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Students send sweet treats to soldiers

LAKEVILLE — Fourth grade students of Mullein Hill Christian Academy in Lakeville found a sweet use for Halloween candy. Under the direction of teacher Caitlyn Butler, the youngsters sorted through candy to be added to care packages shipped to...

Attorneys general from 18 states ask Supreme Court to hear ‘Two Genders’ case

MIDDLEBORO – Eighteen states and several organizations have filed “friend of the court’’ briefs asking the Supreme Court to review the case of a Middleboro student who was forbidden to wear a T-shirt to school with the words “There are only two...
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Potential upgrades to Apponequet courtyard developed, presented by students

LAKEVILLE — The outdoor courtyard at Apponequet Regional High School may receive a bright new look, thanks to efforts led by the high school’s Student Council. New features could include a retaining wall structure with steps, a memorial fountain, a...

Neither Trump nor Harris: Students choose “Piggie” for president

LAKEVILLE — In a mock election at Assawompsett Elementary School, students selected their top choice for president— and neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris were on the ballot. Students elected fictional book character Piggie from the series “...

Children ring bell, play instruments in visit to Kingston church

LAKEVILLE — The first and second grades of Mullein Hill Christian Academy, 25 Staples Shore Road, Lakeville recently visited Mayflower Church in Kingston for a field trip. They were welcomed by Pastor Anton Brown and his wife Amy, who explained the...

Oak Point raises record amount of $72,500 for scholarships

MIDDLEBORO — The Oak Point Homeowners Scholarship Fund has designated a record $72,500 in scholarships and toolships to Middleboro students through money raised through yard sales and other fund-raisers, scholarship fund officers have reported...

Gaining confidence with dyslexia

DARTMOUTH — At 8 years old, Lakeville’s Dylan Chagnon was diagnosed with dyslexia, which is a language-learning difference that primarily affects a person’s reading. His mother, Anna Chagnon, said she noticed him struggling with his reading fluency...

Task force to look at exit interviews to explore why teachers leave district

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro School Committee members agreed to form a task force to consider how exit interviews might be used to learn why educators are leaving the district. The discussion included a call by two committee members for the schools to...

Christian Academy honors local religious leaders with breakfast

Lakeville — Students at Mullein Hill Christian Academy in Lakeville recently took a moment to show their gratitude for local pastors. In celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month in October, area pastors were asked by students and their families to...

Getting handle on number of riders could ease school bus concerns, committee told

MIDDLEBORO — Determining how many students will actually use the school bus to travel to and from class could change the way transportation routes are created and potentially ease problems, Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons told School...

Ng should have been notified prior to censure, School Committee rep says

LAKEVILLE — A representative from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees told the Freetown Lakeville school committee that all confidential information must be redacted from material related to a superintendent’s evaluation. Executive...

Accusations continue to fly on Freetown Lakeville School Committee

LAKEVILLE — Strong words were exchanged between members of the Freetown Lakeville School Committee at the committee’s Sept. 25 meeting, the latest in a series of tumultuous interactions involving sexism and racism accusations directed at some...

Lakeville educator nominated for fire safety award

LAKEVILLE — Becky Saucier of Mullein Hill Christian Academy, 25 Staples Shore Road in Lakeville was one of eight nominees for the Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year Award. She was nominated for her work at the academy teaching the students...

MCAS scores a mixed bag in area

Burkland Elementary School in Middleboro and Apponequet Regional High School were both named Schools of Recognition on Tuesday in tandem with the release of 2024 MCAS results. They and the 55 other schools on the list were selected from among all...

MBTA zoning Special Town Meeting article sparks discussion

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Select Board voted at their Sept. 23 meeting to take no action on a proposed Special Town Meeting article allowing for multi-family housing near the MBTA station. But that didn’t stop strong opinions from flying during a...

Grant supports anti-hate programs in Middleboro schools

MIDDLEBORO — A state grant of $19,000 has funded the formation of a group “to make sure all students feel they’re safe,’’ according to Kevin Avitabile, director of student services for the Middleboro schools. Middleboro was one of eight school...

Free community college opens doors to area students, educators say

A new plan to make community college free for any Massachusetts resident looking to get a first-time degree could be a game changer for students, Middleboro High School Principal Paul Branagan said. The MassEducate program, approved as part of the...

