At CCHS, no new cases of whooping cough
One confirmed case and one suspected case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, were reported in late October.
Education
METCO rep: Students in ‘weird space’ over racist graffiti in CCHS restroom
Whether the graffiti should be deemed a “hate crime” or “a cry for help” was the subject of a contentious School Committee meeting.
Sparks fly, solar panels are shelved: CMLP board jabs at school leaders
“This is something the town wants to get accomplished, and I don’t feel that they are a faithful partner.”
For a Acton teen, scholarships provide a vital bridge to college
Allison Lu was one of only three students to receive the national-level scholarship, offered to students who live in public housing.
With DOE inert, parents fear special ed funding holdup
Federal special education funding remains. The people tasked with distributing it to school districts might not.
School leaders say state data raises questions of clarity
School Committee members are questioning the data’s usefulness in the first place, citing a vague presentation.
$20K grant to aid efforts to counter antisemitism
“This grant isn’t just about funding. It’s about what happens when a community refuses to look away.”
Whooping cough case at CCHS elicits call for pertussis boosters
“The vaccine’s prevention, after about three years, does wear off, so you are encouraged to get a booster.”
Amid ouster calls, schools chief gets fervent public support
Community members came forward to express support for Laurie Hunter at the October 22 School Committee meeting.
Acton police boost school patrols as new ‘scarecrow’ displays target superintendent
“There shouldn’t be a day that goes by or a shift that goes by that we’re not checking the schools, to begin with.”
Breaking: Whooping cough reported at Acton-Carlisle High School
“Parents and guardians should be aware of the signs and symptoms of pertussis.”
‘She planted music in our hearts’: Former students honor teacher
A lifelong music educator, Dorothy DiDomenico taught music at Acton-Carlisle High School from 1968 to 1996.