CCHS METCO director resigns, citing health issues
Debra Jemison came to Acton in 2010 as an academic liaison working with middle school METCO students.
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School Committee opts for concrete block stadium bathroom building
The amenities building could cost anywhere from $1.55 million to $1.85 million.
‘Acts of hate’: Bigoted graffiti at CCHS under investigation — updated
Police and school authorities are investigating what officials called “antisemitic, transphobic, and racist” graffiti found in bathrooms.
‘Prism’ coming to life at CCHS with talent, innovation — and kazoos
The one-of-a-kind annual “non-stop musical kaleidoscope” by the Acton-Carlisle High School runs December 13-14.
Mixed survey results underscore student mental health challenges
Recent survey results yielded some good news about student mental health, but the findings also sounded an alarm.
‘Tsunami of support’ as schools consider mental health
“We can celebrate all these great things, but every data point is a child suffering.”
CCHS panel now flush with options for new bathroom building
It’s estimated that an amenities building at Memorial Field could cost anywhere from $445,000 to $1.9 million.
Students unhurt after driver blew stop sign, hit school bus
Fire Chief Thomas Judge called the collision “a glancing blow.”
Acton Camera: Top prize at Thoreau’s first science fair? Knowledge
The two-day extravaganza saw 67 teams present projects “that covered topics from tornados to electromagnetism.”
CMS lockers issue on hold; project forges ahead
The lockers drew attention when administrators realized they would be too small to store sixth graders’ backpacks.
‘YAAS’ to writing: First symposium draws established and aspiring authors
CCHS librarian Kip Wilson and Acton Free Public Library teen librarian Erick Gordy planned the event.
State mum on 2025 funding for students from shelter
As of October, Acton had 47 students from the Elm Street shelter in K-8 classes and eight at the high school.