Daily Announcements

THIS WEEK IN FITCHBURG ATHLETICS

REPORT CARD DATES

JANUARY 13, 2025

Good Afternoon,


There was an incident this morning on the second floor in the hallway during class time. 


School support staff and administration were able to intervene to deescalate the situation.


Normal operations continued throughout the school day.


Thank you,

Dr. Braga 

JANUARY 12, 2025

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 


We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 


Grades close for the second academic quarter on January 24, 2025. Students will be provided with their report card for the second academic quarter on February 07, 2025. 


Potential Grade Point Average System Changes: 

At Fitchburg High School, we are considering adjustments to our Grade Point Average system (GPA) starting with the Class of 2028 (Grade 9). The potential adjustments are intended to create a Grade Point Average system that is more equitable for students. Staff at Fitchburg High School have reviewed the potential changes. The School Council has also reviewed the potential changes. We would like to gain your feedback around the potential changes before they are presented to the School Committee. Below is the presentation of the potential GPA changes. No changes have taken place at this time. This communication is solely to share the work around grading and to gather your feedback. There is a link to a survey to complete on the last slide. 


English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TXkpZOfNv0KTbTFampXYJzxdblEWBU-4iggNjBIkajI/edit#slide=id.g2f31cf4db75_0_45 

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T-OmhJGy4xQuWKL3AolJENqoaL0lM0paUaZAJprAj10/edit#slide=id.g2f31cf4db75_0_95


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal. 

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, January 13, Day 3

Tuesday, January 14, Day 4

Wednesday, January 15, Day 5

Thursday, January 16, Day 6

Friday, January 17, Day 1

Saturday, January 18

Sunday, January 19

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

JANUARY 5, 2025

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 


We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 


This is the first full week of school for the new year. We value your partnership in maintaining strong student daily attendance. Grades close for the second academic quarter on January 24, 2025. Students will be provided with their report card for the second academic quarter on February 07, 2025. 


Tomorrow, we will begin ACCESS testing. ACCESS testing is an assessment for English language learners. The ACCESS assesses a student’s English language development from year-to-year. The ACCESS will primarily take place in a student’s English as a second language class. 


Also, tomorrow is the home game for Boys Basketball (all levels) against Leominster. The Athletic Director, Mr. Robbins, will be sending out further information around the logistics of the game tomorrow. 


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):


Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, January 6, Day 4


Tuesday, January 7, Day 5


Wednesday, January 8, Day 6


Thursday, January 9, Day 1


Friday, January 10, Day 2


Saturday, January 11


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope that everyone is having a great Holiday break. 

We wish everyone a Happy New Year! We would also like to thank students, families, and staff for a great 2024. We are looking forward to an exciting 2025. 

As a reminder, students return to school on Thursday January 2, 2025. Thursday and Friday are full days of school. 

Important Dates for the Week: 


December 27 - Jan 2

Monday, December 30

Tuesday, December 31

Thursday, January 2, 2025 - Day 2

Friday, January 3, 2025 - Day 3

Saturday, January 4, 2025


Have a Happy New Year!

Dr. Braga

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope that everyone is having a great start to the Holiday break. 

Congratulations to the Fitchburg High School Band! During this holiday break, eleven members of the Fitchburg High School Band will be traveling to California. The students were accepted into the first-ever New England Honor Band. The students will march down Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland and perform at BandFest at the Rose Bowl. Students will also march in the iconic Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. 

December Curriculum Updates from the FHS Instructional Coaches: 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n-xsn0PkCkvMwFbGF9oK0tbzOvmNsvPVgWCY6OspLNk/edit?tab=t.m4oxb83oa0kj

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-WU5ODxmOsTCYhYWfaM8QjjZDa875PvQ-S4TuXpv9Tk/edit?tab=t.m4oxb83oa0kj

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, December 23

Friday, December 27

December 27 - January 2

Have a great holiday week and thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Good Afternoon: 

We hope everyone is having a nice day. 

Tomorrow is the Holiday Fair for students at Fitchburg High School. 

Below is the schedule for the Holiday Fair. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wWYhfrAmEj4a8d5uw1nqaAPTsvEPu-teB5q8Zgxef-0/edit?tab=t.0

December Break is from December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Students return to school on January 2, 2025. 

Lastly, attached are the Ice Hockey and Wrestling team schedules. Both sports are cooperative programs with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School. 

Have a great December Break and thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

Ice Hockey Schedule 24_25.pdf
Wrestling schedule 24.pdf

DECEMBER 18, 2024

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Good Afternoon:


On Thursday, December 12, 2024, there was an incident on Bus 38 in the afternoon. School administration was able to investigate and conclude the incident.


Please feel free to send me an email if you have any questions (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us).


Thank you,

Dr. Braga

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 


We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 


This is a full week of school and the last week before December break. December break is from December 23, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Students return to school on January 2, 2025. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! 


Students received their progress reports this past Friday. If you did not receive your student’s progress report, please send me an email (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):


Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, December 16th - Day 3

Tuesday, December 17th - Day 4

Wednesday, December 18th - Day 5

Thursday, December 19th - Day 6

Friday, December 20th - Day 1


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Good Morning FHS Families: 


The Fall Play LOST (AND FOUND) IN IKEA will be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. 


