Phone System Upgrades

Dear Families, We are writing to share that our districts are upgrading our phone systems across all 7 buildings this summer. This is a large-scale project that will involve replacing most of our phone hardware. During this transition, you may experience brief periods where our phone systems are unavailable. Additionally, please be aware that automated attendant and voicemail features may not be fully operational until mid-August. If you find that our phones are unavailable, please feel free to reach out via email or ParentSquare messages, which will remain active and are an effective way to contact us during this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve our communication infrastructure.

Monday, Jul 06 2026

50/50 World Cup Fundraiser!

Hi Folks! We hope you're enjoying the World Cup matches so far! Please consider joining the World Cup frenzy and helping us to raise funds for the Class of 2030 by participating in the Class of 2030 World Cup 50/50 Raffle. See the attached flyer for more information. Enter and select the team you think will win the World Cup Tournament. If you are correct, you enter the final raffle for the 50/50! The winner will be drawn after the final match of the World Cup and will split the pot with the Class or 2030. 

Thursday, Jun 18 2026

Volleyball Clinic this summer!

Anyone interested in learning Volleyball take a look at this clinic! This will be an introduction to volleyball, which is taught by the Carver High School volleyball coach.  Athletes will learn the basics of bumping, setting, hitting, and serving and participate in traditional volleyball conditioning drills.  The camp will culminate in a scrimmage tournament, where athletes will showcase their new skills in a real game setting.   Monday, July 13th - Thursday July 16th  - 9:00 am -12:00 pm - Incoming Grade 5-8 students .   Please log into this  Volleyball Clinic  link to register. (We only have a few slots for 8th graders per MIAA rules)

