Principal's Warrior Wrap-Up: 7/31/26

🌞I hope you are enjoying every second of your summer! I wanted to reach out and touch base with the latest TPS news and a few reminders!

👏First, a HUGE thanks to Mr. Westerlind and Mr. Hall (and their high school assistant, Colin) for working so hard this summer to make TPS look beautiful and clean! They have done a tremendous job and I am so grateful.

✎Just a reminder that the school district is purchasing supplies for all students this year and parents do not need to purchase school supplies for their students!

👍I'd like to congratulate Mr. Nichols on his new position as middle school social studies teacher! Mr. Ruppert has left TPS and has moved into a history position at the the high school!

🍎Next, I'd like to welcome a few of our new staff. I still have some hiring to do, but at least you have the opportunity to meet our newest Warrior staff!

Meet Sherry Trainque, our new Assistant Principal! Sherry comes to us from the Berlin-Boylston School District where she was the Special Education Coordinator for the Berlin Memorial School and Boylston Elementary School. Sherry joins TPS with a great deal of experience in special education. She has experience teaching in both middle and high school and has a depth of knowledge in supporting all students as learners. I am very excited at the strengths she will bring to TPS!

Meet Katie Blake, our new middle school 7/8 science teacher! Katie joins us from Chocksett! Katie has years of experience teaching science and has a true passion for it!

Meet William "Billy" Helfrich, our new 7/8 ELA teacher! Billy comes to TPS with experience teaching both middle and high school English! Once you talk with Billy, you'll realize how much he loves teaching and being an active part of a school community!

Meet Kaydi Barber, our new 6th grade special education teacher! Kaydi brings with her experience teaching special education in both elementary and middle school. In her interview, it was apparent that Kaydi is dedicated to seeing her students grow and succeed.

🛝We will be having Popsicles on the Playground on August 20th at 3:30-5:00! Join us for a cool treat and to catch up with friends before school starts! Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this event and donating the popsicles! I'll look forward to seeing you all there!

👉A Message to Kindergarten Families:

Hello Kindergarten Families!

We're happy to share that an informal Kindergarten Meet Up has been scheduled at the TPS Playground on Thursday, August 13th at 5PM!

Come meet other incoming kindergarteners and their parents, and chat with seasoned TPS parents who can answer your questions. It's a great chance for the incoming class to meet and play together, and for you to get any questions answered.

Popsicles provided! Feel free to reach out to Janna Millette (janna.millette@gmail.com), parent of a TPS 1st and 4th grader, with any questions.

We hope to see you there!