Maine author visits middle school Award-winning Maine author Cynthia Lord gave two presentations for Westbrook Middle School students and discussed her five middle-grade books during a visit to the school March 25. Lord’s debut novel, “Rules,” was published by Scholastic, Inc. in 2006 and was a 2007 Newbery Honor book and winner of the Schneider […]
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$200K cut from proposed school budget in Westbrook
The elimination of a new assistant principal’s position and reductions in insurance costs account for the decrease.
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Westbrook students’ brawl spreads on social media, school grapples with cell phone policy
Westbrook Middle School is trying to tackle cyberbullying, homophobic and racist chats and distractions in the classroom caused by cell phone use, the principal says.
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Westbrook superintendent proposes 5.7% increase in budget
The budget as presented would add 15 positions and increase the property tax rate 4.9%.
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Officials: Replace entire Westbrook Middle School heating system
City councilors and School Committee members want to get rid of the failing geothermal system that has racked up repairs costs for years.
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Artist, students to create sculpture for Saccarappa School
Ebenezer Akakpo is expected to impart other valuable lessons to the students as well.
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Westbrook Middle School heat system conking out, replacement could cost millions
Geothermal pumps fail too often, and the school department is looking into scrapping the entire system for a new one.
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Good news as Westbrook School Department deficit falls by $3M
The $3.5 million deficit found two years ago now stands at $587,000.
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Mitigation efforts easing impact of rising COVID-19 cases in Westbrook schools, superintendent says
Pooled testing, a mask mandate and vaccines are keeping schools open, Superintendent Peter Lancia says.
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Westbrook High School to reopen to all by Dec. 7
The majority of the work in the building has been completed, and staff and students will start their return Dec. 1 .