Welcome to Henry P. Clough Principal's Blog


I am so glad you decided to check out my Principal's Blog. I have had the privilege of working for the Mendon-Upton Regional School District for the past 16 years. I taught at Memorial School for 1 year and Clough School for 11 years, and spent four years as the Curriculum Director. My husband Brian and I live in Upton and have two girls, Erin and Meghan, who both went through the Mendon-Upton School District. I know firsthand what a strong district this is. I am excited to be the principal of Clough Elementary School.

I believe communication is vital. It is my goal to keep the lines of communication open with students, staff, parents, and the community. I will use this blog as a vehicle to keep everyone up to date on what’s going on at Henry P. Clough Elementary School.

I look forward to a productive year where we all work together to ensure our students receive the best education possible in a caring and safe environment.

Best Regards,
Janice Gallagher

Monday, May 28, 2012


Our first grade Spanish Immersion teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Hall was recognized at a special breakfast held by the Blackstone Valley Superintendents Educational Collaborative on May 25th. She was this years Promising Practice Recipient for the Mendon-Upton Regional School District. We recognized Mrs. Hall for her outstanding contributions to the profession of teaching for the way she inspires her students to stretch and grow on a daily basis through the use of technology. We couldn't be any prouder to have Mrs. Hall at Henry P. Clough Elementary School. 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Recess Donations


I would like to take a moment to thank Mrs. Laurie Jason one of our Clough parents who came to me with the offer of gathering items for our students to use during recess time. The Clough parents have been very generous about dropping off items to her such as jump ropes, hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, basketballs, soccer balls, frisbees, whiffle balls and bats. Mrs. Jason and her daughter graciously labeled everything and placed the items in two fun “Clough School Recess Barrels” decorated appropriately with smiley faces. To my Clough parents, please know how appreciative we are for your generous and thoughtful donations so all of our children can have access to good old-fashioned toys to play with at recess time.