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...
View ArticleJune 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...
View ArticleReplay 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...
View ArticleIn-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...
View ArticleBrockton 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...
View ArticleBrockton 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-...
View ArticleBPS 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...
View ArticleBrockton 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...
View ArticleBrockton 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleAn 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.
View ArticleCommunity 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;...
View ArticleBrockton 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...
View ArticleCVS, 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleParents' 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:...
View ArticleBPS 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...
View ArticleBHS 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...
View ArticleBPS 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...
View ArticleCoach 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...
View ArticleFrom 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...
View ArticleFrom 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...
View ArticleBHS 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...
View ArticleAnnual 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...
View ArticleAn 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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