Important dates:

12/10/2025 - Report Cards Published in ASPEN

12/22/2025 - Grade 4 Winter Concert, 6:30pm

12/24/2025-1/02/2026 - No School, Winter Break

1/5/2026 - School Re-Opens

1/16/2026 - Early Dismissal Day, 12:25pm

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

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

We’re thrilled to share that Hill-Roberts has been recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as one of only 92 schools statewide to outperform our pre-pandemic achievement levels—marking the highest performance in our school’s history! In connection with this recognition, a few of us had the privilege of representing Hill-Roberts at the DESE Celebrating Academic Success Conference to share the work happening in our school. This opportunity was made possible by the commitment of our entire school community—students, staff, and families alike.

Last weekend’s Howliday Fair was a perfect example of that community spirit. A huge thank-you to our PTO for organizing such a joyful event and to Dr. Dimond, whose leadership helped make the fair one of our best yet. We are also so proud of our Grade 4 Chorus, who performed beautifully—thank you to Mrs. Torres for preparing our students so well. It was wonderful to see our school come together in celebration of talent, connection, and holiday cheer.

Finally, a reminder that Report Cards will be published on December 10th. If you need assistance accessing your child’s report card, please reach out to our main office.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for everything you do to support the Hill-Roberts community.

Warmly,

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AYFLKb-eHQpnm2dzZB7mClR0qgNsvWYF/view?usp=sharing

We are pausing any changes to our pick-up and drop-off routines for now to ensure a smooth and well-organized rollout, whether that occurs later this spring or in fall 2026. While updates are being planned, the timing depends on redistricting and necessary road layout changes. We want to make sure we are in the best position to communicate and implement any new plan effectively. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.

To help ensure a safe and orderly end to the school day, we cannot process early dismissals after 3:00 PM. If your child needs to leave early, please plan to pick them up before that time. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding!

Students arriving after 8:45 AM are marked tardy. Being on time helps them settle in, hear morning announcements, and begin learning with their classmates. We appreciate your support in making timely arrival a priority!

If your child arrives after 8:45 AM, please remember that an adult must sign them in at the office. At that time, the side walker door is closed, so all students should enter through the main entrance. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and smooth start to the day!

A quick reminder that there are no half-days or days off in December—classes will follow our regular schedule right up until Winter Break. Thank you for helping ensure strong attendance as we finish the calendar year together!

December 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM

Bray Auditorium – Attleboro High School

Join the APS Operations & Infrastructure Council and Ross Habor & Associates to learn more about the process and progress of redistricting thus far. For more information, visit the APS Redistricting page.

We aim to have outdoor recess any day that it is not actively raining, recess equipment is adequately clear of snow/ ice, and the "feels like" temperature is above 25 degrees (F).

Now that we are getting colder weather, be sure to (re)label your students' gloves, hats, and jackets. As you know, dressing in layers is great, but it does mean there is more for your students' to lose. Help us, help you by labeling your students' clothes :).

Welcome Center Update 

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

Grade 5/9 Residency Verification 

Reminder: According to School Committee Policy JF, verification of residency, including updated documentation, is required for students in Grade 5 and Grade 9. This process must be completed by March 1, 2026. To complete the Grade 5/9 Residency Verification process, visit the Grade 5/9 Residency webpage: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/grade-59-residency-verification 

Mandated Vision and Hearing Screenings are continuing. Please make sure your child has their glasses with them every day, as I do 3 different vision screens on them, including distance vision with each eye, near/ reading vision with both eyes together and stereopsis (3D vision).  Hearing is also done.  If you do not want your child to participate in these screenings, please send in a note with them or send an email to the nurse.  Referrals for a failed screening will be sent home with your child within a day or two of their screening.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN

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

Link to their November/December newsletter forthcoming...

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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

• PTO Meeting - Wednesday, January 14 at 6pm in the HRES Library

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.