Important dates:

3/9/-3/13 - HRES Book Swap Fair

3/11/2026 - PTO Meeting

3/13/2026 - Early Dismissal, 12:25pm

3/19/2026 - Night to Discover

3/30-3/31 - Grade 4 ELA MCAS Testing

4/1-4/2 - Grade 3 ELA MCAS Testing

6/12/2026 - Updated, Last day of Kindergarten

6/26/2026 - Updated, Last day of Grades 1-4 

6/26/2026 - Updated, Grade 4 Moving Up Ceremony

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

Read Across Hill-Roberts (3/2–3/6) was a wonderful success! Thank you to the many community members, staff, and volunteers who helped make the week so special for our students. A special thank you to Mrs. Sherman for organizing a week full of engaging reading activities that celebrated our love of books across the school.

We also enjoyed meeting new families and speaking with current families at our K Information Night this past Thursday. A big thank you as well to our PTO for providing a wonderful Wellness Station for our teachers. We are grateful for the ongoing support you show our staff and school community.

A few quick reminders:

→First Annual Book Swap is the week during your student's Library special.

→Friday, March 13 is an Early Dismissal Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM.

→Our Spirit Wear Shop is currently open and will remain open until March 13. This is a great opportunity to show your Hill-Roberts pride!

Finally, due to snow days this winter, the last day of school has been adjusted:

→Kindergarten: June 12 (+5 days)

→Grades 1–4: June 26 (+6 days)

Thank you for your continued support of our school community!

Sincerely,

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

Thank you to Mrs. Sherman for coordinating a fun week of reading celebrations and for bringing in some fantastic community leaders, including our very own Boys Basketball captains! 

6/12/2026 - Updated, last day of Kindergarten

6/26/2026 - Updated, Last day of Grades 1-4 

6/26/2026 - Updated, Grade 4 Moving Up Ceremony

On March 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM, Attleboro Public Schools (APS) will host A Night to Discover: APS Student Learning and Community Partnership Showcase. This annual event is an opportunity for APS staff, students, families, and community organizations to come together as students throughout the district display their learning experiences and local community resources share information about their services and programs. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Reminder regarding 3 point turns with the winter pick-up process. Be cautious and courteous around other cars and families getting in and out of vehicles.

Please use the drop off loop in the AM. Students should never be crossing the street unsupervised. With the increased snow, Dr. Madden will be present in our side lot to:

a) help to guide students out of their cars and

b) help direct traffic in the parking lot to support bus movement down Roy Ave and overall efficiency for walker families.

To support greater efficiency for all, please make sure your student is ready to exit the car upon pulling up to the front end of the car line.

As a reminder, please be polite in all interactions with staff; safety is our priority. 

We have limited parking spaces on Roy Ave. Our student Pick Up plan will be continued until further notice. Ms. O'Boyle (AP) and Dr. Madden will be outside to assist. Here are the directions:
1) Drive down Roy Ave
2) Pull over and park on right-side (additional parking in side lot and on the far left side)
3) Pick Up your student, then continue down Roy Ave to the turnaround (see cones and Ms. O'Boyle).

Please, no 3-point turns as this blocks traffic and creates safety issues for families walking back to their cars. Also, if you park on the allowed part of the dirt/ sidewalk on the outgoing side (see map), please move your car to the back of the incoming line if your car/truck cannot fit fully off the road. 

Thank you for your support and understanding as we balance safety with efficiency.

Please be outside at your bus stop before the bus arrives. This is bus company policy. Waiting outside at the bus stop ensures that students are waiting safely before the bus arrives (and not crossing the street last minute) and helps ensure that bus routes are on-time.

Just a reminder that when you are being buzzed into the main office, please do not hold the door for additional families/guests. Our front office needs to vet all potential visitors. Please remind anyone following behind you that they need to press the buzzer and wait for the main office to answer before entering.

We go outside every day that the “feels-like” temperature is above 25 degrees, so please be sure to send your student with warm winter coats, hats, gloves or mittens, and appropriate footwear each day. Layering helps in keeping our students comfortable throughout the day! 

If your family needs help finding winter gear, just reach out. No one should be cold on our watch!

2/6/2026

Dear Families:

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to our school’s report card is available at https://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/2025/00160045.

The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more. 

Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school.

You will notice on our report card that our school’s accountability percentile has never been higher (46th percentile), as last year our school performed better than 45% of elementary and middle schools statewide. As this is based on a three year average, it does hide the fact that we were the highest performing elementary school in the district last year with an achievement mean percentile of 53%. Further, we were one of only 92 schools statewide to outperform our pre-pandemic achievement levels—marking the highest performance in our school’s history! To support this upward trend in student performance, we are continuing to focus on writing as our instructional focus and, more generally, literacy, as our key focus area. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Finally, as your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:

   -Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,

   -Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver,

   -The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and

   -Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact pmadden@attleboroschools.com To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit reportcards.doe.mass.edu. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Madden, Principal

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! 🎉

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

Dear 4th Grade Families,

A huge thank you to all the students who submitted artwork for this year’s yearbook cover contest! We were blown away by the creativity and hard work shown by our 4th graders—they truly did a fantastic job.

Because we want to make sure everyone has a chance to be included, we are extending the deadline for yearbook Shout-Outs until March 20th.

A Shout-Out is a wonderful way to send a short, sweet message to your student to celebrate their time at Hill Roberts. Messages are welcome from anyone—parents, guardians, grandparents, or other family members are all invited to participate!

Please make sure to submit your messages by the new March 20th deadline to ensure they make it into the final print.

Best regards,

The Hill Roberts Yearbook Committee

Use the link here : https://my.cheddarup.com/c/shoutouts-2025-2026/items

Hi 4th Grade Families,

These are the days your student will want to remember forever. We are currently finalizing the 4th-grade yearbook, and we want to make sure every student is celebrated. If you are submitting a shoutout or a 4th grade student's baby photo please complete by March 1st. Pay for shoutout here : http://my.cheddarup.com/c/shoutouts-2025-2026 Submit baby photo/send shout out here: Hillrobertsyearbook@gmail.com

Regards, HRES PTO