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Get Ready for the Start of the 26-27 School Year in Brockton!

The 26-27 school year begins on Sept. 3 for students in grades 1-12 and on Sept. 10 for students in Pre-K and Kindergarten! We've gathered the information you need for a strong start to the year, including important emergency contact and health forms, ParentSquare tips, bus routes and more!

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Brockton Public Schools Adopts Unified Communication Tool to Support Family Engagement Ahead of 26-27 School Year

The Brockton Public Schools are launching a new communication platform, ParentSquare, to simplify how schools connect with families and foster more consistent, inclusive engagement. Learn more about how you can use ParentSquare at www.bpsma.org/ParentSquare.

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Join Us for Two Days of Special Olympics Spring School Day Games!

Brockton Public Schools' Special Olympics Spring School Day Games will take place over two days in 2026, with students in K-5 taking part on June 3, and students in grades 6-12 on May 28. Both events will be at Marciano Stadium at Brockton High School

Downey School Closed May 1, 2026 Due to Water Main Break, Dismissal at 12:15 p.m.

The Downey School is Closed on May 1, 2026 due to a water main break. Students who walk or ride the bus to school will be sent to East Middle School and will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Anyone who is able to pick their child up before 12 p.m. is asked to please do so by reporting to the auditorium entrance at East.

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Brockton Public Schools to Conduct Spring Universal Social Emotional Learning Screening

BPS will be conducting voluntary social-emotional learning screenings for students in grades 3-12. BPS conducts this screening twice per year, in the fall and spring, to evaluate students' social-emotional wellbeing.

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Register Now for Week of the Young Child Events at the Brockton Public Library

Week of the Young Child is a celebration hosted by Brockton Coordinated Family & Community Engagement, offering hands-on learning, playful exploration and family fun for children ages 0–6 and their caregivers.

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Important Changes to the 25-26 Academic Calendar

Due to extensive cancellations this winter because of weather, the district is amending the academic calendar so that April 3 (Good Friday) will be a full day, and so that school will end on Friday, June 26. The last day will also be a full day of school rather than an early release day.

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The 11th Annual BPS Backpack Giveaway is Friday, July 31

Backpacks and essential school supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for Brockton Public Schools students. Students must be present at the event in order to receive a backpack, and families must arrive in a vehicle. No walk-ups are allowed.

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Join us for the First Community Forum Exploring the Future of Brockton High School

Brockton Public Schools and the City of Brockton invite community members to West Middle School on Thursday, March 12, to provide their input as part of the long-term planning process for the future of the Brockton High School building.

Make Your Voice Heard at a Family Focus Group as Part of the BPS District Review

Brockton Public Schools are taking part in a District Review conducted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Families have the opportunity to participate in a focus group as part of the process, with options in English, Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole and Portuguese.

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