While there is not a date set yet due to a facilities repair we are awaiting, we will be sharing the rescheduled dates as soon as we have the information available. 

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Good Afternoon: 

We hope everyone had a great day. 

As a reminder, all after school activities are canceled for today (December 9, 2024) due to incoming inclement weather. This includes sports, after school clubs, and the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony originally scheduled for this evening.

The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be rescheduled, and the new date will be communicated to the Fitchburg High School community. 

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 

As we move into the month of December, it is important to maintain consistent daily attendance. 

For families who do not have access to ASPEN, please email Ms. Loepere-Smith (loepereg@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). ASPEN provides attendance and academic records for students. 

The grades for the second quarter progress reports closed on December 6, 2024. Students will be provided with their progress reports on Friday, December 13, 2024 during the advisory period. 


Seal of Biliteracy Assessment: 

The Seal of Biliteracy Assessment will take place on Thursday in the library. If you have any questions around the Seal of Biliteracy, please email Guidance Counselor, Ms. Robison (robisonc@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 


Grade 12 Pictures: 

Grade 12 Pictures will take place on Tuesday in the main lobby. 


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit


Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 

Monday, December 9 - Day 4

Tuesday, December 10 - Day 5

Wednesday, December 11 - Day 6

Thursday, December 12 - Day 1

Friday, December 13 - Day 2

Saturday, December 14

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Good Afternoon FHS Families: 


We want to thank everyone who attended the Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences yesterday, virtual or in-person. Family support is essential and valued by Fitchburg High School. 


As we continue to move into the month of December, it is important to maintain consistent daily attendance. Attendance is an important element of student learning. 


Unfortunately, there was an altercation at the school today. School administration and school staff intervened to quickly deescalate the situation. The altercation is under investigation with the school administration and the school resource officer. Normal operations continued at the school. 


Have a great weekend and thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This Thursday, December 5, 2024, Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences will be held at Fitchburg High School. Thursday is also a half-day and students will be dismissed at 11:30am. The schedule for the conferences is below (meetings are scheduled in 10 minute increments):  


Afternoon: 12:00pm to 2:00pm


Evening: 4:00pm to 6:00pm


We will be using the Pick-a-Time application to schedule meetings for Parent Teacher Conferences. Please use the instruction links below to schedule a meeting with your student’s teachers. 

English | Spanish | Portuguese | Haitian Creole | Hmong

How to translate in Google Meet Eng.docx
Como traduzir no Google Meet Português.docx
Cómo traducir en Google Meet español.docx
Cómo traducir en Google Meet Hmong.docx

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Good morning,


Fitchburg High School conducted a fire drill at 10:30 this morning with the Fitchburg Fire Department. Students and staff did a great job exiting the building. Thank you.


Respectfully,

FHS Administration

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a nice holiday weekend. 

We look forward to welcoming students back tomorrow at the regular start time. 

The grades for the second quarter progress reports close on December 6, 2024. Students will be provided with their progress reports on December 13, 2024. 

As we move into the midway point of the second quarter, it is important to maintain consistent daily attendance, as well as maintain consistent academic progress. For families who do not have access to ASPEN, please email Ms. Loepere-Smith (loepereg@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). ASPEN provides attendance and academic records for students. 


Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences (Thursday, December 5, 2024): 

This Thursday, December 5, 2024, are the Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences at Fitchburg High School. Thursday is also a half-day and students will be dismissed at 11:30am. 


The schedule for the conferences is below (meetings are scheduled in 10 minute increments):  

Afternoon: 12:00pm to 2:00pm


Evening: 4:00pm to 6:00pm


We will be using the Pick-a-Time application to schedule meetings for Parent Teacher Conferences. Please use the instructions below to schedule a meeting with your student’s teachers. 


Pick-a-Time Directions:

English 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-EIFcjuaSMsyRLI6cktewflIxG_Js8yeMyG1UzplrM0/edit?tab=t.0


Spanish

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gaF6CRh_t5PmEfru0HSkoAQ1v18Gw_GrqSKNaRy9G7I/edit?tab=t.0


Portuguese

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZOihHSjdqhpYV_K-_IoWmiDEcIKnHl8sgOy3rDJoFPM/edit?tab=t.0


Haitian Creole

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_JHi0QryxcWSM28hrwNhuP-5eNsGeppkwyuEbNK3310/edit?tab=t.0


Hmong 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmURJv0p34q9eHLa4kHMy3RU37_n_3MfFz0nKJWJMgM/edit?tab=t.0


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, December 2, Day 5

Tuesday, December 3, Day 6

Wednesday, December 4, Day 1

Thursday, December 5, Day 2

Friday, December 6, Day 3

Saturday, December 7

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 

This week is a three-day week. Wednesday, November 27, 2024 is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:30am on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. There is no school on November 28, 2024 and November 29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving recess. 

We will have our Thanksgiving Game Pep Rally on Wednesday November 27, 2024 during the school day. 

This year’s Thanksgiving Football Game, Fitchburg High School versus Leominster High School, will be held at Doyle Field in Leominster at 10:00am (November 28, 2024). 

