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School Committee to meet early, briefly Thursday: Vote on district physician expected
The Arlington School Committee plans to meet at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in hybrid session -- via Zoom and in person at Arlington Public School District's office, 14 Mill Brook Drive, second floor. No public comment opportunity is scheduled. As well, this meeting is starting much earlier than usual...
New Marshall Simonds Principal Values Belonging, Sense of Team
There’s a new school administrator in town, and he’s ready to hit the ground running. Tim McMahon took the reins from six-year Marshall Simonds Middle School principal, Cari Perchase, following her departure to another district this July. A Burlington resident and educator of 22 years, Tim comes to Marshall Simonds with experience as a middle and high school teacher and, most recently, principal of North Middlesex Regional High School.
Select Board still debating next steps for heating system at Mystic School
WINCHESTER - The Select Board still hasn’t come to a consensus on what to do with the heating system at the Mystic School. At first, it seemed as though they would move forward with a replacement plan. More recently, though, members expressed concerns about the cost, especially since no one really knows what the long-term plans are for the building.
School Committee notes: Updates on Baker teachers, Hayes class sizes
Public Schools of Brookline administrators provided two updates regarding the Baker and Hayes Schools during a meeting of the School Committee’s finance subcommittee on July 17. Baker School. The Baker School will hire an additional teacher for the middle school grades ahead of the 2024-25 school year, soothing concerns...
Burlington High School Feasibility Study Reaches Midpoint
Midway through the Burlington High School Feasibility Study, the Building Committee and design firm, Tappé Architects, have released a video to update Burlington residents and other stakeholders on the process of renovating or replacing the 360,000-square-foot building, constructed in 1971. The high school has been high on the district’s...
Next stop, state championship: Bridgewater Little League wins Section 2 title
BRAINTREE -- Every baseball parent’s dream is to see their child hit a home run, let alone catch one. In what was straight out of a storybook, Logan Brady clobbered a three-run home run over the left field fence in the fourth inning for Bridgewater American, falling right into the hands of his dad, Paul.
Newton South High School students give back through Summer Science Program
This summer in the Newton Summer Science Program, several Newton South High School students are teaching Newton middle-school students courses in science and mathematics. These week-long courses cover fascinating topics, including neuroscience, astronomy, and cryptography. The Newton Summer Science Program was founded by the Newton South Science Team in the...
Governor Healey Appoints Five Members to Framingham State’s BOT
FRAMINGHAM – Framingham State University is excited to announce the recent appointments of five new members to the Framingham State University Board of Trustees by Governor Maura Healey. They are:. Cherie Comeau – Director of Talent Development at Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and Owner of CC Leadership Solutions, LLC....
Needham Rocks All-Scholastics
The Boston Globe honors high school athletes from across the state each season, bringing together the best performers and the most consistent teams. For the spring season, Needham put up quite a few outstanding performances, and it was noticed. The Rockets were well represented, as Ben Gilman shares in this piece from last week’s newscast.
Public provides split feedback on Lynnfield dress code
Adam LevineLYNNFIELD — The School Committee agreed to revise and clarify its proposed dress-code policy after feedback from students, teachers, and parents at its meeting Tuesday. Committee member Jim Dillon read the most recent update to the proposed policy, which has been revised throughout the summer. Lynnfield High School seniors Maeve Donovan, Ella Hayman, and Emma […] The post Public provides split feedback on Lynnfield dress code appeared first on Itemlive.
NELS: Next generation emerging for relentless Reading Memorial
SUDBURY, Mass. – After a year off, I returned to one of the most unique tournaments in the region — the New England Lacrosse Showcase. NELS is a final chance for high school teams to unite after their season and compete without their graduated seniors. It is one of the few events to eschew club teams, welcoming schools from New England (sans their coaches to comply with MIAA rules) and beyond to compete against one another.
Togetherness the key for Lynnfield football team
Mark AboyounBishop Fenwick High School hosted a 7-on-7 football tournament this past Saturday, featuring programs from all across the Bay State. The Lynnfield Pioneers were present and accounted for with coach Pat Lamusta adding the tournament is “always the wakeup call.” “It’s, usually, about a month away from equipment distribution. When you get to that, it’s […] The post Togetherness the key for Lynnfield football team appeared first on Itemlive.
Newsmakers: Kids on summer stage and a high schooler on the rise
Editor’s note: Newsmakers is a regular feature spotlighting accomplishments of Newton community members, businesses and organizations. Newton residents take the stage in Weston summer productions. Weston Drama Workshop, a nonprofit youth theater organization in its 62nd anniversary season, is staging six productions this month at Regis College, featuring participants...
Morris College President Sewell returns to Harvard to participate in New Presidents’ Cohort
Morris College President Dr. Said Sewell has an amazing opportunity coming his way. Although he has only been on the campus of Morris College for three weeks, Sewell has been selected as one of only five HBCU presidents to participate in Harvard’s New President Cohort. More than fifty new presidents nationwide will participate in this fellowship.
Cool Science Club is Back!
Try as I might, I'm NOT a planner. I am always late to signing my kids up for stuff or by the time I think to do it, extracurricular activities are full. So, if you're in the same boat... or if your kids are complaining they're *bored*, I have good news. Cool Science Club is BACK in August and has spots remaining for budding detectives who are cut out to help solve a major mystery: a Marvel comic has gone MISSING.
Ottoson Middle School appoints new principal
Ottoson Middle School has announced that Rochelle Rubino is its new principal, having started her position earlier this month. Rubino previously served as the school's assistant principal from 2018 to 2022. She was offered her current position by the district's superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Homan. Right before accepting this role with...
School Committee picks Brandt to serve on Killam Building Comm.
READING - With the change in membership sought by the current appointee due to growing work commitments, School Committee member Shawn Brandt recently emerged as the leading contender to replace colleague Sarah McLaughlin on the Killam School Building Committee. During their most recent gathering in RMHS’ library, the School Committee...
Harvard’s Top Development Officer To Step Down
Brian K. Lee, Harvard University’s top fundraising official since September 2018, will step down from his position at the end of the year. The search for his replacement will begin soon, Harvard University Interim President Alan M. Garber said via a statement. Lee was vice president for alumni affairs and development.
Berklee College of Music Appoints Next President
Music industry executive Jim Lucchese will begin the role as of January 1, 2025. Massachusetts’s Berklee College of Music has appointed Jim Lucchese as its fifth president, effective as of January 1, 2025. Until Lucchese officially begins the role, Berklee’s provost, David Bogen, will continue serving as interim president; Betsy Newman, senior vice president of student enrollment and engagement, will remain as interim executive vice president.
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