Student Support Services

Chicopee Public Schools' Student Support Services department is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students. Through programs like Title I, the district provides targeted assistance in reading and mathematics, alongside essential social support services, to ensure student success. The department also offers resources for families, including parent programs designed to encourage active involvement in their children's education. Additionally, initiatives are in place to support students facing challenges such as homelessness or foster care, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and stability.

Student Support word art in the shape of a graduation cap

Bullying Prevention

The Chicopee Public Schools is committed to providing a safe, positive and productive educational environment where students can achieve the highest academic standards. No student shall be subjected to harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyber-bullying.

Bullying Prevention Policy
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan - Guide for staff, parents and students
Bullying/Cyber-Bullying Investigation Form

Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Title I

Title I is a partner in providing educational excellence for students who need extra help in order to be successful in school.

Chicopee Public Schools receives over 2 million dollars in federal funds for students who need assistance in reading and mathematics and the social support services that are necessary for social and school success.

In schools with high percentages of children from low-income families, school-wide Title I programs serve all children. In Chicopee, the school-wide Title I elementary schools are Barry, Bowie, Streiber, Belcher, Bowe, Lambert-Lavoie, Litwin, Fairview, and Stefanik as well as Bellamy Middle School and Dupont Memorial Middle School.

The Title I program also offers opportunities for parents to get involved in their child’s education. Your involvement shows your child how important he or she is to you and how important an education is also. Please see the Parent Programs list for the parent programs that are available and the Parent Tips link for helpful suggestions for parents.

For more information about Title I or any of the programs offered, please speak to the principal of your child’s school or contact us at:

Student Support Services Title I Office 134 Dulong Circle Chicopee, MA 01022

Tel. 413-594-3456, FAX: 413-594-3467

Parent Programs

Parent/Child Programs and Activities

The goal of the Chicopee Public Schools Title I Program is to encourage parents to become involved in the education of their children in partnership with Title I and their schools. For more information call the Title I office at 594-3456.

Bingo for Books – Our most popular program. This Family Literacy Program is held in all Title I schools throughout the school year. Word "Bingo" is played and winners receive books as prizes. Watch for flyers sent home with students announcing dates and times or call your child’s school or the Title I office at 594-3456 for more information.

Branch Out & Read – A parent/child reading program that explains to parents the importance of reading aloud with their children at home. This six week program has been very popular in most Title I schools.

Family Academy – This program is very popular with parents. Parents attend workshops geared towards increasing their child’s academic achievement. Childcare is provided and a light breakfast and lunch is provided.

Family Game Nights

Family Math/Literacy Nights

GED Review – GED Review Classes are available for parents of students in Title I Schools.

Math Fun Nights

Math Make n Take

Muffins for Mom/Donuts for Dad

Step-up for Bellamy and Fairview - (for 5th grade students entering Bellamy or Fairview)

Title I Annual Meeting

Title I Non-school time Programs – (Before and after-school) – (All Title I Schools)

Title I Summer Program – (All Title I Schools)

Other Workshops – Other workshops are available upon request.

Department Contacts

April Rist

Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services

Coordinator of Section 504 & Civil Rights for Students Title I, II & IX for Students Safety for the District

229 Exchange St., Chicopee, MA 01013 413-594-3477

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Celeste Rossi 413-594-3477 crossi@cpsge.org

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Daniah Alsammarraie 413-594-5869 dalsammarraie@cpsge.org

ATHLETICS COORDINATOR Sean Mackin 413-594-3574 samackin@cpsge.org

EDUCATIONAL STABILIZATION COORDINATOR Lexus McCollaum 413-594-1450 lmccollaum@cpsge.org

NURSING SUPERVISOR Joyce O'Neil 413-594-1757 joneil@cpsge.org

SUPERVISOR for ATTENDANCE & ENROLLMENT Katie Geoffroy 413-594-3522 kgeoffroy@cpsge.org

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DIRECTOR April Rist 413-594-3457

TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR Shelley Dellaquila 413-594-3520 sdellaquila@cpsge.org

TRANSPORTATION PERSONNEL LIAISON Jessica Dow 413-594-3516 jdow@cpsge.org

SIMS DATA Luz M. Ayala-Mundo 413-594-3519 layala-mundo@cpsge.org

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FACILITATOR Kristen Coelho 413-594-1537 kcoelho@cpsge.org

DISTRICT SPANISH TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER Judith Delgado Toledo 413-377-4986 jdelgadotoledo@cpsge.org

DISTRICT SPANISH TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER Waldir Achury Ramirez 413-461-4469 wachuryramirez@cpsge.org

LEGAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER Rebecca Bouchard rbouchard@cpsge.org

CENTRAL ENROLLMENT SENIOR CLERK Marisol Hernandez 413-594-3567 mhernandez@cpsge.org

CENTRAL ENROLLMENT SENIOR CLERK Holly Bayeur 413-594-3518 hbayeur@cpsge.org