Welcome to the Berlin-Boylston School District

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

Governor Baker has ordered all MA Public Schools to be closed for the remainder of the school year.

 We will continue to update our website and staff will continue to engage our students while schools are closed.

Please email your school principal with any questions and thank you for your patience during this challenging time. 

 ALL SCHOOL EVENTS, SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS, AND FACILITY RENTALS ARE CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Watch Governor Baker's Press Conference from Tuesday, April 21, 2020, here

RESOURCES/UPDATES

•  Food and Meal Resources:

The COVID-19 Pandemic has been difficult for many. BBRSD is committed to helping families in our communities find resources to help feed their families. 

• Boylston Food Pantry, located at Boylston Town Hall is open each Monday from 10am-12pm and by appointment. Please send an email with your name, email, and phone number to schedule an appointment. 

• First Congregational Church of Boylston has a large group of people available to pick up groceries/supplies and make deliveries to those who are not comfortable leaving their homes or need help with purchasing groceries, medicine, or household supplies. If you are a senior citizen, immunocompromised, in financial need, or not feeling well, call the Boylston First Congregational Church office at (508) 869-2027 on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. On weekends/evenings, call or text 508-873-3750 or (508) 579-1725.

• Berlin Family Food Pantry, 23 Linden Street, Berlin, MA Call: Fran Gill at (978) 838-2508 if you find yourself in need of long term or temporary assistance due to your individual situation including illness, unemployment or school closing. This assistance is also available to all town employees. Currently, due to the closure of the Town Offices, Food Pantry volunteers are working with clients to ensure that they receive the food, hygiene products, and pet food that they need. You can also fill out a new client form: https://berlinfamilyfoodpantry.org/client

• Wheat Community Cupboard and Cafe, 272 High St., Clinton, MA 01510 508-370-4943 jodi.breidel@uwotc.org. Packaged hot meals will be handed out 5-6 pm Monday - Friday.
  Community Cupboard pantry hours are:
  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 am-1:00 pm Monday and Thursday 4:30 pm-6:00pm.

• CARE Food Pantry: open on Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.; St John’s Church (Clinton) gym. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the pantry is providing prepackaged bags of food at the door. No ID required.

• Free/Reduced School Lunch Eligibility Information

• Free/Reduced School Lunch Application

• BBRSD Foodservice Order Form

• Project Bread Hunger and Food Resource

• Project Bread Food Source Hotline 1-800-645-8333 (M-F 8am-7pm, Sat 10am-2pm)

• BBRSD Status Updates:

• Parents and Family Weekly Update June 5, 2020

• Help with P-EBT Card Use-Information from DESE Commissioner for Pandemic EBT Cards

• MIIA Letter Regarding Health Care Plan Credits

• Letter to Preschool Parents April 30, 2020

• BBRSD Remote Learning Plan
• Message from Superintendent Zanghi regarding BBRSD Remote Learning Plan

• If your financial situation has changed you may be eligible for free or reduced lunch. Please check the eligibility document below and fill out the application if you qualify. Please return applications to Mary Ellen Fryburg, Food Service Manager. All information is held in the strictest confidence.
  • Eligibility Information
  • Free/Reduced Lunch Application 

• MIIA Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Rights: Family First Coronavirus Response Act

• Foodservice Order Form 

• Boylston Elementary School Teacher Office Hours

• Berlin Memorial School Teacher Office Hours

• Tahanto Regional Middle High School Teacher Office Hours

• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 

• Helping Children Deal with Stress

• For the most up-to-date, accurate information on coronavirus (COVID-19) please go to:
  • Mass.gov
  • CDC.gov

• Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households and More

• Managing Anxiety Related to Coronavirus

• Coronavirus Resources for Parents and Educators

• Letter from BBRSD Director of Finance and Operations regarding pay

For more information please contact your child's school directly:

Tahanto: 508-869-2333

Berlin Memorial: 978-838-2417

Boylston Elementary: 508-869-2200

Our Mission: To support and challenge all students to achieve personal and academic excellence in a student-centered environment.

Our Vision:  The Berlin-Boylston Public Schools will create a challenging learning environment to ensure that all students exhibit continuous improvement and pursue personal excellence and become actively engaged independent learners and decision-makers.  As an inclusive school community, instruction will be provided in a caring, safe and healthy learning environment, responsive to each student, in collaboration with families and the community.