Welcome to the

The Fitchburg Public School System serves approximately 6000 students in grades Pre K-12.

A new 38 million dollar high school opened in August 2000.

The city of Fitchburg is a culturally diverse community of approximately 40,000 residents located in Central Massachusetts.

The new 235,000 sq. ft. Fitchburg High School accommodates 1,400 students. The site provides a quiet, rural setting for a high school with beautiful panoramic views to the east, wetlands and hilly terrain to the south, and natural wooded buffers to the west. There are 72 acres for school and community use, which include athletic facilities, such as baseball and softball fields, soccer and field hockey fields, cross country trails, and tennis courts. FHS houses a 30,000 square foot community athletic center, complete with indoor track, four multi-purpose courts, seating for 1,500, weight room and aerobics area, and physical therapy areas. Included in the facility is a 750-seat auditorium and a state-of-the-art library/media center.

Important Links:

Download the 2009 - 2010 Bus Routes

H1N1 Links + Info

Recent Updates:

- Strategic Plan 2009 - 2012: English / Spanish

- Health and Safety Plan

- District Curriculum Accomodation Plan

- FHS Program of Studies

- School Committee Minutes
(updated as approved)

- FY10 Budget Summary

- FY10 PowerPoint Presentation:
- Web (Internet Explorer only) - PowerPoint

Andre R. Ravenelle,
Superintendent

Paula Giaquinto,
Assistant Superintendent

Robert M. Jokela,
Business Manager

Heather A. Richards,
Administrator of Human Resources

Kathleen Bernklow,
Administrator of Pupil and Special Education Services

Mayor Lisa A. Wong
Mr. Glenn Capone
Mr. Jim Connors
Mr. James Reynolds
Ms. Sally Cragin
Mr. Thomas Rousseau
Mr. Peter Stephens

View the school committee minutes and schedule.

February 15th - 19th
School Closed - Winter Vacation

April 1st - 30th
Kindergarten Registration

April 2nd
Good Friday - No School

Fitchburg Public Schools
376 South Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Phone: 978.345.3200
Fax: 978.348.2305

Vision Statement

Each Fitchburg Public School provides learning experiences that engage all students in achieving high academic standards while developing intellectual rigor, creative interest, and the social characteristics that prepare them for the challenges of living successfully and productively as citizens of this new century.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Fitchburg Public Schools is to provide coordinated curricular and extracurricular experiences that inspire students to develop the academic, intellectual, creative, technological, and social skills necessary to work and to participate in our democratic society. Highly qualified educators who motivate and support students in achieving the high standards of literacy and numeracy as described in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks will staff our schools. Teachers, administrators, and parents will collaborate to insure the effectiveness of learning experiences that are differentiated to meet a variety of student learning styles, needs, and interests. All members of the school community will focus on achieving academic excellence through curricula that promote inquiry and stimulate curiosity as the foundation for lifelong learning.