Randolph Local Education Grant Information for Parents |
The Local Education Fund Committee was established in Randolph in 1993 to administer the Local Education Fund which receives periodic voluntary donations from taxpayers. The money is used to supplement and enhance the work of the Town’s public schools. The Committee is asking for you help. In the past several years we were able to grant over $25,000 in requests for programs in the local schools. The programs which have been funded benefit all of the children who attend the Randolph Public Schools. There is a cost for these programs which enhance the basic curriculum of the school system. For more information on how you can help please click here.
Randolph College Academy planning continues |
The Randolph College Academy will make college-level courses available to RHS juniors and seniors, and open up the opportunity for students to graduate with a liberal arts associates degree when they receive their high school diploma! The current goal is to have 40 students from the class of 2013 enrolled into the academy in the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. On May 6th the Randolph School Commitee voted to allow school administrators to continue planning for the academy. Click below to find more information on RCA: As these are large files we recommed you download and view from your local computer.
Leveraging Partnerships to Strengthen Education |
One of the key strategies in the Randolph Public Schools' turnaround has been to develop external partnerships as a tool for district and school improvement. On Thursday, April 1st, Dr. Landman, the Assistant Superintendent, gave a presentation at the School Committee discussing the wide array of partnerships that are now flourishing and evolving here in Randolph. To view the presentation, click here.
US Army names facility after Randolph native |
The Army has named its new East Coast IT training facility after Randolph, Mass. Native Andrew Topham. The center was dedicated last month to the former Army sergeant who graduated from RHS before joining the Army in 1999 and training as an information systems operations analyst. Andrew was deployed in November 2001 to Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The US Embassy in Afghanistan, which had been vacant since 1979 was one of the places he installed equipment. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq in 2003. He died in December 2006 at age 27. His mother Laura is school secretary at the Young School.
Randolph Community Band Membership Drive |
The Randolph Community Band is currently recruiting new members for the 2009-2010 season. The band is open to the residents of Randolph and surrounding communities. Woodwind, brass and percussion players are all welcome and anyone with a love of music and a desire to perform is encouraged to participate. The group aims to explore the finest wind repertoire, foster a sense of community and promote musical excellence.
RPS Parent Academy posted 10/28/2009 |
The Randolph Public Schools Parent Academy is a new venture providing education opportunities for parents. Parent Academy offerings are designed to help families support their child’s education. The workshops are run during evening hours or on Saturday mornings. Programs are led by parents, teachers, community and local agency leaders. Childcare and light refreshments are always provided. Click here for more information.
School lunch menus, School Nurse pages and other important information can be found under the ‘For Students’ and ‘For Parents’ navigation links on the top of the left navigation sidebar. Important internal links for RPS personnel can be found under the ‘For Staff’ link. Individual school sites can be found under the 'Our Schools' link. All school calendars are available on the left sidebar of this page.
Top Ten Reasons to Eat Local grown foods: 1. Freshness and Taste - Food grown in your own community is usually picked within a day or two of being sold. 2. Better for you - A recent study showed that the more miles from the farm to your table, the lower the nutrient content to you mouth. 3. Variety of Flavors - Farmers who sell locally are not limited to the typical varieties that are grown for long distance shipping. Click here to view all the Top Ten Reasons to buy locally grown foods. The Food Services page can be found under the 'For Students' and 'For Parents' navigation links on the left side of this site.
District and School Improvement Planning |
Currently, the Randolph Public Schools are operating under a five-year Strategic Plan. For the next two years, the state has identified priorities from that Strategic Plan that must be pursued first. These priorities are outlined in our Turnaround Plan. Each school also has a School Improvement Plan, linked to the district’s Strategic and Turnaround Plans. One aspect of each School Improvement Plan is a Family Engagement Action Plan. All of these plans are available online: Click here
The Override and Turnaround Plan -- Already Making a Difference for Student Achievement |
It’s only been a few months since the passage of the override and Turnaround Plan, but the first wave of evidence already shows that the community’s investment in the Randolph Public Schools, in combination with the changes underway across the system, are leading to improvements in student achievement. In both Language Arts and Mathematics, across all grade levels, and using a variety of assessment methods, we are seeing meaningful upward trends in student performance. There may be setbacks along the way, but we are off to a very promising start! Click here to review the data.
