December 2024

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This newsletter is affectionately called the DNA because it's a beautiful collection of unique stories and experiences contributing to the development and function of our school communities. (Also it's an acronym for District News and Announcements ;) )

We hope you enjoy seeing some of these behind the scenes stories and will join your fellow community members at upcoming events!

If you have or know a child who will be five years old by August 31, 2025, online pre-registration for incoming Kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year is now open at https://bit.ly/FPSKReg2025.

Please note that children will only be assigned a kindergarten seat if they complete the registration process.

If you have or know a child who will be three or four years old by August 31, 2025 please take a moment to learn more about Early Education at Framingham Public Schools. Families who are interested in enrolling their children in a Preschool or Pre-K classroom for 2025-2026 are invited to submit a Preschool or Pre-K Intake Form by December 20th. If the interest exceeds the available openings, a lottery will take place on January 6, 2025. 

Mark your calendars for March 18, 2025 as our city partners with our neighboring community, Natick, to host a Career and Training Fair at Framingham High School! Open to all members of the community, this event is your chance to connect with local job seekers, employers, and colleges, explore post-secondary pathways, and gain valuable skills through resume-building and interview training workshops. Whether you're looking for your next career move, educational opportunities, or professional development, this fair has something for everyone. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to build your future!

If your child's school is not included below, that does not mean they aren't doing wonderful, exciting things! We look forward to sharing even more news and updates in the Good News Network section of future District Newsletters!

Congratulations to the Framingham High School Environmental Awareness Club and Visual Art Department for winning silver in the 2024 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest for their multimedia project A Few Degrees More! This is a huge accomplishment, placing 2nd in the interactive/multimedia category out of 5,200 entries from around the world. An additional congratulations to FHS faculty Katie Lee Mansfield, Rebecca Maynard, and Emily Rathmell who won this year’s Bay State Education Innovation Award. We are so proud of you all!

Check out the article written about the project!

Our 5th-grade HG students were hopeful entrepreneurs who believed they had big business ideas. They entered the shark tank seeking financial backing to make their dreams come true. Fifth graders at Harmony Grove participated in a "Shark Tank" event to promote inquiry, academic skills, and collaboration. 

The Career Development Program (CDP) at Framingham High School continues to empower students with work-based learning opportunities that build career readiness. One standout initiative this year was a six-week automotive workshop in partnership with McGovern Automotive. Through this collaboration, students gained hands-on experience performing essential automotive tasks, such as tire rotations, oil changes, and radar system calibration, all under the guidance of skilled technician Keith Paiva. McGovern Automotive also hosted a field trip to their facility, in partnership with MassBay Community College’s Automotive Technology Program, where students explored career pathways, interacted with industry professionals, and learned about training and certification opportunities.

The program received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many students expressing a newfound interest in automotive technology as a career. Partnerships like this demonstrate the incredible value of combining classroom learning with real-world experiences, inspiring students to explore potential career paths while building practical skills. A heartfelt thank-you goes to McGovern Automotive and all those who made this program a success, including Keith Paiva, Kenneth Webster, Joanna Hanlon, and David Vantre. The CDP remains dedicated to fostering opportunities that connect students with industries, preparing them for bright and successful futures.

Tune in to the next episode of the Bobcast that drops Tuesday, December 17th! The episode features Amy Bright, Assistant Superintendent of PreK-12 Education, and Marybeth O'Brien, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The epsiode will be available on our YouTube page and on Spotify. The episode will also air on FEC-TV at 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 18th. This is an episode geared around the building blocks of success at Framingham Public Schools, so you won't want to miss it!

Framingham Youth Softball (FYS) is a nonprofit, recreational softball program that

provides players in grades K-8 the opportunity to play softball, develop softball skills,

build lasting friendships, and – most importantly – have fun. Check out information about their winter pitching and catching clinics along with spring 2025 registration here!

Learn more at: www.fysoftball.com

We are currently still accepting job applications for many open positions for this academic year! Please explore for yourself or share our openings with your professional networks!

Please explore the Careers Page on the FPS website!