Holyoke third grader Kyle Goldenstein uses her finger to write her name on the interactive Promethean panel on display in Kari Vasa’s first grade classroom during the open house. The district is trying out two of these units, which can be moved around to multiple classrooms, to see if they want to purchase more. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
During Thursday’s open house at Holyoke JR/SR High School, Cindi Beavers from the alternative school is on hand to explain how the district transformed a classroom into an official GED testing site. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications
School district says thank you with interactive open house
As a way of saying thank you to the community for passing the mill levy override in last November’s election, Holyoke School District hosted an open house Thursday evening, March 5.
Two new minibuses recently purchased by the district greeted attendees as they entered both the elementary and JR/SR high. Inside, they were treated to technology demonstrations, tips on how to engage kids in learning activities at home, art displays, project showcases, a book fair and refreshments.
Holyoke School District’s mill levy override extended a 7-mill override another five years to expire after collection year 2025. The money collected was intended to fund, among other things:
— Maintenance of existing facilities.
— Quality instructional and informational technology.
— Current instructional supplies and materials.
— Safe and reliable transportation fleet.
— Attracting and retaining qualified teachers and staff.