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CONSTRUCTION ON SHOOTFLYING HILL ROAD
I wanted to alert you to the fact that we will be dealing with a road closure on Shootflying Hill Road from Great Marsh Road to Pleasant Pines Ave. As of Monday, March 3rd it is closed and will have a detour for the rest of this school year. Several buses are impacted by this as we have a large group of kids in this stretch of road and we have contacted all of them as we had to move kids to alternate bus stops. There is no doubt this area will be highly impacted with this closure and detour, so please bear with the buses if they are running late.
It's Course Selection Time!
It's Course Selection Time!
Sophomore parents- you can access IB Information on the Sturgis IB Website:
https://sites.google.com/sturgischarterschool.org/ib-office-public/home
LAST REMINDER- Important Changes to Student Accounts:
LAST REMINDER- Important Changes to Student Accounts:
As of March 15, 2025, per Google's decree, we will be implementing Google Workspace for Education's changes to student accounts regarding access to Google services outside of the Google Workspace for Education core services. This action requires schools to obtain parental permission for any student under 18 to use each of these services.
Google Core Services (Gmail, Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Sheets, etc.) will NOT be affected. Students can continue using these services as they currently do. Google Additional Services (including YouTube, Translate*, Earth, Photos) will be disabled for student accounts at the end of the day on February 28, 2025, unless the Google Additional Services Parental Consent form is completed. Consent provided via this Google form will apply to the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
Google provides information about the information it collects, as well as how it uses and discloses the information it collects from Google Workspace for Education accounts in its Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice,:
https://workspace.google.com/terms/education_privacy.html.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the parental consent for Google's Additional Services will be included in the school handbook acknowledgment process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email techhelp@sturgischarterschool.org
We do not have a science fair at Sturgis, but interested students can still do research. If they are highly motivated and willing to invest time into a paper and a poster, they can also take it directly to the regional fair. Emily Ward, a freshman at East, sought out a way to do the project independently. At West, Ivan Ivanov was encouraged to participate with his excellent EE. The regional fair gives both special awards, and medals in first, second, and third place tiers. Emily won a special award from the Association for Women Geoscientists which is given to the girl who “exemplifies high standards of innovativeness and scientific excellence in the geoscience and/or Earth sciences.” Both students also earned third place medals and qualified for the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Fair at Gillette.
Spring Sports Registration now open.
Spring Sports Registration now open.
Please register your student athlete through this link:
https://students.arbitersports.com/sturgis-charter-school-west/sturgis-charter-school-west-2025-spring-athletic-registration
Spring sports begin March 17th!
With just about a week to go until the 2025 Sturgis Palm Royale Auction, there's still time to get your tickets for the big event on March 22!
You will enjoy...
• FABULOUS AUCTION ITEMS…there’s something for everyone!
• DELICIOUS FOOD Buffet provided by the Emerald Resort in Hyannis
• MUSIC AND DANCING - Entertainment by DJ JT - Jonathan Thompson of JT Chronicles
• CASH BAR - Full cash bar throughout the night
Tickets are still available - get yours today before it’s sold out!
Scan the code above or visit https://auctria.events/2025SPAAuction for tickets and more info
Dear Sturgis Families,
Sturgis Charter Public School is committed to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body and faculty who have a sense of belonging. In accordance with state and federal regulations, students are enrolled regardless of immigration status. Information on immigration status is not collected at the time of enrollment, in keeping with these policies.
Sturgis follows state and federal guidelines, including the Attorney General's Office memo titled “Guidance Regarding K-12 Schools’ Obligation to Protect Students and Their Information” (translated copies here) on January 27, 2025, that create rules for keeping both student information and student spaces safe from third parties.
Sturgis has a robust plan to ensure that student learning is not interrupted and that students feel supported. Faculty and staff have been trained and updated on all current guidelines. It is our hope that families know we are a community of care and concern for all our students, and take our responsibility to protect their privacy seriously.
Families are encouraged to regularly update contact information, including any emergency contacts. The Planning for Family Emergency packet can be useful, as is the Emergency Planning Guide for Families. Information on rights can be found at MIRA Coalition.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
Important Change to the Cape Cod Regional Transit cards:
Important Changes to CCRT:
Important Change to the Cape Cod Regional Transit cards:
Important Changes to CCRT:
As of January 1st, Charlie Cards are no longer used, and were replaced by the new GO card. Students can ask their driver or stop in at the Hyannis Transportation Center to get a GO Card.