Students received their report cards for the first academic quarter on Friday November 22, 2024. If your student did not receive their report card, please email me at bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us 

We are very proud of our school community! On behalf of Fitchburg High School, we wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday! 

Photo Retakes (Monday, November 25, 2024):

Photo Retakes will take place on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 8:00am to 11:00am in the main lobby of the school. 

Instructional Coaches Update, November 2024:

English:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ckHtCzoNbDZkpx3-_FYG7qejrVpQbA1vb1WRFEyFow4/edit?tab=t.0

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N0mY5yvq11YcwrhEdm-6JVNTjm1-97ZrJ1E1-zGhJLM/edit?tab=t.0

Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit

Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 

Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):

Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.

Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 

Monday, 11/25/2024 - Day 2

Tuesday, 11/26/2024 - Day 3

Wednesday, 11/27/2024 - Day 4

Thursday, 11/28/2024

Friday, 11/29/2024

Have a great week and thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Good Afternoon:

As a reminder, November 27, 2024 is an early release day. We will also have our Thanksgiving Game Pep Rally on November 27, 2024 during the school day. 

Additionally, there is no school on November 28, 2024 and November 29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving recess.

This weekend we have several events:

Unfortunately, we had a few altercations in the building today. Administration was able to quickly deescalate the altercations. Normal operations continued throughout the school day.

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Braga

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Good evening, Red Raider Family! 

This is the season for thankfulness, gratitude, and giving. When we have more to give, we share—when we are in need, we can receive. We are reaching out for help in our Food Drive.  We are gathering as many items as possible, any non-perishable items, by the end of school next Monday 11/25.  

We desperately need to restock our Red Raider pantry and we are also pairing with LHS in a friendly competition - which high school can gather the most in 10 days.  It's fun for the kids at both high schools but absolutely vital to our school community.  

So please help out if you can!  Send in non-perishables to FHS this week through early next week.  It's for a great cause. 

We are Fitchburg, loud and proud! 

Good Morning,


Fitchburg High School conducted a lockdown drill today. The school consistantly practices emergency protocols. 

The normal operations are continuing at FHS. Our students and staff did a great job with the lockdown drill.


Thank you,

Dr. Braga 

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 


We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 

This past week we completed the MCAS Retest exam in Math. 

Students will receive their report cards for the first academic quarter on Friday November 22, 2024 during the advisory period. 

As a reminder, November 27, 2024 is an early release day. We will also have our Thanksgiving Game Pep Rally on November 27, 2024 during the school day. 

Additionally, there is no school on November 28, 2024 and November 29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving recess. 

This year’s Thanksgiving Football Game, Fitchburg High School versus Leominster High School, will be held at Doyle Field in Leominster at 10:00am (November 28, 2024). 


Breakfast for the Bands: 

The Breakfast for the Bands event will take place this upcoming Sunday (November 24, 2024) from 8:00am to 11:00am at Leominster High School. The event supports both the Fitchburg High School and Leominster High School bands. 


If you are interested in attending the event, please contact the main office or send Dr. Braga an email (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). Additionally, students in the band programs at Fitchburg High School and Leominster High School are selling tickets to the event. 


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, November 18, Day 3

Tuesday, November 19, Day 4

Wednesday, November 20, Day 5

Thursday, November 21, Day 6

Friday, November 22, Day 1

Sunday, November 24

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Good Afternoon: 


On Tuesday November 12, 2024, there was an incident in the study hall at the end of the day. School administration was able to investigate the situation. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Good Afternoon, 


There was an incident this morning on the first floor after the transition to first period. 

School administration were able to intervene to deescalate the situation. 

Normal operations continued throughout the school day. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 

This past week we completed the MCAS Retest exam in English Language Arts. 

As a reminder there is no school tomorrow, Monday November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. We would like to thank all Veterans and their families for their service. 

Grades for the first academic quarter closed on November 08, 2024. 

We would like to thank all families for their support in maintaining strong daily attendance during the first academic quarter. Let’s continue to partner to maintain the strong daily student attendance throughout the school year. 

Students will receive their report cards for the first academic quarter on November 22, 2024. 


MCAS Retest Dates: 

Below are the dates for the MCAS Retest exam for Math. Students in grades 11 and 12, who need to retest in Math will be notified of their testing location. Families of students needing to retest will also be notified through email. 

Math: Session 1 (November 12, 2024); Session 2 (November 13, 2024)


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, November 11 - No School, Veteran's Day

Tuesday, November 12 - Day 5

Wednesday, November 13 - Day 6

Thursday, November 14 - Day 1

Friday, November 15 - Day 2

Saturday, November 16

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

This is the first full week of November. Grades for the first academic quarter close on November 08, 2024. Students will receive their report cards for the first academic quarter on November 22, 2024. 

There will be no school on Tuesday November 5, 2024 due to teacher professional development. Additionally, there is no school on Monday November 11, 2024 in observance of Veteran’s Day. 


MCAS Retest Dates: 

Below are the dates for the MCAS Retest exams for English Language Arts and Math. Students in grades 11 and 12, who need to retest in English Language Arts and/or Math will be notified of their testing location. Families of students needing to retest will also be notified through email. 

