…indicates teens often underestimate the risks of drinking and abusing prescription drugs. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Hampshire County. Between 2007 and 2011, teen abuse of prescription…
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Safe and Supportive Schools for All
…Hampshire and Franklin Counties, and as the Executive Director of the Collaborative for Educational Services, we place a top priority on safe and supportive schools for all. To that end,…
Easthampton puts call out for new sculpture celebrating volunteers in the arts scene
EASTHAMPTON — What would volunteerism look like if it was depicted in the city? One artist will have the opportunity to present their perspective publicly. Easthampton City Arts and the…
Honoring Overdose Awareness Month
…who have lost their lives to drug overdoses and solidarity with individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Wearing purple during the month of August demonstrates your solidarity. Another…
Juuling in school: E-cigarette use prevalent among local youth
…teenage electronic cigarette use has reached “an epidemic proportion.” Statistics from a bi-annual survey of thousands of students were discussed Friday at a presentation mostly to educators in area schools,…
Hampshire Regional superintendent pick withdraws
WESTHAMPTON — Judy Rush, the unanimous choice for superintendent of Hampshire Regional schools, has declined the job, the search committee announced Tuesday. In a press release, the committee said Rush…
Hampshire Regional School District names new superintendent
WESTHAMPTON — Aaron Osborne has been named the new superintendent for the Hampshire Regional School District, a week after the top choice for the position withdrew from consideration. Osborne, the…
Two finalists for Collaborative for Educational Services executive director to interview Wednesday
…said the board does not have a salary range in mind. The Collaborative for Educational Services, formerly called the Hampshire Educational Collaborative, is a non-profit agency formed in 1974 that…
After School Program begins this September at William E. Norris School
…school program will run Monday through Friday until 6 pm. Families can choose which days their child will use the program. A healthy snack will also be included each day….
Share Your Art – Share Your Voice! Statewide Exhibition Showcases the Work and Accomplishments of Youth Involved with Department of Youth Services
…(CES) in partnership with the Department of Youth Services and the Commonwealth Corporation. “A significant challenge for all adolescents is finding healthy outlets where they can explore their interests and…