March 24-25: English MCAS for Grade 10 students (view details here)
March 28: Sturgis Auction- details below
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.
Due to the recent snow days, we have adjusted the Term 3 reporting dates by one week. Here are the revised dates:
- Quarter 3 progress reporting period will now ‘close’ next Friday, March 6th. Grades will be visible on the Community Portal by Monday, March 16th.
- Report card grades for the Quarter 3 will now ‘close’ on Friday, April 3rd. Quarter 3 grades will be visible on the Community Portal by Monday, April 13th.
State law requires that we have 180 school days. Due to the seven snow days, our last day of school will be Wednesday, June 24th. Please note the graduation date will remain the same (Saturday, May 30th). Final exams are now scheduled for June 18 & 22-24.
Sturgis students trying to raise money towards their individual prom ticket can set up their own Pop Shop link to sell Smith Family Popcorn (on Main St., Hyannis). Sales will begin on 3/18 so students who plan to attend prom this May can follow these set up instructions asap. Next week's Sturgis newsletter will have information for purchasing popcorn for the fundraiser. Any questions can be directed to cmcdowell@sturgischarterschool.org.
Instructions linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rndzGT5YYNqRbpwUBqWpIluVrCnuVLcBbkR-upqT9hk/edit?usp=sharing
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.
TIME: 5:30-10:00 PM
LOCATION: THE EMERALD RESORT, 35 SCUDDER AVE, HYANNIS
Get your tickets today for the 2026 Sturgis 'Rhinestone Rodeo' Auction and take advantage of special early bird pricing! Pull on those cowboy boots and saunter over to the Emerald Resort in Hyannis on March 28th to benefit the students and faculty of Sturgis Charter Public School.
Scan the QR code below or visit https://2026SPARhinestoneRodeo.auctria.events
FOR TICKETS AND INFO
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Dinner
Cash bar
Auction Bid Number
Live Auction
Silent Auction
Bid Board
Dancing with DJ JT
Prizes
Other surprises!
No one under 21 admitted.
Have questions about sponsorship options or looking to donate an auction item? We would love to hear from you. Email sturgispa@gmail.com.
We’re excited to announce our upcoming SPA Auction, our biggest and most important fundraisers of the year — and we’d love your help!
We’re currently collecting donations for the auction and are looking for items such as gift certificates, services, experiences, baskets, or unique items big or small. Every contribution helps support our students, teachers, and school programs in a meaningful way.
If you or your business are able to donate, we would be so grateful. Donations are tax-deductible.
If you’re planning to donate or will be securing a donation for the school, please fill out the Google form included below. All donations must be submitted to the school or a SPA member by 3/13. Thank you for supporting our school and helping make this event a success!
The Sturgis Parent Association
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
Please consider a donation to the William Sturgis Friends of Education Foundation to help strengthen our community and support students, faculty, and staff!
U.S. News and World Report's 2025-26 public high school rankings identify Sturgis as the #4 public high school in the state, #158 in the country, and #38 charter school nationwide!
These rankings recognize and reflect our staff, students, parents, and trustees' commitment to our mission of IB For All.
Congratulations!!!!
Paul Marble
Executive Director