Northbridge Public Schools

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year in the Northbridge Public Schools! 

As we prepare to welcome our students back for a new school year, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude for this community and the strong partnerships that make our schools such special places for learning and growth. Each new school year offers us a fresh start—a chance to assume the best in one another, to strengthen our connections, and to focus on the shared goal that unites us: helping every student thrive.

This year, we begin with some changes. The recent failed override means that we have had to cut some staff positions and let go of some programming across the district. These losses are felt by all of us—students, staff, and families alike. At the same time, I believe in our community’s resilience and our ability to move forward together.

While we navigate these changes in our schools this year, we will remain hopeful and steadfast. We are also committed to working closely and collaboratively with the School Committee and our Town Boards to explore sustainable solutions for funding our schools, with the goal of preventing future cuts and protecting the educational opportunities our students deserve.

In the coming weeks, you will see us focus on building relationships, nurturing a culture of respect, and creating a supportive environment for every learner. We ask for your partnership in this work—whether that means attending school events, volunteering your time, sharing ideas, or simply extending kindness and understanding to one another.

Let’s make this a year defined not by what we lost, but by the connections we build, the challenges we overcome together, and the opportunities we create for our children.

With appreciation and optimism,

Amy B. McKinstry

Superintendent