Indian Education
MASHPEE INDIAN ED IS HOSTING:
Pizza Meet and Greet! 🍕
Come meet the staff, learn about the parent committee or share ideas for activities and ways to improve Indian Education at MPS!!
All tribal students and families are welcome!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
5:30–7:00 PM
Mashpee Middle High School Wampanoag Room
PARENT COMMITTEE
The Indian Education Parent Committee. Meetings will be via Zoom. Here is the Zoom link .
Meeting dates for 2025-2026
October 14, 2025
November 12, 2025 - in person at 5:30 pm
December 9, 2025
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026
- Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
- MPS Wampanoag Informational Brochure
- Mashpee Wampanoag Sketch by Jessie "Little Doe" Baird
- MPS-MWT Partnership Highlights (5-Year Summary)
- MPS Wampanoag Students--What Do You Wish All People Knew About Your Wampanoag Culture?
- MAGNA Award Winner (2021)
- MAGNA Award Press Release
MPS Indian Education Program
Mashpee Public Schools Indian Education Grant
The Mashpee Public Schools Indian Education grant supports American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students by addressing their unique cultural, language, and academic needs through supplemental programs. These grants fund initiatives that strengthen academic success, celebrate culture, and foster collaboration between schools, families, and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.
Key Initiatives:
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Student Support: Tutors are available in each school building, and tribal members regularly visit to host “Lunch Bunch” gatherings with students across the district.
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Cultural and Language Enrichment: Grant funding supports cultural activities, events, and experiences that celebrate Native heritage and language.
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Professional Development: In partnership with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Education Department, professional development opportunities are provided for teachers and staff to build cultural awareness and understanding.
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Parent and Family Involvement: Funding helps increase parent engagement in educational decision-making and supports the creation of family-centered programs.
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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Partnership: Mashpee Public Schools staff and the Mashpee Wampanoag Education Department meet quarterly to review progress, share updates, and collaborate on student-focused initiatives.
For the school year 2025-2026, the Mashpee Public Schools' Indian Education Program Coordinator is Jannel Carey. If you need/want support for your student--academic or social/emotional--please email jcarey@mpspk12.org
Tutoring is available from the staff below.
2025-2026 School-Day Indian Education Tutors:
KCCS --Angela Manning
QIS -- Christina Goodwin
MMHS--Renee Lopes-Pocknett
All MMHS 7th graders will learn about Wampanoag history in a course taught by Renee Lopes-Pocknett.
CONSENT & ELIGIBILITY FORMS:
Letter to parents from our Superintendent
You can either download the PDF version of the forms and then sign and return them to the school, or access and sign the forms electronically.
E-Form: Indian Education Eligibility Certification Form 506
PDF Form: Indian Education Eligibility Certification Form 506 E-Form: Consent to Share Data
Wampanoag Outreach Opportunities
In partnership with the Wampanoag Tribal Education Department, I'm excited to share the following opportunities with our MMHS students:
Friday, 11/7/2025 - A representative from MS2, a summer math and science program at Phillips Academy, will be available to meet with Indigenous students in grade 9 during lunch periods. This is an informational session about their summer programs. Interested students should check in with the grades 7-9 School Counseling Office for a pass. See flyer.
Dual Enrollment Students: Cape Cod Community College will be offering a FREE and HYflex Spring semester course titled An Introduction to Indigenous Education. While Indigenous students are encouraged to apply, this opportunity is being offered to all MMHS dual enrollment students. See flyer and check in with your school counselor for more information!
We're excited to offer these amazing opportunities to our students and we hope you consider participating!
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Mathematics and Science for Minority Students: Friday, November 7th, Lunch Periods
Inviting all 9th grade Native students to the Wampanoag room to learn more from a program representative.
Scholarship opportunities, College Prep and fun!
Intro to Indegenous Education
Free Cape Community College Dual Enrollment Class
- Classes start January 20th
- Tuesday and Thursday
- 3 Credits
MWT Education Department
ROXANNE D. MILLS BROWN - DIRECTOR
Email: Roxanne.Brown@mwtribe-nsn.gov
Phone: 508-477-0208 Ext. 149
GERTRUDE “KITTY” HENDRICKS-MILLER - INDIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Email: Gertrude.Hendricks@mwtribe-NSN.gov
Phone: 508-477-0208 Ext. 143
JOHN HANLON - Asst. Director and american rescue plan-american indian resilience in education grant
Email: John.Hanlon@mwtribe-NSN.gov
Phone: 508-237-0041
brad lopes-native american teacher retention initiative (natri) program manager
Email: Bradford.lopes@mwtribe-nsn.gov
Phone 508-477-0208 ext. 178 or 774-871-0591