Update on a search, the Class of 2013, and Walking Track to Open

Update on a Search for the Director of Student Support Services

A search is underway for a new Director of Student Support Services in the district. Patricia Susen, our former Director of Special Education, left the district in September to take a new position in another district. After a review of the responsibilities of the position, the School Committee voted to change the title to Director of Student Support Services. This position is responsible for special education, English Language Learner services, and Section 504 and related services, such as home hospital tutoring. A search committee of nine members has been formed, applications have been reviewed, and preliminary interviews will take place this week. The School Committee will conduct interviews of finalists by the end of the month in hopes that a new director can be appointed and on board by the first of the new year.

As we conduct our search, we are pleased to have Pat Stevens serving as an interim director. Ms. Stevens is a former special education director and superintendent of schools and brings a wealth of knowledge to the position. Her expertise will help us keep things moving forward while we work on hiring our new director.

The Class of 2013 Makes Its Mark

Belchertown High School celebrated Spirit Week this past week with event-filled days culminating in a Spirit Day on Friday, October 5th. Everyone was decked out in their school colors of orange and black and the Class of 2013 gathered on the stadium field for their class photo in formation of their year of graduation.

 

Walking Track to Open

As a public service to the town while we are still on critical alert for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, we are opening the indoor walking track above the BHS gymnasium to give the community a place to walk that is protected from exposure to mosquitos. The track will open on Tuesday, October 9th. See our home page for more details.