May 3, 2019

Easton’s Oliver Ames High School Holds Future Teacher Signing Event

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 3, 2019

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

Easton’s Oliver Ames High School Holds Future Teacher Signing Event

From left: Superintendent Lisha Cabral, senior student Jackson Stanley, senior student Kayla Raleigh and Oliver Ames High School Principal Wesley Paul. (Courtesy photo Easton Public Schools)

School Committee Chair Nancy DeLuca, left, stands with Oliver Ames High School Senior Jackson Stanley, who plans to pursue a career in education after graduation. (Courtesy photo Easton Public Schools)

Superintendent Lisha Cabral, Assistant Superintendent Christine Pruitt, High School Principal Wesley Paul, teachers and members of the Easton School Committee attended a Teacher Signing Day event honoring two senior students Friday. (Courtesy photo Easton Public Schools)

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral is pleased to share that Oliver Ames High School held a Future Teacher Signing Day event today to recognize two students who plan to pursue careers in education.

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) encouraged schools throughout the state earlier this year to hold “Teacher Signing Days” in an effort to recognize graduating seniors who have decided to pursue careers in education. “Teacher Signing Days” are also intended to recognize the teachers who taught the students who now aspire to work in education.

The “Teacher Signing Days” are modeled off “signing” events that are held when a high school student decides to play a sport at a college or university.

Oliver Ames High School seniors Jackson Stanley and Kayla Raleigh were recognized at today’s event, which was held at 2:30 p.m. in the school library. Stanley will attend the University of Cincinnati in the fall, and Raleigh will attend the University of Southern Maine.

“We decided to hold a Teacher Signing Day because we wanted to recognize these students for their decision to study the field of education,” Assistant Superintendent Christine Pruitt said. “It’s a challenging, rewarding profession that directly shapes and impacts us all, and these students deserve to be recognized as they begin this chapter of their lives.”

Superintendent Lisha Cabral, Assistant Superintendent Christine Pruitt, High School Principal Wesley Paul and members of the Easton School Committee attended the event, along with family members of the students. Principal Paul spoke on behalf of the students at the event and the importance of the field of education. A short reception followed the signing.

“As an educators, we know too well how important our field is, and its wonderful to see such driven, talented young people choosing to teach,” Superintendent Cabral said. “Congratulations Jackson and Kayla, you’ve chosen a wonderful and valuable career path to pursue.”

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May 3, 2019

Easton School Officials Investigating Swastika Drawn in Oliver Ames High School Bathroom

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 3, 2019

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

Easton School Officials Investigating Swastika Drawn in Oliver Ames High School Bathroom

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral reports that Easton school officials are investigating after a swastika was found drawn on a sink inside of a restroom at Oliver Ames High School today.

“This type of hate speech and hateful action has no room here in our schools or in our community,” Superintendent Cabral said. “As a district we have been working hard this year to educate our students and foster an attitude of tolerance of all people. We will continue that effort and will not be deterred by the actions of the person who committed this act.”

The swastika was found Friday afternoon in a boys bathroom by an individual who immediately reported it to school officials. The pencil drawing has since been removed.

The school department is working with the Easton Police School Resource Officer to try and determine who drew the swastika and the incident remains under investigation.

A message was sent home to parents Friday afternoon notifying them of the incident.

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April 30, 2019

Easton Fire Department Invites Residents to Attend Groundbreaking for Station 2 Addition and Renovation Project

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Easton Fire Department
Kevin Partridge, Fire Chief
413 Bay Road
South Easton, MA 02375

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

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

Easton Fire Department Invites Residents to Attend Groundbreaking for Station 2 Addition and Renovation Project

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge is pleased to invite residents to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming addition and renovation project at Easton Fire Department Station 2.

WHEN:

Monday, May 6, at 4 p.m.

WHERE:

Easton Fire Department Station 2, 87 Depot St.

WHAT:

The project will add a second floor to the firehouse that will include modern bunk rooms, a new locker room and male and female showers. The current building will also be getting a complete renovation.

