…where he worked for six years. Despres believes having a student newspaper will provide students with a better understanding of current events in their towns and allow them to “feel…
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Turners Falls grads proud of new commencement choices
…stage at Turners Falls High School’s 2019 commencement ceremony Friday. The evening, like the graduates, according to Senior Class President John Putala, ranged from humorous to profound — for example,…
The election challenge: A race to the White House with this many turns has teachers scrambling
…keep their classrooms neutral this election season. The social studies teacher said he’s had to change his lesson plans several times because this year’s presidential bid continues to stray so…
Turners Falls Schools to see all new administrators
MONTAGUE — Turners Falls High School and Great Falls Middle School have all new administrators this year, whose goals include making themselves more accessible to students and giving students a…
Kristen Smidy named Gateway Regional School District superintendent
…committee for running a really open-minded process,” Crane said. Smidy, 36, has served as the principal at Hampshire Regional’s high school and middle school since 2013, starting in the district…
The 10th Annual Safe & Healthy School Summit
…of educational breakout sessions to attend, before the day was closed by a panel of Amherst Regional High School students, entitled, “How We Belong.” The Summit was highlighted in the…
Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…High School Nicholas Young, Superintendent, South Hadley Public Schools Marlene DiLeo, Superintendent, Ware Public Schools Jennifer Haggerty, Superintendent, Erving School Union #28 Richard Martin, Superintendent, Franklin County Technical Schools Lynn…
Pioneer to adopt youth in transition program
…in November at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School, where the program already exists. It was started in 2004 at Brookline High School and has begun to take root across the state….
Westhampton Elementary School wins national honor
…Westhampton Elementary School is among 362 schools designated as National Blue Ribbon Schools this year, and the only school so designated in Hampshire County. In total, six such schools from…
The vocational surge: Smith Voc, South Hadley schools experiencing increased demand
…the Smith Voc senior said his grades have improved and he’s in advanced placement classes and National Honor Society. Though he is content, he says there are stereotypes about Smith…