Announcements
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  • James Otis ranked as one of the Top 5 Hidden Gem Elementary Schools in Boston by School Sparrow! (Click the link to read the article)
  • March 1, 2021 - Welcome Back to our K1 - 3rd Grade Students!  We are extremely happy to see our students back in person at the James Otis!
  • March Breakfast and Lunch Menus have been posted under the 'Family & Student Resources' tab.
  • James Otis Food Pantry is now Accepting Donations! Click the 'Donate' button to make a donation.  Thank you for your support! (Click here to donate)
  • Boston February School Vacation Week Programs being offered through Boston Museums and Organizations (click here for more information)
  • February Breakfast and Lunch Menus have been posted under the "Family & Student Resources" tab
  • February 15, 2021 - February 19, 2021: February Recess - No School (Students will return to appropriate learning model on Monday, February 22, 2020)
  • February 8, 2021 - April 5, 2020: 2021 - 2022 School Registration entering K2 and all other grades (click the link for more information and online seminars)
  • January 18, 2021: MLK Day - No School
  • January 12, 2021 @ 8:30am & 4:00pm: Parent Workshop - Registration Info Session (click here for the zoom link)
  • January 5, 2021 - January 29, 2021: 2020 - 2021 School Registration e ntering K0, K1, 6, 7, or 9 (click the link for more information and online seminars)
  • January 5, 2021 @ 8:30am & 4:00pm: Parent Workshop with Ms Bakos (click here for zoom link)
  • December 24, 2020 - January 4, 2020: Winter Recess - No School (Students return to remote learning on Tuesday, January 5, 2020) 
  • November 26, 2020 @ 11:00am- 1:00pm: Thanksgiving Day Dinner Take Out @ Salesian Boys and Girls Club.  Click here for flyer
  • November 26 & 27, 2020: No School, Thanksgiving Break
  • November 25, 2020: Early Dismissal, Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm
  • November 3 Day Take Home Menus are now available
  • November 21, 2020 @ 9:30am: Parent University Virtual Fall Conference (Middle/High School). Click here to view flyer
  • November 18, 2020 @ 3:00-5:00PM: OPEN HOUSE Click here to view flyer
  • November 14, 2020 @ 9:30am: Parent University Virtual Fall Conference (Elementary). Click here to view flyer
  • November 12, 2020 @ 6:30pm: From the Office of Family Engagement: What is Legal Guardianship? Click here to view flyer
  • October 27, 2020 @ 4pm: Parent Meeting to discuss remote learning expectations, exam schools, and Q & A with the Principal.  Zoom Link on Class Dojo.
  • BOKS Program will begin on October 19th for Grades 3-6. Visit the Programs Tab for more information.
  • October Onsite Breakfast/Lunch and 3 Day Take Home Menus are now available
  • October 6, 2020 @ 4 PM: We will be hosting a parent meeting and we will hold our SSC/SPC elections during that time.

What makes the James Otis Elementary School unique?

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The James Otis Elementary has a diverse and dedicated group of highly qualified teachers. Most of the Otis staff speaks two or more languages. We always end our year on a high note, our fifth graders' annual full-scale production in June!  This year's production is TBD.

The Otis is one of few select schools that employ a fulltime Community Field Coordinator. This position plays a vital role in communicating with families on school policies and student progress.

Students enjoy a full complement of art, music, theater, science, spanish, physical education and technology. At the Otis, we believe that beautiful things are just as important as useful things. Our students sing, dance, play instruments and put on full scale musical productions.
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Welcome to our
Students!
 

Our Partners

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Our partners include: Arbour Counseling Services; Boston Ballet; Boston College PULSE Program; East Boston YMCA; EB Community Health Center; Harborside Community Center; Harvard Graduate School of Education; Lesley University; Wheelock College; UMASS Boston; Kiwanis Club of East Boston; Read Boston; Reebok; and OneWorld Classrooms, among others.
Our Hours:
School Hours:                          8:20am-3:00pm
Before School Program:         7:15am-8:05am
Breakfast:                                 8:05am-8:20am
Dismissal:                                 3:00pm
YMCA After School Programs: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Early Release Time:  1:00PM

​Our Mascot:
We are the proud Otis Owls.
Our Contact Information
Phone:          617.635.8372
Fax:               617.635.8376
Email:           otis@bostonpublicschools.org

​Our District
We are a proud part of Boston Public Schools.
www.bostonpublicschools.org

James Otis Food Pantry