The School Committee, in keeping with its Policy FF-Naming of Facilities or Events, is beginning the process of naming the Elmwood School replacement building, which will be a Grade 2-4 school situated next to the Marathon Elementary School on Hayden Rowe Street. At...
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Possible Grade 6 ‘leveling’ prompts School Committee discussion
Most of Thursday’s School Committee meeting involved analysis of Grade 6 math data and the possibility of “leveling” classes at that age as well as a review of Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh’s goals. The latter is part of the School Committee’s evaluation of her job...
Impact of plumbing code changes, MEPA designation among ESBC topics
State plumbing code changes and an Environmental Justice Community designation in a portion of Hopkinton have impacted the new Elmwood School project. Members of the Elementary School Building Committee on Tuesday discussed these topics along with possible theming...
Hopkinton musicians selected for CDMMEA Festival
A number of students from Hopkinton earned selection into the Central District Massachusetts Music Educators Association (CDMMEA) Senior High School Festival. The concert took place Jan. 13 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Hopkinton musicians included Josh Kim...
Hopkinton schools closed Tuesday due to snow
Due to the overnight snowfall, Hopkinton public schools are closed Tuesday. All afternoon and evening events at the schools are canceled as well. Hopkinton received about 2 inches of snow. This is the district's first snow day of the year.
At joint meeting, boards examine school budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG37w8V5Q64&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=2 The School Committee on Thursday presented its fiscal year 2025 budget of $63,244,790, an increase of $3,207,037 (5.35%) over last year during a joint public hearing...
Draft of education plan for reconfigured Hopkins School unveiled
The School Committee on Thursday viewed possible schedules for students in fifth and sixth grades at Hopkins School as part of a proposed education plan should an addition/renovation project receive Town Meeting approval in May. One of the district’s capital requests...
Selection Committee for Hopkins project construction manager outlines strategy
On Wednesday, the Hopkins Lower Middle School Project Construction Manager Selection Committee met to review the request for proposals document for a construction manager to work on an addition and renovations to the Hopkins School. Town Meeting will be asked to vote...
School Committee continues review of $63.1M budget proposal
The proposed fiscal year 2025 budget totaling $63,144,790, a 5.35% increase, again took center stage at the School Committee meeting on Thursday. Last week, Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh and Assistant Superintendent of Finance Susan Rothermich gave an overview of the...
Hopkinton schools close early due to power outage
Due to a power outage caused by Monday's storm, the Hopkinton Public Schools announced that all schools will close early. Hopkinton High School and Hopkinton Middle School — which were running on "minimal generator power," according to HHS Principal Evan Bishop — will...
School Committee adds Nickerson, works on budget plan
Lori Nickerson was appointed to serve on the School Committee until next May’s Annual Town Election following a joint vote of the School Committee and Select Board on Thursday. The seat became vacant when Holly Morand resigned to take a job with Hopkinton Youth &...
5 candidates emerge for open School Committee seat; selection set for Thursday
At its meeting Thursday night, the School Committee — in joint session with the Select Board — will choose someone to fill the seat left vacant when Holly Morand departed for a job with Hopkinton Youth & Family Services. The position will be available again in...
School Committee talks Hopkins addition project, building budgets
The School Committee heard presentations on the Hopkins addition project and proposed budgets for various schools, the central office and the Building & Grounds Department at Thursday’s three-hour meeting. Dan Colli, project manager at architect Perkins Eastman,...
ESBC talks timeline for new school, potential permitting issue
Jon Graziano, chair of the Elementary School Building Committee, credited “extensive analysis, constant communication, different methods of public engagement and the ability to answer questions” as factors leading to a successful property tax override vote regarding...
School Committee reacts to vote, continues budget talks
Reflecting on a positive Town Meeting vote to approve a proposed new Elmwood School, School Committee chair Nancy Cavanaugh described herself as “very thrilled” by the results. But she reminded residents that a majority vote will be needed at the Nov. 28 election to...
Last forum on proposed new school focuses on costs, enrollment issues
During a nearly two-hour public forum, members of the Elementary School Building Committee fielded questions from Zoom and in-person participants regarding the proposed Elmwood School replacement. Like last week’s session, the first half of the meeting was comprised...
Student initiative leads to food allergen awareness campaign at school playgrounds
What started as a fourth-grade school project for Reese Robledo more than five years ago has blossomed into a public awareness signage campaign at school playgrounds about the dangers of exposure to food allergens. For Robledo, exposure to even the smallest particles...
Morand resigns from School Committee after accepting job with Youth & Family Services
School Committee member Holly Morand announced Friday night in an email that she is resigning as she has accepted a position with Hopkinton Youth & Family Services. "It is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that I write to tender my resignation from my position...
School Committee hears more department budget requests, talks Hopkins addition
Budget presentations before the School Committee continued Thursday, with student services and technology taking center stage. Director of Student Services Abigail Hanscom spoke about the fiscal year 2025 preliminary budget for that department, noting the $15,319,189...
Jump in MSBA reimbursement lowers cost to taxpayers for proposed new school
Hopkinton voters will decide whether to approve the Elmwood Elementary School replacement project at a Special Town Meeting on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Hopkinton Middle School auditorium, followed by a town election on Nov. 28. Last week, the financial picture...