Principal's Newsletter

As we wrap up a very short week here at QMS, we just want to extend our thanks to all of our students, families, teachers, and staff for making the QMS community a truly wonderful place to be. We ended this week with another stinger competition where our teams cheered each other on as their peers tried to name that tune. It was a great way to go into break and a wonderful display of school spirit and community building. We are grateful to our performing arts department for hosting this event.

We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving break and we hope that everyone gets the chance to recharge and relax. We'll see everyone back here on Monday!

Please remind your student to charge their Chromebooks each night so they are ready for learning the following day. In some instances, multiple students in a class may not have a Chromebook charged and it can be challenging for students to get their work done if they need to leave their Chromebook in a charging station. Any help you can provide would be great - thank you for partnering with us on this!

Please see the flyer below for information on the December SEPAC meeting which will be held on December 3rd at 6:30pm at the Jordan Jackson school. SEPAC is the Special Education Parent Advisory Council and works to support families of students with disabilities in the Mansfield Public Schools.

As a reminder to all families, grades close on December 3rd and report cards will be available on December 11th.

As the colder months approach, it's essential to ensure that everyone in our community has the warmth they need to face the winter season. That’s why the HHOG’s and the Mansfield Police Department are coming together to provide free winter coats to families in need.

On December 8th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, families are invited to the Mansfield Police Station for a special coat distribution event. The goal is simple: to keep individuals and families warm, safe, and prepared for the cold weather ahead.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, December 8th

• Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Location: Mansfield Police Station – 500 East Street

All are welcome—whether you’re a family facing a challenging season or an individual needing a little extra support, this event is for you. There’s no need to register in advance, and coats will be available in a variety of sizes to ensure everyone, from toddlers to adults, can find something suitable. Spread the Word: If you know someone who could benefit from a warm coat this winter, please encourage them to stop by. Let’s come together to make sure no one in Mansfield faces the winter alone. We ask that all individuals that request a jacket be at the event in person. Sizes and supply are first come, first serve.

See you on December 8th!

Please see the flyer below for information on youth lacrosse in Mansfield!

See the flyer below for information on the in town basketball program for grades K - 12.

November 27th - Early Release - Start of Thanksgiving Break

November 28th & 29th - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 3rd - Trimester 1 Grades Close

December 11th - Report Cards Available

December 16th - PAC Meeting @QMS - 6:30pm

December 19th - Grades 7 & 8 Concert - 6:30pm

February 6th, 2025 - Grade 6 Concert - 6:30pm

District Vision

The Mansfield Public Schools will foster an environment where all students share a sense of belonging and experience academic and personal growth. We will inspire and empower active and engaged learners, citizens, innovators, and communicators.

District Mission

The Mansfield Public Schools supports each student so they feel recognized and valued. All students are empowered academically, socially, and emotionally so they can reach their maximum potential.

Core Values

Belonging

We build a supportive and understanding community through kindness, respect, and empathy.

Collaboration

We work together, share ideas, respect each other, and celebrate our achievements as a community.

Curiosity

We question, explore, and discover in order to foster a love of learning, not just for school but for life.

Integrity

We are honest and do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Resilience

We adapt and grow in the face of adversity, always persevering and continuing to try.

Matthew McGuire - Principal

Timothy Tichacek - Director of Secondary Special Education

Abby Evans - Assistant Principal

James Schliefke - Assistant Principal

Qualters Middle School

240 East St.

Mansfield, MA 02048

508.261.7530

QMS Website

The Qualters Ideal is not that we will all agree with each other, or even like each other, every minute of the day. It is rather that we will respect each other's rights, especially the right to be different, And that at the end of the day, we will understand that we are one people, one school and one community