Middleborough Public Schools

FREE Backpacks & School Supplies !🎒

📍 Burkland Elementary School
📅 Monday, August 17, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Middleborough Public Schools is proud to help students start the school year prepared for success! Thanks to the generous support of the Houser Family Foundation, free backpacks filled with school supplies will be available to Middleborough families in need.

Available to any Middleborough family in need of assistance. Supplies are available while they last.

Every student deserves to begin the school year with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. We are incredibly grateful to the Houser Family Foundation for helping make this opportunity possible for our students and families.

🔊 Please help us spread the word! Share this post with friends, neighbors, and local community groups so we can reach as many families as possible.🔊

Together, we can help every student start the school year strong!

Two Sachem Alums. Two Dreams. One Full-Circle Moment!
Sean Newcomb and Greg grew up together in Middleborough, roaming the same halls at Middleborough High School and playing on the same baseball diamond.
Now, Sean is pitching in the MLB for the Chicago White Sox, while Greg is covering his career resurgence for the Boston Herald.
Two MHS alumni. Two childhood dreams. One pretty amazing story. ⚾

Mass. native Sean Newcomb enjoying career resurgence after Red Sox stint Sean Newcomb’s career was at a crossroads. Now the Middleboro native is putting together a career renaissance.

Middleborough Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Lenz as the new principal of the Mary K. Goode Elementary School.

Lenz brings more than 20 years of experience as an educator and school administrator. Most recently, he served as principal of Silvia Elementary School in Fall River, where he led a diverse PreK–5 school community.

During his time in Fall River, Lenz expanded inclusive learning opportunities, developed systems to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs, and secured significant grant funding for extended and engaging learning opportunities. Under his leadership, the school achieved strong academic growth and was recognized as one of the city’s top-performing schools.

Before joining Fall River Public Schools, Lenz served as principal of Vinal Elementary School, elementary assistant principal for curriculum, and an elementary classroom teacher in Norwell Public Schools. His experience includes curriculum development, assessment, professional learning, technology integration, special education, and family engagement.

“Patrick brings extensive elementary leadership experience and a strong commitment to supporting the academic and social-emotional growth of every student,” said Interim Superintendent Dr. David L. Thomson. “We are excited to welcome him to Middleborough and look forward to the leadership, collaboration, and experience he will bring to the Mary K. Goode community.”

Lenz earned his undergraduate degree in elementary and special education from Providence College and completed postgraduate studies in educational leadership and policy at Boston University.

Middleborough Public Schools looks forward to welcoming Patrick Lenz and introducing him to MKG students, staff, and families as the new school year begins.

School Starts Soon! Register for Kindergarten Today!

If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, it's time to register for Kindergarten at Middleborough Public Schools.
Even if you've lived in Middleborough for years, all incoming Kindergarten students must be registered before the first day of school.

📝 Register today: www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/Registration
📣 Know an incoming kindergartener? Share this post to help us reach local families! 🧡🖤

Week 2 of Kickoff to K was another great success! 🍎✨🧡

It has been so much fun watching our newest MECC students learn, laugh, and get excited for the school year ahead. We can't wait to welcome them back soon for an amazing year!

A big thank you again to our wonderful teachers, Carly Paling and Courtney Secher, for creating such a positive, engaging, and memorable experience for our future kindergarteners.

Is your child starting Kindergarten this September? You're invited! 🐝🎒

Join us for the MECC Kindergarten Social at Camp Yomechas! This free event is a wonderful opportunity for your child to meet future classmates, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities before the first day of school.

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Camp Yomechas
375 Wareham Street, Middleborough

We can't wait to welcome our newest students and their families as they begin their kindergarten journey with the Memorial Early Childhood Center!

☔ Rain or shine!

For more information, visit:
https://mecc.middleboro.k12.ma.us/students-and-families/mecc-kindergarten-social?fbclid=IwY2xjawTYbfBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEeVFvRHlMc2F6TXhwVm13c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq8MGd-IwXHGXU1E7XJSDfPI54aMcG1ls9mo_VbmV0M-JKLr9pxDz_Jy3loP_aem_RO4bAsIHCMRvY7p5w5mx4A

Happy August! ☀️

As summer continues, here are a few important dates to keep on your radar as we prepare for the start of a new school year:

🍎 August 25 & 26: New Teacher Orientation
📚 August 31: Full Professional Development Day – No School

We're looking forward to welcoming our students, staff, and families back soon! Stay tuned for more back-to-school updates towards the end of August. 🧡🖤

Learning, leadership, and lasting memories were all part of this year's D.A.R.E. Camp!

This week, Middleborough Public Schools students joined peers from across Plymouth County at Silver Lake Regional High School for the annual D.A.R.E. Summer Program Camp. Sponsored by the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, Plymouth County Police Chiefs, and School Resource Officers, the program combines meaningful lessons with hands-on activities in a fun and supportive environment.

Throughout the week, students explored ways to make safe, healthy decisions while participating in team-building challenges, outdoor games, and activities that promoted communication, trust, and new friendships.

Thank you to the organizers, School Resource Officers, and volunteers for providing our students with an unforgettable summer experience! 🖤🧡🚓

For more photos, please go to the SmugMUG link: https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/DARE-Camp-2026-July-28-2026

Our future kindergarteners had an amazing week at Kickoff to K!

Throughout the week, our newest MECC students made new friends, learned classroom routines, explored their new school, and got an exciting preview of what kindergarten is all about. It was wonderful to see their smiles, curiosity, and confidence grow each day as they prepared for this exciting milestone.

We can't wait to welcome our newest learners back soon and are looking forward to an incredible school year ahead!

A special thank you to our amazing teachers, Courtney Secher and Carly Paling, for making Kickoff to K such a fun and memorable experience for our future kindergarteners!