Superintendent

• Mission and Vision and Portrait of a Graduate
• School Improvement Plan
• District Improvement Plan
• 2024 District Report Card
• DESE Tiered Focused Monitoring Report
• Letter of Assurance about Continuous Improvement and Monitoring Plan (CIMP)
• DESE Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) - Letter 5.1.24 and Report 5.1.24

May 6, 2025

Dear Carlisle Families,

The recent deaths of Jimmy, Hannah and Maisey have deeply impacted our entire community and have cast a pall over the start of spring here in Carlisle and Concord.  It was wonderful to see so many of our neighbors, friends and graduates come out to celebrate Jimmy’s life, with his family. The outpouring of love and support from the community was amazing, and it was heartening to be reminded of what a special community we are all part of here in Carlisle.

This month, Carlisle Public Schools is planning a variety of exciting and educational activities for students of all grade levels. The Spring Choir and Band Concert will take place on Wednesday, May 7th. On Friday May 9th, the WBYC and the Ultimate Frisbee team are collaborating to host an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament at Spaulding Field. The week of May 12th will feature the Kindergarten Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom performances in the auditorium—an annual highlight and a delight for all who attend. Spring sports are also in full swing, with our students actively participating in Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. I encourage everyone to attend at least one volleyball game and one ultimate frisbee match this season to show support for our student athletes. For game schedules, please visit the district's website.

Several field trips are planned for May as well. Fourth grade students will visit the Museum of Science for a hands-on engineering design challenge. Third grade will explore the Plimoth Patuxet Museum and the Mayflower II, while also hosting an Indigenous Nations Museum on the plaza. Fifth grade students will visit the Concord Museum on the heels of the 250th anniversary of the battle of Lexington and Concord. Our Preschool class will showcase their artwork at their Annual Art Show on May 21st. The month will conclude with Field Day, scheduled for May 23rd for elementary students and May 30th for middle school students.

A few important dates for parents to note: Wednesday, May 7th is an early release day for students as faculty and staff engage in professional development and start planning class placements for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, on Monday, May 19th, CPS staff will conduct screenings for incoming kindergarteners, so there will be no school for current kindergarten students on that day.

Warm Regards,

Jim O’Shea 

Superintendent