Please note there has been an update in the FY26 override graphic.
District Newsletter | May 2025
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Important Dates
5/16: Half Day
5/23: HES Field Day
5/26: Memorial Day
HARVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dr. Linda Dwight, Superintendent
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Superintendent's Message
Dear Families of Harvard Students,
As we begin this month, our community faces several important decisions that will shape the year ahead. On Saturday, May 3rd (12–4 PM) at The Bromfield School, and again on Tuesday at the ballot (8 AM–8 PM) at Hildreth Elementary School, residents will vote on key issues, including a proposed override to support both the school and town budgets. I encourage you to review the graphic below for a summary of the proposal, and please don't hesitate to reach out to me at ldwight@psharvard.org with any questions. Additional information is available on the district website at psharvard.org. Your participation in these local votes is vital—thank you for staying informed and engaged.
Please welcome our new Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent: Jennifer (Jenny) Wright
I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Wright will be joining the Harvard Public Schools as our new Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and School Committee, replacing Caitlin Lelievre in this role. She will also manage paperwork for new hires, HR questions, contracts, communication, scheduling and more. Jenny began her new role on Monday.
Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to the position. With nearly two decades of experience as an eighth-grade English teacher and then serving as an administrative assistant to the principal at Carlisle Public Schools, Jenny has demonstrated a deep understanding of school operations and support. She holds a Master’s degree in English.
In her prior role, Jennifer has been described as a highly organized, efficient, and dependable team member who consistently brings exceptional attention to detail and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude. She managed many critical responsibilities, including office communications, scheduling, document writing and proofreading, student records, and event coordination—all while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Jennifer to the Harvard Public Schools community. We are excited to have her on board!
Best regards,
Linda G. Dwight
Superintendent
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Central Office Updates:
Dana Labb, Assistant Superintendent
Greetings Harvard and Devens Families and Caregivers,
May is Asian American & Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Memorial Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month! As part of my role, I shared resources, lessons, and events with all staff.
Invitation to Participate
Follow Up From The Anxious Generation
Over 100 community members and educators gathered at HES for an in-person public forum to discuss the book The Anxious Generation. The following day, the Leadership Team debriefed to reflect on our conversations with families during the event. We began outlining a process to strengthen our partnership with families from that discussion. Our initial efforts are focused on three key areas: student access to phones, opportunities for Free Play, and the use of technology on school devices. We plan to start an advisory group to begin the review process. If you are interested in being considered for the advisory group, please fill out this form. We will look to create a group of approximately 8-14. Please respond Here if interested. This form will close on Monday, May 12.
Best regards,
Dana Labb
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Special Education Updates:
Michelle DellaValle, Director of Pupil Services
The Pupil Services office supports learners with specialized needs. This includes students who receive special education services, those on 504 accommodation plans, English learners and students who are experiencing home instability.
SEPAC:
Do you have an interest in the education of students with unique needs in our District? The Harvard Special Education Parent Advisory Council is adding members to its board! They help educate, communicate, advocate, and just have fun.
Reach out to HarvardSEPAC@gmail.com and check them out at www.harvardSEPAC.com
Best regards,
Michelle Dellavalle
Director of Pupil Services
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In This Issue...
DONATIONS NEEDED:
We are excited to announce that the Harvard Public Schools is partnering with Littleton, Maynard, and CASE Collaborative to host the Special Olympics Day of Games at Maynard High School on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
The mission of the Special Olympics is to support individuals with disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Harvard, Littleton, Maynard and CASE wish to empower children and adults with disabilities to lead longer, happier, healthier, and more vibrant lives through the unifying power of sports.
Our ability to fulfill these transformative promises relies heavily on the support of donors like you.
Linked here is a donation form for your consideration.
Donations will go toward expenses associated with coordinating this event. We appreciate your support of our athletes and this transformative event.
Special Education Community Events
Below are flyers for upcoming local community events that may be of interest.
 
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