Informational Update: This Week at Woodward- 8/22/26

Posted Date: 08/28/26 (04:51 PM)

This Week at Woodward

August 28, 2026

Dear Woodward Families,

Welcome to the new school year! Over the past two days, our staff have been busy setting up classrooms but more importantly, coming together for professional learning and community building. This work matters to us because it connects directly to our school and district theme of Belonging. We wanted our staff to feel that sense of belonging first, so they can build it with your children starting on day one.

We can't wait to see students and families at our Open House on Monday, August 31st from 3:00 to 4:45pm. Come see the classrooms, meet the teachers, and get a feel for the year ahead.

Please read on for a few reminders as we kick off the year together. Some of this was shared in my last update, but I want to make sure everyone has it.

Finally, I would like to recognize SOS and the parent community for a wonderful "Welcome back lunch" for staff. It was appreciated by all. Thank you!

See you Monday!

Warmly,

Steve

SOS and Open House

While you're at Open House, stop by the SOS table to learn about ways to get involved and pick up some Woodward gear! You'll find us in the rotunda on Monday, August 31st from 3:00 to 4:45pm. We'd love to meet you and answer any questions you have about SOS. Woodward merchandise will also be available for purchase, so get it while it lasts!

And don't forget to snap a first-day-of-the-year photo while you're there!

Important Dates

Open House- 8/31/26 from 3:00-4:45pm

First Day of School- 9/1/26

Principal Coffee (Volunteerism)- 9/4/26 9:30-10:15am

Labor Day, No School- 9/7/26

Picture Day- 9/9/26

SOS Welcome Back Picnic- 9/11/26 from 5:00-7:00pm

Yom Kippur, No School- 9/21/26

Important Reminders

School Forms

We know that the start of the year is a busy time, but please try your best to return school forms to your child's teachers as quickly as possible. Having updated information will ensure a smooth transition for your child. As always, we are here to help, so if you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or the main office.

Please also remember to complete the PowerSchool Returning electronic forms that were sent from the district.

School Breakfast and Lunch

School breakfast and lunch are again free this year, and students will be able to get school meals starting on the first day of school. Whitsons Culinary Group has been contracted by the District to provide Food Services Management for our 10 schools. Information regarding food services can be found on our district website here. Menu options and nutrition information for Woodward School can be found here. Be sure to toggle through the tabs at the top to customize your search and to see additional daily offerings (Condensed/All Available).

Volunteering at Woodward

Please note that there is required paperwork that all volunteers must complete before volunteering in the school 14 days prior to the volunteer event. Please stop by the main office during Open House or regular school hours to complete the forms. A valid government-issued ID is required. *CORI/SORI forms completed for other organizations are NOT transferred to the District.

Changes in Dismissal

The school day ends at 3:10. Students will be directed to their designated dismissal areas. If you are picking up a student before the end of the day, please come into the office, advise of the dismissal, and sign your child out. If changing the afternoon dismissal, please do so by 2:00 P.M. by calling the main office.

Please feel free to contact our amazing office staff should you have any questions.

Kerry Hill- Administrative Assistant- khill@nsboro.k12.ma.us

Tabitha Stone- Clerical Support- tstone@nsboro.k12.ma.us

Smart Watches and Cell Phones

As a reminder, cell phones must be powered off and in students’ backpacks during the school day. As smartwatches have many of the same capabilities as phones, they should also be turned off and put in student backpacks. Smartwatches may be worn if they are in school mode and access to text/calling is disabled during school hours. These devices fall under the same guidelines as cell phones, and we ask that you help us enforce these rules by not texting and calling your children or answering their calls or messages during the day. Please contact the main office if you need to reach your child during the day.

Arrival Procedures

Student Drop-off begins at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 8:55 a.m. The parent drop-off line can become rather long with traffic extending onto Cordaville Rd. Please plan accordingly and consider dropping off your child after 8:35 a.m. or near the end of the drop-off time window.

We use an active drop-off, so please remain in your vehicle. Please DO NOT pass other vehicles as this is unsafe. Once a staff member is present in the lower lot, and after exiting the vehicle from the passenger side, students will proceed up the path and staircase, then meet staff to cross in front of the school using the crosswalks.

If you arrive after 8:55 a.m. or there is not a staff member present, please park your vehicle and walk your student into the main office to sign them in. Please do not drop them off at the front door.

Dismissal Procedures

Please call or email the Main office with changes in dismissal by 2:00 p.m. For student pick-up, please park in the lower parking lot and cross the driveway using the crosswalk. Do not park in the driveway as this impedes bus traffic. Students will exit the building at the far end of the building near the wall-ball wall and path to main street.

Students who take the bus home, attend SEDP or participate in a RAP class will be dismissed to those areas at 3:10pm.

As a reminder, during the first several weeks of school, it is to be expected that buses may take longer as they get acclimated to the routes and students become comfortable. Thank you for your patience.

A Message From The Nurses Office

If your student has a medical condition such as diabetes, allergies, asthma, seizures, or other medical concerns requiring the administration of medications while at school, please arrange a time to meet before the first day of school.

I will be available:

Monday, August 31st from 9:00am-3:00pm or during Open House from 3:00-4:45pm.

Woodward Website

Woodward Calendar

Community News and Notices

District Website

School Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

(508) 229-1250
Absence Email: woodwardattendance@nsboro.k12.ma.us
Mr. Mucci: smucci@nsboro.k12.ma.us
Mrs. Hill: khill@nsboro.k12.ma.us
Mrs. Stone: tstone@nsboro.k12.ma.us
Mrs. Kiley: kkiley@nsboro.k12.ma.us