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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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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.
Westfield 2nd graders bring favorite people to life in Munger Hill Wax Museum
WESTFIELD — The second graders at Munger Hill Elementary School brought some of their favorite people to life in their annual Wax Museum on May 22, a 10-year tradition at the school. A team project of the second grade teachers, the students first pick a person of interest. They...
Berkshire Hills Regional School District to discuss hiring interim assistant superintendent at June 6
Great Barrington — The Berkshire Hills Regional School District will be discussing the appointment of an interim assistant superintendent at its next meeting on Thursday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Superintendent of Schools Peter Dillon responded to a request for comment from The Berkshire Edge that he is currently...
State Tournament Scoreboard: Westfield, Northampton girls lax teams earn big wins & more
No. 29 Westfield (19), No. 36 Somerville (4) If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Holyoke students to have one shorter school day a week next year
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Holyoke public school students will be getting out of class earlier on Wednesdays next academic year in an effort to help their teachers prepare for the next day. “We just got news of this as well, so we’re just winded by the whole thing,” said Holyoke...
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...
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...
‘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.
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