Wednesday, Jun 17 2026

SLRSM Family Newsletter - June 2026

IMPORTANT DATES Mark Your Calendars! Tuesday, 6/2 - Math Bee Thursday, 6/4  - FINAL Tech Check Friday, 6/5 - ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE! Monday, 6/8  - Team 8-3 Field Trip, Blue Hills Tuesday, 6/9 - Evening of Excellence (by invitation only) Friday, 6/12 - Step Up Day, 8:45am - 10:30am                       - Chromebooks no longer leave campus Monday, 6/15 - 8-1 Civics & World Changers Showcase                           - Team 7-3 Field Trip, Canobie Lake                           - Navy Band Concert at SLRMS Tuesday, 6/16   - 8-2 Civics & World Changers Showcase                           - Team 7-2 Field Trip, Canobie Lake Wednesday, 6/17 - 8-3 Civics & World Changers Showcase                            - Team 7-1 Field Trip, Canobie Lake Thursday, 6/18 - 8th Grade Field Trip, Ryan's Family Amusement                            - 8th Grade Dance, 6:00pm - 8:00pm                            - ALL students return Chromebooks for the year Friday, 6/19 - NO SCHOOL (Holiday) Monday, 6/22 - 8th Grade Field Day Tuesday, 6/23 - Last Day, EARLY DISMISSAL @ 10:35am                          - Term 4 Ends, Report Cards Issued CURRENT 8TH GRADERS! 8th Grade Farewell Dance Our 8th Grade Farewell Dance will be held on Thursday, June 18th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 and will go on sale starting Monday, June 8th - Thursday, June 18th during all lunch waves.   Show your LAKER SPIRIT! Hello Class of 2030 Families! Can you believe your student(s) will be entering the halls of Silver Lake Regional High School this autumn? We cannot wait to welcome and work alongside them for the next four years! While Prom, Senior BBQ, and other Class of 2030 events seem far off, they'll be here before we know it. With that being said, we've got our first fundraiser which will help us start off strong AND allow every member of the class to show their Class of 2030 Laker pride!  Your student(s) received an order form in their Math class today (it's attached here as well). Please fill out and return the form and payment to the MS Guidance office on or before June 15th. Every student will get a t-shirt regardless of ability to pay, so please still submit your form with your size.  Let's go Class of 2030! We can't wait to work with you!  Mrs. Mathias and Mrs. Drew  CONGRATULATIONS! SLRMS Students, Alexa Gabra and Leah Taylor, Among Winners at Statewide Applied Learning Student Showcase! Students from our school joined peers from across Massachusetts on May 8th at the One8 Applied Learning Student Showcase, held at the TRACK at New Balance in Boston. The event brought together over 1,500 students in grades 4-12 to present Applied Learning work to more than 500 industry professionals who provided real-time feedback. SLRMS was represented by student teams from Project Lead The Way, OpenSciEd, and the Democratic Knowledge Project. Over the course of the year, these students tackled real-world challenges and at the Applied Learning Student Showcase, they had the chance to share what they built and learned with professionals working in related fields. The Student Showcase is an annual event for Applied Learning programs across Massachusetts, giving students an authentic audience for the project- and inquiry-based work they do in the classroom. Industry volunteers engaged teams in conversation about their process, their products, and the tools they used. Drawn from fields including engineering, medicine, finance, law, design, computer science, and public policy, industry volunteers circulated among student tables - asking questions and offering both verbal and written feedback. The event is organized by One8 Foundation's Applied Learning Hub, which supports schools across the state focused on Applied Learning, including SLRMS. Among the recognized teams, SLRMS’s Alexa Gabra and Leah Taylor were selected as the winning project for the DKP Program Award for their project, “Petition to Change the School Start Time at SLRMS.”  The project asked students to identify an issue in their community and use their voices through petition writing to advocate for change. What made Alexa and Leah's project exceptional was their genuine interest in the issue and their understanding that meaningful change requires continued effort and action beyond the classroom. They were selected for the award due to their understanding of how their topic connected to foundational democratic ideas, a strong explanation of why the issue matters, and for articulating a clear, realistic solution. Congratulations, Alexa and Leah! We are all so proud of you and all of our student teams at Showcase. IN OUR HALLWAYS World Changers Showcase The World Changers Showcase is coming soon.  Please see the presentation schedule below. Tech COLLECT Thursday June 18th will be TECH COLLECT THURSDAY !  We will be collecting all students Chromebook devices on this day.  The technology department will begin assessing devices for repairs which will continue over the summer. Before Tech Collect there are two dates to keep in mind.  Our final Tech Check is Thursday, June 4th so please remind your students to bring their Chromebooks to school.  Friday, June 12th will be the day that all students return their Chromebooks to their carts at the end of the day and will remain on campus the rest of the school year. ATHLETICS Silver Lake Summer Program The Silver Lake athletic program is pleased to announce the return of a summer strength and conditioning program that was launched for the first time a year ago. Like last summer, the program will run for 18 sessions (three days a week for six weeks) during July and August. The program is open to all students who will be in grades 9-12 next year. Because space is limited, interested participants should  register online  as soon as possible. Please note:   The first section for football is for current high school athletes only.  Incoming freshman should register for the second or third slot even if they plan to try out for football. Upcoming Sway Test Sessions Dear Silver Lake Students and Parents/Guardians of Silver Lake Students:  Action required: Students planning to participate in school sports next year must complete baseline concussion (Sway) testing. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited to the dates below. Students who plan to participate in school sports next year will have several chances to satisfy their baseline concussion (Sway) testing requirements during the next few weeks. The dates include: June 1 June 2 June 4  June 8 June 9 June 11  All sessions will be conducted in the high school gymnasium at 2 PM.  The test should take no more than 30 minutes. Any prospective athlete who has not already completed a Sway test this spring should register. Pre-registration is required. Click HERE to register.  Students who need to complete the concussion baseline testing should download the free app on their phone prior to the session.  Students should bring their phone (with the app already downloaded) and wear sneakers on the day of the test.     