Click here: https://tinyurl.com/Carver-12-22-2025 to listen to a podcast style overview of the upcoming events and news to note from our news page

*Note this is an AI generated newscast from Google AI with highlights and some pronunciations may be off. Your best source for information will be listed below on our website.

HOLIDAY BREAK

The Holiday Break will be from December 24-January 2, 2026.  Schools and offices will be closed during this time and the central offices will be open abbreviated hours should you need assistance.

Central Office Hours
Monday, December 29:  8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 30:  8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday,  December 31:  8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1: CLOSED
Friday, January 2: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Senior Certifications

We are excited to share that throughout the month of January, we will be training all senior students to become certified in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use, basic First Aid and Narcan.

This certification program is part of our ongoing commitment to equipping students with essential life-saving skills that can make a critical difference in emergency situations. The training will be conducted by certified instructors and will include both hands-on practice and classroom instruction, ensuring students gain the confidence and competence to respond effectively in real-life scenarios.

We are also thrilled to highlight our partnerships with Carver Cares, Carver EMS, and our Health and Wellness Pathway. These collaborations, along with our internship program, provide students with unique opportunities to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. By working alongside dedicated professionals and community organizations, our seniors will not only gain certification but also deepen their understanding of health, safety, and service.

This valuable credential not only enhances their personal preparedness but also strengthens their resumes and college or job applications. We are excited about the impact these partnerships will have in preparing students to be confident, compassionate, and career-ready leaders in both their communities and future endeavors.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive official certification, which is valid for two years and recognized nationwide.

Click here: https://tinyurl.com/Carver-12-15-2025 to listen to a podcast style overview of the upcoming events and news to note from our news page

*Note this is an AI generated newscast from Google AI with highlights and some pronunciations may be off. Your best source for information will be listed below on our website.

Click here: https://tinyurl.com/Carver-12-8-2025 to listen to a podcast style overview of the upcoming events and news to note from our news page

*Note this is an AI generated newscast from Google AI with highlights and some pronunciations may be off. Your best source for information will be listed below on our website.

Click here: https://tinyurl.com/Carver-12-1-2025 to listen to a podcast style overview of the upcoming events and news to note from our news page

*Note this is an AI generated newscast from Google AI with highlights and some pronunciations may be off. Your best source for information will be listed below on our website.

Winter Wonderland is Back!

Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. |  Carver Elementary School
Please RSVP / Sign Up by Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Join the PTO to celebrate the warmth of the season. Please drop in to enjoy gingerbread decorating with music brought to you by the CES Chorus. There will also be visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Middle High School Picture Retake Day

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 is an early release day for all Carver Schools with Middle High School dismissal at 10:55 a.m. and Elementary dismissal at 11:45 a.m.

This early release day is not reflected in the printed school calendars and was added in response to the the town-wide voting taking place that day. Please visit the town website at https://www.carverma.gov/ for more information on what will be on the ballot on Tuesday.

Spirit Week continues at CES

For each day participating, please bring in a non-perishable donation for the Shane Gives Thanks Food Pantry.  Extra donations are always appreciated.

Monday (11/17): Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day
Tuesday (11/18): Dress as a famous person Day

Elementary Family Game Night

Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00 p.m. | Carver Elementary School

All ages are welcome.
Join us for a night full of family fun at this Title One and PTO sponsored event! Play games to strengthen students’ math and literacy skills! Teachers and staff can’t wait to see your family at this special event!

Winter Sports Registration and Winter Sports Info Night

Monday, November 24 – 6:00p | Carver Middle High School

Parents/Guardians/Athletes will be able to meet with their respective coaches, where they will provide important information regarding the season, which includes practice times, game schedules, expectations, etc.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Kincade in the Athletic Office.

Visit www.carver.org/athletics to register for winter sports:

• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Track & Field
• Wrestling
• Ice Hockey

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Thank you Veterans!

Carver Elementary School hosted special guests – local Veterans who were honored and celebrated for serving to protect our country at a schoolwide assembly on Friday, November 7 in honor of Veterans’ Day (Nov. 11) including our very own Principal Maestas.

The video below from our students (created by Ms. Krampf) was displayed.   We thank you Veterans for your service!

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Congratulations to the Middle School Cast and Crew of Shrek!

on great performances Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, 2025!

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Congratulations to Crusader Athletes of the Week:

November 6, 2025

ALANA BURBINE – Field Hockey
TEAGAN ZAKRZEWSKI – Football

 

Visit our “Excellence” pages for more wonderful student celebrations and achievements:

• Coyote Excellence
• Crusader Excellence
• Crusader Athletic Excellence

 

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up soon at CES!

These conferences will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm. Your child’s teacher is eager to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress and share important insights about their daily work.

As you prepare for this meeting, please take a moment to jot down any questions or concerns you may have to ensure you make the most of this valuable time.  You are welcome to bring your child to the school during conferences; they can sit in the hallway and catch up on some reading.

2nd Annual Community Resource Fair

Carver Cares and Carver Public Schools are hosting our 2nd Annual Carver Family Resource Fair on Thursday, November 6,  2025 from 5-7.

Please join us for this meaningful event as our goal is to connect families in the community with local support providers and increase awareness as well as share information about resources in our area. This event is open to the community and we are grateful to announce that over twenty organizations will be here to connect with you!

