Upcoming Community Workshops

The Ashby Evergreen Charter School project continues to make excellent progress. We remain on schedule to submit our Commonwealth charter application to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on August 13. We are currently meeting weekly with DESE representatives to ensure our questions are answered, our application is complete, and every aspect of the proposal meets the Commonwealth’s requirements. While there is still much work ahead, we are very pleased with the progress our team has made.

We have assembled the minimum number of founding Board of Trustees members required for the application, but it is not too late to become involved. We continue to welcome individuals who are passionate about public education and interested in helping shape this exciting new school. We are especially seeking members from the Fitchburg community and individuals with expertise in finance, accounting, budgeting, or nonprofit management. At the same time, we value diverse perspectives and welcome people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.

If you are curious about the school or would like to learn more, we encourage you to attend one of our upcoming information sessions or reach out to us directly. We are always happy to answer questions and share more about our vision for Ashby Evergreen Charter School.

Submitting the application on August 13 is an important milestone, but it is only one step in a lengthy review process. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will carefully evaluate our proposal over the coming months, and we do not expect a final decision until January. We are optimistic about the future and deeply grateful for the encouragement, enthusiasm, and support we have received from individuals and communities throughout the region.

Thank you for believing in this vision and for supporting our efforts to create an innovative public school that will serve children and families across North Central Massachusetts. We hope to see you this week in Townsend or Pepperell.