASA’s Artemis II mission prepares to send astronauts around the Moon, multilingual learners at Bradford Elementary are excited to follow along 

Our 3rd grade students recently completed their Wit & Wisdom unit on the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, making meaningful connections between past and present space exploration. This real-world mission is helping students build vocabulary, share ideas, and deepen their understanding of science and history.

Students are tracking the journey through a bulletin board highlighting the four astronauts and mission stages, along with a Smartboard displaying NASA’s live feed—bringing the excitement of space exploration right into the classroom!

Learning truly comes to life when we connect it to the world around us!

Consentino and Nettle Middle Schools recently celebrated the graduation of families from their CPLAN initiative 

CPLAN supports parents with resources and guidance to help their children succeed, while also empowering them to become advocates and partners in building a more inclusive and high-quality school community.

Congratulations to all of our CPLAN graduates!

On Saturday, March 7th, four Haverhill High School students, Isabella Aloisi (Grade 12), Graydon England (Grade 10), Ella Lasonde (Grade 9), and Kaylee Mena (Grade 10) competed in the Massachusetts Regional Conference for National History Day at Stoneham High School.

Isabella, Graydon, and Emma each designed a tri-fold, while Kaylee designed a website, with each drawing on 25 historical sources, of which 10-15 had to be primary sources, to produce a thesis and an argument of 500 words to support their thesis through their chosen project medium. Having completed that work, each student was questioned by a panel of judges composed of former teachers and educational leaders, and members of local historical societies.

Even though Gateway districts rarely participate in these events, our students excelled: Graydon and Ella each earned Outstanding Project certificates, while Graydon has been moved on to compete at the state level this weekend! All four of the students had their projects praised by the judges and other attendees.

Congratulations to all of the students, for whom these were labors of love that they competed in their off time, and to HHS History Teacher Amie Aloisi, who facilitated the projects for these students.

Today is World Autism Awareness Day at Bradford Elementary! 

Azariah, with help from Mrs. Garden and Mrs. Thom, stopped by the main office to make the morning announcements using his device. 

What a wonderful example of inclusivity—we might just see this happen again in the future!

The May 2026 School Counseling Newsletter is here! Check out the latest updates, important dates, and helpful resources to support our students and families this spring. Be sure to take a look and stay connected with all the great work happening in our counseling department.

Gateway Academy students were honored with the Zakim Award for their powerful work addressing food insecurity 

Their multicultural cookbook, “Flavorful Journeys,” was created to support the school’s food pantry and celebrate diverse family recipes from their community 

The project, recognized at the INSPIRE Youth Leadership Summit, is now expanding into a community food truck initiative—bringing even more support and opportunity to local neighborhoods 

You can read the full artcile in WHAV.

Congratulations to the Haverhill Public Schools staff members recognized in Haverhill Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People of 2026! 

Dianne Connolly, Director of Title I and Community Outreach

Brian Edmunds, Principal, Gateway Academy

Eridania Nieves, Student Support Staff and Advisor to GEMS (Girls Empowered Means Success) and RISE (Respect Inclusion Service Equity) After School Programs.

Erica Sullivan Tarasuk, HHS Guidance Counselor, former Teacher at HHS, Golden Hill, and Nettle Ski Club Advisor

We are grateful and proud to see our educators and leaders honored for their dedication, impact, and commitment to our students and community. 

Your work reflects the spirit of the We Are Haverhill —strong, connected, and committed to excellence.  #WeAreHaverhill

Our HHS students participating in Ms. Ring's  CTE  Education Internship Program had an incredible opportunity to attend the DESE Voice Summit—where students and educators lead together. They learned just how powerful student voice can be in shaping education through inspiration, collaboration, and empowerment. We’re proud of these future educators for stepping up and being heard!

Summer just got even better! 

K–4 extended-year programs are being reimagined with Discovery and Access 21 Clubs —merging the Literacy Academy & Language Institute into a more interactive experience 

Students are invited based on district data 
Plus, limited afternoon programs with the YMCA & Boys & Girls Club 

We’re excited for what’s ahead!