April 2025 Barnstable Public Schools Community Newsletter

Leadership Announcements

Hello to our Barnstable Community. I hope you are enjoying these longer days of spring. I imagine that you, like, me are longing for some additional sun through all this rain we’ve been having.

I am pleased to announce several talented leaders will be remaining with the District, having served this past year in Interim roles.

Please join me in congratulating them on their appointments.

At Barnstable Intermediate School – Tyler Arlington

I am pleased to share that I am appointing Tyler Arlington as the Principal of the Barnstable Intermediate School, having been impressed with his vision and leadership.

Prior to July 1, 2024, Mr. Arlington had been serving as an Associate Principal at BIS, a role he had held since 2021. Before joining Barnstable, Mr. Arlington had worked as a science teacher and as an Assistant Principal at the Garfield Middle School in Revere. He completed his Bachelors Degree at Ithaca College, a Masters Degree in General Sciences at Cambridge College, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, an administrator preparation program, at American International College.

Mr. Arlington brings experience at BIS, a strong sense of teaching and learning, particularly in regards to supporting multilingual learners. Mr. Arlington brings both stability to BIS in a permanent appointment, but also an instructional vision and focus for the future. He is an ardent supporter of Barnstable Redhawks, seeing the important connection of BIS between BUES and BHS.

At Barnstable Community Innovation School – Kristen Mendl-Day

I am pleased to share that I am appointing Kristen Mendl-Day as the Principal of the Barnstable Community Innovation School.

Since this past summer, Ms. Mendl has been instrumental in shaping a positive climate and culture of belonging at BCIS, bringing staff and families together around a renewed innovation plan. She accomplished this in an interim capacity and has shown strong leadership over the course of this year. In my opinion, and that of the overwhelming number of faculty and staff as well as input from families, she is well positioned to lead BCIS into the implementation of their shared vision.

Prior to serving in the interim role, Ms. Mendl was serving as a Multi-age classroom teacher at BUES. Prior to her time in Barnstable, she taught in numerous community schools in Vermont. She completed her Bachelors Degree at the University of Vermont, post graduate teacher certification at Saint Michael’s College, and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership at Bridgewater State University.

At Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center – Sacha Negron

Since last summer, Ms. Negron has been instrumental in shaping a positive climate and culture of belonging at ECELC. In my opinion, and that of our faculty and staff, she is well positioned to lead ECELC and I am appointing her to the position of Principal. She has deep knowledge of early childhood teaching as well as special education. She is a calm, steady presence at ECELC.

Prior to serving in the interim role, Ms. Negron was serving as a special education teacher at Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School. Prior to that, she had previously served as the site lead for Extended School Year at the early childhood center. Additionally, Ms. Negron had been a special educator in Barnstable at Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary School since 2016. We will benefit from her many years of experience across multiple roles here in Barnstable Public Schools

Ms. Negron received a Masters Degree in Psychology from Capella University, after receiving a Masters Degree in Special Education from American International College. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Art from Ohio Wesleyan University.

For the safety of our students, updating student information is a process that should be completed at least once each year in order for the school to have accurate, important student information, such as addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and medical needs. However, the process can be completed many times throughout the year any time there is a change to information.

Aspen has a new interface called “Go” which is more mobile-friendly. It is a quick, convenient way to update student information and review student academic progress from a phone or tablet.

This link is the login page for parents/guardians to log in to Aspen: https://ma-barnstable.myfollett.com/aspen-login/?deploymentId=ma-barnstable

On the BPS website ‘Update Student Information’ page: https://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/link-2/update-student-information, there are three sections toward the top of the page to guide parents and guardians through the process:

1. Login to Aspen

2. Directions to Update

3. Frequently Asked Questions

We appreciate your attention to this new process as it is critical for maintaining accurate and current information for your child/children. By reviewing and confirming this information, you are helping us to provide the highest level of care and support possible for your child.

If you have any questions, please contact your school or, at BHS, the hub’s administrative assistant.

Emotional Support Dog Star and Handler Holeigh Morin to attend Red Sox Game

Emotional support dog, Star, and her handler, school adjustment counselor, Holeigh Morin, of Centerville Elementary School, will be attending the Boston Red Sox game on April 22nd. They will be on the field to start the game courtesy of NEADS, the organization where Star and Holeigh were trained. Let’s go Star, Holeigh, and the Red Sox!

FY 26 Budget Approved

The School Committee approved at FY 26 budget of $93,622,700 or 4.75% increase over FY 25 on April 2. The budget will proceed to Town Council for their approval after a budget hearing in June.

The FY 26 budget and budget history can be found on our Business Office Website.

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Education Department invites you to attend a Public Hearing for the Title VI Indian Education 2025 grant application.

The Hearing is an opportunity for parents of Native American students, attending school in Barnstable, Falmouth, Sandwich, Wareham, New Bedford, Bourne, and The Weetumuw School, to receive information, and provide input into the development of programs and services to support the academic and cultural needs of Native students and their families. Educators and interested members of the public are also invited.

Please download the attached document for Zoom link and contact information.