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Athol Royalston recognizes Students of the Month
12-20-2024 9:51 AM

At its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Athol Royalston School Committee recognized those students named as Student of the Month at each of the schools. Students were nominated by their teachers, who provided comments on why they felt these students...


Athol Assistant Superintendent not chosen for Easthampton role
12-19-2024 10:15 AM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After a “rigorous” search process, the Easthampton School Committee has selected longtime Springfield Public School District educator Michelle Balch as the district’s new superintendent.The committee voted unanimously to offer the...


State OKs first step for new Athol High School
12-17-2024 1:20 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – The Athol Royalston Regional School District was notified this week of its acceptance into the eligibility period of the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) Core Program with the goal of constructing a new high school.The MSBA...


A Page From North Quabbin History: Sisters of Maria Assumpta Academy memorial
12-14-2024 12:39 PM

By Carla CharterA plan to create a memorial for the Academy of the Sisters of Maria Assumpta in Petersham has begun.In 1950, the sisters of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin purchased the former Nichewaug Inn, converting the building into the...


‘The need gets bigger every year’: Athol High School food pantry seeks additional donations
12-14-2024 12:37 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL — While not completely bereft of cans and boxes of non-perishable food items, the shelves at the Athol High School Food Pantry are looking a little sparse.Shirley Mitchell, director of the Family & Community Center and Food Pantry at Athol High...


Athol assistant superintendent among finalists for Easthampton job
12-12-2024 3:00 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

ATHOL — The Easthampton School Committee kicked off a series of interviews Tuesday night among finalists for its permanent superintendent post. Cynthia Kennedy, currently assistant superintendent of the Athol-Royalston Regional School District, was...


PHOTOS: Learning on display in Warwick
12-11-2024 11:34 AM


Athol, Royalston principals say claims of teacher harassment by students not widespread
12-10-2024 4:00 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Following claims that Athol and Royalston teachers face almost constant harassment by students, school administrators have issued a response that the situation is limited to a small number of students.At the Nov. 20 meeting of the Athol...


Franklin County, North Quabbin students honored for success in, out of class
12-10-2024 11:05 AM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

Ten exemplary students from across Franklin County and North Quabbin region were recognized Thursday night during the Franklin County Area Superintendents’ Association’s annual awards dinner at Franklin County Technical School.These students received...


Massachusetts higher ed board reaching for more investments
12-05-2024 5:00 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

Following two years of significantly increased funding for public higher education resulting in a tripling of state-offered financial aid and making community colleges free, the Board of Higher Education wants to keep its foot on the gas next year for...


Construction on senior housing project in Athol to begin early 2025
12-05-2024 12:56 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – Renovations to turn the former Riverbend and Bigelow schools into mixed-income/senior housing are slated to begin in early 2025.Representatives of Fitchburg-based NewVue Communities met with the Selectboard Tuesday night to provide an update...


Franklin Tech School Committee tours new veterinary building
11-18-2024 3:16 PM

By ERIN-LEIGH HOFFMAN

TURNERS FALLS — School Committee members got an inside look at the new veterinary sciences building at Franklin County Technical School last week.Principal Brian Spadafino guided the cohort of members through the 4,800-square-foot building on the...


Insiders weigh replacement standard after MCAS vote
11-15-2024 3:57 PM

By SAM DRYSDALE

After voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots to eliminate the requirement that high school students pass the MCAS exam in order to receive a diploma, the question of whether the state will pursue a new statewide standard in the exams’ place – and...


Royalston students learn the voting process at Town Hall
10-30-2024 3:51 PM

By GREG VINE

ROYALSTON – Royalston Community School fifth and sixth graders visited Town Hall Tuesday morning for a lesson in civics.Town Clerk Barbara Richardson and poll workers arranged to have the students participate in an election all their own. The...


Athol Royalston School Committee approves new rates for substitutes
10-23-2024 2:37 PM

By GREG VINE

ATHOL – During a special meeting held virtually Tuesday night, the Athol Royalston Regional School Committee voted to raise the pay for substitute nurses and teachers.“We have been experiencing various difficulties getting substitutes into the...


A Page from North Quabbin History: Learning about the schoolhouse
10-23-2024 2:34 PM

By Carla CharterVisitors to the Petersham Historical Society on Oct. 26 from noon-4 p.m. will have the opportunity to see what education was like during the days of one-room schoolhouses. The society is located at 10 North Main St.It was decided to...


Inspector general says Orange did not properly document removal of school equipment
10-22-2024 5:00 PM

By DOMENIC POLI

ORANGE – An independent agency that prevents and detects fraud, waste and abuse of public funds and public property has informed the town it violated the law when disposing of surplus equipment and supplies and recommended ways to remedy the...


Question 2: Should MCAS exam remain a graduation requirement?
10-18-2024 2:50 PM

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — On Election Day, voters will have the opportunity to determine the future of high school graduation requirements in Massachusetts with a vote on Question 2.The measure, which has been spearheaded by the Massachusetts Teachers Association,...


PHOTO: Athol Royalston recognizes September Students of the Month
10-18-2024 2:29 PM


New committees tackling public higher ed challenges
10-15-2024 2:51 PM

By ALISON KUZNITZ

With the higher education landscape shifting due to investments in free community college and financial aid, Massachusetts officials are honing in on quality and affordability concerns, infrastructure, and transfer credits through new...

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