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Gardner schools celebrate English Language Learners graduation: what does this mean?
It was an evening of games, music, food, and laughter at the Gardner Elementary School on Tuesday, as family members, friends, and teachers gathered to celebrate the over 30 students who graduated from district’s English Language Learners, ELL, program. Graduates of the program are deemed proficient enough in English...
What happened to the Winchendon Public Schools FY25 budget at town meeting?
Winchendon voters took over two hours to pass 30 of the 32 articles in the annual Town Meeting warrant on Monday, May 20, at the Murdock Middle High School auditorium. The 30 articles voters passed include the fiscal 2025 town budget, which totals $17,712,045, and all four free cash articles. The articles not passed by voters were article 12, the FY25 Winchendon school district budget, which totals $17,432,926, and article 32, a citizen petition to...
Here’s why Winchendon voted against funding its schools at Town Meeting
A second Central Massachusetts town is at risk of shutting down its schools and laying off its staff after its residents voted by a wide margin to reject a proposed school budget. Winchendon Town Meeting members voted Monday against a $17.4 million school budget proposed by Interim Superintendent Dr. Ruthann...
Local Graduates and Schools Shine at MWCC’s Annual Civic Service Event
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GCC grads challenged ‘to embrace the spirit of lifelong learning’
GREENFIELD — Dressed in black gowns and green tassels, 115 graduates accepted their degrees at Greenfield Community College Saturday afternoon. Michelle K. Schutt, the 11th president of GCC, kicked off the college’s 61st annual commencement ceremony. She took to the stage, facing a full audience of graduates, along with their friends and families that sat inside of a large white tent.
It's almost playoff time. The latest in Gardner area high school boys and girls lacrosse
Take a look at the latest updates on Gardner-area lacrosse teams. With a range of records and success, some are in good shape going into postseason while others are looking to finish strong. Oakmont boys lacrosse Oakmont is in first in the Mid-Wach B league with a record of 10-5 and one more...
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