Middle School News

Announcing PHA's partnership with Lands’ End School, to expand our school uniform offerings and enhance your shopping experiences.

This school year, PHA THRIVE, FAB, & Food For Free launched a free monthly food market providing community members with access to free grocery items including fresh fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and more. Join us on the third Tuesday of every month* from 3:00-4:30 PM in the Upper Elementary School Yard (17 Franklin St, Somerville). Pick up free groceries while picking up your children!
- December 20, 2022
- January 17, 2023
- February 14, 2023*
- March 21, 2023
- April 11, 2023*
- May 16, 2023
*Exceptions due to School Vacations/Holidays

I am grateful for each of you during this season of gratitude and giving. We each bring our own unique cultural and lived experiences to our richly diverse and inclusive community. Our holiday festivities and traditional/cultural feast may vary from culture to culture. For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family and be thankful for all the goodness in our lives -- especially the people.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a month dedicated to paying tribute to the rich history and traditions of Indigenous peoples and celebrating their contributions.

As you may know, since early September the country of Haiti has been paralyzed by violent civil unrest which has led to roadblocks, demonstrations and gang violence leading to the lack of free flow of water, fuel, food, and medical supplies from major ports and airports.