Husky Howler: Hill-Roberts Weekly Family Newsletter

5-2-2026

Important dates:

4/30-5/8 - Spring Book Fair

5/11-5/14 - Math MCAS for Grades 4 (Monday, Tuesday) and Grade 3 (Wednesday, Thursday)

5/14 - Spring Concert - Thursday, May 14th, 6:30-7:15pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)

5/15 - Early Dismissal, 12:25pm

5/25 - No School

6/12/2026 - Updated, Last day of Kindergarten (+ 5 days). Full Day.

6/18/2026 - HRES Field Day

6/19/2026 - No School

6/26/2026 - Updated, Last day of Grades 1-4 (+6 days). Early release at 12:25pm

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

Dear Hill-Roberts Families,

We had a great first week back after April break! It was wonderful to see our students return energized and ready to learn.

Our Book Fair Art Show was a huge success, with hundreds of Hill-Roberts community members attending. The student artwork was absolutely fantastic—we are so proud of their creativity and effort! Be sure to check out the pictures below.

I also want to offer an apology for not previously posting our March–April Golden Huskies (Excellence Focus). We are excited to now recognize these outstanding students, who are also pictured below.

The Book Fair continues next week, so there is still time for students and families to participate and support our school.

Next week is also Staff Appreciation Week. A big thank you to our PTO and all of our families for your continued support in recognizing and celebrating our amazing staff.

Please be sure to see the PTO section below for important updates, including:

--Book Fair details

--Teacher Book Fair Wish Lists

--Last call for Yearbook orders

Additionally, our next PTO Meeting will take place this Wednesday at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

Looking ahead, Math MCAS testing will take place the week of May 11. Attendance is very important during this time. Students have a much better experience and tend to do their best work when testing alongside their classmates.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support.

Dr. Paul Madden
Principal

Ms. Julie O’Boyle
Assistant Principal

 
 

Book Fair Art Show

Thank you to the hundreds of Hill-Roberts Community members who attended Thursday's Book Fair Art Show! The student artwork was fantastic!

Huge congratulations to Mrs. Linehan (Art Teacher) and Dr. Dimond (PTO Co-Treasurer and Book Fair Boss) for organizing such a successful Book Fair Art show!

 

March-April Golden Huskies - Excellence Focus

Our March-April CREST Assembly celebrated our Golden Huskies who best exhibited Excellence both academically and as community members. The Golden Huskies are featured, top to bottom and left to right, from Grade 4 to Kindergarten. Congratulations to all of our new (and returning) Golden Huskies!

 

Upcoming Fun Family Events at Hill-Roberts!

 

Grade 4 Families Only - Grade 4 Spring Concert - Thursday, May 14th, 6:30-7:15pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)

All Families - 6/18/2026 (Rain date of 6/24) - Hill-Roberts June Field Day Dates!

 

Free Tours of Attleboro's History from the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society

Special Note - Hill-Roberts Starting Point for May 16th's (South) Attleboro Village Walk and Talk

Saturday, May 16 from 9-11am

Come join Jerry Turcotte and Rachel Killion for a 3-mile loop walk in South Attleboro. From the one-room school house at Hill-Roberts to early Attleboro Village to the town's first burial ground, learn about Attleboro's Indigenous history and it's settlement as an agrarian turned industrial community. The schoolhouse will open at 8:45am and the walk will begin promptly at 9:00am.

 

Lost and Found (4-24-2026) - Overflowing with Hoodies and Jackets!

We have two full racks worth of hoodies and jackets in our lost and found. If you are missing one or more items, please have your child check out our lost and found in the morning before breakfast. 

We also currently have 8 pairs of glasses in our main office lost and found.

 

Mark Your Calendars - Updated Dates Below:

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

APS Welcome Center

Welcome Center Weekly Spotlight 
Developed in Collaboration with the Attleboro Family & Community Partnership (AFCP) 

2026-2027 Transportation Applications Open! 

26-27 Transportation Application opens April 27, 2026! All eligible students, including Kindergarten and First grade, who wish to ride the bus to/from any of the Attleboro Public Schools MUST complete the Transportation Application by June 30, 2026. The only exception to this is for those with specialized transportation needs listed in an IEP. Payment will be due upon submission of the application. Families should visit the APS Transportation website for details: https://www.attleboroschools.com/o/apswc/page/transportation   

Nurse Office Note

As we are now officially in Spring, days are longer and plants will be blooming, putting allergens in the air. Please check out the Spring Wellness tips,  scroll though to find your preferred language

 

Sherri Knight-Cloud, BSN, RN, NCSN

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

 

Fliers available in other languages here.

Fliers available in other languages here.

Project Connect

Here is the May-June newsletter from Project Connect: https://app.smore.com/n/whr5p

New APS Calendar

APS

Click here

Questions? Who should you contact?

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 News

📅 Upcoming Events

HRES Book Fair

May 6, PTO Meeting at 6pm

Contact Us!

hillrobertspto@gmail.com 

 HRES PTO Facebook Page

📣 We’d love to see you at our monthly meeting — a great way to stay connected, share ideas, and support our school community!

🗓 When: May 6, 2026 6:00–7:00 PM

📍 Where: Join us via Zoom or in the Library

👶 Child care is available!

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81537979509?pwd=CIzF5nwGdzdjaEHEBpzpbgYP4s3Iel.1

Whether you're a longtime member or just curious, all Hill-Roberts families are welcome. Come be part of the conversation and help make a difference! 

📸✨ LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOKS! ✨📸

This is it — FINAL SALES are happening this weekend! 🎉
If you haven’t ordered your yearbook yet but still plan to, now’s the time!

Don’t miss out on capturing all the amazing memories from this school year 💙📚

👉 Please reach out to the Hill Roberts PTO this week to secure your copy before it’s too late!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8

Here is a link to the PTO's HRES Teacher Appreciation Requests

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FWYQDUK99XFW/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

 

HRES Spring Book Fair and Art Show

 
 
 
 
 
 
Yearbook Photos
 
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Hours

  • 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.

Absent? Call the Main Office

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.

Contact HRES

Dr. Madden, Principal

Mrs. O'Boyle, AP

Mrs. McLaughlin, Clerk

Mrs. Doxsey, Clerk

(508) 399-7560

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