Happy Thanksgiving! Read below to find out what's happening at MPS and in our community.

Thanksgiving

Schools are closed for the holiday on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28.

We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Foran vs. Law Thanksgiving Classic

To kick off the tradition of the annual Foran vs. Law Thanksgiving Football Game, watch this video featuring Superintendent Dr. Anna Cutaia and Mayor Rich Smith interviewing students from both high schools. It highlights the spirit, pride, and friendly rivalry that make this event such a special part of our community.

This year’s game will be held tomorrow on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at the Foran Football Field at 10:30 a.m. We hope to see you there!

Balloons Over Broadway

5th Graders read the book, “Balloons Over Broadway,” where they learned about how parade floats are engineering feats. Then they worked in their STEM labs to apply their engineering skills and creativity to create their own parade floats!

In honor of the Thanksgiving Day Parade, the students got to showcase their floats to the rest of their classmates.

MPS Vision 2030 Survey

Milford Public Schools will be developing five-year goals in the near future. We recently held in-person MPS Vision 2030 forums to gather feedback for consideration in developing these goals, and now we’re inviting current students, staff, and parents/guardians to share their perspectives through this survey, which will be open until December 2.

Turkey Trot

The annual Milford Turkey Trot is on November 27! The event supports Milford's PTAs, Avery's Little Army and Purple Pantry Boxes. Register at www.milfordturkeytrot.com.

Family Literacy Program

Milford Adult Education presents its Family Literacy Program, which runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at Meadowside Elementary School from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. This program is an excellent opportunity for parents and guardians to advance their educational goals while engaging in meaningful activities with their children. Register here!

Winter's Welcome

The Milford Recreation Department will host a "Winter's Welcome" on Friday, November 28. The event starts with a family movie ("How the Grinch Stole Christmas") at 3:30 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. This event is open to all, and admission is free!

Then, there will be a festival featuring over 70 local vendors, open from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the Milford Green. The Milford Concert Band will perform at 5:00 p.m., and the Annual Tree Lighting will be at 6:30 p.m.

Milford Fall Food Guide 

The Milford Health Department put together a guide of resources for food assistance. 

Holiday Wreath & Plant Sale

Order a festive wreath or beautiful plant for your home through the Jonathan Law Music Booster Club. Order here until November 22! All orders will be available for pick up on December 1 between 4:00-7:00 pm outside of the auditorium doors at Jonathan Law. 

Prevent Underage Substance Misuse

Join MADD’s Power of Parents in partnership with the Milford Prevention Council for a 30-minute virtual presentation designed to equip parents and guardians with the tools and knowledge needed to talk with their children about the dangers of underage drinking. The session will be on December 3, from 6:30 – 7:00 PM. Register here!

Under the "Influencer"

The Milford Prevention Council is hosting a social media and substance misuse trends training on December 10, 6 p.m.,virtually. Sign up here.

Toys for Toys

Genesis of Milford will host an event in partnership with Toys for Tots on Saturday, December 13, 2:00 p.m., inviting families, fans, and neighbors to donate new, unwrapped toys to support children in need throughout Connecticut. This year’s event features a special appearance by Peyton Miller, a professional soccer player for the New England Revolution. Miller will be on-site for a meet-and-greet and autograph signing.