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June 6, 2023
During an outdoor ceremony on Sunday, June 4 on the school's baseball field, 228 HHS North seniors tossed their tassels and bid high school goodbye.
The ceremony included pre...
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June 5, 2023
It was a beautiful sunny day filled with music and smiles as more than 100 fourth- and fifth grade students sang, danced, and performed a variety of musical numbers as part of E.N...
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June 5, 2023
On Thursday June 1 during a late afternoon ceremony in the school gym, 85 HHS Dean students graduated after completing the requirements to earn their high school diplomas and to ...
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June 1, 2023
The City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously to support Holyoke’s proposed middle school building project when they met on Wednesday, May 24 . The full City Council is e...
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June 1, 2023
Twenty juniors from Holyoke High School North were inducted into the National Honor Society on Tuesday, May 23, with many family, friends, and staff members in attendance.
Th...
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June 1, 2023
Nine graduating seniors from Holyoke High School’s Dean Campus completed paid Co-op internship experiences this year—as did six Dean juniors—working in a variety of employment se...
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May 31, 2023
It was a lucky but tense moment on Wednesday afternoon for HHS North graduating senior Mahaya Tabin when she turned the last key and the car’s engine smoothly turned on, signaling...
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May 30, 2023
Superintendent Anthony Soto met with the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on Tuesday, May 23 to provide an update on district achievements since 2015 whil...
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May 25, 2023
Holyoke Public Schools has selected 38 students in grades 6-12 from 10 district schools to receive one of the district’s most prestigious honors for students who demonstrate acade...
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May 24, 2023
Student STEM Beat musicians recently performed for an undergraduate music education class at UMass Amherst—which included teaching college students how to perform a section of one...
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May 24, 2023
Eight HPS graduating seniors were honored during an awards ceremony on Friday, May 12, for earning a Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diplomas. Three of the eight were awar...
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May 23, 2023
Holyoke High School held it's annual Spring Concert on May 18, 2023. The Holyoke High School Band, the Madrigal Choir, the Bell Choir and Strings Orhestra performed. Here is the...
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May 17, 2023
Students from Peck School recorded a podcast on May 17, 2023, talking about some of the upcoming changes at the school. They also discussed some of their favorite Teachers and...
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May 9, 2023
During a Future Teacher Signing Ceremony on Friday last week, 10 Holyoke High School seniors signed letters of intent to become future teachers when they complete their undergradu...
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May 8, 2023
Holyoke High School North has received two separate $2,500 Mass Cultural Council grants, for a total of $5,000. One of the grants will help support HHS North’s Ethnic Studies Bloc...
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May 4, 2023
On Thursday, 29 students from Holyoke High School Dean Campus were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, including 14 juniors and 15 seniors. To be considered for th...
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May 4, 2023
IEP-eligible students in grades preK-12+ can now register for the 2023 Extended School Year (ESY) Program, which provides a range of special education learning opportunities.
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May 4, 2023
About 45 students from across the district were recognized on Monday for their perfect attendance, high attendance, and most-improved attendance. Their families and school staff w...
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May 4, 2023
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia offered an update on the proposed new middle school to replace Peck School in his April 27 “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter update. “The directive o...
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May 4, 2023
Calling all cars! Calling all car enthusiasts, too! And anyone who wants to help make a wish come true for a child with a life-threatening illness.
On Saturday, May 6, the stud...