Mark Your Calendar
- Tuesday, May 20 | School Committee Meeting (Beginning at 6PM)
- Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day (No School & CPS Offices Closed)
- Tuesday, June 3 | School Committee Meeting (Beginning at 6PM)
- Thursday, June 19 | Juneteenth (No School & CPS Offices Closed)
- Tuesday, June 24 | Last Day of School for All Grades (4-Hour School Day)
Good evening CPS Community,
After months of development, engagement, and financial planning, we are pleased to share that on Tuesday, May 13, the Cambridge City Council approved a budget of 280 million for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you to the Cambridge City Council, School Committee, Finance and Budget, families, staff, and greater Cambridge Community for their continued support in developing a budget capable of supporting the dynamic needs of our community.
We invite you to explore the budget using our online budget tool, which allows you to view allocated spending for the district, various schools, and departments.
Thank you to all of our families, students, and community partners who attended the Summer Kick off /Community Social last Thursday. It was great to connect families with various resources to help engage their student over the summer.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. The next edition of the CPS Connect will be shared on Tuesday, May 27.
Sincerely,
The CPS Team
In this Issue
- Share Your Feedback…Take the District and School Culture Survey Today
- Applications for Next Year’s DHSP Afterschool Programs Close This Sunday
- Summer Jobs for Teens - Apply by This Friday
- 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Now Available
- Upcoming Events
- District & Community Resources
- The Bright Spot
Need to Know
Explore Next Year’s Budget With The Online Budget Tool
Last Tuesday, the Cambridge City Council approved a budget of 280 million for the 2025-2026 school year. You can view the budget in pdf or in a translated Google doc, or review it on our online budget platform!
Our Online Budget tool provides an easy to use, interactive, and engaging version of the annual publication where you can view information about the district as a whole or individual schools and departments.
Share Your Feedback…Take the District and School Culture Survey Today
The District and School Culture Survey (formerly known as the District and School Climate Survey) is now open!
We are eager to hear from you as we strive to continue to provide high quality learning experiences that meet the needs of all of our scholars. As we have shared, we have partnered with Panorama Education for the survey. Panorama safeguards your privacy, keeping your responses confidential.
You may complete the survey online through next Friday, May 30. Take the survey here.
Graduation and Other End-of-Year Celebrations
The Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School Graduation will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 4:30PM at Russell Field. Graduation is a ticketed event, however, everyone can tune in (see below)!
The High School Extension Program Graduation will be held on Wednesday, June 4 at 4PM in the Lecture Hall of the Main Public Library (449 Broadway).
Both ceremonies will be livestreamed and broadcasted by the Cambridge Educational Access TV (CEATV).
Rebroadcast dates are listed on the CEATV 6/26 website. The graduation ceremony will also be archived for viewing on demand on the CPS student media portal.
Explore the 2025 End-of-Year Celebrations webpage to find dates and times for grade 5, and grade 8 graduations and moving on ceremonies.
In the District
Spring Drama Production
Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 | 7PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Black Box Theater (459 Broadway Ct.)
Enjoy a variety of student work performances at the Black Box Theater!
See more VPA events and get tickets | View the VPA performance calendar here
Media Arts Film Festival
Thursday, May 22 | 6PM
MIT Museum, Gambrill Center (314 Main Street)
Watch films created by CRLS students, eat snacks, meet the filmmakers! Reserve your seat for the Media Arts Film Festival here.
Haitian Affinity
Saturday, May 31 | 10AM - 1PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy (225 Windsor Street)
Celebrate the end of the school year! Register for the Haitian Affinity meeting here.
Cambridge Community Pride Day
Friday, June 6 | 3:30 - 6PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Arts Building (459 Broadway Ct.)
LGBTQ+ identifying individuals and allies are invited to attend Cambridge Community Pride Day! Enjoy family-friendly student performances, a student art show, face paint, food, and more!
Mural Unveiling at Fletcher Maynard Academy
Friday, June 13 | 3 - 3:45PM
Fletcher Maynard Academy Gymnasium (225 Windsor Street)
View the large collaborative mutual designed and painted by FMA grade 5 students during the FMA mural unveiling!
District Calendar
Visit our
digital calendar for upcoming events here.
In the Community
Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival
Saturday, May 24 | 11AM - 3PM
Cambridge Street Upper School (850 Cambridge Street)
Enjoy an improv workshop, Asian American Experiences class civic projects, food, art activities and more! The
Cambridge- Somerville Asian Festival is free fun for the whole family!
Cambridge Welcomes!
Thursday, May 29 | 6 - 8PM
Cambridge Street Upper School/King Open Community Complex (located at 830 Cambridge Street)
Join the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship for a joyful evening celebrating the many cultures and identities that make Cambridge Special. The
Cambridge Welcomes event is free for all!
Link
Cambridge Mini Makers’ Market
Sunday, June 1 | 2 - 4PM
King Open School (Address)
Register your young creative child as a vendor or save-the-date to shop. This craft market sells handmade goods created by kids.
Learn more about the Mini Maker’s Market here.
Nory Summer STEM Programs for Children ages 3 - 12
June 23 - August 14
Greater Cambridge Area (Multiple Locations)
Explore scholarship opportunities for
Nory summer programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Programs serve children ages 3 - 12. Half day and full day programs are available. Learn more and explore
Nory STEM summer programs here.
District & Community Resources
Title IX Aurelia Advocates Recognized For Their Work
Current and former Title IX Aurelia Advocates pose with the Cambridge School Committee, Student Representatives, and Athletic Director Tom Arria.
Congratulations to current and former members of the Title IX Aurelia Advocates on being awarded the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (MSSADA) Mickey Sullivan Award, which recognizes outstanding student-athlete achievement in the state.
The Title IX Aurelia Advocates is an independent high school student group that has advocated for Cambridge Public School District compliance with federal Title IX regulations, increased consent education, and stronger consent culture in the district. Over the past several years, members of this group have done remarkable work towards building a culture of consent in our community.
Author Visit at Peabody
Grade 5 students at Peabody welcomed this year's Newbery Award winner, Erin Entrada Kelly, to their library. She shared At Last She Stood: How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived and Fought for Freedom. This nonfiction book combines themes of the Philippines, World War II, spy stories, immigration, disease and medicine, racism, perseverance, and hope. Students each received a signed copy of the book thanks to our community partnership with Porter Square Book Foundation.