Please see the flyer below from CCRT for more information.
**To set up your account go to "The Go App" https://capecodrta.org/goapp/ . All questions regarding transferring funds to the new card should be directed to info@capecodrta.org
All students need to download "The Go App" to replenish their account when funds get low.
Please confirm that your Go card is activated for a STUDENT ACCOUNT ($1.50 per ride). If that is not the case, call the CCRT to have it changed.
***Every June, accounts revert to full fare, so you will need to call back to ask for the student fare again each summer.
The number for CCRT is 508-775-8504.
Mock IB and IB Exams
Students who are writing IB exams this year (all grade 12, some grade 11) should be aware that Mock Exams are April 1-4, 2025 and IB Exams are April 28-May 21, 2025. 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 the IB coordinator for your campus.
Sturgis West: Julie Carman, IB Coordinator at jcarman@sturgischarterschool.org
2025 Yearbook
2025 Yearbook
Order Your Yearbook Today! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2107979/Sturgis-West-Charter-Public-School/2025-Yearbook/2024073004215050076/CATALOG_SHOP/
Cost:
Until Sold Out = $88
There are payment plans.
For any questions reach out to Ms. Heather Shaw: HShaw@sturgischarterschool.org
Attendance Procedures
We ask that you use the Attendance Reporting Form to inform the school of any absences, tardies or dismissals. The form is located on the right hand side of the West Campus homepage of the website and on your Community Portal. This form should be completed by 9AM on the day of the dismissal. If a need arises to dismiss after 9AM, please call the main office to report the dismissal.
How to reach us
How to reach us
Main Office: 508-771-2780 or email pgowans@sturgischarterschool.org
Nurse: Jenna Arledge-jarledge@sturgischarterschool.org / Health Office page on website
Athletic Director: Scott McNair- smcnair@sturgischarterschool.org
Counseling Staff: Phone extensions and Emails Here
Special Education Coordinator: Susan Voigt- svoigt@sturgischarterschool.org
Multilingual Learner Department: Emily Masil - emasil@sturgischarterschool.org
Sturgis Charter Public School West: 105 West Main St. Hyannis, MA 02601
How do I reach my child during the school day?
How do I reach my child during the school day?
As students will not have access to their cellphones during the school day, except during lunch (11:35-12:30), please try to communicate daily plans with your child prior to school. If you need to reach them, you can either
leave a message on their cellphone to be retrieved during lunch
if it is time sensitive, call the main office and we can deliver a message
If you need to drop something off for your student, please bring it to the office and the student can pick it up there.
Payment Method for Lunch Orders
Payment Method for Lunch Orders
The Little Sandwich Shop Lunch orders must be purchased online using Paypal.
For those who do not use Paypal, setting up an account is free and easy.
Here is a link to the Paypal Guide “How to get started with your Paypal account”.
The order form will appear the same with this additional entry selection at the end:
I do NOT receive Free or Reduced Price Lunch
If you do not receive Free or Reduced Price Lunch, you will be directed to Paypal to complete the order. For those on the Reduced plan, you will be billed for the reduced payments ordered at the end of each month.
The timing of ordering remains the same. Orders must be placed by 9AM for lunch on the day of the order, although you may order for multiple days at once in advance.
School Lunch
School Lunch
Lunch can be ordered through Little Sandwich Shop in Hyannis.
Orders must be placed by 9AM for lunch on the day of the order, although you may order for multiple days at once.
Lunch costs $7.50 Lunch Order Form
Financial Assistance
We encourage families with financial need to apply for this program. If your child has received a free or reduced lunch in the past, please note that the federal government requires that you reapply each year. You can access the application forms on the Sturgis website. For students who qualify for a free or reduced lunch, Sturgis works with Little Sandwich Shop to provide fresh and delicious lunch options.
There are additional benefits for qualifying students including:
Transportation to and from school
Athletic fees
School field trips
School events, including proms and special events
College Application Processing Services (CAPS)
Those who are in this program can rest assured that their information and participation are kept in the strictest confidence.
U.S. News and World Report's 2024 public high school rankings identify Sturgis as the #5 public high school in the state, #235 in the country, and #59 charter school nationwide!
These rankings recognize and reflect our staff, students, parents, and trustees' commitment to our mission of IB For All. This year's rankings are especially well-earned, I find, as they are based on data from the 2020-2021 school year, which was a time when we demonstrated tremendous resilience and resourcefulness as a community.
Congratulations!!!!
Paul Marble
Executive Director
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