Important dates:

1/19/2026 - MLK Jr. Day, No School

2/11/2026 -  School Council (5:00-5:45), PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00)

2/13/2025 - Early Dismissal, Staff PD Half-Day

2/16-2/20/2026 - February Break

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

We hope everyone enjoys a restful MLK Jr. long weekend. In this newsletter, you’ll find preschool lottery and open house informational fliers, along with a Valentine’s Day reminder about our food policy (see below). Please also note that Yearbook Cover Contest submissions are due by 1/23. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Madden, Principal
Ms. Julie O’Boyle, Assistant Principal

Congratulations to Evelyn (Grade 1) and Teddy (Grade 2)!

We will be enjoying several fun, themed days during the week of 2/14 (more details coming soon!). As a reminder of the District’s food policy, please do not send in food or candy to be shared with classmates. Non-food items such as pencils, stickers, and cards are welcome if you choose to participate. Please be sure that every child receives an item, and that items are labeled only with “from: (your child)."

The Early Learning Center is beginning the lottery process for the upcoming school year!

Eligibility Requirements: ✅ Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2026 ✅ Must live in Attleboro ✅ Must complete a developmental screening

Program Details:

Half-day program 

AM program: Monday-Friday (8:55a-11:25a)

PM program: Monday, Wednesday-Friday (12:45p-3:15p)

Parent transportation required

Ready to get started? Sign up for a screening using the link below! Screenings are the first step in the lottery process.

👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AAA92AA2FDC43-61462686-elccommunity

We're so excited to welcome new families and see some familiar faces back at the ELC! If you have any questions about the program or lottery process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Let's make the 2026-2027 school year amazing! 🎉

Welcome Center Update  

Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.   

Keeping Your Student Healthy and In School  

A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-being, learning, and long-term success. Below are some tips on keeping your student healthy and guidance for going to school.   

Keep Your Child Healthy and in School  

Health Guidance for Going to School  

I am mostly done with Vision and Hearing screenings for grades 1-4 and will be starting on Kindergarten screenings next week. Kindergarten screenings include near vision and hearing. Distance vision was done by the Lion’s Club in October. If your student was absent on that day, I will also be including distance vision and stereopsis.  You may opt out of any or all screenings by sending in a note with your student or informing me by email.  Please make sure your children are bringing their glasses with them every day.

If your student received a note suggesting follow up for vision or hearing, please make those appointments promptly. Poor vision or hearing can have a definite impact on your students learning.  Please send the referral letters back to the nurse after their appointment with any recommendations.  I do use the returned referrals to track the effectiveness of our screening program.

Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN

sknightcloud@attleboroschools.com or (508) 399-7560

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Hill-Roberts' Main Office

For questions or updates about attendance, transportation, medication/nurse, or early dismissal, call (508) 399-7560) or email (Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk or Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk)

Classroom Teacher

For questions about classroom learning, grades, behavior, or anything related to your child’s daily school experience contact your child's classroom teacher via email or the Rooms App.

PTO

For questions about volunteering, fundraisers, or event questions, email hillrobertspto@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1GGrujkdtj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

• Hill Roberts PTO fundraiser at Five guys on 1/21 from 4-8pm.

hillrobertspto@gmail.com 

 HRES PTO Facebook Page

• Arrival:

  • Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

  • Doors will close at 8:45 sharp. Please report to main office if arriving past 8:45.

  • Classes start- 8:45 a.m.

• Dismissal is at 3:25 p.m.

• Early Dismissal days end at 12:25 p.m.

If your child is absent or will be absent, for any reason, please call the main office. Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk and Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk would be happy to help you. Our number is (508) 399-7560.

Dr. Madden, Principal

Mrs. O'Boyle, AP

Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk

Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk

(508) 399-7560

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex,  sexual orientation,  gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law. The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators.  The notice of nondiscrimination is located at  https://www.attleboroschools.com. 

*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.