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Welcome!
We are a regional school district in western Massachusetts serving preschool through high school students from Gill and Montague, as well as grades 7 through 12 students from Erving. We enroll just under 1,000 students in three elementary schools and one combined middle and high school. Gill Elementary serves students in grades K-6 with one classroom per grade level. In Montague, Hillcrest Elementary enrolls students in pre- school through grade 1 and Sheffield Elementary serves students in grades 2 through 5. Great Falls Middle School is home to students in grades 6-8 and these students share a building with our Turners Falls High School scholars in grades 9-12.
The district provides comprehensive, public school programs and services delivered by highly qualified faculty and highly dedicated staff who strive to live our mission of challenging and supporting every student. We have a rolling school choice program, so we are able to enroll new students throughout the year at many grade levels. We encourage you to explore our website and, better yet, come visit us in person. Please don’t hesitate to contact any of our schools or offices to arrange a visit or an introductory meeting.
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Upcoming Events
August 2025
Thursday August 28
- All Day
- First Day - Grades 1-12
September 2025
Monday September 1
- All Day
- Labor Day - No School
Wednesday September 3
- All Day
- First Day - PreK & Kindergarten
Wednesday September 10
- All Day
- 1/2 Day
Wednesday September 24
- All Day
- 1/2 Day
Superintendent’s Corner
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tari Thomas as our new Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2025.
Tari Thomas brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to educational excellence to our district. Her impressive background reflects a career dedicated to fostering learning and growth for all students and staff.
Her expertise spans Instructional Leadership, Strategic Planning, Communication & Collaboration, Team Building, and Principal Development & Training. She holds comprehensive certifications from the MA DESE, including Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal (PreK-6), and Elementary Teacher (1-6).
Throughout her career, Tari has championed a vision of shared governance and partnership, consistently promoting environments where both students and staff can thrive. She is a proven educational leader with a collaborative approach.
Beyond her direct school leadership roles, Tari has actively contributed to her community and the broader educational landscape, serving as a Trustee and Treasurer for the Strong House Museum/Amherst Historical Society, participating in M.A.S.S. Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) initiatives, and holding various other board memberships and instructor positions.
We are confident that Tari Thomas’s extensive experience, leadership skills, and commitment to our students will be invaluable as we continue to advance the Gill-Montague Regional School District. We look forward to her leadership and the positive impact she will have on our community.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Tari Thomas.