Multilingual Learners

The vision of the West Bridgewater Multilingual Department is to provide students with high quality instruction in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment, as they engage in meaningful and rigorous curricula that promotes linguistic and academic growth. As students prepare to thrive in all future academic and social settings, they will be encouraged to celebrate their multilingualism and their unique contributions to our community.

Holiday Message for Families

Portuguese

Howard School Multilingual students, sharing friendship on a beautiful, sunny day at Friendship Park!

News!!

Testing for this school year 2024/2025, will take place Jan. 6, 2025 - Feb. 14, 2025.

Specific dates for individual grades will be shared by the teachers in December 2024.

ML Department Staff

(From left to right)

Theresa OLoughlin, Carol Stahl, Erika Cashman, Kristine Roberts

English Language Learning available at the West Bridgewater Public Library

Read about the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Website! Ask a teacher!

NEW!!!
RMV Offering CDL Exam in Spanish and Portuguese: School bus drivers are required to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). In an effort to expand the workforce, the state Registry of Motor Vehicles recently announced that Commercial Learner’s Permit exams are now available in Spanish and Portuguese.

Our 2024 Fall Multilingual Family Night was so much fun!!!!

We enjoyed spending time with you! We would like to again thank Vineyard Farms, Children's Museum in Easton, West Bridgewater Public Library, Mary Wynn-Yee, and Ann Marie Grinder and staff, for helping the ML Department Team put together an amazing night for our Multilingual Families!