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Walsh Newsletter - Important ACCESS Information for all Students - Please Read

Posted Date: 01/11/26 (04:30 PM)


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Import ACCESS Information - Please Read

ACCESS testing will take place on the following dates:

  • Framingham High School: January 12–13, 2026

  • Cameron, Fuller and Walsh Middle Schools: January 14–15, 2026

Students Participating in ACCESS Testing

All students identified as English Learners are required to participate in ACCESS testing. Students who are required to take the ACCESS assessment should report to school at their regular start time. 

Transportation will be provided as usual for students with an assigned bus.

Caregivers of students who are required to participate in ACCESS have been notified and the following information has been sent:

High School: https://app.smore.com/n/xed58-access-2025-test

Middle School: https://app.smore.com/n/yr9bg-access-2026-test

Students Not Participating in ACCESS Testing

Students who are not required to participate in ACCESS testing will follow a delayed start schedule, as outlined in the 2025–2026 District Calendar.

Transportation will be provided, and buses will pick students up from their regular bus stop during the 10:00 a.m. hour, as close to their regular pickup time as possible.

Below are examples of adjusted pickup times:

  • High School example:
    Regular pickup time: 6:32 a.m.
    Delayed pickup time: 10:32 a.m. (4 hours later)

  • Middle School example:
    Regular pickup time: 7:18 a.m.
    Delayed pickup time: 10:18 a.m. (3 hours later)

Please contact your school if you have any questions regarding ACCESS testing and your child’s testing schedule. 

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.




Robotics Competition at Walsh

Saturday, January 17th - High School Robotics Competition

Sunday, January 18th - Middle School Robotics Competition

Both run all day at Walsh



The Homework Center at the Framingham Public Library

The Homework Center at the Framingham Public Library provides free homework help and tutoring (and snacks!) for any students grade K-12. The Homework Center is open at the Main Library downtown on Mondays and Thursdays from 3pm-6pm, and at the McAuliffe Branch in Nobscot on Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm. If you have any questions, please contact FPL Assistant Director Jill Walker - jwalker@minlib.net.



Student Absences

Please be sure to call the main office when your child will be absent. This is important so we can accurately record the absence.



Walsh School Council

Any caregiver interested in participating in the Walsh School Council please email Mr. Johnson. We meet monthly at Walsh in the library at 7:15AM.




🚗 Walsh Pick-Up & Drop-Off Reminder 🚗

Dear Walsh Families,

Our staff’s number one priority is the safety of all children during arrival and dismissal. To help us keep things running smoothly and safely, please remember to:

  • Drive slowly and carefully through the school zone.

  • Follow staff directions at all times.

  • Use designated areas for drop-off and pick-up.

  • Stay in your vehicle during pick-up and drop-off.

  • Be kind and patient with other drivers—we’re all here for the same reason.

  • Avoid distractions, such as cell phone use, while in the car line.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Together, we can make drop-off and pick-up safe and respectful for everyone.

💙 Walsh Staff



Chromebook Usage Agreement

If you have not signed the FPS Chromebook Usage Agreement please use the link provided to complete this this week. Thank you.

FPS Chromebook Agreement



ParentSquare Information

Parent Square

We are excited to let you know that we’ll be continuing to use ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups. ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.


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