English Language Arts: Session 1 (November 6, 2024); Session 2 (November 7, 2024)

Math: Session 1 (November 12, 2024); Session 2 (November 13, 2024)


Election Related Anxiety Family Resources through our community partner Cartwheel: 

Please check the Clinical Team sidetab of the Fitchburg High School website for resources to support students and families around election related anxiety. The resources were developed by our community partner Cartwheel. 


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.



Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 

Monday, November 4 - Day 1

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Wednesday, November 6 - Day 2

Thursday, November 7 - Day 3

Friday, November 8 - Day 4

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Good Afternoon: 


Today in the cafeteria, during lunch, staff intervened to prevent an altercation. 


This led to a student escalating upon leaving the cafeteria. Staff was present to support the student, until the student deescalated in another area of the building. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 


We hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

It is hard to believe, but this is the last full week of October. Let’s continue to partner to maintain strong daily student attendance. 

With Halloween coming up on Thursday, please be aware that costumes must follow the dress code policies in the school’s student handbook. This includes no masks. 

Grades for the first academic quarter close on November 08, 2024. Students will receive their report cards for the first academic quarter on November 22, 2024. 

There will be no school on November 5, 2024 due to teacher professional development. 


Panorama Survey: 

The school will administer the Panorama Survey this week to students. The information below was originally sent to families on Friday October 11, 2024. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K8jSr48kYsa_I5C6BPHTG8bD6OPWipJ-uwxD5ShLw5M/edit?tab=t.0


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit


Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 

Monday, October 28, Day 2

Tuesday, October 29, Day 3

Wednesday, October 30, Day 4

Thursday, October 31, Day 5

Friday, November 1, Day 6

Saturday, November 2 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

Good Morning: 

The Fitchburg High School band is in its final week of the competitive marching season. The band just earned second place in their division and a silver medal on October 26, 2024.  If you'd like the chance to see the band perform its 2024 production "The Blacksmith" along with four other area bands, all for free, be at Oakmont Regional High School (9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham, MA 01430) this coming Saturday November 02, 2024. 

Schedule is below:

It would be wonderful to see many Fitchburg faces in the stands!  Come and wish the band good luck before the NESBA Championship Finals on Sunday November 03, 2024. 

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We received a StopIt Application report about an explicit picture posted on a SnapChat story that students may have seen. 


We contacted SnapChat to have the picture removed from the page. The story is not affiliated with any official communication through Fitchburg High School and the Fitchburg Public Schools. 


Even though there is not a connection to Fitchburg High School, we investigate all reports through the StopIt application. 


Thank you,

Dr. Braga

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Good Morning: 


Around 8:30am today there was a clog in the first floor student bathroom. We shut down the first floor student bathroom and staff bathrooms on the first floor. 


Custodial staff worked to stop the clog. The clog was stopped at around 9:30am. 


The clog caused water to come up from a few drains on the first floor. This led to an unpleasant odor. Although the odor was unpleasant, it was in no way harmful to staff or students. The odor was reduced by 10:30am. 


The Custodial staff is working with a plumbing company to fix the first floor bathrooms. 


During this time, the first floor bathrooms near the cafeteria are open for students. For staff, the main office bathrooms are available. 


We would like to thank our custodial staff for their hard work in fixing the clog. 


Regular operations are continuing at Fitchburg High School. 


Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. 


Thank you for your attention to this message. 

Dr. Braga 

The 2nd Safety Task Force meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Middle School in the library.  

We will review an update of the surveillance/security system project timeline/progress, discuss the School-Based Crisis and Emergency Response tool draft, review communication from FBI and State Police relating to hoax/false report guidance, protocols to ensure safety at the school and community level, and discuss open topics.  

As always, the meetings are open to all staff and families, so please consider attending either virtually or in-person .

In addition, there will be pizza, beverages, and some other snacks.  I am trying to determine how many people are planning to attend in person so I can order the appropriate amount of food, so please complete this short Google Form (https://forms.gle/TVxL7BERfArCVfKe7) to help with that.  


The meeting is conducted by Assistant Superintendent, Jeremy Roche  

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

Pictures for students in Grade 12 will be in the foyer near the main entrance on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. 

Grades for the first academic quarter close on November 08, 2024. Students will receive their report cards for the first academic quarter on November 22, 2024. 

There will be no school on November 5, 2024 due to teacher professional development. 


Updates from the FHS Instructional Coaching Team (October 2024): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17FKtppN4HtBqiZ8d4dpyVjxQ3BAdMxPSJUUqBBKrJnE/edit?tab=t.0

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qFIUbT98pgtHCNyZ1wrHoU6bS0OlA0yqElw6l-Da1bc/edit?tab=t.0


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):


Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 

Monday, October 21, Day 3

Tuesday, October 22, Day 4

Wednesday, October 23, Day 5

Thursday, October 24, Day 6

Friday, October 25, Day 1

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

There is no school tomorrow, October 14, 2024, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 

As a reminder, MCAS score reports were mailed to homes this past Friday. 


SAT Exam, October 16, 2024: 

The SAT exam for Grade 12 students, who registered, is on October 16, 2024. The exam will be held in the cafeteria after morning arrival. If you have any questions about the SAT exam please email Guidance Counselor, Carol Robison (robisonc@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 


School Clinician Team: 

Please check our upcoming School Clinician side tab on the Fitchburg High School website. The side tab will have weekly updates around webinars, articles, and resources from our School Clinician team. The side tab should be live on our website this upcoming week. 