Community and School Symposium - Family Engagement |
"First of its kind in Massachusetts" (Dr. Karen Mapp of Harvard University) All Randolph Public School staff participated in a community symposium focused on 'Building Strong Partnerships - Connecting Homes, Community and the Schools.' Many workshops and breakout sessions were held between staff and parents throughout the day with experts and leaders in connecting homes, parents and schools. (more...)
"It was a great day! I learned that parent involvement really does increase student achievement – yes!"(parent)
Archived News from 2008-2009 |
Click here to view archived news from the 2008-2009 school year.
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RHS Marching Band Uniform Campaign |
While our band sounds first rate, they lack the tools necessary to match their look to the sound, namely no uniforms. This also inhibits our ability to participate in various other opportunities that require a uniform. Through the dedication, countless hours of hard work and donations on the part of many, our Booster organization was able to recently purchase 150 uniform polos for RHS band and choral students .The band wore them for the first time in the 2010 Memorial Day Parade. The impact was immediate and overwhelming! The shirts will continue to be used as our casual uniform for many years to come! The students take great pride in representing our community, participating in civic events and bolstering school and town pride. We can only imagine what other opportunities to advance the cause would occur with the purchase of marching
band uniforms. Click here to find out how you can help.
Haiti Earthquake information |
The following message was sent to all RPS families 01/13/2010: This is Dr. Richard Silverman, Superintendent of Schools. I am calling in regard to the impact of the earthquake in Haiti on Randolph students and families. In light of the recent tragic events in Haiti, many of our children may be experiencing difficulty. It will be important in the coming days to be aware of children who may be in need of additional support. Randolph Public Schools social workers, guidance counselors and psychologists will be available to meet with children individually and in small groups to provide assistance. Students can get support by speaking to a teacher, principal or any staff
member in the school. Often the effects from this type of event on students do not appear for several days or weeks. Our staff will be available to provide support to your children whenever it becomes necessary. Please know that counseling and support will be available for students in Creole or French if necessary. If you are in need of counseling or support services in Creole or French, please contact the New Life Counseling and Wellness Center at 781-986-4800.
The Suzanne W. Choumitshy Memorial Scholarship |
The Suzanne W. Choumitsky Memorial Scholarship has been established. The first scholarship will be awarded in the spring of 2010. Any graduating Randolph senior who has demonstrated a strong sense of community involvement will be eligible. Donations are now being accepted. Please make checks payable to the Suzanne Choumitsky Memorial Scholarship c/o Randolph PTO Council Inc., 40 Highland Avenue, Randolph, MA.
RCMS iParent Registration |
- pndolph Community Middle School - We are pleased to announce that your child’s team of teachers has been selected to pilot an exciting new program at RCMS. We are moving toward granting parents on-line access to student information (attendance, assignments, grades and discipline data) through IParent. To go to the RCMS iParent Online Application form click here.
Preliminary Report on Randolph 2009 MCAS performance |
While achieving AYP continues to be a challenge for the Randolph Public Schools, and while not nearly enough of our students are achieving proficiency on the MCAS examinations, we now have strong evidence that our students are achieving at higher levels with each passing year.
Governor's Thank You Letter to Teachers |
We are writing to thank you for the outstanding work you do each day on behalf of the Commonwealth's nearly 1 million public school students, and to wish you well at the start of the 2009-2010 school year.
Readiness School Exploration committee formed |
The school district has received pre-planning money from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to discuss the possibility of developing one or more Readiness Schools. Teachers and parents from the Martin Young and E. G. Lyons Schools have now begun a series of meetings intended to engage participants in dialogue about how we might use additional state funding to provide the best school experience for Randolph children. Click here for more information.
Randolph Public Schools Improvement Recognized |
The state's District Support Team notes that Randolph has made such progress that Randolph Public Schools system is being considered a possible model Turn Around School District. In mid June, Randolph High School was identified by the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Graduate School of Education Achievement Gap Initiative as one of 15 high schools from around the U.S that is either consistently high achieving or has achieved remarkable progress over the past few years. Our school has been invited to make a presentation at a conference on “Why Teachers Improve (and How): Achieving Progress in Secondary Schools toward Excellence with Equity."
Stengthening Bridges Between Schools and Families |
As part of our Turnaround Plan, the Randolph Public Schools have made connecting with families and the community a top priority. For a sampling of recent family engagement activities and efforts, Click here. Check the calendar on the left side bar often. By clicking on the "District & School Calendars' link you can find the events planned across the school system or choose your individual school's calendar. |
