January 9, 2026
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A Message from the Superintendent
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope you enjoyed a great first full week of 2026! As a district, we started the year in style by hosting the 2026 City of Everett Inaugural Exercises on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Mayor Robert Van Campen and the members of the School Committee and City Council were sworn into office during a formal event inside the Everett High School (EHS) Auditorium — which served as an ideal setting for the festivities. Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley were among the elected officials and distinguished guests who helped mark the occasion, and it was great to see many of our administrators and educators in the Auditorium for an event that celebrates our city and our democracy.
Afterwards, the Committee and Council held their Organizational Meetings inside the EHS Library, while the EHS Cafeteria was the site of a community reception.
The full force of our district was on display throughout the evening: Our Student Ambassadors were, as ever, gracious and helpful in welcoming guests to EHS; Crimson Tide Band and orchestra members provided the music; our auditorium and custodial teams prepped the stage in grand fashion; our communications team live-streamed the event; Whitsons, our food service partner, prepared the buffet for the post-inaugural reception; and Director of Strategic Initiatives Rosemary Hughes served as the primary liaison between the district and City Hall.
It was an awesome way to start the year, and my thanks to everyone who played a part in its success.
Have a great weekend!
William D. Hart
Superintendent
Everett Public Schools
Mayor Van Campen and First Lady Lisa Van Campen are pictured with Whitsons team members Fatima Touil, Amina Aarouch, Nisrine Rahhou, Executive Chef Charlie Giovinco, and Muluwerk Mulugeta are pictured at the 2026 Inaugural Exercises on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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MassBioEd and Everett High School
Professionals from the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd) led a grant-funded professional development session of the 2025-2026 school year on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Everett High School (EHS) teachers and their co-teachers from the Special Education Department worked collaboratively to learn Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a critical lab technique that enables scientists — and future scientists — to quickly make millions of copies of DNA. Those samples can then be used in a variety of lab applications, including gel electrophoresis, a technique our teachers and students are already using, and which has several real-life applications.
In addition to funding and leading the training, MassBioEd provided EHS teachers with the equipment required for PCR labs during science classes and afterschool programming. Thanks to MassBioEd for its continued support and to the participating teachers for their engagement and enthusiasm, and to Superintendent William Hart, Assistant Superintendent Dennis Lynch, and EHS Principal Dr. John Braga for visiting the training on January 2nd.
Everett High School (EHS) teachers and their co-teachers from the Special Education Department worked collaboratively to learn Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), a critical lab technique that enables scientists — and future scientists — to quickly make millions of copies of DNA. Those samples can then be used in a variety of lab applications, including gel electrophoresis, a technique our teachers and students are already using, and which has several real-life applications.
In addition to funding and leading the training, MassBioEd provided EHS teachers with the equipment required for PCR labs during science classes and afterschool programming. Thanks to MassBioEd for its continued support and to the participating teachers for their engagement and enthusiasm, and to Superintendent William Hart, Assistant Superintendent Dennis Lynch, and EHS Principal Dr. John Braga for visiting the training on January 2nd.
EPS-Led Professional Development
Everett High School teachers are pictured during a Professional Development (PD) session on Friday, January 2, 2026, focusing on the Learning Walk Process. The PD was led by EPS instructional directors and faculty and generated a high level of energy and engagement among the participants. Thanks to everyone who put so much thought and effort into planning and leading the mandatory PD on January 2nd.
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Mental Health First Aid Certification
Youth Mental Health First AidThe Everett Public Schools, in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), is offering a free Youth Mental Health First Aid certification workshop for staff. The in-person training supports caring adults in recognizing and responding to signs that a young person may be developing a mental health or substance use concern or experiencing a crisis.
Program Overview
Program Overview
Two-hour, self-paced online pre-work
Six-hour, instructor-led, in-person training
Completion of a brief asynchronous post-work task
2026 Dates and Location
Tuesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 29, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Crimson Café, Everett High School
Professional Development Credit
15 PDPs
Registration
Completion of a brief asynchronous post-work task
2026 Dates and Location
Tuesday, January 27 and Thursday, January 29, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Crimson Café, Everett High School
Professional Development Credit
15 PDPs
Registration
Register via TeachPoint by following these directions.
Registration closes Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Questions
Contact Kerri O’Donnell at [email protected]
Registration closes Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Questions
Contact Kerri O’Donnell at [email protected]
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After-School Literacy Program
The Everett Public Schools is excited to continue the High Dosage After-School Literacy Program, in partnership with Springboard Collaborative, to support first-grade students with reading instruction.
The 2026 program will run from February 22 through May 8. The sessions are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
We are currently hiring for Program Leaders and Teacher positions at the Parlin, Madeline English, Whittier, and Lafayette schools. Postings are live on TalentEd, and we encourage interested EPS educators to apply.
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