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02/23/2026
Cambridge Public Schools, all district administrative offices, and all Department of Human Services Programs (DHSP) preschool and afterschool programs will remain closed on Tuesday, February 24. Any rental or building use permits for Tuesday are also cancelled. Stay safe!
02/22/2026
Cambridge Public Schools, all district administrative offices, and all Department of Human Services Programs (DHSP) preschool and afterschool programs will be closed on Monday, February 23, due to the forecasted snowstorm. Stay safe!
01/28/2026
Reminder for rising 9th grade families: CRLS Information Night is TONIGHT, January 28 from 5-8PM. We hope to see you there!
01/26/2026
Due to the ongoing clean up efforts from the recent snowstorm, the Cambridge Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th. All CPS schools and administrative offices will be closed. All extracurricular activities and athletics events will be postponed. CPS schools will reopen on a normal schedule on Wednesday, January 28th.
DHSP programs will be open on a modified schedule on Tuesday, January 27th. Families should look for a communication from DHSP with respect to the locations and hours of operation for DHSP preschool and all its afterschool programs.
01/24/2026
Cambridge Public Schools, all district administrative offices, and all Department of Human Services Programs (DHSP) preschool and afterschool programs will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the forecasted snowstorm. Stay safe!
01/23/2026
Calling all rising 9th grade families! CRLS Information Night is Wednesday, January 28 from 5-8PM. We hope to see you!
05/23/2025
The Great Hall at the State House is ready for our 8th Grade Civics Showcase!
02/11/2025
Upper School Math Night is this Thursday!
Thursday, February 13
5:30-7PM
CSUS, 840 Cambridge Street
Join CPS and community partners to learn and engage in your student’s middle school math experience during and after school! Hear important updates to 7th grade math, and get helpful resources and information about various math-related questions and needs. Childcare is available. Registration is recommended but not required.
See details, including translations: https://bit.ly/cps-usmn2025
02/12/2024
Cambridge Public Schools and all Department of Human Services Program (DHSP) preschool and afterschool programs will be closed on Tuesday, February 13th, due to the forecasted snowstorm. Stay safe!
08/22/2023
We're excited to see everyone on September 5th! Whether you are a returning student, a proud parent/caregiver, or a newcomer to our school community, we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to you. Read more: https://bit.ly/3qI6eeh
03/13/2023
All Cambridge Public Schools after school sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities are canceled on Tuesday, March 14, due to the winter storm. There will be no late bus transportation.
Additionally, the city’s Department of Human Services Programs (DHSP) Community Schools and after school care programs are canceled Tuesday, March 14.