October 3, 2025
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A Message from the Superintendent
EPS: Champions for Children
EPS: Champions for Children
I had the honor of receiving the 2025 Robert Restuccia Champion for Children’s Health Award from the Joint Committee for Children’s Health Care (JCCHCE) at its 31st Annual Gala on September 25, 2025, at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield.
It was a great night, filled with energy and positivity. The room was packed with EPS teachers and administrators, School Committee members, distinguished guests, and JCCHCE leaders. Mayor Carlo DeMaria and State Senator Sal DiDomenico were gracious enough to bring their congratulations from City Hall and the State House, respectively; and I was fortunate to celebrate the occasion with my niece, who is a public-school teacher.
Best of all, I accepted the Champion for Children’s Health Award on behalf of you — the 1,300-plus employees of the Everett Public Schools. Thank you for everything you do for our students, families, schools, and district. I am never alone at a podium, on a stage, or in any setting in which I am representing the EPS. I am always backed by a team of talented and dedicated professionals.
We have different responsibilities, but everything we do has weight. Every EPS employee gives us strength.
I attend a lot of gatherings in the EPS and around the city, and I talk to dozens of people every week — from in-depth discussions during meetings to casual but meaningful conversations. Believe me when I tell you that people like what you are doing and what we are doing. They like what they see — our unity and aligned priorities. I said in August that I want this to be a transformative year, and we are off to a great start.
Last week’s JCCHCE recognition was just a glimpse of what lies ahead. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend!
Best of all, I accepted the Champion for Children’s Health Award on behalf of you — the 1,300-plus employees of the Everett Public Schools. Thank you for everything you do for our students, families, schools, and district. I am never alone at a podium, on a stage, or in any setting in which I am representing the EPS. I am always backed by a team of talented and dedicated professionals.
We have different responsibilities, but everything we do has weight. Every EPS employee gives us strength.
I attend a lot of gatherings in the EPS and around the city, and I talk to dozens of people every week — from in-depth discussions during meetings to casual but meaningful conversations. Believe me when I tell you that people like what you are doing and what we are doing. They like what they see — our unity and aligned priorities. I said in August that I want this to be a transformative year, and we are off to a great start.
Last week’s JCCHCE recognition was just a glimpse of what lies ahead. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend!
William D. Hart
Superintendent
Everett Public Schools
Flock Stars!
The Everett High School cheerleading team “flocked” the Parlin School earlier this week, giving the lawn in front of the historic building a burst of pink. Flocking is a fundraising technique where cheerleaders place a flock of plastic pink flamingos on a lawn with a note before the flamingos "fly away" to another recipient. Thanks to our cheerleaders for this initiative, which brings smiles to the faces of recipients and builds community.
EL Family Night
Thanks to the teachers, administrators, and staff for planning the English Learner Fall Family Night and Community Resource Fair on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Parlin School. Close to 400 students, parents, and caregivers attended the event, which was quickly and seamlessly moved to the gymnasium due to rainy weather.
Front row (L-R): Everett High ESL teacher Sarah Balian, EL Director Genevieve McDonough, Parlin School EL coach Kim Pepper, Parlin School Principal Darlene Pugnali, Lafayette EL coach Meghan Litten, and Lafayette Grade 7 ESL teacher Rachel Spencer. Back row (L-R): Everett High ESL teacher Brendan McHugh, Everett High Assistant EL Director Mehernush Shroff, and Everett High ESL teacher Joe McFarland.
Front row (L-R): Everett High ESL teacher Sarah Balian, EL Director Genevieve McDonough, Parlin School EL coach Kim Pepper, Parlin School Principal Darlene Pugnali, Lafayette EL coach Meghan Litten, and Lafayette Grade 7 ESL teacher Rachel Spencer. Back row (L-R): Everett High ESL teacher Brendan McHugh, Everett High Assistant EL Director Mehernush Shroff, and Everett High ESL teacher Joe McFarland.
November A.L.I.C.E. Training Schedule
Below is the schedule of the mandatory training sessions that will be held throughout November for all EPS personnel at all 10 of our schools. Please note the date change at Everett High School.
November A.L.I.C.E. Training Schedule
November A.L.I.C.E. Training Schedule
Lafayette: Wednesday, November 5 at 2:45 p.m.
Parlin: Thursday, November 6 at 2:45 p.m.
Whittier: Monday, November 10 at 2:45 p.m.
Adams: Wednesday, November 12 at 2:15 p.m.
Madeline English: Thursday, November 13 at 2:45 pm.
Webster: Monday, November 17 at 2:45 p.m.
Webster Extension: Tuesday, November 18 at 2:15 p.m.
Devens: Wednesday, November 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Keverian: Thursday, November 20 at 2:45 p.m.
Everett High: Monday, November 24 at 2:45 p.m.
Italian Heritage Month Celebration at the State House
A group of approximately 30 Everett High students and teachers attended a special celebration commemorating Italian Heritage Month at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The 26th annual event was sponsored by the Consul General of Italy in Boston (Arnaldo Minuti) and the October as Italian Heritage Month Committee. The event was held inside the House Chamber and hosted by Speaker of the House Ron Mariano. The students heard from prominent businesswoman Emilia Fazzalari and renowned chef Lidia Bastianich. Special congratulations to Everett High junior Kevin Martinez Servellon for receiving an Italian Heritage Month Founders' Scholarship. Thanks to EHS Italian teacher Andrea Tringali (front row, far left) for organizing this opportunity for our students, and Athletic Director Tammy Turner and Assistant Principal Lucy DiNatale for serving as chaperones.
Brandon Conde Day
The City of Everett is asking us to wear red as part of the annual Brandon Conde Day, which is set for Friday, October 24, 2025. The EPS has always been a spirited participant in this event, and we hope this year is no different. Wear red on the 24th and share your photos with Franci DaLuz so we can share them on our social media channels.
Brandon is a lifelong Everett resident who is a tetraplegic because of injuries he suffered during a horrific accident in July of 2019. He attended the Parlin School, and he graduated from Everett High and Bridgewater State.
Educators Appreciation Day at Harvard
Harvard University will host its third annual Educators Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025. at 3 p.m. at Harvard Stadium as the Crimson take on Dartmouth. To show its gratitude for everything teachers do, the university is offering discounted tickets at just $15 for educators and their families. In the past two years, more than 800 local educators have attended Educators Appreciation Day.
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