Fifth Grade Transition
To support students and families with the important transition from Cutler to Miles River Middle School, the following events will take place on June 7th:
For Students: - Student Move-up Day - During the school day, students from all three elementary schools will join staff and students at Miles River where they will learn the landscape of the school, meet key staff, and be provided with some insights from current students about how to prepare for the transition to middle school.
For Parents/Guardians of incoming 6th graders - Welcome Night 6:45 - 8:00pm - Parents and guardians are invited to a Welcome Night in the Multi-Purpose Room at Miles River. School administration, nurse, and counseling staff will be joined by current students to welcome you and provide valuable information about the transition to middle school. After the presentation, attendees will be offered a tour of the school led by some of our Peer Leaders (student mentors).
Covid-19 Update
As expected, since we have returned from April vacation, Covid-19 cases in the district have been rising. Currently, masks are optional. MA DESE has extended pooled testing through the end of the school year and at home tests are still available to any student or staff member who would like one
You can find more information on the district Heath Office webpage.
Cutler School Building Project Committee Members Wanted
We are looking for community members who have architecture, engineering, or construction experience to volunteer to participate as a member of the School Building Committee for the Cutler school project.
The SBC is required by the MSBA to be made up of town representatives with backgrounds in construction, architecture, landscape, and education as well as the town administrator (municipal school districts), the district superintendent of schools, a school committee member, the school principal, district schools' facility management director, at least one teacher from the school, a member of the finance committee or local budget official, and a representative from an office authorized by law to construct school buildings. Hamilton and Wenham residents will serve on the committee.
If you have architecture, engineering, or construction experience and would like to volunteer as a member of the School Building Committee, please email Eric Tracy at e.tracy@hwschools.net.
Hamilton Police Donation to the HW Special Education Parent Advisory Council:
In an effort to raise awareness and acceptance during National Autism Awareness Month, the Hamilton PD partnered with Five Sons Pizza for a fundraiser to benefit our school district’s special education department. On May 11th the Hamilton PD presented a check for $2,512.30 to the Hamilton-Wenham Special Education Parent Advisory Council. A special thank you to the entire staff at Five Sons Pizza and the residents of HW for their support.
Friends of the Arts Monthly Meeting
Melody Miles is back!
The annual Melody Miles is on Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. Melody Miles is one event that helps to keep the arts vibrant in HW! To learn more about Melody Miles and to sign up to run click here
Updated District Website
Our updated website was launched on Monday, May 9th. The new website has a fresh, clean look with updated information, pictures, calendars, etc. It also has a translation option to translate the site into different languages. We are still completing some of the work so images and layouts may change as we move forward, but be on the lookout for the change.
Spring Concerts:
It is concert season at the secondary level! The Middle School will host its annual concert on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 7 PM. The concert will be held in the Ferrini Auditorium at the HS.
Class of ‘22 Seniors Helping Seniors:
Could you use some help? Once again, the Senior Class of HWRHS is giving back to the HW community. On Tuesday, May 31st from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM our students will be sprucing up the yards of our senior residents of Hamilton and Wenham. Small teams of our students can provide help outside with chores that could include lawn care, raking, cleaning flower beds, planting flowers, and spreading mulch. If you would like to put in a work order call Mrs. Lisa Heitz at 978-468-0496 or email l.heitz@hwschools.net before May 24th.
Please note that School Store for all grades will be next week. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: K and 1st Grade, Tuesday: 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade, Wednesday: 4th Grade, Thursday: 5th Grade and makeup, Friday: Makeup.
Cutler Family Fun Night: A Multicultural Festival
Friday, June 3
4:30 - 7:30
The Friends of Cutler is pleased to announce that the community
tradition of Family Fun Night returns this year - with a twist!
Join friends and neighbors to celebrate cultural diversity with
international games, entertainment, food, and activities!
Featuring Performances by:
Illstyle & Peace - Promoting Positivity through Hip Hop
The Afro-Brazilian Ensemble: Discover Capoeira, combining martial arts and folk dance
Odaiko Drumming: Taiko Thunder, Enjoy the Voice and Spirit of Japanese Storytelling
Enjoy Food From:
Mei Mei Dumplings: Enjoy interactive dumpling making demonstrations, a variety of steaming hot choices, or frozen to take home.
Tres Latinas: Yummy Fresh Arepas - and for dessert Quesillo and S’More Tequenos!
The Hot Dog Lady: For those not as adventurous, our favorite is back, and as American as Apple Pie
Note: Please consider volunteering to help with this fun new event for our school community. From origami to croquet, there will be fun for the whole family!
Shifts available ranging from 3:30-7:30, and we welcome celebrating your own cultural heritage with a game or activity.
Adult Social:
Let’s book those babysitters because the Cutler Adult Cornhole Social is back!!!! Friday, May 20th @ 6:30 p.m. in Essex at Great Marsh Brewery. We have secured 5000 sq feet of open space for the tournament overlooking the Essex Marsh. Whether it’s your first year attending Cutler as a kindergarten parent or your last year and want to defend your previous Cornhole title, we want you to be part of this! Let’s make for a fun and memorable evening! We’re so happy to have this back after a couple of years hiatus!! Please see the sign up genius to register for the tournament :
