School Calendar
Announcements
WELCOME BACK – We hope everyone had a safe and restful break
Please see Boston Public Schools Calendar for updates. Links to all events in calendar above
2/23 @ 6pm: Meeting of the City Wide Parent Council – all are encouraged to attend
2/24 @ 6pm: BPS is hosting a virtual workshop for parents of students with IEPs to answer questions about your student receiving IEP services while remote.
3/1: Students in hybrid model learning in grades K0-3 return to school
3/4 @ 5pm: Blackstone Curriculum/Ubuntu Awards night! Join us in celebrating the work of our students – your student may be receiving an Ubuntu award for Respect, Unity, or Excellent – please join!
Attendance Stars Program: This week we are starting our new “Attendance Stars” program – each week classes can earn points for having great attendance and participation, and students can become “Star Student of the Week”! We love seeing our students in class everyday, help us encourage every scholar to come to school ready to learn every day and they may be the next Attendance Star to earn prizes!
ARCK Supply Kits: If your student’s teacher has reached out to you about picking up supplies for their art program, please come to the school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday (NOT Wednesday) to pick them up during school hours (8:30-3:00)
Free Groceries: See flyers below

We Are All Connected
We are a diverse and dynamic public elementary school in the heart of Boston’s South End. Our nearly 600 students live in nearly every neighborhood in Boston, speak over 8 languages, and represent many different cultural backgrounds.
Our school’s guiding principle is Ubuntu, a Zulu word that means I am because we are.
This spirit of community represents our school’s commitment to offering a place for families to come together to make their community stronger.
Access to South End Community Health Center directly from school Strong parent network and parent-led engagement opportunities Unique campus facilities for learning including a garden and a greenhouse Pool for swimming curriculum Direct Access to BU Fitness & Wellness Center from school for affordable family gym plans Blackstone Community Center partnership with access to facilities for play, theater, and exercise
Get In Touch
BPS Parent Helpline
617-635-8873
BPS Main Line
617-635-9000
Blackstone School
Office: 617-635-8471
380 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA, 02118
School Hours
- Monday
- 8:15 am – 3:05 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:15 am – 3:05 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:15 am – 3:05 pm
- Thursday
- 8:15 am – 3:05 pm
- Friday
- 8:15 am – 3:05 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed