The Buzz April 2026

 

    

School Events and Information

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SCHOOL CALENDAR

Click here to view and download the 2025-2026 calendar

Click here to view and download the 2026-2027 calendar (Note: First Day of School - Monday, August 31, 2025)

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April LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU

Click here to view the April 2026 Lunch menu

Click here to view the April 2026 Breakfast menu

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STUDENT COUNCIL CLOTHING SALE - Show your Carlisle spirit!

The Student Council is excited to host our Carlisle Clothing Sale. Don’t miss your chance to grab some great gear and represent our community.

All orders are due by April 30th and can be submitted to Mrs. Reid or Ms. Malone either in person or by placing them in their mailboxes. Please make checks payable to the Town of Carlisle.

Thank you for supporting the Student Council. We can’t wait to see everyone showing their Carlisle spirit!

Click here for Order Form

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KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT - Thursday, April 16, 2026 

Parents and guardians of children eligible for the Carlisle Public Schools’ 2026-2027 kindergarten class are cordially invited to attend our Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Corey Auditorium at Carlisle Public Schools, 83 School Street. This is a parent/guardian only event.

At this event, our Elementary School Principal, Kindergarten Teachers, School Nurse, and Elementary School Psychologist will make presentations and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. 

Please bring with you the following required registration documents: 

1. copy of your child’s birth certificate
2. copy of your child’s latest physical and immunization records
3. copy of proof of residency (utility bill, tax bill, mortgage statement, rental agreement, signed/dated P&S agreement)
4. signed Preschool Release of Student Information
5. completed Early Screening Inventory - Parent Questionnaire
6. kindergarten fee payment ($2,650 payable to “Town of Carlisle” by personal paper check or electronically - CPS Online Payment Center) 

We will not be able to make copies at this event so please plan accordingly.
If you prefer to email documents # 1 - 5, please send them to Linda Cavallo-Murphy, Registrar, at lcavallomurphy@carlisle.k12.ma.us. You may also drop them off with the school’s main office staff before April 16.

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PARENT PLACEMENT FORM

The Parent Placement Form is available for families of students currently in Kindergarten through Grade 4 and will be used to inform classroom placements for the 2026–2027 school year. Parents are encouraged to share specific information about their child’s learning style, needs, and interests; however, requests for individual teachers will not be considered. Responses will be reviewed by your child’s current educational team as part of a thoughtful, collaborative process aimed at creating balanced and effective classroom groupings for all students.  Please submit forms by May 1, 2026.

Parent Placement Google Form

Parent Placement Hard Copy

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BACK UP PLANS

Please make sure you have back up plans that your child is aware of, should after school activities suddenly be canceled. During cancelations or emergencies, the Main Office phones are usually busy and not available to call home or relay messages. Please go over with your child ahead of time what they should do in case their activity is canceled. 

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CARLISLE SEPAC

Carlisle has a robust SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council). The SEPAC is a resource for support, advice, and navigation for families in our district. They can be reached by email at sepac@carlislemapto.org. You can also sign up for their email list to be kept in the loop on events and information for families with special needs. 

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CHILD FIND NOTICE

Carlisle Public Schools, is dedicated to meeting the needs of all students. In accordance with IDEA and Massachusetts Chapter 71B, all public schools must provide special education for children determined to be educationally disabled.  The law requires a school district to identify such children from age 3 to 21 years of age and applies to all children, including those in non-public schools, pre-schools, and hospital settings.  In addition, children of migrant or homeless families are also entitled to public education.  The Carlisle Public Schools is responsible for students from age 3 throughout their 8^th grade year.

Parents or service providers with concerns that a child might have an educationally disabling condition are encouraged to contact Student Support Services.  Carlisle Public Schools will provide parent support and arrange for the screening and evaluation of any student who is not able to progress effectively in general education due to a disability.

For more detailed information about the policies, procedures, and services available at Carlisle Public Schools for special education, please contact Val Gransewicz, Director of Student Support Services, at vgransewicz@carlisle.k12.ma.us or 978-369–3758.

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Are you without a home or do you know a homeless family?

EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS OF HOMELESS CHILDREN

Carlisle Public Schools is committed to ensuring that any student who meets the criteria of a homeless student is protected under the rights set forth by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.  This federal law is designed to ensure that homeless children and youth have the same access as other children to public education, including public preschool programs. To obtain a brochure or the Homeless Education Manual, or if you have any questions about the McKinney-Vento Act, please contact Val Gransewicz, Director of Student Support Services, at vgransewicz@carlisle.k12.ma.us or 978-369-3758.

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ATHLETICS 

SPRING ATHLETICS - MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 5-8

Cross Country - No tryouts.  First Practice Starts Wednesday 4/8 and ends Thursday 6/4, 3:00-4:00 PM

Pick up is at Spaulding Field.  Practice Days are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

No competitions, just practice.  3 days a week commitment

PROGRAM: Cost $150.00, check made out to the “Town of Carlisle”

All players must have a current physical (within the calendar year) on file with the nurse’s office. 

Athletic Sign Ups

SPRING ATHLETICS - ELEMENTARY 

Unified Spring Cross Country Program

Cost:  $55.00

Practice Days:  Wednesdays 3:00-4:00pm

Season:  6 Weeks

Starts:  Wednesday April 15, 2026

Ends:  Wednesday June 6, 2026

Intramural sign up

Other Items of Interest

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Gleason Public Library

 

For all registrations, please visit gleasonlibrary.org/events. For more information about any of these events, email childrens@gleasonlibrary.org. 

