Gardner Public Schools

10/11/2026

Don't forget to download the Beacon Connect Family App so you can stay connected to your child's Gardner Public Schools bus route in real-time, starting this Tuesday!

Head to https://www.gardnerk12.org/914/Transportation under "Transportation Links" for setup information and make sure to "Allow Notifications" for the most accurate information.

If you need assistance with the app, please contact [email protected] or call the district at (978) 632-1000, ext. 4570.

To learn more about the app, check out this quick video from Beacon Connect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av3LAFalzGo

10/08/2026

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is a half-day for all students. There will also be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Half-day release times are as follows:

Gardner Middle School: 10:00 a.m.
Gardner High School: 10:35 a.m.
Gardner Elementary School: 11:30 a.m.

10/08/2026

We have a new way for you to track your student's bus starting next week!

The Beacon Connect Family App is designed to give you peace of mind by providing real-time notifications for boarding and arrival, and alerts for delays or emergencies.

To prepare for next week, parents can now download the app from their app store by searching “BC Family” and logging in securely using their phone number and a verification code. Make sure to "Allow Notifications" so that the app's functionality can ensure the most information about your student's bus ride reaches you in real-time.

More information about setup instructions can be found on our website (https://www.gardnerk12.org/914/Transportation) under "Transportation Links", and be sure to follow your child's correct route number in the app for updates!

If you need assistance with the app, please contact [email protected] or call the district at (978) 632-1000, ext. 4570.

To learn more about the app, check out this quick video from Beacon Connect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av3LAFalzGo

10/07/2026

Congratulations to 2025 Gardner High School graduate, Emma McNamara, for being chosen as one of only 10 students out of thousands to be a member of the Early College Policy Fellowship for the state of Massachusetts. Emma will be working with this group of student representatives, along with state policy makers, as they continue to shape the future of Early College Programs.

10/05/2026

ATTENTION PARENT OR GUARDIAN - CHILD FIND

It is the responsibility of the Gardner Public School District to identify any child ages 3 through 21 who may have a disability who is either a resident of the Gardner Public School District or who attends a private school within the geographic boundaries of the Gardner Public School District. This also includes children who reside in the Gardner Public School District who are homeschooled, as well as children ages 3 through 21 who are not yet enrolled in school.

The Gardner Public School District is also responsible for the evaluation of those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under federal and state law.

The Gardner Public School District is also committed to identifying children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three and four-year-olds with disabilities. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's development and would like to have your child screened, please call the Special Education Department at (978) 630-4076 to set up an appointment.

If you suspect that your child may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services from the Gardner Public School District, you may request an evaluation at no cost through the Gardner Public School District Special Education Office. Please contact us at the following:
Gardner Special Education Department
160 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-4076

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09/28/2026

This Wednesday, the district is hosting an information session about the new MA DESE regulations governing seclusion and time-out practices in schools. Please join this virtual meeting from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30th!

Click here to join! https://meet.google.com/wdf-bbop-rhx

09/21/2026

If you like hands-on work and want to help your community improve, join our Facilities Team!

We have a Building Maintenance Craftsman position open and are looking for someone with enhanced knowledge of and ability to provide carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, and masonry services.

For the full description, head over to SchoolSpring: https://gardner.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5933707

09/10/2026

08/28/2026

We hope everyone enjoys their last weekend of summer! We are ready to have students back on Monday!

08/26/2026

Bus stop lists are now live on the website!

Please call the district office with any questions, as we are unable to respond to questions about individual students via social media.