Panorama Survey: 

This past Friday I sent an email to families around the Panorama Student Survey. The information is also posted on our website. 

Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, October 14

Tuesday, October 15 -Day 5

Wednesday, October 16 - Day 6

Thursday, October 17 - Day 1

Friday, October 18 - Day 2

Saturday, October 19

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

OCTOBER 11, 2024

FHS Panorama Student Survey Notification & Opt-Out Parent Message

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Good Afternoon: 


There was an incident in the cafeteria today. School administration was able to intervene and deescalate the situation. 

Students were able to eat their lunch, and normal operations continued throughout the school day. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 


We hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

We completed the first week in October. 

As a reminder, there will be an early release day for students on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 for teacher professional development. Students will be dismissed at 11:30am on October 9, 2024. 

Progress reports for the first quarter were provided to students on Friday, October 4, 2024 during the advisory period. Please send me an email if you did not receive your student’s progress report (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 


Picture Day, October 11, 2024: 

Picture day is on Friday, October 11, 2024. Below is the website and school code to order pictures. 

https://legacystudios.com/viewandorder/

School Code: 3593F25 


PSAT Exam, October 8, 2024: 

The PSAT exam for Grade 11 students, who registered, is on October 8, 2024. The exam will be held in the cafeteria after morning arrival. If you have any questions about the PSAT exam please email Guidance Counselor, Carol Robison (robisonc@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 


School Council:

This past Wednesday we held our first School Council Meeting. The School Council approved Fitchburg High School’s School Improvement Plan for School Year 2024-2025. 

The school administration team will present the School Improvement Plan to the School Committee on Monday at 6:00pm. School Committee meetings are streamed through FATV. 


School Clinician Team: 

Below is a flyer from Fitchburg High School’s School Clinician Team. 

Active Parenting of Teens Oct 2024.pdf


Fitchburg High School partners with Cartwheel Counseling to provide interested students and families to confidential mental health care with minimal waitlists. Services are available in multiple languages and students can access care from the comfort of home or during scheduled appointments during the school day. Interested families or students can reach out to their guidance counselor for more information, or email Jenna Lavery, Clinical Interventionist (laveryj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us) to make a referral. Cartwheel provides a free webinar series for parents and guardians linked below. 

Cartwheel telehealth: referrals for FHS students (English)

Cartwheel telehealth: referrals for FHS students (Portuguese)

Cartwheel telehealth: referrals for FHS students (Spanish)

Cartwheel telehealth: referrals for FHS students (Haitian Creole)

Family Mental Health: free webinar resources


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, October 7, Day 6

Tuesday, October 8, Day 1

Wednesday, October 9, Day 2

Thursday, October 10, Day 3

Friday, October 11, Day 4

Saturday, October 12

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Good Afternoon: 


There was an incident on Bus 36 in the afternoon when buses were preparing to depart from Fitchburg High School. 

School administration intervened to deescalate the situation. 

The bus then departed Fitchburg High School to follow its normal route. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

We had a great showing at our Open House this past week. 

Tomorrow is the final day of September and we have maintained a daily student attendance average of 91%. Thank you for your hard work in supporting attendance initiatives at Fitchburg High School. 

Grades for progress reports for the first quarter closed on Friday (September 27, 2024). Progress reports for the first quarter will be provided to students on October 4, 2024 during the advisory period. 

Grades for the first quarter close on November 8, 2024. Report cards for the first quarter will be provided to students on November 22, 2024. 

As a reminder, there will be an early release day for students on October 9, 2024 for teacher professional development. Students will be dismissed at 11:30am on October 9, 2024. 


Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Accountability Data:

The accountability and assessment data for Fitchburg High School for this past school year has been released on the state’s department of education website. The school has made excellent progress in many areas. The reason for this progress is the incredible work put in by our staff each day, as well as the strong support from our families and students. Thank you! The top tabs, accountability and assessment, provide an overview of the school’s performance during the last school year. 

https://profiles.doe.mass.edu/general/general.aspx?orgtypecode=6&orgcode=00970505


School Council:

A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, students, and community members required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.

The school council supports in reviewing the school improvement plan, school budgets, as well as the policies at the school-level. 

Please complete the form below if you are interested in joining the School Council for Fitchburg High School. If there is a lot of interest in joining the council, we will conduct a vote for each specific category of membership: Parents (Caretakers), Teachers (Educators), Students, and Community Members. All voting information will be communicated to the school-community.

Interest Form: 

https://forms.gle/CDfJLuVFuN6xoAkM8

For more information around school councils, please see the link below:

https://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/advisory/schoolcouncils/


School Picture Day: 

School Picture Day will be on October 11, 2024. There will be more information to come around School Picture day. 


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, September 30, Day 1

Tuesday, October 1, Day 2

Wednesday, October 2, Day 3

Thursday, October 3, Day 4

Friday, October 4, Day 5


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Good morning:

Yesterday afternoon there was a false social media post about an incident that took place at Fitchburg High School.

