Not even grueling heat could keep Jack Morse from training on the Navy SEALs-inspired obstacle course he built in his backyard. Morse started his workout routine at 6 in the morning, as he does every weekday, even as temperatures climbed into the high.
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At the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science, the biggest drivers of great attendance rates are student engagement as well as tracking and follow-up with students, according to Michael Barney, the director of the Worcester-based school. That helped the academy achieve the highest attendance rate of K-12 public schools in Massachusetts during the 2020-2021 school year, according to state .
Southampton to float override to boost school budget
The William E. Norris School in Southampton GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 5/14/2021 1:52:57 PM
SOUTHAMPTON Several key positions at Norris Elementary School are at stake next fiscal year unless voters OK a $714,500 override next month, school officials say.
Next year’s budget without the override would require the School Committee to cut several positions, including a math interventionist, reading interventionist, special subject teacher, and paraprofessional; in addition to reducing a school nurse role to a half-time position and other cuts.
Principal Aliza Pluta said that the cut to Norris’ budget would be “devastating,” stating that it “takes away everything I said I needed to support students at Norris School.”
Applications are available for the Peg Brodrick Memorial Scholarship. Brodrick served the Worthington Health Center for many years as a staff nurse.
Anyone of any age who plans to further their secondary education in a health-related field is eligible to apply. Applicants must live in the Gateway Regional School District or a hilltown served by the Worthington or Huntington health centers.
Applicants can apply more than once.
Applications are available in the guidance offices at Gateway Regional High School, Huntington; Wahconah Regional High School, Dalton; Hampshire Regional High School, Westhampton; and Smith s Vocational School, Northampton, as well as the Worthington and Huntington health centers.