Sway is a concussion management software that is used on mobile devices or tablets to complete objective balance and cognitive testing. The new program can test student-athletes more efficiently, eliminating the need for computer labs and laptops. Sway also incorporates balance testing and sideline objective testing after a potential head injury, neither of which is available in our previous (ImPACT) system. Feel free to contact the athletic office with questions or visit the Sway  website to learn more. Sincerely, Kasey Bouchard, Athletics Secretary Jackie Germain, Athletic Trainer Rick Swanson, Athletic Director SUMMER READING SLRMS Summer Reading The staff at SLRMS believe it is important that students read over the summer. We’re hoping that our summer reading program provides students with enough choice and flexibility to encourage them to read. We ask that all incoming 7th and 8th grade students commit to reading at least one title from this year’s extensive summer reading list .   Students have been introduced to the summer reading book options in school. Their teachers will help them use a Google Form to register their book choice. Please take some time to discuss the summer reading options and help your child choose a book that you agree is the best and most appropriate title for enjoyment this summer.   Our local public libraries are supporting our summer reading program by curating copies of the books on our list. They are happy to provide the titles for loan throughout the summer. All books are in print and available for purchase through your regular retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Thrift books (discount book vendor) and local bookstores like Book Love in Plymouth, Booked in Duxbury, and Storybook Cove in Hanover. Upon returning to school in the fall, students will participate in book discussions and activities related to their book. Students should complete the One Pager Assignment, bring it to school on the first day and give it to their Homeroom teacher. Book discussions will occur in homerooms. Please note, students do not need to have a copy of the book with them in the fall. If students decide to change the book they signed up to read at any point over the summer, that is okay!  When they submit the book selection form they will receive a confirmation email of their book choice in their school email account. They have been directed to save that message. It will allow them to change their summer reading choice at any time. Please feel free to contact me as I am happy to discuss our Summer Reading Program. Thank you for supporting our program and promoting the value of reading. Sincerely, Sommer Riolo Teacher Librarian, SLRMS 781-582-3555 ext. 3239 sommerriolo@slrsd.org NOTE FROM THE NURSE End of Year Reminders -  As the school year winds down and temperatures rise please remind your child to keep hydrated and encourage them to have a water bottle for school (water is the only drink allowed in school/classrooms).  Please also apply any sunscreen at home in the morning before school or field trips. End of School Year Medication Pick Up -  Please pick up  ALL  medications from the school nurse, Nicole Dickinson,  by 2:00pm on June 22nd .  A parent/guardian must pick up any medications from school.  If medication is not picked up from the clinic by the last day of school, it will be considered abandoned.  Abandoned medication will be destroyed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.  We do  NOT  keep ay meds in the clinic over the summer. New Health Forms / Meds for 2026-2027 School Year -  With each new school year, it is necessary to update your child's Health Forms in the school clinic.  All students are required by The Massachusetts Department of Public Health to have an up to date and complete physical examination and immunization record performed by a healthcare provider and conducted within the past 13 months on file at SLRMS.  You can email current physical exams to the school nurse,  Nicole Dickinson  or  Julie Haley   over the summer or it can be dropped off at the beginning of the new school year in the Health Office. All students with individual health care plans (ie Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, Seizures, etc.) must submit new health care plans each school year.  The forms must be completed, signed by both parent/guardian and physician, dated for the 2026-2027 school year and turned into the School Nurse when school resumes in August.  Please also have your child's physician note if they self-carry / self-administer their own medications such as EpiPen or inhalers on their orders. Please see the  Health Services page on our school website  for more information. Have a relaxing and healthy summer!   THE RESULTS ARE IN! Student Council Election Results Our Student Council Election Results are in and we are proud to announce our newly elected Student Council Members for 2026-2027 school year: Congratulations to our outgoing 8th graders who will represent your Class of 2031 through your High School years! President - Alexa Gabra Vice President - Tabo Mando Secretary -  Nora Sanda Treasurer - Ben Long Historian - Andrew DeBlois Congratulations to our current 7th graders who represent your Class of 2032 next year here at the Middle School! President - Zoe DeRosa Vice President - Meara Fitzgibbon Secretary -  Payton Chandler Treasurer - Julia Galvin Historian -  TBD Math BEE We are thrilled to announce the winners of our SLRMS Math BEE competition!  After a challenging and exciting battle of the brains (and numbers) our top mathematicians are: 🥇  1st Place :   Zach Bowles 🥈  2nd Place:   Noah Gulinello 🥉  3rd Place:   Adam Moreno Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and enthusiasm.  Your dedication to mathematics truly shined! SPRING CONCERT AND ART SHOW Art Show It is always so inspiring to see young artists share their vision with the world! A massive shout-out to all the SLRMS students—putting your work out there takes courage, dedication, and a lot of heart. Whether it was painting, drawing, sculpture, or digital media, your hard work definitely paid off. Keep creating, keep expressing yourselves, and never stop exploring your talents. The community has every reason to be incredibly proud! Spring Concert A huge congratulations to all the SLRMS choir and band members—bringing together a full concert takes an immense amount of discipline, teamwork, and hours of practice. There is nothing quite like the energy of a live community performance, and your hard work absolutely shined through. Thank you for sharing your musical talents and bringing everyone together through song and instrument. Keep making beautiful music—you’ve made your whole community incredibly proud! PLANNING AHEAD! SLRMS Back to School Open House Our Back to School Open House will be held on September 1, 2026.  Please note the start times vary by grade to help with parking lot congestion. Freshman Reminders! Our outgoing 8th graders please mark your calendar for two High School events! Freshman Orientation and Fall Sports Meeting are both on August 20, 2026. Best of Luck Class of 2030! Amity Ambassadors You may be invited to be an Amity Ambassador for school year 2026-2027 please mark your calendar for August 27, 2026 for a training day here at SLRMS with Ms. Couet. See you then! Wednesday, September 2, 2026 7:05am Arrival The Silver Lake Regional School District is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. To ensure equal access and participation for all members of our school community,   individuals requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are encouraged to submit their requests in writing via email to their student’s Assistant Principal . In your message, please include a brief description of the requested accommodation(s) and the specific event or activity (if applicable), and any additional information that may help us in planning and providing the appropriate support. To allow sufficient time for planning, we kindly ask that requests be made as early as possible prior to the event or activity.