There was not an incident that took place at Fitchburg High School yesterday.


Thank you,

Dr. Braga 

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Good Morning: 

A school council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, students, and community members required to be established by each school pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 59C.

The school council supports in reviewing the school improvement plan, school budgets, as well as the policies at the school-level. 

Please complete the form below if you are interested in joining the School Council for Fitchburg High School. If there is a lot of interest in joining the council, we will conduct a vote for each specific category of membership: Parents (Caretakers), Teachers (Educators), Students, and Community Members. All voting information will be communicated to the school-community.

Interest Form: 

https://forms.gle/CDfJLuVFuN6xoAkM8

For more information around school councils, please see the link below:

https://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/advisory/schoolcouncils/

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

FHS: Open House 09-24-2024

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a great weekend. 

This Tuesday (September 24, 2024) is our Open House event from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The event is a great opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn about the instruction within each classroom. Below is the Open House presentation, which I will review at the start of Open House on Tuesday. To make the event efficient, please come to the event with a copy or picture of your student’s schedule. We will also have copies of student schedules at the main entrance of the high school. Slides 14 and 15 of the presentation below provide the structure of the Open House event. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jU0YcLWDgCEHYBxSKcLroDuchgg9rE0SUODbBBoLYck/edit#slide=id.g2456c13ba72_0_55


School Picture Day: 

School Picture Day will be on October 11, 2024. There will be more information to come around School Picture day. 


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):

English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):


Being Tardy to School (Reminder):

It is important for all students to be on time to school. Being on time to school allows students to take full advantage of their education. Additionally, being on time helps students access content and pass their courses. Fitchburg High School sends text messages home for students who are late to school. With your support, we can decrease tardiness and increase time on learning.


Recent School Threats (Reminder):

Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, September 23, Day 2

Tuesday, September 24, Day 3

Wednesday, September 25, Day 4

Thursday, September 26, Day 5

Friday, September 27, Day 6

Saturday, September 28


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Good morning,


This morning, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Fitchburg High School and the Fitchburg Fire Department conducted a fire drill. 

All students and staff did a great job evacuating the building. Thank you.


Regards,

Fitchburg High School Administration

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Good Morning: 


Last night, Fitchburg Police received a report of a possible threat to the school through social media. The incident was investigated by Fitchburg Police last night and it was determined to not be a viable threat. 


Police vehicles were at the school during arrival and they will be at the school at dismissal out of an abundance of caution. 


Due to the recent activity on social media, Fitchburg Police will periodically be outside at the school during arrival and dismissal.  


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 


This is the first week of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024). As a school community, we honor the contributions, both past and present of Hispanic Americans for their profound and positive influence in our daily lives. 


As a reminder, Open House is on Tuesday September 24, 2024. 


During this week, we will begin to send texts to families for students who are tardy to school. The school utilizes this form of communication to support students with being on time to school. 


The school’s attendance policy is available in the student handbook. The student handbook is available on the main page of the Fitchburg High School website. 


https://fhs.fitchburg.k12.ma.us/home


Advisory: 


The school will have its first advisory this Friday, September 20, 2024.  The goals of advisory are to promote career and college readiness, social emotional learning, and to have regular “check-ins” with their teacher. The school schedule is slightly adjusted for the advisory period. Below is the schedule for Friday’s advisory. Student’s can find their advisory room on ASPEN. We will also post advisory room locations throughout the building on Friday. 


Day 1: Friday September 20, 2024



School Safety and the STOPIt Application: 


As previously communicated, this past week we received a message of a potential threat to the school through the STOPIt application. The school follows safety procedures when receiving any potential threat. This includes working with the school resource officer to determine the validity of the threat, implementing school safety protocols when applicable, and communicating to families. 


Out of an abundance of caution to start the week, tomorrow we will have two police vehicles on school property during arrival and dismissal. 


Fitchburg High School consistently practices safety procedures to ensure the safety of all students and staff members. 

The STOPit application is an online reporting tool designed to deter and mitigate bullying, cyber abuse, and other inappropriate behaviors, consisting of an app and a back-end incident management system for school administrators.

http://www.stopitsolutions.com/

Students will have access to the STOPit mobile app, which has two simple but powerful features.

Specifically, the program educates students to:

No personal information is needed to use STOPit. The only way personally identifiable information will be accessible through STOPit is if a requester voluntarily includes it within the content of a request or message.

We encourage you to download the STOPit app and search for your student’s school using the directory. You can privately ask for help for your student, family, others you care about, or even acquaintances who appear to need help.

For a video on how to use STOPit, go to: https://stopit.vids.io/videos/a79fdcb1171ceac22e/stopit-relaunch

Safety Task Force - September 25 - Memorial Middle School - Library (or virtual):  

The first district wide Safety Task Force meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Middle School in the library. The Safety Task Force meetings are hosted by Jeremy Roche, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. Mr. Roche will review an update of the surveillance/security system project timeline/progress, discuss the School-Based Crisis and Emergency Response tool draft, review communication procedures, protocols to ensure safety, and discuss open topics. As always, the meetings are open to all staff and families, so please consider attending either virtually or in-person. The link for the virtual meeting is below and if you plan to attend, please complete the Google Form so Mr. Roche knows how much food to provide.


