School Committee OKs budget including potential staff layoffs
Schools Superintendent Laurie Hunter previously warned that this would be the “most significant” staff reduction in her time in Acton.
Education
After fits and starts, amenities building wins Acton approvals
Officials have started to close the book on the much-discussed CCHS bathroom building after the Public Works Commission gave its blessing.
A year later, METCO reps say new PTG may be on the way
They have been speaking with parents who believe it’s time to re-create the PTG — even if not as structured as before.
Plans to performance, Prism puts student musicians center stage
The annual winter concert will be performed in the CCHS auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20.
As layoffs loom, schools to offer early retirement
Superintendent Laurie Hunter cited falling enrollment as a reason for the incentive, which the districts last offered in 2020.
Students become the teachers in civics showcase
In a role reversal, eighth graders spent November 19 explaining to adults what issues they think matter the most.
No major school building projects in FY ’27 to make way for later years
The five-year projection has a capital spending budget of just over $500,000 specifically for Acton’s school district.
For CCHS weather club, the sky’s the limit
Acton-Carlisle Weather Services is one of only eight pre-college clubs recognized by the American Meteorological Society.
Talk and turkey: CCHS students honor senior neighbors with Thanksgiving luncheon
Student volunteers offered approximately 160 guests a homestyle lunch, music, and companionship.
Photo gallery: Poultry in motion
Willard Elementary School students (and two aptly clad educators) flocked to their annual Turkey Trot event on November 21.
Shells’ angels: Acton students help save the Blanding’s turtle
“At this point, if you’re at school in Acton, you know, ‘When I finally get to fourth grade, I’ll have turtles.’”
CCHS students to see changes in graduation requirements
At its November 5 meeting, the School Committee reviewed the competency standards that will replace MCAS tests.