Mark Your Calendar
- Tuesday, September 2 | First Day of School (Grades 1 - 12 and Postgraduate)
- Thursday, September 4 | First Day of School (Kindergarten & Cambridge Preschool Program)
Good evening CPS Community,
Good Evening CPS Community,
We hope you are all enjoying summer break! We are already hard at work preparing for another exciting school year, and are taking this opportunity to update you on some upcoming events and summer learning resources.
In this edition, you will find information about:
- Mark Your Calendar: Back-to-School Events
- Summer Learning Resources
- Summer 2025 Contact List
- Superintendent Search
- 158 Spring Street Building Update
- New to Annual Forms: Opt-In Now Required for Some Google Services
- Fall Sports Registration Closes August 13
- Upcoming Events
- District & Community Resources
- The Bright Spot
Our next newsletter will be on August 11, with more details about back to school planning. Until then, enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
The CPS Team
Back-to-School Events
Mark Your Calendar: Back-to-School Events
Back-to-School Forms Help
Families can get help with annual forms from CPS staff. Annual forms will be available in August. Join us in person for assistance with completing forms:
- Wednesday, August 20 | 5-7PM | Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (459 Broadway Court)
Community Fairs
Meet community partners, learn about community services, access free supplies, backpacks, resources, and clothing!
- Saturday, August 23 | King Open School (830 Cambridge Street)
- Saturday, September 6 | Peabody School (70 Rindge Avenue)
Both fairs will be held from 10AM- 12PM.
Stay tuned for more information!
Need to Know News
Summer Learning Resources
We know that learning happens all summer long in a variety of ways. Visit our website for some additional at-home and in-person resources to help families engage in learning opportunities while enjoying all of the fun and relaxed routines that the warm weather brings.
Summer 2025 Contact List
Our school buildings are closed through Monday, September 1. If you have a question over the summer, please see our list of summer contacts. (አማርኛ | عربي | বাংলা | Kreyòl ayisyen | Español). Staff at your child’s school will be available to answer any questions you may have beginning Monday, August 18.
Superintendent Search
The Cambridge School Committee has launched a search for the next Superintendent of Schools to lead Cambridge Public Schools. The goal is to have a Superintendent of Schools in place on or before July 1, 2026. Learn more about the Superintendent Search process here.
158 Spring Street Building Update
The City of Cambridge has committed funds through its capital improvement budget to provide for investments in the 158 Spring Street building (formerly the Kennedy-Lonfellow School). These investments will allow the Cambridge Public Schools to retain the building for use as a school located in East Cambridge. Learn more about the project on our website here.
New to Annual Forms: Opt-In Now Required for Some Google Services
CPS uses Google Workspace for Education for classroom learning. Google Workspace offers Core Services like Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, and Classroom, with age-appropriate settings. Google also offers Additional Services that can enrich learning, such as Google Maps, Earth, and YouTube.
Starting this school year (2025-2026), Google will require Parents/Guardians to give permission each year for students under 18 to use these Additional Services on their own by signing a consent form that will be available in the Annual Forms each year, beginning this August.
- Students who don’t have Parent/Guardian permission will still be able to access learning materials related to whole-class learning as provided by CPS educators through Google Classroom, Slides, and other Core Service applications, but won’t be able to browse or search additional services applications such as YouTube on their own.
“Additional Services” for all grades are outlined below:
| Preschool - Grade 5 |
Grade 6-8 |
Grade 9-12 |
| Students are not allowed to use these Additional Services on their own. |
Google Earth
Google Maps
Google Arts & Culture |
Google Earth
Google Maps
Google Arts & Culture
Google News
YouTube |
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Fall Sports Registration Closes August 13
Interested in participating in an athletic team at CRLS next fall? Registration for Fall Athletics is open through Wednesday, August 13.
In the District
Back-to-School Forms Help
Wednesday, August 20 | 5-7PM
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (459 Broadway Court)
Get help with Annual Forms from CPS Staff!
Community Fairs
Saturday, August 23 | 10AM-12PM
King Open School (830 Cambridge Street)
Saturday, September 6 | 10AM-12PM
Peabody School (70 Rindge Avenue)
Free supplies, backpacks, resources, and clothing!
Free Food Markets
All families are welcome to stop by our free, school-based food markets. They offer fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry items. Please bring your own bags.
Thursday, July 31 and August 28 | 2:30 - 3PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School/Putnam Ave. Upper School (100 Putnam Avenue)
Thursday, August 14 | 2:30 - 3PM
Community Charter School of Cambridge (245 Bent Street)
Thursday, August 21 | 2:30 - 3PM
Peabody School/Rindge Avenue Upper School (70 Rindge Avenue)
District Calendar
Visit our digital calendar for upcoming events here.
In the Community
Summer Food Program
Date and Time Varies
City-wide
The Summer Food Program provides free meals to Cambridge residents 18 and under at select parks Monday - Friday during the summer.
Learn more and view the Summer Food Program schedule here.
Rail Innovation in Action Program
Application Deadline: Monday, September 22
Online
Students in grades 9 - 12 are encouraged to apply for the
Rail Innovation program in partnership with Lemelson-MIT and the California State Railroad Museum. This online eight-week, interactive program focuses on innovation to create community impact. Applications close Monday, September 22.
District & Community Resources
Staff Prepares to Open New Tobin Montessori/Darby Vassall School
Pictures taken May 2025
Construction on the new Tobin Montessori/ Darby Vassall School project is nearly complete! Throughout the Spring and Summer, principals, Jaime Frost and Daniel Coplon-Newfield, led staff in touring the building and their classroom spaces in preparation for the coming school year. Furniture has recently been delivered and we are excited to welcome students to their permanent building after 4 years of waiting! Stay tuned for more updates and photos!
District Recognized Nationally for Communication and Design
Congratulations to our Communications and Creative Services teams for earning national recognition for the third consecutive year from the
National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA)!
NSPRA honored Cambridge Public Schools with three awards, including another NSPRA Golden Achievement Award for strategic communications and two Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards in the Newsletter Design and Video Series categories.
Take a peek at our winning projects!