September 25, 2026
Together We Rise
Above (L-R): Family Liaison Jeane Sodre, Grade 4 parent and School Council member Felipe Pacheco, Superintendent William D. Hart, Principal Darlene Pugnali, and Grades 5-6 Guidance Counselor David Weinberg are pictured at the Parlin School, where the Everett Public Schools helped AAA Northeast and MassDOT promote safe driving.
Above (L-R): Family Liaison Jeane Sodre, Grade 4 parent and School Council member Felipe Pacheco, Superintendent William D. Hart, Principal Darlene Pugnali, and Grades 5-6 Guidance Counselor David Weinberg are pictured at the Parlin School, where the Everett Public Schools helped AAA Northeast and MassDOT promote safe driving.
School’s Open, Drive Carefully
A Special Safety Event Hosted at the Parlin School
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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Community Meeting on School Space
Community Meeting on School Space
Our intense pursuit to solve overcrowding in our K-8 schools is on the precipice of a significant step forward. Thanks to the equally unrelenting efforts of Mayor Robert J. Campen and his team, the City of Everett and the Everett Public Schools are ready to present real options to develop and rehabilitate existing space for our Grade 7 and 8 students.
I will join Mayor Van Campen at a special community meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Parlin School. Representatives from the architectural firm Perkins Eastman and the project management company Left Field will also be there to present findings and possible solutions. You can learn more about the meeting here, and I encourage our faculty and staff to attend. The meeting will give us a chance to reiterate what you already know: We need space, and building out a school for Grade 7-8 students will have a cascading effect across all five EPS K-8 schools.
Hopefully, the day is approaching when we can start talking about how we will address a problem you have long had to cope with. On a different note, by now you have likely seen the social media and television coverage we received this week, thanks to the members of our boys basketball team who selflessly aided a stranded motorist on Revere Beach Parkway last weekend. WCVB reported on it twice: once with our players only and again yesterday, when the driver, Robin Gay, personally thanked the student-athletes inside the Crimson Cafe. Channel 5 reporters Peter Eliopoulos and Jennifer Eagan were gracious with their time and energy and made an awesome story even better.
Lastly, I want to draw your attention to the link above, highlighting the press event we hosted on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Parlin School. We were joined by Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, MassDOT Interim Secretary Philip Eng, Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Oglive, and Triple-A Northeast Senior Spokesperson Mark Schieldrop, who promoted the initiative “School’s Open, Drive Carefully.”
Thank you to everyone for getting the school year off to an upbeat start and embodying the belief that “Together We Rise!”
Have a great weekend.
William D. Hart
Superintendent
Hopefully, the day is approaching when we can start talking about how we will address a problem you have long had to cope with. On a different note, by now you have likely seen the social media and television coverage we received this week, thanks to the members of our boys basketball team who selflessly aided a stranded motorist on Revere Beach Parkway last weekend. WCVB reported on it twice: once with our players only and again yesterday, when the driver, Robin Gay, personally thanked the student-athletes inside the Crimson Cafe. Channel 5 reporters Peter Eliopoulos and Jennifer Eagan were gracious with their time and energy and made an awesome story even better.
Lastly, I want to draw your attention to the link above, highlighting the press event we hosted on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Parlin School. We were joined by Mayor Robert J. Van Campen, MassDOT Interim Secretary Philip Eng, Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Oglive, and Triple-A Northeast Senior Spokesperson Mark Schieldrop, who promoted the initiative “School’s Open, Drive Carefully.”
Thank you to everyone for getting the school year off to an upbeat start and embodying the belief that “Together We Rise!”
Have a great weekend.
William D. Hart
Superintendent
Everett Public Schools
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Congratulations, Josephine Dougan!
The Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA) has named Everett High School teacher Josephine Dougan as its 2027 Secondary Art Educator Award winner.
Ms. Dougan earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master's in Art Education from Lesley University, where she earned a Stephen D. Paine Grant to study fine arts textile explorations. She leveraged this experience to design and develop a fibers program at Everett High School, as well as an after-school textiles club.
For the past four years, Ms. Dougan has served as the Costume Director for the EHS Theater Company, teaching students garment design and construction, tailoring, and surface techniques.
In addition, for the past five years, she has co-taught a college drawing course in Italy, where one of her murals is on display at Castello di Montecchio, Tuscany.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Dougan on this prestigious, well-deserved honor. She will be officially recognized at the MAEA Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Sturbridge Host Hotel.
Ms. Dougan earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master's in Art Education from Lesley University, where she earned a Stephen D. Paine Grant to study fine arts textile explorations. She leveraged this experience to design and develop a fibers program at Everett High School, as well as an after-school textiles club.
For the past four years, Ms. Dougan has served as the Costume Director for the EHS Theater Company, teaching students garment design and construction, tailoring, and surface techniques.
In addition, for the past five years, she has co-taught a college drawing course in Italy, where one of her murals is on display at Castello di Montecchio, Tuscany.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Dougan on this prestigious, well-deserved honor. She will be officially recognized at the MAEA Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Sturbridge Host Hotel.
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Congratulations, Jeffrey Gomez!
Congratulations to Lafayette School Kindergarten Special Education Paraprofessional Jeffrey Gomez for receiving a 2026 Latino Excellence on the Hill Award during a special ceremony on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Massachusetts State House. Mr. Gomez is pictured above with State Representative Joseph W. McGonagle (who nominated him for the award), his sister, Ruth, and Lafayette Principal Janet Taylor. The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus sponsors the awards program.
Mr. Gomez demonstrates an unwavering commitment to his students and provides individualized support to meet the needs of all his students. He is intentional, thoughtful, and truly makes every student feel seen, supported, and valued. He strongly believes his students can achieve their goals and encourages them to believe the same about themselves.
Please join us in congratulating Mr,. Gomez on this major statewide recognition!
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Reporting Live from Everett High
WCVB-TV Reporter Jennifer Eagan (center) is pictured with Superintendent William D. Hart and Everett High School Administrative Assistant Gina Gennette on Thursday, September 24, 2026, after the Channel 5 team filmed a segment on members of the Crimson Tide boys basketball team.
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Welcome to Everett Stadium!
Superintendent William D. Hart thanks Everett High Success Coach Michelle Farina and Administrative Assistant Diane Le for working the ticket booth at the Spring Street entrance to Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium for Crimson Tide home football games. Thanks to everyone who works on game nights.
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Great Sounds, All Around!
Thanks to our unparalleled music faculty for hosting Band Night on Friday, September 18, 2026, during the Everett-Xaverian football game. The Crimson Tide Marching Band shared the bleachers inside Veterans Memorial Stadium with the Junior Tide Band, showing the full force of our awesome band and music program.
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AllOne Health Virtual Support Groups
AllOne Health, the district’s Employee Assistance Program, has announced its Virtual Support Group Schedule for October-December, giving faculty and staff the chance to connect in a supportive, confidential space.
When You’re Running on Empty: Recognizing Emotional Exhaustion
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Register
Facing the Holidays After Loss
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Register
Gratitude When Life Feels Overwhelming
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 1-:30 p.m.
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All sessions are free and confidential.
VOLUME 6, ISSUE 4
Reminder
Street sweeping continues through November, so please be aware of posted signs on the streets surrounding your school buildings.
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