News From Across GMRSD

Dear Families: With cooler weather and the many challenges brought about by this pandemic we want to offer support and resources to our families and community members.  We encourage families to check these links below for local resources for food and for community services that may offer assistance for counseling, housing, substance use and recovery, legal support and more.  Updated Local Resource List for Food (updated September 2020) General Family Support Resources  Stay healthy and safe, Dianne Ellis  Pupil Services Director  
  Hillcrest Elementary School Friday News October 9, 2020   Dear Hillcrest Families, It’s been quite a week here in Gill-Montague!  The weather on Wednesday evening had a broad impact across our community and many families may still be without power and internet.  If your student was unable to access their classroom due to power or internet issues, I hope they were able to use some of their At-Home Learning Materials in order to keep engaged in their learning.  We certainly missed seeing many of our students on Thursday and we’re looking...
If you were unable to attend our materials pick-up this past week, please call the office at 863-9326 to arrange a time at your convenience to pick supplies up for your child. There is no school on Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. There is a flu clinic for families scheduled for October 21 from 4:30-6:30 pm.  Please contact Nurse Sue at 863-7441 between 8:30-3:15 to sign up. ‘Office hours’ are times that classroom teachers offer support or answer questions for ANY student or parent/guardian.  Though some families may not access this...
  Hillcrest Elementary School Friday News October 2, 2020   Dear Hillcrest Families, October is here and we are certainly seeing signs of autumn all around us! The leaves are falling and there are so many pumpkins dotting the local farm fields.  With the cooler weather comes a very important reminder about flu and flu shots.  Please keep in mind that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is requiring the flu vaccine for all public school students this year.  Be sure to check your email for additional details about this new requirement...
          Meals will continue to be available at the sites and times as follows: Turners Falls High/Great Falls Middle School – Front entrance 11:00 am-1:00 pm Sheffield Elementary School - Front entrance 11:45 am-12:45 pm Montague Catholic Social Ministries, Turners Falls - 11:45 am-12:30 pm    Gill-Montague Vans (clearly labelled, look for our logo!) will be distributing along these routes: Route 1  Montague Center Town Common              ...

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