Google Meeting Link: meet.google.com/dxq-yeki-fcs

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/cjVrzVsrFnRXqs1u8


Expectations and Routines (Reminder):


English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal (Reminder): 


English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes (Reminder):

Information about Dismissals (Reminder):

Important Dates for the Week: 

Monday, September 16, Day 3

Tuesday, September 17, Day 4

Wednesday, September 18, Day 5

Thursday, September 19, Day 6

Friday, September 20, Day 1

Saturday, September 21

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Good Morning: 

We received a StopIt application message that identified a potential threat to the school. The school administration with the school resource officer investigated the message. 

There is no threat to the school. Students and staff are safe, and the school is continuing its normal operations. 

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 


We had a great start to the school year. 


Required forms went home with students this week. At your convenience, please complete the forms and have your student return the forms to their teacher or the main office. 


Please email your student's Guidance Counselor, if there are any questions around student schedules. 


For students who are newly enrolled at Fitchburg High School, we are working with our technology department to provide newly enrolled students with Chromebooks. 


We are looking forward to the first full week of school. 


Fitchburg High School Open House is on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. 


As a reminder, below are the school expectations and routines, as well as the parking procedures during the construction period. 


Expectations and Routines:


English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Parking, Arrival, Dismissal: 

English: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2

Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Additionally, the school schedule and bus routes are available on the Fitchburg High School website. 


Information about Absence and Tardy Notes:

Information about Dismissals:

Breakfast for the Bands:


Below is information about the Breakfast for the Bands event. This is a great event that supports both the Fitchburg High School and Leominster High School bands. 


English: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_h_-0IzCF7UQ8Lb3vfDgx7tBedEsm1uXtGxu7hY4J0/edit


Spanish: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IM63PLSf67Gf1BfabCGr0FAkJPQCHYfWPAUHue9IRJQ/edit

Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, September 9, Day 4

Tuesday, September 10, Day 5

Wednesday, September 11, Day 6

Thursday, September 12, Day 1

Friday, September 13, Day 2

Saturday, September 14

Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Good Afternoon: 


This morning there was an incident on Bus 47. School administration intervened to calm the incident. Students on Bus 47 were able to exit the bus and continue their school day. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 


We hope everyone is having a nice weekend. 


Thank you to all of the students and families who attended the New Student Orientation this past Thursday. 


Wednesday, September 4, 2024 is the first day of school. The first day of school will be Day 1 on our schedule. The first class on the first day will be A period. We will also review the schedule with students during the first class. 


Schedules are available in Aspen. The Guidance Team is working diligently to complete final updates to the schedule. For the first week of school, students should follow their provided schedule, and then email their Guidance Counselor, if they would like adjustments made to their schedule. Their Guidance Counselor will schedule a meeting with the student to make any appropriate changes to their schedule. 


Breakfast begins at 7:00am in the cafeteria. The first class of the day begins promptly at 7:30am. Students arriving after 7:30am will receive a tardy pass in the main lobby. 


Our Open House is Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. 


Below are the school expectations. We will also review the expectations during the first class. 


English: 


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4KJz7edKP9JJFmyXcRNurFxlIlBpVbHNVkXOTN-UmM/edit


Spanish: 


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWIwmj-j6ilnzDS-lIWfeBHFkUB443YXeYGrK7Ot0hw/edit


Below are the student parking, as well as the arrival and dismissal procedures. 


English: 


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5YEIjjf6DRbfS56l3CQHfryXe95owDcWx_N2QfXyaw/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2


Spanish: 


https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tw9nJCInO_a2xkoCowKPVOBf1TaKRDckjKzity76Vqc/edit#slide=id.g2f59b0e4817_0_2



As a reminder, the bus stop schedule, as well as the whole school schedule is available on the Fitchburg High School website under the side tab, daily announcements. 


Important Dates for the Week: 


Monday, September 2nd - No School, Labor Day


Tuesday, September 3rd - Teacher Professional Development Day, No students

Wednesday, September 4th - Day 1

Thursday, September 5th - Day 2

Friday, September 6th - Day 3

Saturday, September 7th

We are looking forward to a great year. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

AUGUST 28, 2024

Good Morning Fitchburg High School Families: 


Below are the logistics for student parking during construction. Construction will take place in the parking lot areas for approximately the next two months. The document also has the updated logistics for arrival and dismissal. Buses will follow the same procedure as last year. For these two months of construction to the parking lot, we recommend that students take the Fitchburg High School buses. 


Thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

(English) FHS Construction Parking 2024

Buenos días familias de la escuela secundaria Fitchburg: 

A continuación se detalla la logística para el estacionamiento de estudiantes durante la construcción. La construcción se llevará a cabo en las áreas de estacionamiento durante aproximadamente los próximos dos meses. El documento también cuenta con la logística actualizada de llegada y salida. Durante estos dos meses de construcción de las áreas de estacionamiento, recomendamos que los estudiantes tomen los autobuses de Fitchburg High School.

Gracias, 

Dr. Braga 

(Spanish) FHS Construction Parking 2024

AUGUST 22, 2024

(English) Welcome Letter FHS SY24-25
(Spanish) Welcome Letter FHS SY24-25
Fitchburg High School Bus Routes 8-22-24.pdf

AUGUST 12, 2024

Good Afternoon Fitchburg High School Families: 

We hope everyone is having a great summer. 

