CMS student alleges free speech violation over keffiyeh
An eighth grader alleged censorship and school leadership challenged his claim at the March 18 School Committee meeting.
Education
CMS price tag seen holding to original $102.8M allocation
A $7.2 million supplement for school construction that Town Meeting voters approved in 2023 appears not to be needed.
‘Room to grow’: Parents want METCO to build on its positive momentum
Families believe the program has improved its communication and stability, but there is still work to do.
Breaking bread, spanning cultures: CCHS food fest celebrates diversity
“It has turned into an event that no matter who you are, what you do in the school, everyone comes.”
CCHS limiting AP classes, spurring divergent opinions from students
Some say the limit will ease stress and improve mental health. Others argue it will restrict academic freedom.
Town seeks $1.4M state grant to help fund CMS solar panels
Officials say it’s an effort to reduce costs even though Town Meeting voters already approved borrowing for the project.
Natural progression: Playground’s phase two on tap for this summer
The new area will include decomposed granite pathways, native trees and grasses, playhouses, boardwalks, and gathering spaces.
Dragons, dances, and dumplings: CCHS marks the Lunar New Year
The aroma of traditional Asian food wafted through the red lantern-lined high school cafeteria during town’s third Lunar New Year Festival.
School Committee member cautions colleagues against ‘weaponizing rules’
“I ask all of our committee members, when we see the disrespect and discriminatory acts done at these meetings, that we speak up.”
Schools launch search for new Willard principal
Matthew Lucey will retire at the end of the school year, prompting the district to begin a search for new leadership.
Special education reserve fund advances ahead of Town Meeting
School Committee members also approved funds for further design and permitting of the amenities building for Memorial Field.
Renewed energy for solar at CMS
“Everyone wants this to happen. It just became more complicated from the initial idea when the rubber hit the road.”