Quick links
The things families need most.
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PowerSchool →
Check grades, attendance, and standards-based progress for your scholar.
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School Calendar →
Half-days, holidays, athletics, and family events across the year.
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Lunch Menus →
Monthly breakfast and lunch menus — free for every scholar.
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Pay Fees & Trips →
Pay activity, athletics, and fieldwork fees online in minutes.
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Weekly Newsletter →
The Friday family update — news, reminders, and what’s ahead.
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Forms & Documents →
Enrollment, health, transportation, and permission forms.
The school day
Bells, arrival, and dismissal.
Daily bell schedule
Early Drop Off7:15 AMDoors open / Breakfast7:45 AMCrew (advisory)8:00 AMFirst learning block8:20 AMLunch & recess11:30 AMAfternoon blocks12:15 PMDismissal2:30 PM
On 2-hour delay days, doors open at 9:35 AM and Crew begins at 10:00 AM. Early-release days dismiss at 11:30 AM.
Arrival, attendance & pickup
Report an absence508-250-0327Main office508-879-9000School nurse508-879-9000Late arrivalSign in at officeEarly dismissalNote + ID required
Please call the attendance line before 8:00 AM for any absence or late arrival. Bus questions? Reach the main office during school hours.
Para todas las familias · Para todas as famílias
Every family belongs here — in three languages.
Applications, conferences, newsletters, and emergency alerts are all offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Interpretation is available for every meeting — just ask the front office.
🇺🇸EnglishAll communications🇪🇸EspañolInterpretación disponible🇧🇷PortuguêsInterpretação disponívelResources & support
Help when you need it.
HEALTH
Health & wellness
Medication forms, immunization requirements, and how to reach our school nurse and counseling team.
TRANSPORT
Transportation
Bus eligibility, routes, and what to do when plans change during the day.
CREW
Crew & advisory
How your scholar’s crew supports character, community, and academic check-ins every morning.
SLC
Student-led conferences
What to expect when your scholar presents their own learning to you twice a year.
VOLUNTEER
Get involved
Chaperone fieldwork, join the Family Council, or lend a hand at culminating events.
POLICIES
Family handbook
Attendance, dress, technology, and the shared agreements that keep our community strong.
Good to know
Family questions, answered.
What are the school hours?+
The regular school day runs 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Doors open for breakfast at 7:35 AM. Early-release days dismiss at 11:30 AM, and 2-hour delays push the start to 10:00 AM.
How do I report my scholar absent?+
Call the attendance line at 508-250-0327 before 8:00 AM. Please leave your scholar’s name, grade, and the reason for the absence. For planned absences, send a note to your scholar’s crew leader in advance.
Is lunch really free?+
Yes — breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge to every McAuliffe scholar, every school day. Monthly menus are posted under Quick Links above.
How do I check grades and attendance?+
Use the PowerSchool parent portal, linked at the top of this page. It shows standards-based progress, attendance, and assignment feedback. Need a login? Contact the main office and we’ll get you set up.
Can I get information in Spanish or Portuguese?+
Absolutely. All major communications are sent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and live interpretation is available for conferences and meetings. Just let the front office know what your family needs.
How can I get more involved?+
Families chaperone fieldwork, join the Family Council, and volunteer at culminating events throughout the year. Watch the weekly newsletter for opportunities, or reach out to our Family Engagement coordinator.
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From the first phone call, in our own language, we felt like we belonged. McAuliffe treats families like crew, too.
— McAuliffe Family · 6th Grade Parent