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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”

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”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, May 1, 2024

Author Presentation at Masconomet Middle School On Friday, May 3rd, Michael Tougias will present to our 7th and 8th grades about his New York Times’ bestselling book, The Finest Hours.  The Finest Hours recounts the story of the 1952 wreck of the SS Pendleton and the rescue of the crew by the U.S. Coast Guard.  ThanksContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, May 1, 2024”

Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 3/20/24

Masconomet Receives Scholastic Art Awards The 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Awards were recently announced and Masconomet High School once again achieved excellent results—one of the top five highest performing public schools in the state. Our students received a total of 56 awards (13 Gold Keys, 12 Silver Keys, and 31 Honorable Mentions). Additionally, PiperContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the School Committee, 3/20/24”

Superintendent’s Report to the SC, 2/28/24

Girls Alpine Ski Team Wins State Championship Congratulations to our Girls Alpine Ski Team, who won the MIAA State Championship on February 27 at Mt. Wachusett.  Junior Amanda Schneider finished third in the slalom (49.36 seconds) and ninth in the giant slalom (56.8 seconds).  Senior captain Megan Riley finished the giant slalom in 56.93 secondsContinue reading “Superintendent’s Report to the SC, 2/28/24”