Jeff Perrotti and Landon Callahan, from the DESE Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ+ Students in Massachusetts will facilitate an interactive session for parents and guardians on Tuesday, December 13, by introducing resources for addressing sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Participants will discuss best practices and strategies to support students and families. This session is virtual and will run from 6:30-8pm. Register here for the Zoom link to attend.
This event is sponsored in partnership between DESE, the MPS Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and the Tucker, Collicot, Glover, and Cunningham Schools. Any questions regarding the DESE Safe Schools Session can be directed to deib@miltonps.org or 617-696-4478 x5246.
MHS Information Night
Please join us on Thursday, December 15 at 6:30pm in the Milton High School Auditorium (25 Gile Rd) for an opportunity to learn about Milton High School course offerings, academic and extracurricular programs, athletics and activities that prepare students for college and life beyond high school. Current 8th grade students, parents and guardians are invited to attend this informational session and tour of Milton High School.
MPS Holiday Giving Drive
Elementary Toy Drive: The Holiday Toy Drive organized by our elementary PTOs will run from December 5-8 in our elementary schools. We need donations of all types of items, we cannot accept food or violent games. $25 Target Gift Cards are always needed as well. Bring your new, unwrapped item(s) to a collection box in the lobby of the elementary schools between December 5-8.
Pierce Families Helping Families: Each year, our school counselors identify Pierce families in need and collect gift cards to be distributed to them for the holidays. If you are interested in supporting this effort, please bring your gift card donation to the main office at Pierce by December 16 and deposit it in the sealed box located in the front office. We recommend gift cards to Star Market, Shaws, Stop & Shop, Target, and Old Navy, but we will, of course, accept gift cards from all stores.
MHS Teen Gift Card Drive: MHS School Counseling supports teens and families in need with gift cards during the holiday season. If you would like to anonymously support an MHS family or student, please consider dropping a $25 gift card from Target or Amazon to the MHS to the MHS front office by December 9.
Thank you for helping us make the holiday season a little brighter for our neighbors!
If you are in need of assistance this holiday season (or at any time), please reach out to your building principal or Marti O’Keefe McKenna, MPS Family Outreach Liaison, at 617-980-7343 or by email at mmckenna@miltonps.org. All calls and emails are confidential.