Concerns about Middleboro bus arrivals lead to subcommittee formation

MIDDLEBORO — Issues with bus transportation on the first days of school have led to the formation of a transportation subcommittee to explore the situation, Middleboro School Committee members agreed at their Sept. 12 meeting. Some buses arrived...

Girl scouts help beautify Freetown Lakeville Middle School

LAKEVILLE — With the help of members of the Parent Teacher Organization, local girl scout troops and faculty, grounds at Freetown Lakeville Middleboro School received some tender loving care the weekend of Sept. 7 and 8. Members of the Parent...

New school year has students and parents excited

MIDDLEBORO — Summer was officially over for Middleboro students as they hopped out of cars or strolled across the elementary school parking lots on Wednesday, Sept. 4, touting backpacks that, in some cases, were larger than they were. It was the...

Freetown Lakeville Superintendent rated as 'proficient' in evaluation

LAKEVILLE — Freetown Lakeville Superintendent Alan Strauss wrapped up year two of his contract with good grades, as articulated by the School Committee during his evaluation at the committee’s Sept. 4 meeting. With the exception of one school...

Ng censured by School Committee after leaking confidential student information

LAKEVILLE — The Freetown Lakeville School Committee voted to publicly censure member Crystal Ng for sending confidential information about a student to a member of the general public. “I don’t know how I can go into negotiations with teachers and...

School Committee member denies allegations of harassment

LAKEVILLE — The Freetown-Lakeville School Committee will address “serious allegations” brought against four committee members by way of an Open Meeting Law Violation at the committee’s next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, said School Committee Chair...

Middleboro Public Schools staff makes heartfelt donation to food pantry

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro faculty and staff started off the new year on the right foot. Among the briefcases, bins and portfolios they already carried in on convocation day, they found room on their forearms for grocery bags filled with food to donate...

Subcommittee charts next steps for Freelake budget audit

LAKEVILLE — The Regional Finance Subcommittee has decided more guidance is needed before the group can determine more specifics on how to conduct an audit of the Freetown Lakeville School district. Freetown Lakeville School Committee members and...

School committee members accused of 'harrassment,' asked to resign

This article has been updated to include comment from Freetown-Lakeville School Committee Chair John Burke. LAKEVILLE — A Freetown-Lakeville School Committee member has called for the resignation of four other committee members for...

Superintendent’s evaluation stunted by potential confidentiality breaches

LAKEVILLE — The process for completing Freetown-Lakeville School District Superintendent Alan Strauss’ two-year evaluation has encountered yet another obstacle. Due to two potential breaches of confidentiality, allegedly caused by both Strauss and...

Middleboro schools to feature 3D printers and PFAS-ridding water filters

MIDDLEBORO — While Middleboro students have been away for the summer, the school district has been busy with facility updates that include improvements to the high school’s Innovation Lab, classroom carpet removal and the installation of filters...

Improvements to Lakeville schools 'serve students of today,' staff says

LAKEVILLE — New elective courses, libraries outfitted with green screens and expanded STEM programs are just some of the changes that Freetown Lakeville students will see in the coming school year. The majority of students will return to school on...

Staff surveys can be used to evaluate school superintendents, committee told

MIDDLEBORO — Feedback from surveys, including staff input, can be used in future superintendent of schools evaluations, Middleboro School Ccmmittee member Susan Pennini has learned. Pennini told committee members at their Aug. 15 meeting that,...

Staff resignations a ‘concern,’ Middleboro school superintendent says

MIDDLEBORO — Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons told School Committee members at their Aug. 15 meeting that 14 recent staff resignations were a “concern for me,’’ although she said the numbers were not much different than previous years, The 14...

READS Collaborative celebrates 50 years

MIDDLEBORO– Fifty years since it was founded, the READS Collaborative, a regional academy with an office in Middleboro that offers academic programs for students with special needs, remains true to its mission. The program was created with the goal...

Strauss highlights improved district rating in year two review

LAKEVILLE — The number of Freetown Lakeville students who regularly miss school has significantly dropped since 2022, according to Superintendent Alan Strauss. This was one of the accomplishments of the district he highlighted during a Wednesday,...

Middleboro resident graduates Summa Cum Laude

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro resident Megan M. Morrissey recently graduated from Western New England University, in Springfield Massachusetts, at the top of her class. Morrissey graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. She...

