Superintendent's Weekly Update- June 21, 2026
Dear BPS Community:
Thank you to all the fathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, mentors, role models, caregivers, coaches, and other caring individuals who play such an important role in supporting, guiding, and nurturing our children. Your dedication, encouragement, and love make a lasting difference in their lives and in our communities.
Today, we honor and celebrate all fathers and father figures whose love and guidance help shape future generations.
Happy Father's Day!
Congratulations to all graduating students from Bristol Central High School, Bristol Eastern High School, Bristol Preparatory Academy, and The Destination Program!
We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you and all that you have accomplished. As you celebrate this important milestone, know that your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have prepared you for the exciting opportunities ahead. While we will miss you, we are confident that you will continue to make a positive impact wherever your journey takes you.
Thank you to our administrators, teachers, staff, community partners, and families for the unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement you have provided throughout our students' educational journeys. Your commitment has helped make this achievement possible.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! We wish you continued success and happiness in all that comes next. Go forward with confidence, pride, and purpose.
As we enter the last week of the 2025-26 school year, please note that tomorrow, Monday, June 22nd, will be the last full day of school. Tuesday, June 23rd, Wednesday, June 24th, and Thursday, June 25th will all follow a shortened day schedule. Attendance is still taken daily, so please ensure your child arrives on time each day!
As another successful school year comes to a close, I would like to wish all of our students, families, faculty, and staff a happy, healthy, and enjoyable summer. I hope your summer is filled with great books, fun adventures, opportunities to relax and recharge, and special moments with friends and loved ones. Summer is a wonderful time to create memories, explore new interests, and enjoy time together as a family. While students enjoy a break, our schools and Central Office staff will be hard at work throughout the summer preparing for an exciting and successful new school year. We are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back in August. Please be sure to follow our Facebook page and ParentSquare throughout the summer for important announcements, updates, and back-to-school information
Thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. Have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer!
In partnership,
Iris White
Superintendent of Schools
Now Available: 2026 School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack
Commissioner Russell-Tucker and the Connecticut State Department of Education are pleased to announce the launch of the 5th Annual PK-12 School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack Program, providing summer discounts to all PK–12 public and private school staff, including Adult Education program staff. This year’s offers include dozens of discounts to museums, sporting events, breweries, and more. Eligible staff includes everyone who contributes to the school ecosystem—from teachers and paraeducators to school nurses, bus drivers, custodians, and food service professionals. To explore and access available discounts, visit: Connecticut PK-12 Digital Backpack. You can read the full press release here: CSDE Launches 5th Annual PK-12 School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack Program.
Free Summer Learning Resources Now Available
The Connecticut State Department of Education's Summer Learning Hub is now live, featuring free, high-quality resources to support continued learning throughout the summer. Created for families, educators, and districts, this comprehensive hub offers engaging activities and printable resources across multiple subjects, including reading, math, science, social studies, and financial literacy. All materials are adaptable for various grade levels and available in multiple languages, making it easy for families to support learning at home while keeping students engaged with fun, educational challenges. Whether a family is looking for summer activities or an educator is planning programs, these ready-to-use resources provide everything needed to prevent summer learning loss and maintain academic momentum. Visit and share the Summer Learning Hub, linked here, today to explore these free resources and support student success all summer long.
Bristol Summer Feeding Open Sites Here is the information for the sites in Bristol where your child can get free breakfast and/or Lunch Monday through Friday during this summer. |
Children must be present to get a meal, and they can only get Breakfast or Lunch during the meal serving times. Meals must be consumed at the Open Site you choose for your meals. You can not get both meals at the same time. This is the same for all open sites in Bristol for the summer of 2026 Site #1: Bristol Central High School | 480 Wolcott St. | Open July 6th - August 14th Breakfast Hours: 8:30 am-9:30 am Lunch Hours: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Entrance is at the back of the school by the track area. Site #2: Bristol Public Library | 5 High St. | Open July 6th - August 14th. Lunch Only Hours: 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Food will be distributed inside the Library. Site #3: Greene Hills School | 718 Pine St. | Open July 6th - August 7th Breakfast Hours: 8:00 am-9:00amLunch Hours: 11:30 am-12:30pmEntrance is from the parking lot on the right side of the school. Service will be in the Gym. Site #4: Cambridge Park | 11 Quaker La. | Open July 6th - August 14th Breakfast Hours: 9:30 am-10:00 am Lunch Hours: 11:30 am-12:00 pm Food will be available at the Community Center |
All children ages 0 through 18 are eligible to receive breakfast and lunch each day we are open. You can no longer pick up breakfast and lunch at the same time. They must be picked up and consumed on site separately during the allotted meal times for each meal. You can go to whichever site works best for you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact David or Cheryl at 860-584-7984 |