Chalk Talk: School enrollment and its fiscal impact
As the town considers growth opportunities in both Harvard and Devens, a common question from community members is: How many more students could Harvard…
Chalk Talk: Back to School
We are excited to be welcoming students back to school this week. Besides shiny floors, bright, clean classrooms, and landscaped entrances at both schools,…
Chalk Talk: Physical improvements to the schools
On May 4 we will contemplate funding decisions across town departments. Each vote will affect the long-term vibrancy and health of our town. As…
Chalk Talk: Why our schools use Apple computers
Recently, a few community members have posed questions about why we use Apple products in the Harvard Public School District instead of choosing lower-cost…
Chalk Talk: There’s more to schools’ salary rise than cost-of-living increases
On Jan. 11 the Press ran an article entitled “Rising salaries drive up school budget.” While the article is fully accurate, I thought I…
Chalk Talk: School safety is integral to a healthy learning environment
Educators in Harvard dedicate themselves to keeping students safe as an integral component of a healthy learning environment. Safety has always been important, and…
Chalk Talk: Summer days … a time for reflection and preparation
What happens in a school system over the long summer days when students leave for camps and families pack suitcases for weeks at the…
Chalk Talk: Hildreth Elementary School … an investment in our future
What began as a rebuild of the 1955 kindergarten wing (K-wing) of the Hildreth Elementary School (HES) has progressed to a larger project, and…
Chalk Talk: An open invitation to a community meeting
Do you live in Harvard? Do you have school-age children now or will you in the future? Do you pay taxes or rent in…
Chalk Talk: Hildreth building project … what’s next?
The other day, upon entering a local pizza shop, I was asked when we would be breaking ground on the Hildreth Elementary building project.…
Chalk Talk: Setting the 2016-17 school calendar
Many families are starting to plan their vacations and holidays for next year, and we’ve received some inquiries about the 2016-17 school calendar. The…
