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Stoughton students honored for perfect MCAS scores; Gibbons Elementary spotlights student‑ambassador program and community drives
Summary
The Stoughton School Committee recognized elementary, middle and high school students who earned perfect scores on the 2024–25 MCAS. Gibbons Elementary presented its student ambassador program, described a PTA‑run community closet, a food drive that produced two truckloads of donations, a coat drive with Anton’s Cleaners and other school events.
The Stoughton School Committee on Nov. 4 recognized students across grade levels who earned perfect scores on the 2024–25 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), and heard a presentation from Gibbons Elementary about student leadership and community support programs.
Superintendent Dr. Baietta presented certificates to third‑, fourth‑ and fifth‑grade students who achieved perfect scores and later recognized secondary students, including one high‑schooler who received perfect scores in both reading and math. "I never received a perfect score," Baietta said during the recognition, congratulating students and thanking parents for their support.
Principal Gulia and a group of fourth‑ and fifth‑grade student ambassadors described the school’s student‑ambassador program, which selects leaders through an application process. Gulia said about 65 students applied and the program currently has “over 40” ambassadors. Students listed typical duties including hall monitoring, assisting kindergarteners at arrival and dismissal, and supporting younger students at recess.
The presentation also highlighted Gibbons’ PTA‑organized community closet, which provides school supplies and clothing during parent‑teacher conferences and back‑to‑school nights. Gulia said the school launched a food drive in response to recent SNAP changes; within three days the PTA had gathered the equivalent of two truckloads of food for local distribution. Gibbons will serve as a drop‑off site for the month of November and is collecting winter coats that will be cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners. Gulia said the school coordinates with local partners including the Stoughton Lions Club, Saint Anthony’s and other town agencies for distribution.
The committee praised the students and staff and asked logistics questions about donation drop‑off. Gulia said donations can be dropped at the school main lobby during the day; the office will buzz donors in because of campus security.
The recognition and presentation were followed by group photos and brief remarks thanking families and staff.
