A School Committee meeting last Wednesday presented the effects of a failed override vote, where the school budget would stay level-funding, leading to what Superintendent Tom Geary described as having "disastrous" effects on the district. In his presentation, Geary revealed how every school would have cuts, including 15 total interventionists, classroom teachers, the … [Read more...] about Schools face deep budget cuts
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Giant brain makes waves at high school
A Healthy Lynnfield once again visited the Lynnfield High School gymnasium with their Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, where vendors from the community, along with students, presented on the body, healthy lifestyles, collective care, and more. A new addition to the fair and what is soon to be a centerpiece at all A Healthy Lynnfield events is a giant inflatable … [Read more...] about Giant brain makes waves at high school
School Committee expresses reservations about mural
A Healthy Lynnfield Youth Council student leader, Olivia Sylvester, and A Healthy Lynnfield programs coordinator, Diana DeLeo, presented a proposal for a mural project for a 20-foot by ten-foot area on the brick wall outside the locker room exit of the high school. "This will be the very first mural in our community," Sylvester said. "We believe that our young people should … [Read more...] about School Committee expresses reservations about mural
Lynnfield school candidates have their say
The Item, Lynnfield Weekly News, and 01940 magazine hosted a debate among the three Lynnfield School Committee candidates, challenger Kim Baker Donahue, incumbent Kristen Elworthy, and incumbent Jenny Sheehan, Wednesday morning. After a short opening statement, each candidate was asked three questions from moderator Elizabeth Della Piana. Following each question, the first … [Read more...] about Lynnfield school candidates have their say
Lynnfielders voice support for school budget
Residents voiced their support for and asked questions about the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget at last Tuesday’s School Committee public hearing. The School Committee also unanimously voted to approve the FY26 operations budget of $34,196,514 and the capital budget, which is being used to upgrade the district’s technology, of $650,000. In the full town budget … [Read more...] about Lynnfielders voice support for school budget