SPECIAL EVENTS

POETRY CONTEST -- Deadline Thursday, April 30, 3:00 PM
The Gleason Public Library is hosting its annual poetry contest in celebration of National Poetry Month this April. This year’s theme is “Hope.” All ages are welcome. Winners will be selected for the following age groups: ages 8 and younger, ages 9–12, ages 13–17, and ages 18+.
First place winners will receive a $100 cash prize and the first place poems will be printed in the Carlisle Mosquito. Honorable mention will receive Kimball’s gift cards!

Please visit gleasonlibrary.org/poetry-contest for complete contest rules/guidelines and information.  Supported by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library. 

 

ELEMENTARY AND YOUNGER

STUFFY SLEEPOVER -- Tuesday, April 7
Your stuffy wants an adventure! Drop them off for a sleepover at the library with Miss Jill anytime on Tuesday, April 7th, and pick them back up on Wednesday, April 8th after 1:00 PM! What will they do while they're here? Keep an eye out on our social media pages to see what they get up to after-hours! We'll have some photos posted around the Children's Room, too. No registration necessary.

POKEMON SCAVENGER HUNT -- Saturday, April 11
Can you catch 'em all? 1st–4th graders are invited to participate in this Pokemon Scavenger Hunt happening throughout the library! Grab your sheet from the Children's Desk and take off to find the 8 Pokemon that are lost in the library. Return your completed scavenger hunt once you finish for a special prize!

STORYTIME & AUTHOR VISIT WITH MIKE MURPHY AND MIAH WALKER -- Saturday, April 11 | 1:00 PM
Author Mike Murphy and illustrator Miah Walker will be joining us in the Children's Room to present their debut picture book, What If It Were SaturNite? They will be doing a reading of their book followed by a Q&A. Registration is not required. 

LEGO CLUB (GRADES 1–4) -- Wednesday, April 15 | 4:00-6:00 PM
Kids in 1st-4th grade are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a drop-in LEGO Club!  You may bring in your own LEGO sets to work on but you are responsible for anything you bring in. We will have free-build LEGOs available for use.

READ TO RUDY -- Saturday, April 25 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Come to the library to read to Rudy, a certified reading therapy dog! Children may bring their own book from home or choose to read one from the library collection. For ages 5 through 9. Please arrive at the children's desk 5-10 minutes before your session begins. Register for your session on our website.  Rudy is a member of Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts.

 

STORY TIMES

Story times are drop-in and do not require registration.

Once Upon a Baby -- Tuesdays | 10:30–11:00 AM
Once Upon a Baby is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that are developmentally appropriate for children from ages 0-2. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap.

Wiggle Giggle Storytime -- Tuesdays | 11:00-11:30 AM
Wiggle Giggle Toddler Storytime is a 30-minute interactive story time experience for our young library users and their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, movement, and fun best suited for children ages 3+.

Tots and Tales  -- Fridays | 10:30–11:15 AM
Tots and Tales is a story time designed for ages 0-6 that incorporates stories, songs, dances, finger rhymes, and lapsit bounces. Children will be able to interact with and learn from each other in this interactive story time.

Evening Storytime  -- Thursday, April 30 | 4:00-4:45 PM
The Evening Storytime designed for ages 0-6 that incorporates stories, songs, dances, finger rhymes, and lapsit bounces. Children will be able to interact with and learn from peers of their own ages, as well as those who may be younger or older.

KIDS BOOK CLUBS -- 1st and 2nd Grade Book Club: Fitz and Cleo by Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox
Tuesday, April 7, 4:00 PM
Registration full at this time; email childrens@gleasonlibrary.org or visit gleasonlibrary.org/events to add your child to the waiting list.

3^rd and 4^th Grade Book Club: Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller -- Thursday, April 9, 4:00 PM
Registration full at this time; email childrens@gleasonlibrary.org or visit gleasonlibrary.org/events to add your child to the waiting list.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Teen Weekend Reading Kit -- Friday, April 17 | 10:00 AM
Grab a kit that has everything you need for a book-lover's weekend. Each kit will include a random YA novel for you to keep (genres and reading/maturity levels will vary), a craft or activity, a snack, a little bookish accessory, and a hot beverage to make at home. Registration is required to reserve your kit, and pickup will be Friday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 21. These kits are for grades 7-12.  Teen Weekend Reading Kits are sponsored by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.

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CCYS SPRING 2026 IN-TOWN SOCCER

Register for Concord-Carlisle Youth Soccer’s Spring 2026 In-Town program, open to players in grades Pre-K through 4. This seven-week season kicks off on May 2nd and runs through June 13th, focusing on teamwork and fun! The deadline to register is March 20th. For more information and to sign up, please visit https://www.ccysoccer.org/. 

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IMSCC MUSIC LESSONS - Winter-Spring lessons! New students, join us for one-on-one music lessons! Lessons with IMSCC's expert faculty are starting now and are available for all band and orchestra instruments, voice, piano, guitar, electric bass and ukulele. Lessons take place after school and evenings at CCHS and the Carlisle school.  New students, please fill out this form to begin the enrollment process; (returning students can check email for your re-enrollment invoice). Visit the website for more information; email Laryssa Doohovskoy ldoohovskoy@concordcarlisle.org Make life-long learning fun with Carlisle Recreation