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2021 - 2022 Press Releases
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FPS Encourages Families and Community Members to Attend the Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on June 21, 2022
6/17/22: Pfizer Vaccine and Pfizer booster vaccines will be available for those aged 5yo and older. The COVID-19 vaccine is free. You can get a vaccine even if you do not have insurance, a driver’s license, or a Social Security number.
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Framingham Public Schools Proudly Hosts a Recognition Awards Ceremony to Celebrate and Honor Retirees
6/13/22: The event will honor retirees from almost every school as well as five departments. Community members are invited to tune-in live on the Framingham Public Schools Facebook Page on Tuesday, June 14th at 5pm.
2020-2021 Press Releases
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Framingham Public Schools Launches Bikes for Kids to Help Address Transportation-related Issues for Students
6/2/21: Program and training made possible with support from the United Way of Tri-County, Jewish Family Services of MetroWest, 1854 Cycling, CrimsonBikes, Massachusetts Safe Routes to School-A Program of MassDOT, and Breakstone, White & Gluck and Project KidSafe
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Framingham School Committee Announces Harmony Grove Elementary School - A Global Academy as the New Elementary School Name to Replace Woodrow Wilson
5/19/21: Student-led renaming process brought forward research, raised awareness on social justice and anti-racism, and recommended finalists
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Framingham Public Schools is Proud to Announce Lincoln Lynch IV as a Recipient of the John F. Conway Distinguished Service Award
5/18/21: This honor is awarded by the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials, Inc. (MASBO), a non-profit organization that provides professional development for public school financial officials.
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Framingham Public Schools Announces Sara Costa Yuen as the Principal of Stapleton Elementary School, Effective July 1, 2021
4/29/21: Ms. Yuen is thrilled to join the Stapleton Elementary community and Framingham Public Schools.
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Framingham Public Schools is Proud to Announce Dr. Aradhana Mudambi as the Director of the Office of Multilingual Education
4/12/21: Dr. Mudambi is looking forward to joining Framingham Public Schools and is excited for the opportunity to serve such a vibrant, multilingual community.
2019-2020 Press Releases
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Framingham Public Schools - District Response to Recent Incident in Minneapolis
6/1/20: As educators it is our responsibility to develop the wonderful minds of our youth so they grow up to be productive citizens in this world....
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Framingham Public Schools Central Office Staff to Continue to Work Remotely Through the 2020-21 School Year
5/27/20: Cost saving move avoids layoffs and a $512,500 lease for office space; prioritizing investments for classroom positions and direct learning for students
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Framingham's Fine and Performing Arts Department Opens the Celebrity Series to the Larger Community
5/26/20: The series began on May 11th and is now scheduled through the rest of the school year. With increased interest and participation, these events will also be made available to the larger community.
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Framingham School Committee Passes Resolution in Support of Increased Federal Support and Stimulus Funding for Public Education
5/21/20: Superintendent Schedules Education Budget Forum Webinar on May 27 at 5 p.m. for Stakeholders to Learn about COVID-19’s Fiscal Impacts on Schools
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Community Resource Development Department is Awarded Two Candidates Through the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship
5/15/20: The Fellows will support students in the Resiliency for Life program at Framingham High School and the Out of School Time program at Cameron Middle School.
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Framingham's Fine and Performing Arts Department Initiates a Celebrity Series to Lead Students in Live Workshops
5/12/20: Ms. Sheron Doucette's personal and professional network leads to the FPA's first interactive experience in the series featuring Judine Somerville.
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New Fuller Middle School Construction Taking Shape
5/6/20: Structural steel members are rising on the three-story classroom building and the concrete masonry walls are in place at the gymnasium.
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Framingham Public Schools Office of Community Resource Development Launches Expanded Online Enrichment with Daily Take-Home Activities and Podcasts
4/21/2020: The ultimate goal of the Office of Community Resource Development is to continue engaging families and providing enrichment to students. Explore the the fun challenges and podcasts as time allows!
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Framingham School Committee Votes to Approve Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for the Public School District
4/1/2020: This budget request is built upon the philosophy of investing in academic achievement, supporting employees, establishing access and equity models, enhancing technology, improving safety and security, legal compliance, meeting contractual obligations, continued streamlining of operations, creating opportunities for innovation, and data-driven decision making.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advisory from Framingham Public Schools
2/26/20: FPS has gathered information from official public health agencies and is sharing them with the community.
