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Budget cuts' impact on student wellness hits home at Uxbridge meeting
UXBRIDGE — Toward the end of a lengthy meeting Tuesday in which the School Committee discussed the implications of its budget crisis, Uxbridge High School Principal Michael Rubin stepped to the microphone and issued a warning. “I’m going to use some words that you’re probably not used to hearing, and I’m going to...
As Uxbridge tries again to pass a school budget, trust is key
More than two weeks after Uxbridge Town Meeting members voted down a $27.6 million school budget, some residents are unsure what to expect when a new budget proposal is put up for a vote at a Special Town Meeting on June 18. Uxbridge resident Casandra Ashley told MassLive she is...
Marlboro mom says 4-year-old was forgotten outside at preschool playground
MARLBORO - A Marlboro mom says her four-year-old daughter was left outside in the playground at preschool and forgotten about during recess. "Seven minutes for anyone feels like a long time, but being four, it probably feels like a lifetime," said Lindsey Colgate.Colgate said she knows exactly how long it lasted, because it was captured on a security camera. She said a staff member at the Cottage Children's Center showed her the video but would not provide a copy."My daughter was sitting on the playground and tried to actually drag a piece of playground furniture to the fence where...
The title chase is on: MIAA announces high school boys lacrosse state tournament field
The MIAA released the high school boys lacrosse state tournament bracket on Wednesday. The preliminary round starts on Friday while the state championships are slated for June 14-16 (location TBD). Baseball, girls lacrosse and softball brackets were also announced on Wednesday. Rugby, boys volleyball and tennis brackets have already been released.
'You graduate high school only once.' Franklin High School hands diplomas to 406 seniors
FRANKLIN — For Franklin High School seniors, their experiences can be chalked up to butterflies and mosaics. At least, that's how the Class of 2024's top students compared their experiences over the past four years. Franklin High School's graduation was held on Pisini Field, where 406 high school diplomas...
Burncoat High School’s Junior/Senior 2024 prom
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The road to a state softball title starts as the MIAA seedings and schedule are released
The MIAA has released the seedings and schedule for the high school softball state tournament. Find out what the road to a state championship will be like for your favorite team. More: Check out the Hometeam Central Mass. high school baseball and softball batting and pitching leaders for spring 2024 More: Live spring high school schedule, results, line scores and recaps ...
Mass. expands universal pre-K across 8 more school districts
Eight Massachusetts school districts will share in $1.7 million in state grant money intended to support their efforts to add or expand access to pre-kindergarten programs, according to the Healey administration. The infusion from the state’s Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grant program will benefit the Chicopee, Gloucester, Haverhill, Holyoke, Hoosac...
Businesses invited to contribute to ‘Novan Notices’ to boost student success
WOONSOCKET – Amid the ongoing challenges faced by high schools across the country, Woonsocket High School is taking proactive steps to support its diverse student body, says Assistant Principal Karen Barbosa. Recognizing the crucial role of positive reinforcement in student development, the school has implemented a Positive Behavior Interventions...
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