Principal Searches – Center School and High School

Principal Searches – Center School and High School

Progress is being made in the search for new Principals for Center School and Hopkinton High School. Finalists have been announced for the High School Principal position: Mr. Michael Cournoyer (Principal, Holliston High School) and Mr. John Smith (Principal, Westborough High School). See press release below for more 

Elmwood Roof, Superintendent Contract and TED Talks

Elmwood Roof, Superintendent Contract and TED Talks

Elmwood Roof At their March 21 meeting, the School Committee awarded the contract for the Elmwood School roof replacement to the lowest bidder,  MDM Engineering of Dudley for $884,000. Superintendent Contract An agreement was reached between the School Committee and Hopkinton’s new Superintendent, Cathy MacLeod. 

Update on Petition to Keep Grade 7 Class Sizes Small

Update on Petition to Keep Grade 7 Class Sizes Small

The Petition to Keep Grade 7 Classes Small, has received 162 signatures so far. It will be officially presented to the School Committee and Superintendent at tonight’s public hearing. To recap, the preliminary budget presented to the School Committee allowed for class sizes of 21 

Petition to Keep Grade 7 Class Sizes Small Next Year

Petition to Keep Grade 7 Class Sizes Small Next Year

A group of parents and residents has started a petition to keep Grade 7 class sizes small for the 2013-14 school year. The preliminary budget presented to the School Committee allows for class sizes of 21 for 6th graders, 26 for 7th graders, and 18 for 

Interim Center School Principal Announced

Interim Center School Principal Announced

In a press release yesterday, HPS Human Resources announced that Ms. Milly Katzman has been appointed as Interim Principal for Center School. She is a retired K-8 principal from Brookline. See below for the full press release.

Laptops, Building Committee, Center Principal and Elmwood Roof

Laptops, Building Committee, Center Principal and Elmwood Roof

1-to-1 Laptop Program Update At the December 20 School Committee meeting, Kathy Dooley and Ashoke Ghosh presented an update on the 9th Grade 1-to-1 Laptop program, including results of a recent survey of teachers, students and parents. The majority of survey respondents were positive about 

Deadline to Volunteer for the School Building Committee is Tuesday, December 18

Deadline to Volunteer for the School Building Committee is Tuesday, December 18

REMINDER: If you are interested in volunteering your time for our community on the Elementary School Building Committee, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 18. This is a chance to get out of the house about two evenings per month and have a meaningful impact 

Elmwood School Roof Passes at the Polls by 78%

Elmwood School Roof Passes at the Polls by 78%

On Monday, December 3, Hopkinton held a Special Town Election with one ballot question to vote on funding a $1.1 million debt exclusion for a new roof for the Elmwood School. Approximately 5% of the registered voters participated and the roof vote passed overwhelmingly. This 

Interim Center School Principal

Interim Center School Principal

At the December 6 School Committee meeting, Interim Superintendent, Dr Steven Hiersche, indicated the process of finding an interim principal for the Center School was well underway. You can view the Job Description and Application Procedure under the Employment tab on the Hopkinton School District website http://hopkinton.schoolwires.net/cms/lib4/MA01001785 

Vote Today 7:00am-8:00pm Elmwood School Roof

Vote Today 7:00am-8:00pm Elmwood School Roof

Special Town Meeting was held last Monday, November 26. All three articles on the warrant passed, including the Elmwood School roof, which passed unanimously.  Approximately 115 registered voters participated, which represents only 1.1% of Hopkinton’s registered voters. Today is the Special Town Election ballot vote 

Elementary School Building Committee Seeks New Members

Elementary School Building Committee Seeks New Members

The Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity to become actively involved in town government and the future of the Town’s schools. The Board recently approved The Elementary School Building Committee and is currently seeking new volunteers to fill the necessary 

Center School Principal Dr Kennedy Resigns

Center School Principal Dr Kennedy Resigns

In an email to parents on November 26, Center School Principal Dr Chris Kennedy announced his resignation effective January 2013. Stay tuned for plans for the search for a new principal after the next School Committee meeting on December 6. Read more on the HCAM