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Easton Students Attend Girls STEM Summit

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Easton Public Schools
Dr. Lisha Cabral, Superintendent
50 Oliver St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 5, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Easton Students Attend Girls STEM Summit

Front row, left to right: Oliver Ames High School students Grace Chang, Zoe George, Madeline Peckham, Jessica Roa, Olivia Pierce, Erika Mekler and Sarah Barron. Back row, left to right: Oliver Ames High School students Peyton Gardner, Madison Perry, Claudia Duverglas, Therese Saade, Tiffany Foote, Prithika Ganesh and Allison Widdop. (Courtesy Photo Easton Public Schools)

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral is pleased to share that a group of Oliver Ames High School students attended a Girls STEM summit last weekend.

A group of 14 female students in grades 10-12 attended a Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) summit at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston on Sunday, March 31.

At the summit, students listened to a keynote speech by Lauren Schumacher, Vice President of Goldman Sachs. They then attended a series of career focused workshops that touched on a wide variety of STEM fields and topics including engineering, cybersecurity, and chromatography.

“The summit was a great way to expose our students to a variety of career opportunities that they might not think of otherwise,” said Mary Romans, Head of the Math Department at Oliver Ames High School. “My hope is that they took away an increased awareness of careers that may be an option for them in the future.”

Romans and Oliver Ames Math teacher Kathryn Walker both attended the summit with students.

“Students were very engaged throughout the summit,” Romans said. “There was a very collaborative atmosphere among them as they discussed the concepts presented in each workshop and collaborated with young women from other schools during various activities. All of the students there displayed a true love of learning and an interest in STEM education.”

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Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

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For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

School Deemed Safe After Brief Shelter in Place

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Superintendent Lisha Cabral report that the Easton Police Department is investigating after a single antique ammunition cartridge was found inside of the Easton Middle School Friday morning.

At this time, there is no reason to believe that there is an active threat to the school.

Out of an abundance of caution, a shelter in place was enacted while police thoroughly searched the school with officers and a K9. Classes went on as normal, but students were not allowed to go into the hallways to ensure that they did not come in contact with the K9. The shelter in place has since been lifted and no weapons or dangerous items were located in the search.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., a school staff member found the round of ammunition – an antique, corroded .22 caliber short rimfire round – in a storage area that has limited access to both students and staff. Easton Police have confirmed that this type of round has not been manufactured in over 50 years.

The staff member immediately notified school officials, who then contacted Easton Police.

No other schools were impacted by the incident and the school day will continue on as normal.

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Easton Community Group Launches Fundraising Effort for Turf and Track Resurfacing at Oliver Ames High School

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Easton Public Schools
Dr. Lisha Cabral, Superintendent
50 Oliver St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Easton Community Group Launches Fundraising Effort for Turf and Track Resurfacing at Oliver Ames High School

Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex Seek to Raise $200,000

EASTON — Easton Public Schools Athletic Director Bill Matthews is pleased to share that the Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex has launched a fundraising initiative to support much needed repairs to the turf field and synthetic track at Muscato Stadium at Oliver Ames High School.

The Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex, a private nonprofit group, have set a fundraising goal of $200,000 to help support the cost of the project. In addition, a portion of the funding will be sought through an article on the warrant at the May Town Meeting.

In 2008, the Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex generated $500,000 in private donations to support the large-scale renovation of the stadium, which included installing a new turf playing field, synthetic track and bleachers that were compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The approximately 10-year-old track and field are now nearing the end of their projected eight to 10 year lifespan and the field is estimated to have about 20,000 hours of use under its belt. While the field and track are currently safe for use, the facility has begun to deteriorate.

Due to normal wear and ultraviolet ray damage, the turf fibers are breaking down on the field, which creates a harder playing surface that can become unsafe over time. The rubberized track surface has also begun to wear down, and could require a full replacement of the track at three times the cost of resurfacing, if repairs are not made soon.

“This is really about making sure the surfaces are renewed at the right time so it doesn’t cost more money to renew them later,” said Fred Murray, the Chair of the Friends of Easton Community Athletic Complex Committee. “The turf and track are two of the most utilized recreational resources in the town, and we must do what is necessary to keep the facility safe, open, and accessible to all.”

Proposed repairs at the facility include resurfacing the track and turf field, installing additional padding for shock absorption and adding permanent posts for ball netting.

The project is estimated to cost $812,317, and the committee plans to fund the work with a combination of private fundraising, capital funds, and also Community Preservation Act funding, subject to approval at Town Meeting in May.

Those interested in donating can do so by visiting friendsofeaston.com/donate.

“The stadium facilities are a community resource,” Matthews said. “Youth groups, sports teams, the marching band and community members looking to walk or jog on the track all use this facility. Kids frequently play pick-up games on the field. It’s a wonderful asset to Easton, and the responsible next step is to execute the project so we can continue to provide a high quality venue for all those who use the facility.”

If the project is approved at Town Meeting in May, the district plans to begin construction this summer.

For more information, please visit friendsofeaston.com/.

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* Easton Residents Invited to Attend Community Forums on Proposed Elementary School Building Project

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Easton Public Schools
Dr. Lisha Cabral, Superintendent
50 Oliver St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Easton Residents Invited to Attend Community Forums on Proposed Elementary School Building Project

Forums to be Held on March 6, April 11

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral and Jane Martin, Chair of the School Planning Committee and School Committee member, are inviting residents to attend two upcoming community forums regarding the proposed Early Elementary School Building Project.

“We hope to have a large turnout so that residents can get important updates about the project and ask any questions they may have,” Superintendent Cabral said. “Keeping residents informed about where the process stands and getting input from community members is a vital aspect of this project.”

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, April 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

  • March 6 – Richardson Olmsted School cafeteria, 101 Lothrop St., Easton
  • April 11 – Oliver Ames High School cafeteria, 100 Lothrop St., Easton

WHAT:

Easton residents, parents and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming Community Visioning Forums for the Easton Early Elementary School Project.

The forums are centered on the current Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) building project in Easton.

Those who attend will receive updates on the progress of the project, feedback on the work that has been done to date and input into the design development. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and an overview of the next steps of the process will be discussed.

The MSBA works with communities to create affordable, sustainable and energy-efficient schools by helping to reduce the local tax burden needed to fund school building projects. In 2017, the MSBA allowed Easton to consider two design enrollment options and two site options for the Easton Early Elementary School Project.

The design options are a Center School Project, which will meet the educational needs of the projected Center School enrollment population, and a District-Wide Project, which will meet the educational needs of the projected town-wide pre-K through grade 2 enrollment population. Two potential building sites have been identified at the current Center School site and the current Parkview School site.

A feasibility study is currently underway to help determine the best course of action for the Town and to decide which project (Center School or District-Wide) would be most beneficial for the Town and the District.

For a more in-depth look at the overall project and a timeline of the process, please visit the project website here.

To view the most recent Fact Sheet about the project click here.

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