September 12, 2025

Principal's Message

Dear Thacher Families,

We've officially welcomed back ALL of our Thacher and ELC students. You may have noticed an increase in wait time for the buses to come around as well as how long it takes to get through the car line. We appreciate your patience and want to assure you that once our ELC and K families have gotten into the swing of things (and our bus drivers have learned all the new stops!), these times will come back down.

Warm regards,

Frank Rich, Principal

Sarah Desautel, Asst. Principal

Student Handbook

Parents/guardians must sign off as an acknowledgement of the student handbook. This has to be done for EACH CHILD. Thank you.

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Attleboro High School

Attleboro Families:

Attleboro High School greatly appreciates the support of families at all AHS sporting events.  While most students are there to watch the games and enjoy the event, a number of students have been left/dropped off unsupervised. This has created safety concerns and disruptions for other fans in attendance. 

ALL middle school aged students and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult at all high school events.  We appreciate your support keeping all in attendance supervised while allowing an enjoyable environment for all. 

Please know this expectation is currently in place for AHS events moving forward.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

GO BLUE

Mark Houle - AHS Athletic Director

Craig Levis- AHS Principal

iReady
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State Mandated Screenings

All health screenings conducted in school are required by Massachusetts State Law. Screenings are ongoing throughout the school year. If you do not wish your child to participate, you must write a letter to the school nurse declining your child’s participation. This letter must be written each year and be specific to which screenings you do not wish your child to participate.

Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Service (CMOHS) - School Dental Program

  • dental exam

  • cleaning

  • fluoride

  • sealants

  • x-rays

September 25th and 26th 

Parent/guardian permission needed to participate in the school dental program.  

Consent forms sent home, please fill out completely, sign and return to school.

Lisa Kilfoyle lkilfoyle@attleboroschools.com

Stephanie Rosario srosario@attleboroschools.com

School Nurses

Thacher Elementary School

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Upcoming Important Information & Dates

2025-2026 District Calendar of Events (click to view)

September 24 - 29: Scholastic Book Fair

September 25: Welcome Back Night (5:30 - 7:30, more info to come)

September 30: Picture Day

Welcome Center Update

The APS Welcome Center serves all APS families, students, and staff. Contact or visit the Welcome Center for access to Community Resources, Community Flyers, and support for all things APS.  

Attendance Reminder: We know that families play an essential role in reinforcing timely and regular student attendance. Visit the links below for some tips on encouraging and supporting your student. As a reminder, all APS Attendance Policies can be found in the student handbooks.  

  • Tips for Pre-K and 1st Grade 

  • Tips for Elementary 

  • Tips for Middle and High 

Project Connect Newsletter (Sept/Oct)

Thacher Panda Pride

Visit our Thacher website

Contact Us

Main Office Phone: (508) 226-4162

School Clerks:

Raeanne Alves ralves@attleboroschools.com

Debbie Cornetta dcornetta@attleboroschools.com

Administration:

Principal Frank Rich frich@attleboroschools.com

Asst. Principal Sarah Desautel sdesautel@attleboroschools.com

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