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Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the birthplace of public education in the US. We serve 48,000+ students in 121 schools, transforming the lives of all children.
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined January 2010
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we celebrate our students, families, educators, and staff who make our community so special. Thank you for your partnership, your energy, and your commitment to our mission. Wishing you a peaceful holiday surrounded by love, gratitude, and good food.
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Today we honor all who have served. @Bostonschools thanks our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #BPS
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Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, @BostonSchools honors and celebrates the histories, cultures, and enduring strength of First Nations’ communities. Reminder: All BPS buildings will be closed today in observance.
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Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the hard-working people who make our communities thrive. From our dedicated educators and staff, to families, students, and community partners – thank you for all you do to lift each other up every day. Enjoy a safe and restful Labor Day!
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🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🎇 @Bostonschools wishes our entire community a joyful and safe Fourth of July! Whether you’re watching fireworks, hosting a cookout, or spending time with loved ones, we hope you take a moment to reflect on the values of freedom and unity.
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It’s the LAST DAY of the 2024–25 school year! Thank you to our students, staff & families for a fantastic year. Have a safe and restful summer! 🌞 📅 Reminder: All @BostonSchools buildings will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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This #MemorialDay, we honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. @BostonSchools remembers their courage and sacrifice — today and always. 🇺🇸
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All BPS schools are closed between Tuesday, April 22 and Friday, April 25 for Spring Recess.
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Enjoy a safe, healthy and restful February Recess, and we look forward to seeing you all again next week!
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🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate Presidents’ Day! This holiday honors the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, while recognizing the contributions of all US Presidents. Enjoy the day! Reminder: All BPS central offices and school buildings will be closed in observance.
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Temperatures are dropping, Boston! It’s important to clear snow from sidewalks, ramps, and entrances before it freezes to avoid dangerous conditions for pedestrians, students, and residents. To report unshoveled sidewalks, call 311. https://t.co/tNnblwF511
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion for equity, justice, and education. Let us reflect on his dream and recommit to making it a reality in our classrooms and communities. All BPS buildings will be closed this #MLKDay in observance.
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❄️ Winter Recess is here! ❄️ @BostonSchools will be on Winter Recess between Dec. 23 and Jan. 6. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and joyful holiday season with family and friends. See you in the new year! 🎉
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🍂🦃 @BostonSchools wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! We're are grateful for our incredible students, families, educators, and staff who make our school communities strong and vibrant every day. All BPS schools and buildings will be closed today and tomorrow, Nov. 28 and 29.
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Student-athletes from @BostonSchools demonstrated their great talent, determination, and passion and put on a great show last week during the 2024 Boston City League Girls Volleyball All-Star Game! (photos via Joe Allen)
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Today was Vital Signs Day at @KennedyAcademy! Grade 9 students checked community members’ respiratory rates, heart rates, blood pressure, and more. Through EMK’s partnership with @MassGenBrigham and @bloombergdotorg, students are preparing for futures in healthcare.
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BPS will celebrate the season Thursday with a Fall Harvest Meal to showcase the flavors of autumn in New England: corn, squash, turkey, sweet potatoes, and a dessert made with cranberries. Students also can try corn, beans and squash in a hearty dish called “Three Sister Stew.”
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Behold the power of the written word! When social media connected a @BostonSchools student and his teacher with best-selling author @elinhilderbrand, something magical happened. Learn all about it in this moving @WCVB story: https://t.co/IiEwNnobjL
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"It's so emotional for me to be able to think that this kid who has nothing and is living in very compromised circumstances, would get any kind of escape from my novel."
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The English High School celebrated its 2024 state-champion baseball team Tuesday night with a ring ceremony! Players, coaches, school staff, their families, and community members all honored the first team from Boston to win a state championship since 1971.
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Happy National School Psychologist Week! Our @BostonSchools Psychologists work every day to support schools by providing students with counseling services, behavioral interventions, crisis response, and more. Thank you, BPS School Psychologists, for your incredible work!
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