Please reach out if you have any questions to quirkem@carver.org.  More information can be found at www.carver.org/carver-cares

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Middle School Diversity Awareness

On the early release day on October 23, 2025 Grade 6 students were invited to take a walk in someone else’s shoes as they rotated through various classroom spaces for the morning.  Students in sessions hosted by special education teachers and counselors learned what it was like to live with disabilities ranging from blindness, deaf and hard of hearing and physical impairments to dyslexia, autism and ADHD. We believe increasing awareness through these experiences help to make our school environment a more inclusive space for all students.

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Halloween Fun!

Many thanks to the staff and volunteers who helped to make our Halloween Friday such a fun time!  Halloween colors were on display at the elementary school complete with a pumpkin parade and teachers at CMHS got into the Halloween spirit with their costumes.  Later that day Grades 6-8 had a great time at their Halloween Social and the Annual PTO Trunk or Treat was a huge success!  Here’s to many more great days at Carver Schools!

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Congratulations to Crusader Athletes of the Week:

October 30, 2025

LUKE MALONEY – Cross Country
MAEVE ZAKRZEWSKI – Volleyball

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Congratulations to Crusader Varsity Volleyball Team who has advanced to the sweet 16 round of the MIAA tournament and will be playing at home again this week on Tuesday, November 4 at 4:30p versus Lynn Voc. Tech.

Tickets are CASH sales only at the door  — $5 for adults, $3 for students/seniors.

Visit our “Excellence” pages for more wonderful student celebrations and achievements:

• Coyote Excellence
• Crusader Excellence
• Crusader Athletic Excellence

 

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up soon at CES!

These conferences will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm. Your child’s teacher is eager to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress and share important insights about their daily work. You will hear from your child’s teacher beginning on Thursday, October 23, 2025, regarding scheduling a conference.

As you prepare for this meeting, please take a moment to jot down any questions or concerns you may have to ensure you make the most of this valuable time.  You are welcome to bring your child to the school during conferences; they can sit in the hallway and catch up on some reading.

MCAS Excellence at CES

Students in grades 4-5 that received an “Exceeding Expectations” score on one or more of their MCAS exams last year were recognized by their teachers and cheered on by their peers last week. Congratulations!

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We’ve Got Spirit, How About You? 

 

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Congratulations to Crusader Athletes of the Week:

October 23, 2025

HUNTER THOMAS – Soccer
COLIN EAKINS – Football

 

Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country and Volleyball Teams who were named South Shore League Champions for the Fall 2025-26 Season!

Congratulations to Hazel Butterworth who set a new overall girls cross country 5k record!

Visit our “Excellence” pages for more wonderful student celebrations and achievements:

• Coyote Excellence
• Crusader Excellence
• Crusader Athletic Excellence

 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Reminder: Conferences for CMHS (grades 6-12) will be held this Thursday, October 23 from 12:00 – 2:00p and 6:00-8:00 p.m.
If you were unable to schedule a conference, please reach out to your students teachers directly to discuss any concerns regarding your student.

Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up soon at CES!
These conferences will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm. Your child’s teacher is eager to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress and share important insights about their daily work. You will hear from your child’s teacher beginning on Thursday, October 23, 2025, regarding scheduling a conference.

As you prepare for this meeting, please take a moment to jot down any questions or concerns you may have to ensure you make the most of this valuable time.  You are welcome to bring your child to the school during conferences; they can sit in the hallway and catch up on some reading.

We’ve Got Spirit, How About You? 

Last week students and staff at Carver Middle High Schools showed off their school spirit with their outfits during spirit week days, at the pep rally as they cheered on their classes,  and at the homecoming game and dance this pas weekend!

Congratulations to the Student Council and the Class of 2025 for hosting a great spirit week, to the staff and administration for all their support and to the Homecoming Court celebrated at the pep rally and dance:

Trevor Bienvenue
Patrick Crump
Kaiden Freitas
Nathan Helms
Ryan Wall, King

Taryn Barkowsky
Meghan Daly
Julia Fernandes
Lillian Wiafe, Queen
Maeve Zakrzewski

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Anti-Bullying Lessons at CES

Our Fall Bullying Prevention School wide lessons took place on October 9. Counselors, teachers and building administrators partnered together to read a book, co-teach the lesson and support the students as we discussed how we can all work together to reduce bullying behaviors in our school. Student showed high interest in the topic and their participation during the lesson was strong. We encourage you to talk with your children at home about what they learned at school. Asking them questions about the books: The Pout-Pout Fish and Bully, Bully Shark (Grades K-3 and Weird, A Story about Dealing with Bullying Grades 4 -5) is a great way to start the dialogue. We are intentional about supporting our students to reduce bullying behaviors, increase a positive school climate, build student resiliency and promote positive social skills.

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There’s a whole lot of science going on!

Students at CMHS were invited to join MassBio Ed for a Foodborne Illness Lab where students had to examine foods to determine which was the contained sample.  Students were able to participate in this college level lab using high-level equipment as well.   Also in the world of science – select Innovation Pathways teachers and students were invited to attend the Blue Futures conference in Plymouth last week where they were able to hear about future careers in innovation and environmental sciences and got to meet Bill Nye “the Science Guy”

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Congratulations to Crusader Athletes of the Week:

October 16, 2025

TARYN BARKOWSKI – Cheer
ADDISON KNALL – Volleyball

Visit our “Excellence” pages for more wonderful student celebrations and achievements:

• Coyote Excellence
• Crusader Excellence
• Crusader Athletic Excellence