Freetown-Lakeville welcomes new Director of Student Services

LAKEVILLE – As the Freetown-Lakeville school district’s new Director of Student Services, Kelly Steele plans to apply her philosophy of putting students first — day in and day out. Steele, who started in her new position on July 1, will be...

Improving staff retention, added family communication among school superintendent goals

MIDDLEBORO — Retaining teachers and staff and creating a regular communication system to address issues with families are two of the goals Middleboro School Committee members set for Superintendent of Schools Carolyn Lyons for the upcoming school...

Lakeville students get a boost to medical education

Summer may be in full swing but some recent graduates from Lakeville are already planning ahead for the start of college in the fall – securing $1,500 scholarships on behalf of three Southcoast Health Hospitals. Out of 141 applicants, two Lakeville...

Middleboro Elks celebrate honor students, Star Spangled Banner

The Middleboro Elks took a moment to remember the symbol of our nation at its annual Flag Day service ceremony last month. The ceremony described the history of the flag and showed all versions of the flag, to date. Afterwards, the Middleboro Elks...

Class president captures media's attention with graduation speech

LAKEVILLE — Apponequet graduate Mason Macuch never imagined he’d get a call from the Washington Post after his graduation speech. Or one from the Associated Press or NBC News for that matter. But Macuch’s unique ending to his graduation speech as...

Anchored in knowledge: Students return from schooner STEAM program

BOURNE — In the middle of Buzzards Bay in the pitch black of night, students aboard the Ernestina-Morrissey sailing vessel studied the constellations, learning about the North Star, as they sat still in the water. “It was so quiet,” said Aurora...

Middleboro schools consider adding human resources department

MIDDLEBORO —The Middleboro School Committee is exploring the creation of a human resources department for the district, in part due to questions about the number of staff resignations in recent years. Committee members at the June 27 meeting...

Freetown Lakevillle Middle School welcomes new principal

LAKEVILLE — As of Monday, July 1, the principal’s office at Freetown Lakeville Middle School will have a new occupant: Jackie Francisco. Francisco will take the place of Jack Higgins, who was recently hired as Director of Finance Operations of the...

School Committee seeks public input on superintendent evaluation

LAKEVILLE — A survey will be sent out to members of the community asking for feedback on superintendent Alan Strauss’ performance, members of the Freetown Lakevillle School Committee decided in a meeting on Monday, July 1. The survey responses will...

To sixth grade and beyond, fifth graders celebrate last day of school

LAKEVILLE — Fifth graders at George R. Austin Elementary School are excited to make the jump to sixth grade, but not quite as excited as they are about summer. Students celebrated the last day of school on Thursday, June 20 with outdoor games and...

Audit is "going to be a lot of work", finance committee says

LAKEVILLE — While School and Town officials have approved an audit for the Freetown Lakeville school budget, the real work is just beginning. At its Tuesday, June 18 meeting, the Freetown Lakeville Regional Finance Subcommittee discussed a plan to...

FreeLake Superintendent interviews as finalist for principal role

LAKEVILLE — The Freetown-Lakeville school district may be looking to hire a new superintendent. The Freetown-Lakeville School Committee met to “discuss strategies for possible superintendent transition,” in an executive session meeting on Monday,...

Middleboro elementary schools celebrate last day with annual sendoff

MIDDLEBORO — Excitement buzzed all through the parking lot of the Henry B. Burkland and Mary K. Goode Elementary School as students celebrated their last day of school on Friday, June 14. The spirit of summer was in the air as music blasted and...

Freetown-Lakeville Superintendent opens up about cancer battle

LAKEVILLE — Freetown-Lakeville Superintendent Alan Strauss has cancer, he announced at a June 12 School Committee Meeting. It was the first time he had shared his diagnosis publicly. The announcement was delivered to address comments made during...

Residents urge summer school for school committee

LAKEVILLE — A plea that the school committee not take a summer recess in the midst of the budget crisis it faces was echoed by many Lakeville residents at the school committee’s meeting on Wednesday, June 12. Resident Noelle Rilleau stated that,...

Appeals court sides with school in ‘two genders’ shirt case

MIDDLEBORO – A ruling by the United States First District Court of Appeals on Sunday, June 9, upheld an earlier district court decision that Middleboro Public Schools did not violate a student’s rights when asking him to remove a shirt stating “...

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