Bridge to High School Welcomes Class of 2029!

Last week, over 400 rising 9th graders joined us for the 5th annual Bridge to CRLS event, a fun and informative kickoff to their high school journey! With a class of about 500 students, the event was a strong showing of enthusiasm and readiness for freshman year.

Students enjoyed sweet treats from an ice cream truck during registration, snapped fun photos, and most importantly, met someone new.

The day was packed with activities designed to ease the transition to high school, including a student-led panel where incoming freshmen asked questions and heard firsthand from current students about what to expect.

​Participants picked up their Chromebooks, met their Dean of students, and had a chance to get answers to their schedule-related questions, helping calm first day nerves. They also toured the building, learned about extracurricular opportunities, and explored valuable out-of-school time resources like teen internships, drop-in spaces, and health and wellness support throughout Cambridge.
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According to our exit survey, 57% of students reported feeling more prepared to face the challenges ahead, positioning them for a strong start to a promising academic year.

We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2029 and wish them a fantastic freshman year!