Dear BPS Community,

I hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school this Friday, January 2, 2026.
As we close out 2025, I would like to share some pictures of the wonderful work done by the Kids in the Middle program. Kids in the Middle is a partnership between Bristol Public Schools and the United Way. It serves as an incredible opportunity for our middle school and older students to connect with something bigger than themselves. The program provides a safe and fulfilling opportunity for our youth to actively engage with both the school and local communities. This holiday season, our students have been spreading cheer and goodwill. From craft nights at the nursing home, sorting food drive goods, and preparing feast boxes for families, to holiday bingo and Challenger Program celebrations, our students have been touching lives with kindness and sharing the magic of the season.
I am excited to announce that that Kids in the Middle participated in the Festival of Food Creations Gingerbread House Competition, which benefits the St. Vincent DePaul Shelter, and their "Kindness Village" entry won the Youth Award. Kids in the Middle is looking forward to a new year filled with adventures that foster a love of volunteering and giving back to both the school and local communities.  Please see the collages of pictures from these events.

In partnership,
Iris White
Superintendent of Schools




Dad's Up Front Fathers Luncheon
Dad's Up Front’s mission is to eliminate barriers that prevent fathers from being fully present and engaged in their children’s lives by offering advocacy, coaching, and community-based support. The organization is hosting a fathers’ luncheon on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Bristol Boys and Girls Club. Please see the flyer below for more information.


Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council
The Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is designed to empower parent leaders by keeping them informed about important matters within BPS. As a PAC member, you will also collaborate with the Superintendent to provide input on district priorities and initiatives.  PAC will meet on the following dates (all Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) at the Bristol Board of Education:

• January 29, 2026
• March 3, 2026
• May 28, 2026
• September 24, 2026
• November 19, 2026