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An end-of-year message from Superintendent Thomas

June 24, 2020 Dear BPS Community, As we approach the final hours of the 2019-2020 school year, I want to thank every student, parent and loved one who adapted and persevered over the past three months...

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June 25 Fall Reopening Guidance from DESE

June 25, 2020 Dear BPS Community, This morning, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its initial guidance for the reopening of schools in September. We’ve...

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Replay the 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremonies

You can now replay all three of our virtual graduation ceremonies on YouTube: Huntington https://youtu.be/ffazB6HwQmc Champion https://youtu.be/9qUx4duPnwM BHS https://youtu.be/qStRxkC6pUo...

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In-Person Graduation Rules and Requirements

FRENCH | PORTUGUESE | SPANISH Dear 2020 Graduates, On behalf of the entire school district, I want to say how thrilled I am that we are able to host a series of smaller in-person graduations to...

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Brockton Mourns Beloved Kennedy School Principal

The Brockton Public Schools and the City of Brockton are mourning the loss of beloved Kennedy Elementary School Principal Brian Rogan who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 58. “It...

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Brockton School Committee Votes to Begin School Year with Remote Learning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brockton School Committee Votes to Begin School Year with Remote Learning Decision by state’s fourth largest school district comes after local increase in COVID-19 cases BROCKTON-...

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BPS Partners with BHCC for ESOL Courses

Brockton Public Schools has partnered with Bunker Hill Community College to help Brockton residents who need English as a Second Language courses. The non-credit courses are $389 for 15 weeks through...

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Brockton High School Fall Sports Tryout Schedule

Tryouts for the Fall 2020 season will begin on Monday, September 21. In order to try out for a team, you must be successfully registered on Family ID and have a current physical on file with the school...

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Brockton expands grab-and-go meals program to 7 additional schools

Families living in Brockton can now receive free grab-and-go meals at 17 schools in the Brockton Public Schools District, up from the 10 schools that served as distribution sites in the spring and...

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A Letter to the Brockton High School Community Following the Death of a 10th...

Dear BPS Families, It is with deep sorrow that I share that a 10th grade member of the Brockton High School community passed away unexpectedly Friday. We are withholding the student’s name out of...

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An Update from Superintendent Thomas Regarding COVID-19

Please click here to read a memo from Superintendent Thomas regarding three staff members at Brockton High School who have tested positive for COVID-19.  

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Community Schools Offers Free Tutoring Services to BPS Students

CLICK FOR PORTUGUESE, FRENCH OR SPANISH Parents, The Brockton Community Schools (BCS) believes that the keys to a child’s future depend on both a love of learning and a solid educational foundation;...

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Brockton Public Schools, DESE partner on districtwide improvement strategy

The Brockton Public Schools and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) today announced that they are partnering to craft a districtwide improvement strategy following...

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CVS, Brockton Public Schools partner on drive-up flu shot clinic for students

The Brockton Public Schools Health Services Department has partnered with CVS Pharmacy on a drive-up flu shot clinic open to BPS students from October 26 to November 21. The flu shot clinic will be...

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A Message from Superintendent Thomas on Remote Learning

November 13, 2020 A Message from Superintendent Michael Thomas: This past Tuesday, the School Committee voted to keep the district fully remote past November 19th. We will review the COVID metrics...

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Parents' Academy Holiday Creative Writing Contest

Calling all poets! The Parents' Academy is hosting a holiday creative writing contest.  Follow the link for details on how to participate:...

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BPS awarded $250K grant to address two pandemics: COVID and systemic racism  

(December 3, 2020 – BROCKTON, Mass)  Brockton Public Schools announced the district was awarded $250,000 in grant funds from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation to address the deep inequities created...

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BHS Virtual Holiday Concert - Monday, December 21 at 7PM

"Tis' the season to be jolly", and the student musicians at Brockton High School want to spread some holiday cheer! The Brockton High School Holiday Concert has been a time-honored tradition that fills...

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BPS Awarded Competitive Food Security Infrastructure Grant

Brockton Public Schools have been awarded a Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to strengthen the local food system in the City of...

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Coach Manny DeBarros named new Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

(December 14, 2020) Brockton Public Schools announced Friday that Manny DeBarros has been named the new Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Brockton High School. Coach DeBarros is the 8th Varsity coach in...

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From the Office of the Superintendent: Remote Learning & Inclement Weather

December 14, 2020   Dear Brockton Public Schools Staff and Families,   As a reminder, if an inclement weather event occurs, we will continue to operate under the remote learning model regardless of...

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From the Office of the Superintendent: School Committee Votes to Begin Hybrid...

Good Afternoon,  Last night the School Committee voted to return our highest need students with disabilities to in-person instruction under the hybrid model, beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  These...

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BHS Holiday Concert Monday, December 21 & Senior District Music Festival...

Brockton High School Virtual Holiday Concert Monday, December 21 Over 300 students to perform; including 31 student musicians accepted into the 2021 Southeastern Massachusetts Senior District Music...

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Annual fire safety training presentation is now available

Each year, the school district works alongside our friends at the Brockton Fire Department to teach our students and families about fire safety. We strongly encourage every BPS family to review the...

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An Update for the BPS Community Regarding the Tragic Loss of a Downey School...

Dear BPS Community, It is with deep sadness that we share a member of the Downey School community passed away Sunday after suffering a tragic accident. We are withholding the child’s name out of...

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