Tuesday, Jun 02 2026

Spring Health and Wellness

A Message from your school nurses To ensure a successful and healthy spring, we would like to highlight several key focus areas for our communities: 1. Spring Health & Wellness Preventing Illness:  Please continue to screen your children for symptoms before school. If a student is unwell, staying home helps prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory viruses and ensures a faster recovery. Allergies & Handwashing:  Spring often brings seasonal allergies. We encourage frequent handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer to maintain a healthy environment Physicals & Immunizations:  Now is an excellent time to schedule upcoming health check-ups and ensure immunizations are up-to-date  Arrival & Departure:  With more students walking or biking as the weather improves, please remind your children to stay aware of their surroundings and use designated safe routes. Open Communication:  We prioritize a safe and supportive environment where students feel connected to trusted adults. We encourage you to talk honestly with your children about their feelings regarding school safety. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and trust. By working together, we can ensure Springtime is a  productive and enjoyable time for all. School Nurse Contact Info Kingston Elementary School Jody Lunn 781-585-3821 ext. 5311 Kingston Intermediate School Olivia Magalhaes 781-585-0673 ext. 5507 Dennett Elementary School Ryann Camara 781-585-3659 ext. 6505 Halifax Elementary School Derilyn Byrne 781-293-2581 ext. 6307 Silver Lake Regional Middle School Nicole Dickinson 781-582-3555 ext. 3236 Silver Lake Regional High School Allison Llerena 781-585-3844 ext. 1013 SLRSD Nurse Leader Carol Beck 781-582-3566 ext. 3304

Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

CTE Lottery Results (March 11, 2026)

The lottery was held for CTE for Fall 2026 Admission.   This year we had 172 total applications received by the admission deadline.  We have 105 seats in our 1st year exploratory class.  We’ll initially accept 110 students with the understanding we have students that will choose to change their mind or some that will attend other schools next fall.  As seats become available, dropping below the 105 seats that we have to fill, CTE Director Mr. Glass will reach out to the next student on the waitlist.   Each applicant has been assigned a random number.  Those numbers are listed in a spreadsheet that was randomly sorted.  The first 110 will be offered a seat in the CTE Program.  The remainder of the numbered list gives us the order of our waitlist from 111-172. Please refer to the attachment included ​with this post. A video recording is available here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A_YFJhIEH7d6AakSQUvxo9F0NDsUEPAB/view?usp=sharing

Wednesday, Mar 11 2026

New Silver Lake Regional School District Assistant D...

