Photographer Chelsea Bradway said her upcoming exhibit with fashion stylist Brooke Kanal is a fun and creative way to illustrate how women have a voice and a right to use it. For the past nine years, Bradway has worked as an integrated preschool teacher at Marathon...
On Thursday, the School Committee gave administrators direction on how to proceed with HVAC projects at the middle and high schools. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Susan Rothermich gave a presentation on how to accomplish these projects without...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPaXF51QWw&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee continued its listening tour Thursday regarding the school calendar, hearing from residents and students concerned about the removal of some...
At Thursday’s School Committee meeting, principals from all grade levels presented school improvement plans, emphasizing multi-tiered layers of support, academic, social and emotional growth and transitions. Hopkinton High School Principal Justin Pominville said...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOUHaO2YDt4&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 At its next meeting, the School Committee is tasked with deciding the type of heating/cooling system that is necessary going forward as part of its long-range capital...
During a Zoom listening session Sunday evening, the School Committee and Superintendent Evan Bishop received comments about what the school calendar should include in the future. School Committee chair Kyla McSweeney said members would not be offering answers and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJuNuVIvt7I&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Representatives from Vertex reported on a “yellow” issue at the Charleswood Elementary School site that has been resolved through enhanced monitoring, and funding was...
Superintendent Evan Bishop presented goals for the first year in his new position at the Sept. 4 School Committee meeting. Bishop emphasized his entry plan is being undertaken with “a listening lens.” Concerning his related district improvement plan, Bishop said he is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5jPLA-Zy1A&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Budget matters and the central office lease were among highlights at Thursday's School Committee meeting. Susan Rothermich, assistant superintendent of finance and...
School Committee member Chris Masters volunteered to fly a drone over the Charleswood School site to document construction progress, making the offer after hearing a proposal at Tuesday’s Elementary School Building Committee meeting to hire a vendor to take monthly...
Cell phone use, attendance policies and complaint resolution were among the topics clarified in the new school handbooks, which the School Committee approved at its meeting Thursday. Hopkins principal Matt Cotter spoke about the “off and away” policy for cell phones,...
The School Committee on Thursday made plans to garner input from families and staff about their preferred 2026-27 school calendar. Members also received an update on the status of federal grants, some of which are “frozen” and under review by the U.S. Department of...
Following top three placements in state competition, a number of Hopkinton High School students qualified to participate in the Future Health Professionals (HOSA) International Leadership Conference in Nashville last month. Those who qualified are Akshaya...
Vertex project manager Chris Eberly noted on Tuesday that the Charleswood School project is “overall in a very good place,” with $31 million more available than originally anticipated. The Elementary School Building Committee met via Zoom, and members asked why there...
During a brief meeting Wednesday night, Elementary School Building Committee members heard about planned pole relocations at the Charleswood School site as well scheduling updates. As part of street improvements, Vertex project manager Chris Kenney noted that the...
The founder of the e-commerce clothing brand Speerotee said he draws inspiration for his designs from the things he loves. On the company website, the designer champions the idea that his clothing is meant to celebrate the liveliness and uniqueness of the individuals...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ9hbzkeHgA&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Reorganization and recognitions were on the agenda at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. Kyla McSweeney was elected chair and Susan Stephenson was chosen as vice...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzFhi4NoqRY Speakers at the Hopkinton High School graduation ceremony Friday in the HHS athletic center emphasized the importance of time. Members of the class of 2025 also were encouraged to hold on to their individuality and take...
Georgia Kramer described walking down the halls of Hopkinton High School for the first time in 10 years as “a cool experience.” But the Marlborough police officer was not just paying her alma mater a friendly visit. Instead, Kramer was participating in the Rape...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZNb_7W7ekk Elementary School Building Committee chair Jon Graziano noted the Charleswood School project experienced a “significant moment” on Tuesday when the board awarded a $102,270,000 construction contract to Brait Builders...
