Sturgis West Newsletter

Important Dates:

Calendar for 2025-2026

April 7-10:  Mock IB Exams- see calendar here

April 15: Spring Concert

April 27- May 20:  IB Exams

Final exams are now scheduled for June 18 & 22-24. See details here.

Next year's calendar 

Senior Scoop

As the end of the school year approaches, there will be a lot of news specifically for parents of seniors.

Please take a look at the Senior Scoop page for important updates. This week, graduation lawn signs are on sale.

Message from the IB Office

Students who are writing IB exams this year (all grade 12, some grade 11) should be aware that Mock Exams are April 7-10, 2026 and IB Exams are April 27-May 20, 2026. Full details can be found on the Sturgis IB Office website. Please ensure your student will be in school on all of these dates. Elective appointments or engagements (e.g. dentist, vacation) should be scheduled for other times. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Carman, IB Coordinator at jcarman@sturgischarterschool.org 

Popcorn should be picked up today!

Prom Popcorn Fundraiser Pick Up Info! If bags of popcorn were ordered to be picked up at Sturgis West, please pick up your popcorn TODAY between 8am - 3pm. Any bags not picked up will be sent home with your student. Please email cmcdowell@sturgischarterschool.org with questions. 

Resource Regarding Adolescent Substance Use:

There is a new resource for parents looking for more information and education on adolescent substance use. Here is a description from the website: "iCARE is a new, free program for caregivers looking for self-paced education and tips about navigating adolescent substance use. This program is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and can be completed on a computer/tablet or phone by creating a free, individual learner account on the Dr. Katz app, a healthcare knowledge platform." Here is the link to the website: https://www.idecidemyfuture.org/icare/

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Message from the School Nurse

Even though spring is here we are still seeing a fair amount of illness in our school community. Please encourage your students to wash their hands often and keep them home if they are not well enough to be in school. See this guidance from the Department of Public Health (DPH) guidelines to control the spread of these respiratory diseases that include COVID-19: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/staying-home-to-prevent-the-spread-of-respiratory-viruses. Generally if your student tests positive for COVID-19 or the flu, they can return to school once symptoms have significantly improved and the conditions in the chart below have been met. It is recommended that they wear a mask for five days once they return to school/community activities. As always, reach out to the school nurse if you have questions and please notify the nurse if your student has a new illness or injury.

School Nurse Contacts:

West-Jenna Arledge, BSN, RN East-Jennifer Connick, RN

508-771-2780 x 414 508-778-1782 Ext: 225

jarledge@sturgischarterschool.org jconnick@sturgischarterschool.org

Attention Junior Parents:

One requirement of the IB program is that students participate in a collaborative science project with students who are studying different sciences.

This year, the junior class will be participating in this project for the full school day on May 4 and the morning of May 7. Please plan doctors' appointments and other schedules accordingly, as this is a required project. If you have questions, please reach out to Kristine May, Lead Science Teacher (kmay@sturgischarterschool.org). We thank you in advance. 

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