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Principal Courtney Sheppeck from the Murphy School is leaving for the Blackstone Elementary School in the South End
Dorchester’s loss is the South End’s gain. For more than 20 years, Courtney Sheppeck has been part of the Richard J. Murphy School family. Ten years as the principal and thirteen years in the classroom teaching sixth and seventh grade! Sheppeck, a South Boston native and BLS graduate, will be leaving the school and taking on a new leadership position as principal at the Blackstone Elementary School in the South End.
'This team clearly has no quit in it': Hudson softball strikes late, tops Apponequet in Division 3 state semifinal
DARTMOUTH — After staging a dramatic rally from nine runs down to beat Triton in the Division 3 state tournament quarterfinals, the Hudson High softball team obviously knew it was capable of anything. Even when third-seeded Hudson fell behind No. 2 Apponequet Regional and its talented ace Lauren Bernaiche in Wednesday afternoon’s semifinal...
School Committee discusses future for small schools
Nolin announces Pledge of Allegiance will commence at School Committee meetings this autumn. The June 10 regular School Committee meeting began with the Superintendent update, during which Superintendent Anna Nolin announced that starting in September 2024, School Committee meetings will begin with a Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag. Dr. Nolin stated the Pledge is a “nice tradition that most of our governmental meetings begin with” and, in a response to a question from Tamika Olszewski (Ward 4), Dr. Nolin stated that Newton Public Schools (NPS) is “asking all of our schools to continue — by state law — to pledge the flag each day so we should model the same.” Ms. Olzsewski then asked if there was a policy or protocol for “some members whether now or in the future” who may not wish to recite the Pledge, and Dr. Nolin clarified the First Amendment rights of all citizens to decline the Pledge.
Committee chooses new principal for Minuteman High School
Minuteman Regional Technical Vocational High School late Tuesday announced via news release the appointment of Paul M. D'Alleva of Burlington as the new principal. "With a distinguished 24-year career in education, Mr. D'Alleva brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success to our esteemed institution," it says in part.
Superintendent who 'crossed swords' with Everett’s mayor fights to clear her name
Lawyers for former Everett Public Schools Superintendent Priya Tahiliani say an independent investigator found no evidence to support claims that she bullied and intimidated school employees. The allegations against her were publicly discussed in a school committee meeting in late October and were widely reported. But the school committee has...
Zoned out: Wellesley girls lacrosse carves up L-S defense in Division 1 state semifinals
NATICK - Emily Munchak and Olivia Comella used their lacrosse sticks like scalpels. The Wellesley junior pair carved Lincoln-Sudbury’s zone defense in the Division 1 state semifinals Monday at Memorial field. They combined for 11 points, as the No. 2 Raiders took down the third-seeded defending state champions 12-5. Wellesley (20-4) will face...
Showcase gives NHS students hands-on lesson in civics
In 2018, Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a requirement that high school civics education includes a student-led political advocacy project. For the past three years, the Needham High School history department has collaborated with the Needham League of Women Voters to provide students with access to advocacy strategies and resources about current issues in front of state and federal government.
Parker Middle School principal accepts new job in Arlington
READING - Not willing to rule out the potential appointment of an interim leader, Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Thomas Milaschewski intends to remain flexible as the district hunts for a replacement for Parker Middle School Principal Rochelle Rubino. During the latest School Committee gathering in the RMHS Library last Thursday...
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