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Author: Conor Monahan

Band, dancers and majorettes shine during Carnival; playground and garden draw vols

February 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Pre-k programs OK'd for next year at Dibert and Hughes; school finances in good shape

February 29, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Lingering debt irks board; fund drive launched; pool set for grand opening in March

December 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Cutting non-instructional costs still a challenge; reading scores and enrollment rise

November 16, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Pool swimmable by early January; Title 1 and MFP problems ironed out, but deficit lingers

October 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Master teachers, monthly deficits and compliance with 70% MFP requirement stir board debate

September 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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