Family Newsletter | June 10, 2026
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Upcoming Dates
Friday, June 12: First Grade End of Year Presentations, 9:15 am
Friday, June 12: PreK Graduation, 12:30 pm
Wednesday, June 17: Grade 5 Celebration, 10:30 am, HES Gym
Thursday, June 18: Last Day of School, Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm, Report Cards Sent Home
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School Announcements
 Once again, the PTO is running a bulk school supply sale for families wishing to purchase school supplies for their K-5 students for next school year. Supplies are the same, name-brand items on the HES list (Ticonderoga and Crayola, for example), at pricing very similar to purchasing from a major retailer, and will be delivered directly to classrooms before the start of the school year. More information will be sent out soon, with a link to the site to purchase. Please fill out this form to request financial assistance in purchasing school supplies for your student(s) for next year. Requests will be kept confidential.
Library Class Visits to the HPL We will be continuing our class visits to the Harvard Public Library (HPL) to learn about their Summer Reading Program from the children's librarian, Ms. Abby Kingsbury. We will be visiting the HPL during library-technology classes on June 4-June 10. Rain dates are set for June 11 to June 17. Program registration information and a calendar of activities will be sent home with each student as the visits to the HPL are completed.
HES Library Books
With the end of the school year approaching, library book checkouts have ended. As of June 9, we still have 143 books checked out. A second printing of paper notices with images of the books still checked out will be sent home with students this week. Please have students look for any books they have borrowed and return them to the HES Library as soon as possible.
There are no fines for overdue books. Book replacement fees are assessed if books are lost or damaged beyond repair. If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, please send in a replacement book or pay the amount listed on the paper notice (check payable to HES with note in the memo line "Library Book"). If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Quaadgras mquaadgras@psharvard.org.
 Nurse Amanda would like to remind families to put on sunscreen and bug spray at home before school. Staff cannot apply these to students during the school day without a doctor's order. Thank you!
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Roll for Quest, A Dungeons & Dragons adventure for beginners, ages 10 to 14, July 6 through July 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 
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Ultimate Frisbee Summer Clinic
Open to rising 5th-12th graders
June 22-June 26 on The Bromfield School Field
Cost: $225
To register: https://harvardma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29876
Let’s Play Soccer! Summer Youth Clinics with Coach Alex & Coach Evan
Join Alex Horne and Evan Woodworth, varsity coaches at The Bromfield School, for a fun and high-energy 3-day soccer clinic this summer! Led by experienced coaches and supported by Bromfield players, each session focuses on building strong fundamentals through engaging skill work and small-sided games that bring out every player’s confidence and competitive spirit. This is the perfect environment for players of all levels to learn, improve, and love the game.
Sessions are offered in June and August. Limited spots available. Early registration encouraged.
We can’t wait to see your child out on the pitch!
Sign up at https://harvardsoccer.org/
Final call for registration for softball, baseball & T-ball for Spring 2026! We offer teams for boys and girls ages 4-12, no experience necessary. Please register at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/503543
Help protect Harvard’s Wood Turtles, which are listed as a Species of Special Concern. If you spot one, take a clear photo from a distance and report it through MassWildlife’s Heritage Hub. Your sightings help biologists track populations and protect local habitat. Fun fact: Wood Turtles gently stomp their feet to mimic rain, tricking earthworms into coming to the surface. Please remember: it’s illegal to possess a Wood Turtle, so admire and let it continue on its way.
 Registration for Monty Tech's 2026 Summer Camp is now live! We have streamlined the registration process so families will complete the registration, payment and medical form all online at one time. Click HERE to learn more and register.
Select Board Survey
The Harvard Select Board is hoping to increase participation in Town Meeting by making it more accessible, particularly for families with children. Please take a minute to complete this Town Meeting Scheduling Survey: https://www.harvard-ma.gov/798/Please-take-our-survey
Pond Play is Back!
Pond Play returns this summer beginning Thursday, June 11th! Join local families on Thursdays starting around 4:30 PM (or whenever your extracurriculars wrap up) for a casual, come-as-you-can gathering at the pond.
Whether you attend every week or just once or twice during the summer, we'd love to see you. It's a great opportunity for kids and parents to connect, play, and build community.
All are welcome! Sign up to receive updates here.
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HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
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