Agawam school officials split on band’s choice to skip St. Patrick parade

by Mike Lydick | Apr 11, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News

AGAWAM — School Superintendent Sheila Hoffman recently shared her perspective on the high school band’s decision to skip the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade. It wasn’t the same as the disappointment expressed by at least one School Committee member. Hoffman...

Reused materials add new dimension to Agawam science fair

by Mike Lydick | Apr 10, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News

AGAWAM — Works of more than 600 Agawam students in kindergarten through grade 6 were on display at the annual science fair hosted by Doering School on March 21.

West Springfield awardees attracted to teaching by love for learning

by Mike Lydick | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Five West Springfield teachers, Megan Banks, Stephanie Duggan, Karin Kane, Courtney Kimball and Christopher Taft, will be honored this month for their exceptional teaching skills. Each was chosen for a 2024 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching...

Teaching awardees in Agawam say job can be draining, but rewarding

by Mike Lydick | Apr 3, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News

AGAWAM — In mid-February, Superintendent of Schools Sheila Hoffman surprised four teachers in their classrooms to deliver some good news: they were winners of a 2024 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.

Agawam youngsters learn bat facts on annual field trip

by Mike Lydick | Mar 28, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News

Fourth graders from Clark School in Agawam recently took an educational field trip to Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary for a hands-on experience about a flying mammal that can be creepy, scary and spooky, but is an important species in many ways. The 60 students traveled...