Admissions Newsletter: October 2021
Welcome to the first Admissions newsletter of the 2021-22 school year. We are so happy to be back in-person with our scholars and we are looking forward to meeting your family soon!

Featured in this edition is:
  • information and a registration link to our November 6th in-person admissions session
  • information about our lottery and enrollment process
  • highlights from our recent 6th grade trip to Nature's Classroom
  • information about our athletics program
Please reach out with any questions, admissions@mcauliffecharter.org.
Upcoming Admissions Event
We are hosting an in-person admissions session on Saturday, November 6th, 10:00am - 11:30am.

During this session you and your future McAuliffe scholar(s) will have an opportunity to learn about our program, see examples of high quality student work, and learn about the admissions process.

Additionally, your future McAuliffe scholar(s) will visit the Adventure Center where they will interact with McAuliffe teachers and engage in Crew activities. We highly recommend bringing your future McAuliffe scholar with you to this session.
The Admissions Process
McAuliffe accepts applications for students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 each year, and awards seats based on the results of the annual admissions lottery as well as seat availability.

McAuliffe is a regional district including the following cities/towns:
  • Ashland
  • Framingham
  • Holliston
  • Hopkinton
  • Marlborough
  • Natick
  • Southborough
  • Sudbury.

Applicants who live in these cities and towns have the same likelihood of being accepted. The one exception is that applicants who have a sibling currently attending the school have first priority in the lottery. Families who live outside of our region are welcome to apply; however, regional families are given priority.
6th Graders Bond at Nature's Classroom
Our sixth grade scholars had a wonderful experience at Nature's Classroom. The importance of having this trip at the start of 6th grade is because it lays the foundation for building collaboration while learning and practicing McAuliffe's Habits of Work and Learning (HOWLs). For some scholars, this was the first time they were away from home overnight without family, but there was plenty to keep them engaged! Above are just a few of the photos taken on the trip. You can see more on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Fall Athletics
At McAuliffe, we participate in the Charter School Athletics League and we compete against other Massachusetts charter schools. This fall, all of our Cross Country team runners have set new PR's and our Soccer team has been focusing on collaboration as they work together to win goals!

We offer the following sports:

Fall
  • Coed Soccer
  • Coed Cross Country
Winter
  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
Spring
  • Coed Track and Field
Stay In Touch
We encourage families to visit our website to learn about our program. We maintain a very active social profile on both Facebook and Instagram where we post photos and details of daily life at McAuliffe. Follow us to stay in the loop.

Mara Gorden
Director of Community Development
O: 508.879.9000 x615 C: 508.561.3506