The project is funded by local developer Douglas A. King as part of an agreement with the town regarding the Queset Smart Growth Overlay District that was approved at Town Meeting in 2008.

“We are thrilled that Station 2 will be getting a much-needed face lift and addition thanks to developer Doug King,” Chief Partridge said. “Not only will the project give the old building some curb appeal, but it will also modernize some of the older and outdated parts of the building like the electrical system, heating and air conditioning systems, height of the overhead doors, locker room and bathrooms.”

Chief Partridge, King, members of the Easton Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Connor Read and others are expected to be in attendance for the ceremony.

The project is expected to be completed in approximately 90-120 days.

Station 2 will be closed while the project is ongoing. Engine 12 and the firefighters that operate out of Station 2 will be temporarily relocated to Station 3, 413 Bay Road.

Following the groundbreaking, signage will be placed in front of the entrance of the station to let people know that the station is closed. As always, if anyone has an emergency they are asked to call 911.

For more information, please call the Easton Fire Department at 508-230-0750.

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April 29, 2019

Easton High School Student Receives International Recognition for Organizing STEM Event at Middle School

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 29, 2019

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

Easton High School Student Receives International Recognition for Organizing STEM Event at Middle School

Junior Olivia Pierce named 24 Under 24 Leader and Innovator in STEAM and Space by The Mars Generation

Last week, Oliver Ames High School junior Olivia Pierce was selected to receive one of The Mars Generation’s 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Awards for 2019. (Photo courtesy The Mars Generation)

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral is pleased to announce that Oliver Ames High School student Olivia Pierce was recognized last week by the international non-profit The Mars Generation for her efforts in organizing a STEM conference for Easton Middle School students.

On Tuesday, April 22, Pierce was selected to receive one of The Mars Generation’s 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Awards for 2019. The 17-year-old junior was selected as one of 24 teenagers and adults from across the United States, Puerto Rico, India, France and Brazil to receive the award.

“The group is comprised of young people from around the world who are breaking barriers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) fields and bringing the sciences to the public through multidisciplinary interests,” according to an announcement by The Mars Generation.

When Pierce was a seventh grader at Easton Middle School, she attended a STEM summit for girls at Regis College in Weston. The conference was led by several inspiring women presenters who piqued Pierce’s interest in STEM, propelling her to pursue a career in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Wanting to inspire other students to gain the appreciation for STEM that she has, in 2018 she worked to bring a similar conference to the middle school as a way to introduce students to the many career paths that STEM offers.

The result was the Easton Middle School STEM Discovery Conference, which was held on Oct. 13 last year. Pierce organized the event, booking eight presenters to speak to the students about their respective STEM fields in space, engineering, math, computer science, nanotechnology and medicine.

Speakers who came and presented at the conference included STEM experts from Yale University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Stonehill College and Northeastern University.

Pierce also promoted the conference herself online, creating a Twitter account and website for the event, and pitching the idea to local media outlets. In addition, she had to present her idea in front school faculty and Superintendent Cabral.

About 75 Easton Middle School students attended the free conference in the fall.

“The Discovery Conference was an engaging and informative event that Olivia put together and was truly an inspiring testament to what a student can do when they put their mind and heart to something,” Superintendent Cabral said. “When she came to us last year the conference was just an idea. To now see her honored for her efforts by The Mars Generation is truly amazing. Thanks to Olivia, over 70 students who attended the conference were introduced to STEM in a unique way that may have helped to spark their interest in the vast and versatile world of STEM.”

Following up on her success with the Discovery Conference, Pierce is now working toward expanding the program to other high schools so that even more students can have hands-on STEM experiences. After graduation Pierce plans on attending college to pursue her degree.

Others who won the 24 Under 24 award designed mobile apps for social causes, founded nonprofits for science education and inclusion, built open-source lead detection technology, 3D printed prosthetic limbs, developed multi-state star party programs and facilitated in-class programs in areas of the world where science education is undervalued.

About The Mars Generation

The goal of the organization is to advance public interest in human space exploration and advocate for NASA’s journey to Mars. The Mars Generation will also serve as a catalyst to identify students with an interest in these areas and nurture their study in STEM education.

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