Survey: As Acton students advance, sense of ‘belonging’ wanes
“We’ve had so many incidents with hate and bias, it would be hard to believe that kids wouldn’t have a lower sense of belonging.”
Education
Reel talent: Youth festival featuring CCHS filmmakers
Movie buffs can check out projects by seniors Charles Mastromarino and Claire Roeser at a short film festival this week.
As Thoreau winds down, district turns to Alcott playground makeover
Playgrounds and other capital projects were discussed at the April 15 Acton School Committee meeting.
Sweet sounds of success: CCHS musicians earn four gold medals
The select choir, orchestra, wind ensemble, and symphonic band participated in the MICCA Concert Festival in March.
CCHS amenities building proposal returns to Town Meeting
The building is currently in Article 26, along with other CPC-backed projects.
Talent and tenacity: Harpist’s educational journey leads her to Dublin
The transition to college is a milestone for any teen. For Flora Lemon, it also means crossing an ocean to begin a new chapter.
Beyond brains: How CCHS’ science team grew, triumphed, and bonded
Built from scratch. the Acton-Carllsle team placed ninth out of 78 at the recent Massachusetts State Science Olympiad.
School Committee split over recipients of cellphone survey
Committee members must hammer out some details — including whose opinions to seek out.
Fowl garb, fair play: Lucey’s legacy of joy, laughter, classroom success
Willard Principal Matthew Lucey will retire at the end of this school year, after more than three decades in education.
District selects new leader for Willard Elementary School
Stephanie Nephew will succeed Matthew Lucey, who is retiring after serving as principal for nine years.
Community group seeks to connect middle school with bike trail
“Since the rail trail was completed in 2019, the kids have literally beaten a path between the trail and the school buildings.”
School Committee members joust anew over minutes, conduct
The disagreement centered on proposed amendments to the January 21 meeting minutes submitted by member Michael Williams.