Friday Memo | March 6, 2026 |
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March 6, 2026
Dear TBHS Community,
What is they say about March? It comes in like a lion? That feels rather spot on at the moment!
Next week brings the long awaited Washington DC trip for our 9th graders! Both Dr Horton and I will be chaperoning along with Ms Keane, Mr Shaw, Mr Galicia, Ms Barrett, Nurse Sutherland, and Ms Bruning. A special shout out to Ms Keane for all her hard work planning and organizing this trip. It’s sure to be memorable–and the warm weather predicted is the icing on top!
This afternoon is the Science Fair. It is always an impressive event–and wish our BPA students luck as they head to the state conference this evening.
Littleton Bromfield hockey team won their game last night and made it to the final four In the playoffs. This is huge! They have never done that before. The next game is tomorrow, March 7 at 5:30 PM at the Loring Arena in Framingham. Please consider going to cheer on the team.
On Tuesday 3/10, there is a parent to parent college night for parents of current 11th graders. See below for more information.
Best,
Kim
Kim Murphy
The Bromfield School Principal, 9-12
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PTO NEWS AND EVENTS
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The PTO supports the whole Harvard Public School community. Even when your children transition to TBMS and TBS, the PTO is still hard at work supporting them! From academic enrichment and classroom resources to student programs and special events, PTO-funded grants make a real impact at every grade level. We invite all school community members to be part of this work. Curious how PTO funds are used? Check out recently funded grants here. Ready to make a difference today? Join the PTO and help continue these valuable programs by becoming a member here. Want to get involved, or have questions? Email info@harvardpto.org
 Harvard Public Schools PTO – Annual Spring Soirée Fundraiser (2026)
Theme: School Spirit!
Get ready for a fun night out with friends, neighbors, and the Harvard school community! The Harvard Public Schools PTO invites you to our Annual Spring Soirée Fundraiser—a high-energy evening celebrating School Spirit while raising critical funds for PTO programs that support our students and teachers all year long.
Wear your favorite school colors, college gear, spirit wear, or your best “school pride” look and join us for a night of food, drinks, and fundraising for a great cause.
Friday, May 29, 2026
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Craft Food Halls, Boxborough
Tickets on sale starting Feb 23
Buy early and save! https://secure.givelively.org/event/harvard-pto-inc/2026-pto-spring-soiree-tickets
$100 Early Bird (Feb 23 – April 13)
$115 Regular Price (April 14 – May 15)
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
Upcoming family-relevant events at Fivesparks:
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Your Feedback Needed: Take the Commission on Disabilities Survey
In an effort to assess the impact of the improvements and continued challenges to accessibility in town, the Commission on Disabilities is seeking your input by launching this SURVEY . We want to and need to hear from all of you living with and without a disability: students, elders, families, teachers, caregivers, friends, employers, and employees. Please take a few minutes today to share your experiences and thoughts.
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Join the annual Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Walk for Hunger on May 3rd from 1–3 PM!
This community event is more than just a walk, it’s a powerful way to stand alongside neighbors facing food insecurity and make a tangible difference right here at home. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps provide healthy, nutritious food to individuals and families in need.
Whether you walk as a team, with family, or on your own, your participation matters. Lace up your sneakers, invite a friend, and be part of something meaningful on May 3rd. Together, we can help ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
Register here: Register - Loaves & Fishes Walk to Feed Our Neighbors
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As part of our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our district, we continue to prioritize meaningful family and community engagement that promotes the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff. We are excited to invite you to join us for Harvard’s Festival of Cultures, hosted by the BIPOC Family Advisory Group, on Tuesday, March 24, from 5:30–7:00 PM. This family event celebrates the rich diversity of our community and depends on family participation to make it a success.
If you are interested in hosting a table, sign up here: https://forms.gle/T9UYXs2DK6qcyGRt8.
If you are interested in performing, sign up here: https://forms.gle/U4xziy15LtYMgMFv9.
Please respond by March 1, 2026, and contact Dana Labb with any questions.
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https://route2apparel.com/fofranny/shop/home
Did you know that Franny is fully funded through donations?
Franny apparel is available for purchase for the first time ever! Franny and Officer Tim are raising funds to help with Franny's care and continued training. A portion of all proceeds from this fundraiser come back to benefit Franny and her comfort dog endeavors.
Click the link above to check out the items available for purchase . Once done you will be able to choose to pick up your items at J and S Business Solutions on Main Street in Ayer or have them shipped.
Thank you for your continued support.
Officer Tim Schaeffer
SRO/ Patrol Officer
Harvard Police Department
40 Ayer Rd.
Harvard, MA. 01451
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Pre-register for Comprehensive Curbside Composting with Black Earth Compost
Only a few more pre-registrations are needed for this service to open in Harvard. Black Earth accepts all food scraps including meat, bones, dairy, fish, shells, oils, cooked foods, processed foods, and certified compostable tableware. Many add-on services are available including for yard waste, plastic film, coffee pods, and styrofoam. The cost is $94.99 for curbside pickup every other week for 6 months. A one time cost for your bin and starter bags is $39.50. Please visit www.blackearthcompost.com for more information and to pre-register. Thank you, the Harvard Climate Initiative.
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Harvard’s Repair Café Rescheduled for March 14
Bad weather delayed the Harvard Climate Initiative’s Repair Café to Saturday, March 14th with Sunday, March 15th as a snow day. This event will be held at the Harvard Senior Center/COA, 16 Lancaster County Road, 1:00-3:00 pm.
Volunteer repair experts will be available to make repairs free of charge for small electrical appliances, clothing, furniture, toys, and many other broken items. Visitors are asked to bring an item from home, plus one or two spares. If time permits, our repair experts will try to fix them all.
Repairs of broken items will reduce the volumes of waste that fill our landfills, will save money, and will build community with neighbors helping neighbors.
For more information or to pre-register (highly encouraged!), please visit https://harvardmaclimateinitiative.org.
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Parent to Parent College Night
Parents of Juniors, here is your chance to hear from parents of 2025 Bromfield graduates about their experience with college visits, application and selection process. How did they and their children select schools to visit, what role did parents play in the process, what factors weighed into which schools to apply to, what lessons did they learn along the way. These and many more questions will be answered by a panel of parents whose children selected schools close and far, private and public, with options for focusing on liberal arts, STEM, sports and other areas. Also, the experience of one student who has taken a gap year.
Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Bromfield School Library/Media Center
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THE BROMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Kim Murphy, Principal
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