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Framingham Public Schools to Host and Celebrate Several Events in the Coming Weeks
2/26/2020: The following events are collaborative efforts bringing together various community members from across the City of Framingham. Please feel free to attend or cover based on your interest and availability.
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Framingham Collaboration Leads to Waived Student Admission Fees for FHS Athletic Games
Framingham High School (FHS) students can now attend all regular-season home athletic games at Framingham High and Bowditch Field, for example, free of charge, simply by presenting their FHS student ID.
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Framingham Education Leaders Kickoff Planning Efforts for the Student Opportunity Act
New legislation signed into law offers Framingham numerous new pathways for students; stakeholders are encouraged to engage with government as plans are developed
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Framingham School Committee Prioritizes Focus Areas For The New 2020-2021 Term
New and enhanced subcommittees to focus on Health & Wellness; Equity, Inclusion & Diversity; and Climate Change, Environment & Sustainability
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Framingham Public Schools and Regis College Announce Partnership to Provide Staff Affordable Education Opportunities
With the partnership, FPS employees are now able to enroll at Regis College and receive significant discounts for certain on-campus graduate, doctoral and certificate programs and for the online graduate programs
2018 - 2019 Press Releases
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Framingham Public Schools Extend Lease for MassBay Community College
Lease extension keeps MassBay’s presence in Framingham to support school partnerships, local economy and workforce training
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Framingham Public Schools is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Marguerite Lackard as the Principal of King Elementary School
A long-time Framingham resident and active community member, Dr. Lackard is looking forward to developing and nurturing relationships within and among staff, families, and children of King Elementary School.
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Local and State Officials Gather with Framingham Community Members for the Fuller Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony
Take a look at the photos of this morning's milestone event where Local and State Officials gathered with the community to celebrate the Fuller Middle School Groundbreaking Ceremony.
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Framingham Public Schools is pleased to announce the Screening Committee’s recommendations for King Elementary School Principal finalists.
In addition to announcing the two finalists, there are two upcoming 'Meet the Candidate' forums. One forum is for Faculty and Staff and the other is for the Parents and greater community.
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Media Advisory: Groundbreaking Ceremony to Launch the Construction Phase for the New Fuller Middle School
Representatives from Framingham Public Schools, the City of Framingham, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the public will gather Tuesday, June 18, at 9 a.m. for the Groundbreaking Ceremony to launch the construction phase of the new Fuller Middle School.
2017-2018 Press Releases
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First Day Of School for Grades 1-12 Will Be A Half Day
Wednesday, August 29th - our first day of school for students in Grades 1-12 - will be a half day of school.
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City of Framingham School Committee Votes to Approve Long Term Plan for School Food Services
New provision across all middle schools and Framingham High School enacted to ensure students at all levels are eligible to be served breakfast and lunch
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Summer Scene and the Framingham Youth Theater Company Present: “Once on This Island, Jr.”
The show takes place on Friday July 27th at 7pm and features students from Framingham Public Schools
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Exciting Announcements From The Department of Community Resource Development
Framingham Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Joseph Corazzini as the Assistant Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, and Community Engagement. This exciting promotion inspires some change within the department.
2017-2018 Press Releases
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Exciting Leadership Announcements for King Elementary School and Stapleton Elementary School
Ms. Michelle Biasella will remain the Vice Principal at Stapleton Elementary School and Ms. Allison Benabdallah will become the Vice Principal at King Elementary School.
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FHS to Formally Dedicate the Athletic Complex to James E. Carey
The Athletic Complex was previously named after James E. Carey, but this rededication will finalize the tribute when his name is added to the outside wall of the Athletic Complex. The public and Jim’s former colleagues are encouraged to attend the unveiling of his name.
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Announcing The Principal Finalists for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Framingham Public Schools is pleased to announce Mr. Shamus Brady, Ms. Darlene Pugnali, and Ms. Purnima Vadhera as the Screening Committee’s recommendations for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Principal finalists
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Announcing the New Principal of King Elementary School
Framingham Public Schools is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of John P. Maynard as the Principal of King Elementary School
2016-2017 Press Releases
2015-2016 Press Releases
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08/03/16 Brophy Vice Principal Named
Framingham Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia L. Page as the new Vice Principal of Brophy Elementary School