Schools Notebook: Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced

Regional orchestra hosts competition

The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra will host its first Youth Concerto Competition on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Dwight Performing Arts Center at Framingham State University.

This event is open to those who will be under the age of 18 as of March 31, 2026, who play any orchestral instrument.

Contestants must memorize their concerto selection (up to 15 minutes long) and bring their own accompanist. The winner will perform with the MSO in its March 2026 concert and receive a $400 cash prize.

Applications must be submitted by Sept. 30.

Sep 2026 25

School Committee chooses firm for enrollment study

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 The School Committee on Thursday awarded a $15,750 contract to FutureThink, LLC to conduct an enrollment study and forecast spanning 2027 to 2031. Cynthia D. Mahr,...

Sep 2026 25

High school HVAC replacement project back on agenda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVWIDtMIhzM&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Returning to the Hopkinton School Committee on Thursday after a year, representatives from the engineering firm CMTA noted the district must make a decision about...

Sep 2026 17

Utility delays necessitate temporary roadwork for Charleswood School project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLUJcKCnKk Temporary paving and striping will occur on Hayden Rowe Street to establish safe conditions for winter until utility pole work is completed. The Charleswood School project-related roadwork was affected by utility company...

Sep 2026 16

Unsupervised Saturday construction work at Charleswood raises concern

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLUJcKCnKk&list=PL8WekT6kxX1Br0cSnDo2TGMdCfeMGnuFg&index=1 Representatives from owner’s project manager Vertex and the school district met with Brait Builders last week after discovering the contractor had workers on the...

Sep 2026 15

Schools Notebook: HHS trio named Merit semifinalists

Three Hopkinton High School students — Aditi Khiste, Rudra Pachori and Jacob Wu — were named semifinalists in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among more than 16,000 academically talented high school seniors who have an opportunity to...

Sep 2026 11

HPS induction/mentorship program helps with strong educator retention rate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY7K79Ep0dU&list=PL8WekT6kxX1B3xlP6fIr3QmhJButK4GkU&index=1 Whether new to the profession, new to the school district or taking on a new role, educators in Hopkinton tend to stay. Hopkinton ranks second in Middlesex County...