FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE EVENT

The public is invited to dispose of electronic waster free of charge on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Minnechaug Regional High School.

GRAFFITI INCIDENT AT HIGH SCHOOL

On March 25, 2008 racist graffiti was discovered in a school bathroom at Minnechaug Regional High School. Following applicable protocols, Principal M. Martin O’Shea immediately responded to the incident and notified local law enforcement.

ACTION TAKEN ON ISSUES IN GREEN GYM

On March 11th the Committee was made aware of a hole and cracks in the west wall of what is known as the “Green Gym”. For potential safety reasons, the gym was immediately closed to student activity.

GRINSPOON AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2008

The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District proudly announces recipients of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for 2008.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CHAT SESSION TO BE RESCHEDULED

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Superintendent’s Chat Session originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11th, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 18th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.

COLLEGE NIGHT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS

It’s that time of year again when Carolyn Lewis, Guidance Director at Minnechaug Regional High School, and I host the “College Night for Middle School Parents”.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CHANGES

The HWRSD is making changes to our Early Childhood Programs for the 2008/2009 school year

HWRSD IS ACCEPTING SCHOOL CHOICE STUDENTS

The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District will accept students in the following grade levels for the 2008-2009 school year.

UPDATE ON THE MINNECHAUG BUILDING PROJECT

You may have read in the newspaper that the Minnechaug building project was selected by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to be one of 83 projects statewide to be considered for further study. Of the projects selected, we are among 49 schools classified as either in need of replacement, major renovation or having additional space needs.

NEGOTIATIONS MEETING

Representatives of HWEA and the Negotiating Subcommittee will take place on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.

 

BUDGET ROUNDTABLE GROUP MEETING NOTICE

A meeting of the "Budget Roundtable Group" will take place on Thursday, December 6th, 2007.

DISTRICT WIDE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

For the 2007-2008 school year the major focus of the goals undertaken by the School Committee and Superintendent involve completing projects and continuing efforts to improve services to students and the communities.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

Included in this letter is the schedule in case school is delayed. There is also a list of communication sites that will host our announcement for cancellations and delays. Please remember that delays can be either 90 minutes or 2 hours long.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Recently the media has reported concerns about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA (pronounced mersa). . Our nursing staff is well aware of the medical protocols and they are prepared to monitor any cases that appear in our school community.

JOB POSTINGS

More jobs are being posted

SCHOOL OPENING LETTER FROM SUPERINTENDENT

Time passes so quickly. It seems as though we just said goodbye to our students and I am already writing a letter to you about next year.

SCHOOL CHAIR GRADUATION REMARKS

On behalf of the very proud members of the Hampden Wilbraham Regional School Committee and especially Marianne Desmond and Bill Bickley, I am pleased to be here

NCLB REPORT CARDS

In accordance with the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, a report card for each HWRSD school for the 2006-7 school year is now available

LIST SERV

I thought that I would try to use our list serve again, since we are gaining users every day.

UPDATE ON SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES

As noted in previous letters and articles, we are writing today to update you on recent actions taken concerning safety and security measures in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District.

DARE CURRICULUM REVIEWED

A review of HWRSD's elementary and middle school curriculum and programs related to drug, alcohol, and violence prevention education has been conducted.

UPDATE ON HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT

There is new information available regarding the Minnechaug building project.

BUDGET ROUNDTABLE GROUP MEETING

The Budget Roundtable Group will meet on Thursday, January 11th, 2007 at 7:30 pm.

REGION-ON-CALL PRESS CONFERENCE

The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee takes pride in its efforts over the past several years, addressing the most important challenges of school safety and security. We have made significant advances in improving our district’s capacity for Emergency Response and Crisis Management, but we also know that there is always more work to do.

SCHOOL SAFETY

The incidents of school violence in the past few weeks have given us pause and concern regarding the ongoing challenge of safety in our schools. The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee prides itself on the actions that our Committee and the Superintendent of Schools have taken over the past several years to insure a more secure school environment.

FIVE YEAR JOURNEY

View Dr. Gagliarducci's Power Point about the last five years. Close that window to return here.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Hampden Wilbraham SEPAC is an organization that provides support and networking for parents with children who have special needs, disabilities or learning disorders.

SCHOOL COMMITTE CHAIR'S OPENING DAY REMARKS

On this day a year ago I stood before you to welcome you back to the new school year.

DISTRICT WELLNESS POLICY

The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District promotes healthy schools by supporting wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning environment.

SYSTEMWIDE CURRICULUM REVIEW RELEASED

The May, 2006 HWRSD Curriculum Review is now available along with past reviews in the Teaching and Learning section of the district web site..

MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY REPORT RELEASED

This week the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) released its “Needs Survey Report” concerning the conditions of locally owned public school facilities throughout the Commonwealth.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISOR COMMITTEE BEING DISCUSSED

Last week, a group of parents who have expressed interest in revitalizing the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District met with Tom Philpott.

2007 BUDGET

The public can view a Power Point Presentation regarding the 2007 budget.

STUDY DONE REGARDING NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS TO MINNECHAUG HIGH SCHOOL

Information about the need to improve Minnechaug Regional High School can be found in the Feasibility Study for Minnechaug Improvements, a report from Dore & Whittier Architects, Inc.

COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW VISIT BY STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Superintendent Gagliarducci has been informed by the Commissioner of Education of an upcoming Department of Education Coordinated Program Review visit. The Department’s onsite visit will occur during the week of April 5-11, 2006, and will review Special Education, Title 1, Safe and Drug Free Schools, Civil Rights, and English Learner Education.

THE FUTURE OF MINNECHAUG

The Hampden Wilbraham Regional School Committee is starting the process of raising community awareness concerning the future of Minnechaug Regional High School.

SCHOOL SAFETY

Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee Vice-Chair Scott Chapman announced that the Regional School Committee met in Executive Session this evening to review the District’s school safety initiative.  In attendance at the meeting were Wilbraham Police Chief Allen Stratton and Hampden Police Chief Doug Mellis.