Welcome to the Berlin-Boylston School District

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

Did You Miss the BBRSD Town Hall Meeting on

August 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.?

The BBRSD Leadership Team and School Committee answered some of your most pressing questions about school re-entry in 2020. Click here to view the webinar.

School Re-Opening Plan 

revised DRAFT (8-7-2020)

of the new hybrid re-entry plan

Click here to view Governor Baker's Travel /

Quarantine Order (August 1, 2020)

DESE Protocols for COVID-19 Scenarios in Schools,

Bus, and in the Community

Cleaning Chemicals with SDS Sheets

Our custodial staff will work vigilantly to keep our facilities clean using the same chemicals used in the past, in all three buildings. Please click to see the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for each.

School Re-Opening Plan Timeline 

By July 31, 2020: Each school district must submit to the Department the three plans required. These plans should be presented to the school committee so they can share them with the community.

August 4, 2020: BBRSD Regional Transition School Committee Meeting. The three plans will be presented.

By August 14, 2020: Each school district has to submit the plan chosen for implementation to the Department. Since the plan will require amendments to an existing policy as well as budget revisions/reallocations, this plan should be approved/endorsed by the school committee prior to its submission to the Department.

Between August 10, 2020, and the start of the school year (which may be delayed by up to 10 days to permit professional development and preparation based on the most recent announcements from DESE), the school committee may have to negotiate certain parts of the plan with the appropriate unions within their district. Every effort should be made to expedite these negotiations to ensure a timely opening of schools.

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 12, 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

• 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

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.