The School Committee has drafted a policy requiring approval for any flags or banners to be displayed on school grounds aside from the American flag, the Massachusetts state flag or banners, and the Town of Marblehead flag. The draft was discussed at a recent Policy Subcommittee meeting, but no vote was taken to adopt the policy, according to a statement released by the … [Read more...] about School Committee to take over flag approval
Education
Epstein Hillel helping Israeli families find temporary home
Despite being an ocean apart, one school in town has not let that deter it from helping families in need during a time of war. Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out in October, Epstein Hillel School has been taking in students and families from war-torn parts of Israel, and is doing what it can to make them feel welcome in a new environment. “For us as a school to be able … [Read more...] about Epstein Hillel helping Israeli families find temporary home
McGuinness sits in on first committee meeting
Newly hired Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Theresa McGuinness was welcomed back to the school district on Thursday during her first School Committee meeting in the position. McGuinness, formerly the principal at Village School from 2012 to 2016, was selected by the School Committee for the position on Oct. 16 after being named one of two finalists on Sept. … [Read more...] about McGuinness sits in on first committee meeting
Students walk to school to honor Ruby Bridges
A number of students across the school district walked to school Tuesday morning in honor of the 63rd anniversary of civil-rights activist Ruby Bridges’ first walk to a segregated school. On Nov. 14, 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges walked to William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana, becoming the first Black student to attend the formerly whites-only … [Read more...] about Students walk to school to honor Ruby Bridges
Marblehead parents collide on school banner policy
As a result of the School Committee considering the adoption of a flag policy in the town’s schools, a divide has formed between parents who disagree on the raising and removing of ideological flags on school grounds. The potential policy was a main point of discussion during public comment at the committee’s last meeting Thursday, in which multiple parents who have students … [Read more...] about Marblehead parents collide on school banner policy