The Silver Lake Regional School District is thrilled to announce Ms. Kimberly Crowell-Oravec as the Assistant Director of Student Services effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Oravec is currently serving as the Principal of the Integrated Preschool. In her new role, she will not be far from her work with the Little Lakers. Ms. Oravec’s strength as an educational leader has been evident in the structure and stability she has brought to the preschool.  Her experiences as an educator working in a residential school, and in a public substantially separate program brings a necessary knowledge needed to support high-quality educational programming for students with the most intensive needs. Ms. Oravec has previously assumed the role of Out-Of-District coordinator, which provides her with the sensitivity and understanding to support students and families. Ms. Oravec has an impressive educational background with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration, a Master of Education in Curriculum, and a Bachelor degree in Music Therapy and Psychology. The SLRSD is excited to combine the education, experience and leadership skills to the role that connects the specialized learning programs in and out of the district. The search committee, included the following members: Lea Emburg, KES School Psychologist; Christine Marcolini, DES Coordinator of Student Support; Coleen Burgess, Administrative Assistant to Special Education; Michaela Gill, SLRHS Principal and Heather Tucker, Director of Student Services SLRSD and Union #31. Thank you to the entire committee for their dedication, professionalism, and thoughtful work throughout the search process. Their time, insight, and commitment to finding the best candidate for our school community are deeply appreciated.  Ms. Oravec is enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring her skills and experience to support the Silver Lake Regional District’s mission grounded in the core values of relationships, inclusion, challenge, and resilience. Ms. Oravec stated, “I look forward to contributing to an environment where every child is valued, supported, and empowered to grow academically and personally.”

Wednesday, Mar 04 2026

Incoming SLRMS Grade 7 Presentation

Will your child be entering middle school this fall? If so, we invite you to join us for an informational session to learn more about SLRMS! Families will have the opportunity to hear about the courses and programs available to our students. Where: Silver Lake Regional Middle School (SLRMS) 256 Pembroke Street, Kingston, MA When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM What to Expect: 5:00 PM – Welcome in the Auditorium 5:00–5:45 PM – Curriculum Presentations 5:45 PM – Q&A in the Main Lobby 5:45 PM – Preteens and Social Media - Cyber Sense, Internet Safety Presentation Presented by the District Attorney’s Office We hope you can join us for this informative evening! If you are unable to attend, no worries—we will send out a follow-up message by mid-March with key information and answers to popular questions. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact our Guidance Office at  781-582-3555 (Option 2) .

Monday, Feb 09 2026

Kindergarten Registration is Open!

Dear Families, Welcome Class of 2039 ! The Kindergarten Registration Window is open! You can register  HERE .   I will be sure to send out important dates once the district calendar is approved by all school committees. You will need to  upload   the following information:  An original birth certificate Residency verification documents - ie: tax or utility bill, mortgage or rental agreement Current physical record Current immunization record Please contact  kimberlygratta@slrsd.org    or call the main office if you need further assistance with registration. The Kindergarten Information Night for KES will be on  Thursday, April 9th at 5:00 p.m . at Kingston Elementary School in the cafe. This is an adults only event.  At Kindergarten Information Night, families will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about Kindergarten in order to prepare themselves and their children for the coming school year. Families will get to meet and hear from the Principals,  learn about a typical Kindergarten day, learn about curriculums and programs, specialists, support staff, tour the school, and see the inside of the Kindergarten classrooms! We hope you can join us and look forward to meeting you.

Monday, Jan 12 2026

Afternoon Activities Cancelled

Dear Silver Lake and Union #31 Community, Due to power outages, strong winds, and fallen trees, all school activities this afternoon are cancelled. Sincerely, Jill A. Proulx, Ph.D.

Friday, Dec 19 2025