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Enfield cutting 130 school positions, all middle school and 9th grade sports
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — More than 100 Enfield Public School employees will lose their jobs as part of sweeping budget cuts that also include all athletic programs for multiple grade levels. It’s a part of a plan approved by the board of education on Wednesday to cut $5 million from next year’s budget. “It’s disheartening, […]
Baystate Academy Charter Public School 2024 prom
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Springfield School Committee selects Sonia Dinnall as 1st woman superintendent
SPRINGFIELD – For the first time in history, the 23,700-student Springfield School Department will be led by a woman. The School Committee selected Sonia Dinnall as superintendent to replace Daniel Warwick, who is retiring in June after heading up the schools for a dozen years. If you purchase a...
Challenges students face during school vacation
(Mass Appeal) – It’s almost school vacation! What some would assume is an exciting time off for any student may also be a time when they face challenges in terms of their mental health. Kim Lee, Chief of Creative Strategy and Development for MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, explains why and the warning signs parents and caregivers should be aware of.
Healey Driscoll administration awards $1.5 million in grants to reduce or eliminate time-out rooms
BOSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Healey Driscoll administration awards $1.5 million in grants to reduce or eliminate the use of exclusionary time-out rooms in k-12 education settings. Some of the districts here in Western Mass receiving funding from this grant include:. South Hadley Public Schools which will get just about...
‘Best of New England’ football camp will showcase region’s top high school talent
The ‘Best of New England’ football camp at Springfield College is seen by many in college recruiting as the unofficial start to the summer showcase season in the region. High school football players are given the opportunity to run individual and competitive drills in front of college football coaches from over 150 schools. Since its first year in 2021, over 300 scholarship offers have been awarded to players from college coaches at the camp.
Agawam Mayor hosts meeting regarding possible new high school
AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Agawam, Mayor Chris Johnson remains hard at work in his efforts to land a new high school. On Wednesday night, he hosted another seminar to give residents a chance to learn more about the project. The total project would cost roughly $231 million, with $132...
Springfield Technical Community College delivers 800-plus skilled grads into the world
SPRINGFIELD — Mustafa Rasheed stood with classmates near a sign identifying them as engineering students. He was moments away from receiving his diploma in civil engineering during Springfield Technical Community College’s commencement Thursday at the MassMutual Center. Becoming an engineer is a family matter for him, but he was struggling and thought he’d have to drop the major.
No. 1 Westfield softball completes the four-peat, beats No. 2 East Longmeadow in WMass Class A finals
TURNERS FALLS — Having a top-class pitcher certainly has its perks. When they’re at their best, these pitchers can buy their team’s time at the plate and eke out wins with minimal run support. Shea Hurley demonstrated this point on Thursday, pitching a complete game shutout as...
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