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2024 High School Football Preview: Barrington
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Barrington is looking to repeat as state champions but they’ll have to do so in a higher classification. After going (11-1) last season in Division II, head coach Sandy Gorham and the Eagles head into a new year as the new guys on the block but one not to be slept on. […]
School Enrollments Decline Despite Increased Building in Norfolk and Wrentham
By the beginning of 2024, both Norfolk and Wrentham were working to create new overlay districts that would comply with state regulations intended to increase housing. To comply with so-called MBTA Communities requirements, Norfolk and Wrentham are defining zoning districts that will allow development of high-density housing such as multi-story apartments, condos and townhomes.
Stoughton reverses decision to cut school bussing for 150 students amid parent backlash
STOUGHTON — Stoughton Public School officials secured transportation for more than 100 students who were initially denied spots on school buses for the upcoming school year, officials announced in a statement. Less than a month before the start of the school year, Stoughton Public School officials sent an email to the families of 150 students letting them know their children would not be provided transportation for the 2024 school year due to budgeting concerns. ...
Another Taunton High softball pitcher is heading to Division 1. See where.
The 2024-25 school year may have just begun, but one Taunton High softball senior has already made her college choice. Pitcher Cate Larson announced her verbal commitment to continue her academic and softball career at Georgetown University Tuesday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. She becomes the third Tiger pitcher this...
Norfolk Resident Graduates from Montrose School
Shannon Mahoney of Norfolk graduated with high honors from Montrose School in Medfield on Friday, May 31. At Montrose, Mahoney played varsity volleyball, basketball and lacrosse for four years, serving as co-captain of both varsity volleyball and lacrosse. She earned recognition as an IGC All-Star and MVP, NEPSAC All-Star and MVP, as well as an All-Scholastic Athlete by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald.
Whitman faces school panel vacancies
Whitman has another vacancy to fill among its ranks of representatives on the Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee, in the wake of member David Forth’s resignation, announced at the Wednesday, Aug. 21 meeting. The meeting opened with a moment of silence in honor of member Fred Small, who died July...
'An opportunity I relish:' New D-R AD, activities director looks rekindle district pride
NORTH DIGHTON- As a three-sport athlete at Bishop Stang, Matt McKinnon made numerous trips to Dighton-Rehoboth to face the Falcons and was always struck by the sense of community and pride he witnessed. Now, as the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District's new director of athletics and activities, he says it's his goal to rekindle...
New option presented for new NAHS
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The school building committee overseeing the renovation and expansion of the high school or the building of a new facility met Tuesday at the Woodcock School Administration Building. They were presented an additional option for a new school, one based on recommendations the committee asked for after...
Despite challenges, East Bridgewater graduate enthusiastic to coach his old football team
East Bridgewater High's first-year football coach Greg O’Sullivan meant it when he said his team is ready to play anytime and anywhere. This summer, the Vikings have been practicing in front of the high school as the athletic field is being replaced. For the past few weeks, the team’s temporary practice location has been in the outfield of one of the school’s baseball fields. It’s about 50 yards long, uneven, and narrow with limited space to run. ...
Brennan Consulting Underway on Tri County Regional Technical Vocational HS Project
Franklin, MA – Brennan Consulting, Inc. announced it is working with Consigli Construction on the new Tri County Regional Technical Vocational High School, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin. The existing 285,000sf vocational school, originally constructed in 1977, supports the 11 Commonwealth communities of Franklin, Medway, Medfield, Millis,...
Pawtucket welcomes several new principals as students return to school
(WJAR) — More districts are across Southern New England are going back to school. Students in Pawtucket will see some changes this year. Seven new principals have been hired across the Pawtucket school district. Just a month ago those positions were vacant. Superintendent Patricia Royal said there's one opening...
School Committee member denies allegations of harassment
LAKEVILLE — The Freetown-Lakeville School Committee will address “serious allegations” brought against four committee members by way of an Open Meeting Law Violation at the committee’s next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, said School Committee Chair John Burke. This statement comes after School Committee Member Crystal...
North Quincy football player back on the field one year after frightening spinal cord injury
A North Quincy High School football player was running routes in the August sun Thursday, preparation for a senior season that was no guarantee a little less than a year ago.
A Little Off The Top Of crayons, nap time and presidents
A hush descends upon the room – well, not so much of a hush as a muffled silence. And more like an unconscious free-fall than a descent. Let’s start again – although it’s unlikely to improve much. It’s the first day of kindergarten, which only can...
Franklin Schools Clarify Bus Pass Confusion
By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Franklin Public Schools officials say confusion over student school bus passes is not related to the failed tax override or any other financial issue with the district. In a letter to the community, they say there were more registrations than usual at certain schools and specific routes plus some families made payments after the extended deadline and they are still sorting it all out. As a result, bus passes will be available at your child’s school on September 4 and drivers will wait until September 16 to begin checking bus passes.
Runey Concerned About School Budget
As a new school year begins September 4 for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, Superintendent Bill Runey is apprehensive about the FY’ 26 school budget. “I’m seeing a concerning trend about this new Governor (Maura Healey),” Runey said on August 28. “The fact she decreased state aid last year and that definitely had an impact on us. I’m hoping we can do some work in the meantime with our state representatives to convince (Healey) that we need that funding to come back to normal because we’ve been through two very difficult budget years. We’ve made cuts to the teaching staff and we’re getting to the point where our class sizes are (at the point) that I’m comfortable with them in terms of delivering the best education to our students.”
Two Whitman-Hanson football players are rockstars on and off the field
Whitman-Hanson High football players Curtis Burke and Reid Swan both play on the offensive line, but that’s not the only extracurricular activity the two participate in. When they’re not suited up in pads and helmets, Burke, a senior, and Swan, a junior, both play in the school's pop rock band. Burke slaps the bass while Swan plays the guitar. ...
Bellingham Library Resources of the Month – Online Courses/Tutoring
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Men's Soccer Picks Up 3-1 Win Over Stonehill
HAMILTON — Three Colgate players scored their first career goals in a 3-1 win over Stonehill Thursday evening. Liam Winograd, Conor Geraghty, and Cason Stafford all found the back of the net for the first time. "Although a little sluggish at the start, we began the second half on...
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