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Northampton schools' nutrition department honored with "Terrific Tray" award
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (549+ words) by Trent Levakis | Jun 11, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton NORTHAMPTON " On the heels of the National School Lunch Program's 80th anniversary, the Northampton Public Schools has been named winner of the state's 2026 "Terrific Tray" award. Common Wealth Kitchen is a nonprofit…...
Thompson parts from East Longmeadow School Committee after nearly 20 years
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (499+ words) by Peter Tuohy | Jun 8, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News EAST LONGMEADOW " East Longmeadow School Committee member and former Chair Gregory Thompson is saying goodbye after choosing not to run for reelection in this year's election. He spent around eight…...
HWRSD students attend One8 learning showcase in Boston
1+ week, 1+ day ago (492+ words) by Peter Tuohy | Jun 2, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham WILBRAHAM " Students in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District recently expanded their STEM knowledge by completing hands-on projects and attending the One8 Applied Student Learning Showcase in Boston with Project Lead The…...
Holyoke looks to fill School Committee vacancy
2+ week, 13+ min ago (351+ words) by Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News HOLYOKE " The city aims to fill a School Committee vacancy on June 17 after Ward 7 School Committee representative Ellie Wilson recently announced her resignation. Wilson sent her letter of resignation to the…...
Review finds gaps in special education staffing, professional development in Westfield
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (1003+ words) by Amy Porter | May 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield WESTFIELD " In an effort to assess its special education programming, Westfield Public Schools has asked a Massachusetts-based educational consulting service, through a bidding process, to suggest where the programming can be…...
EMTs, paramedics graduate from AMR's Earn While You Learn
3+ week, 20+ min ago (183+ words) SPRINGFIELD " American Medical Response, an emergency medical services provider, graduated a class of emergency medical technicians and paramedics from its Earn While You Learn program....
Half of Veritas Prep seniors to graduate with diploma, college degrees
3+ week, 1+ day ago (557+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | May 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD " Next month, the inaugural class of seniors will graduate from Veritas Prep Charter Public School. The school has partnered with Springfield Technical Community College and Worcester State University to offer…...
Easthampton superintendent offers two override vote scenarios
3+ week, 5+ day ago (857+ words) by Trent Levakis | May 15, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News EASTHAMPTON " Superintendent Michelle Balch presented the School Committee with two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6. 9 million Proposition 2" override vote on June 9. Balch, who made the presentation…...
Dean Technical unveils apprenticeship program wall for union trade jobs
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (459+ words) by Tyler Garnet | May 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News HOLYOKE " Dean Technical High School students will have an easier pathway to learn about and apply for apprenticeship program opportunities with local trade unions. The school hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony…...
Hampden School Committee candidates talk issues
4+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) by Peter Tuohy | May 13, 2026 | Local News HAMPDEN " Hampden's town election is upcoming on May 18, and Reminder Publishing sent questions to the two candidates for Hampden representatives in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee. School Committee member Rich Rediker is…...