Stoughton Public Schools

South School 4th grader Ekaksha Joga won the Elementary Division of the Stoughton Talent Showcase, playing piano and singing an original song he wrote. Ekaksha had the chance to perform this song for the whole student body at the end of a recent assembly at the South, receiving a loud ovation at the end. Check out a clip from his performance here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/videos/554256913518292/

Our 5th grade students have been enjoying the hands-on science lessons with SEED, Inc. (Science & Engineering Education Development). Here is a look at Hansen School 5th graders learning about the pH scale and adding various acids and bases to change the color (and pH level) of the liquid in their cups.

Take a look at some pictures from the Stoughton High School Theatre Program's production of Antigone! SHS presented this one act play at the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild's High School Drama Festival at Norwood High and earned a Preliminary Round Winner award! More photos are posted here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/666166405511123

The Gibbons School office had some extra help recently. Tiwa, a second grader, and Shaylin, a fourth grader, got to serve as co-principals for the day! The 175 Gibbons students who completed a project for the school's "Black History Month Challenge" in February were entered into a raffle to be principal for the day and this was the grand prize. Tiwa and Shaylin are pictured here with Gibbons Principal David Guglia.

SEED, Inc. (Science & Engineering Education Development) is back in Stoughton, visiting all of our 5th grade classes across the District. Here is a look at Dawe 5th grade students observing a chemical reaction while making some "elephant toothpaste"!

Here is a look back at pictures from the Stoughton Talent Showcase: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/664535099007587

The O’Donnell Middle School’s Project 351 ambassador and nominees were recently honored at a School Committee meeting. Each year 8th grade students are nominated for consideration to be the OMS ambassador for Project 351. Project 351 is a statewide youth-led service program that convenes a new class of 8th grade ambassadors, representing the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, who “embrace the responsibility to lead with a determination to make a difference.” Nya’Lia Lindsey was chosen as the O'Donnell Middle School's Project 351 Ambassador for this school year! The other nominees from OMS were Arializ Michel-Gaines, Chloe Hannaford, Jaileen Guerrero, and Janelle Nashawaty. Congratulations to Nya’Lia and the other nominees! Nya’Lia, Arializ, Chloe were at the meeting and are pictured here.

Third graders at the Wilkins School recently planted sunflowers and string beans as an introduction to their study of the lifecycle of plants.

The South School Sharks recently recognized S.H.A.R.K. Students of the Month. These students (pictured here) have consistently displayed the South School S.H.A.R.K. principles of being safe, hard working, accountable, respectful, and kind. Congratulations!

Hansen School second graders in Mrs. Kafka’s class celebrated their nonfiction writing!

Gibbons School 2nd grade students performed songs from "Cookies the Musical" at a recent concert. They did a fantastic job! Take a look at some pictures here...

Here is a sampling of the many great things going on in the Dawe School art studio! Kindergarten self portraits, observational stuffed animal drawings (using pastels) in first grade, and lots of painting/sculptures/hot glue creations sprinkled throughout!

Take a look at the District calendar for 2023-2024 (next school year) here: https://5il.co/1pyqz

Take a look at some photos from the Stoughton High girls hockey team's game against Central Catholic. More photos are posted here: https://www.facebook.com/StoughtonHighAthletics/posts/152697490917538

Take a look at some photos from the SHS swim team's meet against Canton! More photos are posted here: https://www.facebook.com/StoughtonHighAthletics/posts/152439727609981

Here are a few pictures from the O'Donnell Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus Concert! Take a look at our full photo gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/623589039768860

Here are a few pictures from the O'Donnell Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert! Take a look at our full photo gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools/posts/616843507110080

Here are the breakfast & lunch menus for February: https://www.stoughtonschools.org/page/menus

The first Wednesday in February is World Read Aloud Day, so the fourth graders in Mrs. Palmer's class at the Hansen School celebrated with a virtual visit from author Rajani LaRocca, who read from her award winning book Red, White, and Whole!

The South School celebrated National Puzzle Day with several types of puzzles set up around the cafeteria, giving students a chance to do some brain exercises, while having fun with classmates. There were traditional jigsaw puzzles, Jenga blocks, 3D puzzles, a station to make your own puzzle, and more! “Scientists have discovered that when we work on a jigsaw puzzle, we utilize both sides of the brain, improving memory, cognitive function and problem solving skills in the process,” the National Puzzle Day website states. Take a look at some pictures from Puzzle Day at the South School!