Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School
The Port Where Tradition and Innovation Converge
Upcoming Events
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Today
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Math MCAS
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Tomorrow
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Math MCAS
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Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Math MCAS Make Up
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Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Math MCAS Make Up
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May 27, 2024
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May 28, 2024
8:10 AM - 9:00 AM FTB School Council Meeting
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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Senior Parade
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June 7, 2024
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June 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3rd Grade Celebration - Action Cove
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June 13, 2024
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3rd Grade Celebration RAIN DATE - Action Cove
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June 18, 2024
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June 19, 2024
News
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Performing Arts Festival May 18!
Please join us at Newburyport's Waterfront Park for a celebration of the performing arts! Students from all grades will perform throughout the day. See link for schedule. Thank you to the Institution for Savings and Newburyport Education Foundation for supporting our Festival!
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NHS Welcomes Alan Lightman
On April 26th, juniors at Newburyport High School had the opportunity to speak to Dr. Alan Lightman, bestselling author and MIT professor in both physics and humanities. Follow the link for more.
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SEPAC Meeting May 16th
Starting in the fall of 2024, NPS will begin using the new Individual Education Plan (IEP) forms from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Come learn about the new IEP forms at an online workshop.
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District News
Follow link for welcome to new Director of Pupil Services, Brad Brooks as well as a note from Superintendent Gallagher
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2024-25 Preschool Information
Learn about the Bresnahan Preschool Program! January 23rd at 7:00 PM. Follow link for more details
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2022.23 Year in Review
2022-23 was a great year to be a Clipper! Follow link for our 22-23 Strategic Plan Update
Mission Statement
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The mission of the Newburyport Public Schools, the port where tradition and innovation converge, is to ensure each student achieves intellectual and personal excellence and is equipped for life experiences through a system distinguished by students, staff, and community who:
- Practice kindness and perseverance
- Celebrate each unique individual
- Value creative, experiential and rigorous educational opportunities, scholarly pursuits, and life-long learning
- Provide nurturing environments for emotional, social, and physical growth
- Understand and embrace their role as global citizens
School Announcements
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Kindergarten & Preschool New Registration for 2024-2025
February 1-29 school days only from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at the Bresnahan School Main Office (Door #1). Building is closed February 19-23 (no registration will be accepted in person during that time).
Registration boxes will be placed outside door #1 for application drop off.
- Or may be scanned and emailed to lmorasse@newburyport.k12.ma.us or pantczak@newburyport.k12.ma.us
- Or may be mailed to the school - 333 High Street - Newburyport, MA 01950
- Or may be faxed (978) 517-5883
- or dropping off at school; BOXES ARE OUTSIDE DOOR 1. Please leave it in the designated box.
Please note the offices will be closed from February 19 - 23 for school vacation week and boxes will not be left outside.
Preschool: Lottery information for preschool will be emailed to families. See Preschool Application and Registration Links for complete information.
Kindergarten: No lottery. See Kindergarten Registration Information for complete information.
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Back to School Information from Principal Sokolowski!
Please read this note for important information. More information will be coming directly from your classroom teacher once class lists are posted.
A school-wide communication called “the Weekly Wednesday” is emailed every Wednesday with timely updates on events and school initiatives.