First, I would like to thank everyone for a great 2023-2024 school year. We are looking forward to welcoming students back for the 2024-2025 school year. 

As the school year approaches, I wanted to send out a communication around the upcoming important dates. 

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Our school hours are 7:30am to 2:05pm. Breakfast begins in the cafeteria at 7:00am each morning. 

For incoming Grade 9 students (Class of 2028), we will have an orientation on Thursday, August 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Fitchburg High School. This event will provide incoming students and families with a tour of the school, as well as an overview of the operations of Fitchburg High School. Please complete the survey below, if you are planning to attend the event. The event is also open to all students and families who are new to Fitchburg High School (Grades 10-12). 

https://forms.gle/VgrDAzn4N9wzNKkq8

Additionally, there will be an orientation for students accepted into the MVP program on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. The MVP program provides incoming Grade 11th and 12th students with the opportunity to learn electrical and carpentry. Enrollment into the program for incoming Grade 11 students is closed. There are still openings in the program for incoming Grade 12 students. If your student is entering Grade 12 and you are interested in the program, please contact me via email (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

Student schedules will be available in ASPEN by August 19, 2024. Please email your student’s guidance counselor, if you have any questions about your student’s schedule. If you do not have access to ASPEN, please email our SIMS secretary, Ms. Loepere-Smith (loepereg@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

Please email our school registrar if you need support with student records or if you are in the process of transferring schools. Our school registrar, Ms. Solano-Padilla, can be reached via email (solanopadillam@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

As we get closer to the start of the school year, I will send a welcome email, which will contain the school schedule (the rotating schedule is the same as last year, it is also posted on the FHS website), bus routes, policies and procedures, as well as updates to the school year. 

Please contact me via email if you have any questions (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

Enjoy the remainder of the summer and thank you, 

Dr. Braga 

Buenas tardes familias de la escuela secundaria de Fitchburg: 

Esperamos que todos estén teniendo un gran verano. 

Primero, me gustaría agradecer a todos por un excelente año escolar 2023-2024. Esperamos darles la bienvenida a los estudiantes para el año escolar 2024-2025. 

A medida que se acerca el año escolar, quería enviar un comunicado sobre las próximas fechas importantes. 

El primer día de clases es el miércoles 4 de septiembre de 2024. Nuestro horario escolar es de 7:30 a. m. a 2:05 p. m. El desayuno comienza en la cafetería a las 7:00 am cada mañana. 

Para los estudiantes entrantes al noveno grado (generación de 2028), tendremos una orientación sobre Jueves 29 de agosto de 6:00p.m. a 8:00 p. m. en Fitchburg High School. Este evento brindará a los estudiantes entrantes y a sus familias un recorrido por la escuela, así como una descripción general de las operaciones de Fitchburg High School. Complete la encuesta a continuación si planea asistir al evento. El evento también está abierto a todos los estudiantes y familias nuevas en la escuela secundaria de Fitchburg (grados 10-12). 

https://forms.gle/VgrDAzn4N9wzNKkq8

Además, habrá una orientación para los estudiantes aceptados en el programa MVP el miércoles 21 de agosto de 2024 a las 6:00 p. m. en Escuela Técnica Vocacional Regional Montachusett. El programa MVP brinda a los estudiantes entrantes de los grados 11 y 12 la oportunidad de aprender electricidad y carpintería. La inscripción al programa para estudiantes entrantes al grado 11 está cerrada. Todavía hay vacantes en el programa para estudiantes entrantes al grado 12. Si su estudiante está ingresando al grado 12 y está interesado en el programa, comuníquese conmigo por correo electrónico (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

Los horarios de los estudiantes estarán disponibles en ASPEN el 19 de agosto de 2024. Envíe un correo electrónico al consejero vocacional de su estudiante si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el horario de su estudiante. Si no tiene acceso a ASPEN, envíe un correo electrónico a nuestra secretaria de SIMS, la Sra. Loepere-Smith (loepereg@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

Envíe un correo electrónico a nuestro registrador escolar si necesita ayuda con los registros de los estudiantes o si está en el proceso de transferencia de escuelas. Puede comunicarse con nuestra registradora escolar, la Sra. Solano-Padilla, por correo electrónico (solanopadillam@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

A medida que nos acerquemos al inicio del año escolar, enviaré un correo electrónico de bienvenida, que contendrá el horario escolar (el horario rotativo es el mismo que el año pasado, también está publicado en el sitio web de FHS), rutas de autobús, políticas y procedimientos, así como actualizaciones del año escolar. 

Por favor contáctame por correo electrónico si tiene alguna pregunta (bragaj@fitchburg.k12.ma.us). 

Disfruten el resto del verano y gracias, 

Dr. Braga

DAILY ROTATION SCHEDULES

(English) FHS Daily Rotation Schedule
(Portuguese) FHS Daily Rotation Schedule
(Haitian) FHS Daily Rotation Schedule
(Spanish) FHS Daily Rotation Schedule
(Hmong) FHS Daily Rotation Schedule