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School Cancellation Notification Procedures, 12.3.24

As we enter the winter season and the possibility of inclement weather, I wanted to share with you our procedures for communicating school cancellations and delayed openings. These procedures have been developed in an effort to balance the needs of staff members who commute to work from a distance and families of students who mayContinue reading “School Cancellation Notification Procedures, 12.3.24”

Masconomet Regional School Committee and Masconomet Teachers Association Reach Agreement on New Three-Year Contract

11/19/24 The Masconomet Regional School Committee announces that it has reached agreement on a three-year successor contract with the Masconomet Teachers Association, extending to June 30, 2027. Highlights of the agreement include: The School Committee and MTA membership unanimously ratified the agreement in separate votes on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The previous three-year agreement expired onContinue reading “Masconomet Regional School Committee and Masconomet Teachers Association Reach Agreement on New Three-Year Contract”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 11/13/24

Thanks to Masconomet Community for Supporting the Middleton Fire Department On Thursday, November 7th, Principals DiNardo and McManus and I delivered over $1600 in gift cards to the Middleton Fire Department to say “thank you” for their efforts in battling the brush fire that has been burning in Middleton. The gift cards were donated byContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 11/13/24”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 10/23/24

Four Retired Masconomet High School Educators were inducted into the “Masconomet Wall of Honor” on Monday, October 17th The Educators recognized were: Walter “Terry” Meinelt, Art Department Jennifer Reyes, Mathematics Department Denise Tenanty, Mathematics Department Greg West, Health Department Retired faculty members are inducted onto the Wall of Honor by a committee consisting of currentContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 10/23/24”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 10/9/24

Multi-Lingual Family Welcome Event Masconomet and the Tri-Town School Union will be hosting an event on Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 PM in the High School Small Cafeteria to welcome our Multi-Lingual Families. The event is being hosted by Masconomet’s English Language Learner Coordinator Jeanne O’Hearn and he counterpart in the Tri-Town School Union KarynContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 10/9/24”

Masconomet Regional High School First Responder Course Makes an Impact Beyond the Classroom

Students in the Emergency Medical Services program at MRHS get to learn from local industry professionals through demonstrations, guest speakers and other opportunities. (Photo Courtesy Masconomet Regional School District). BOXFORD – Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and paramedics are short-staffed nationwide. According to the American Ambulance Association, the turnover rate for EMTs, which includes both resignationsContinue reading “Masconomet Regional High School First Responder Course Makes an Impact Beyond the Classroom”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, September 25, 2024

Anti-Semitic Graffiti at Masconomet Middle School Earlier this month, several swastikas were discovered in a boy’s bathroom at Masconomet Middle School. I would like to echo the statements made by Middle School Principal McManus that these acts are unacceptable and these and any other symbols of hate have no place in our district or ourContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, September 25, 2024”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 9/11/24

Opening of School This is my first report to the School Committee since the opening of school for all students on Wednesday, August 28. We’ve had a great opening week of school. All faculty returned to work on Monday, August 26th and participated in our annual Opening Meeting, where we welcomed new staff, congratulated ourContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 9/11/24”

Congratulations to Masconomet’s 2024 Retirees!

As the 2023-2024 school year come to a close, I’d like to recognize the members of the Masconomet Faculty and Staff who are retiring this year. Together, these retirees represent 118 years of experience impacting the lives of thousands of Masconomet students. Thank you to all our retirees and best wishes as you enter theContinue reading “Congratulations to Masconomet’s 2024 Retirees!”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 5/29/24

Performing Arts Department Head Announcement I’m pleased to announce the hiring of Jared Cassedy as the next Performing Arts Department Head for the Masconomet Regional School District. For the past six years, Jared has been the K-12 Performing Arts Coordinator/Band Director for the Lexington Public Schools. He began his career in 2005 as a musicContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 5/29/24”