By Matt Ellis The first day of the 2025-26 school year took on even more importance as Canton welcomed the new commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to the John F. Kennedy Elementary School on Tuesday, September 2. Commissioner Pedro Martinez only started his job on July 1, but said he […]
As he prepares for another space mission, astronaut Scott Tingle returned home to Blue Hills Regional Technical School on Monday, August 25. The school unveiled a new display case in the lobby containing artifacts and memorabilia from his career in the military and at NASA. As students return for class this week, they will be […]
By Darcie Fisher The Canton School Committee has voted unanimously to approve a new three-year contract between Canton Public Schools (CPS) and the Canton Educators Association (CEA). The contract, which begins this September and expires in 2028, was ratified by the CEA last week. The negotiating process began in December with a tentative agreement reached […]
By Darcie Fisher Canton Public Schools has hired Tami Rebello as the new principal of the Hansen Elementary School. Rebello joins the district from the Norfolk Public Schools, where she has served as the principal of the H. Olive Day School since July 2023. She will be replacing Paul McKnight, who resigned in June after […]
A Canton homeowner was transported to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation following a fire that broke out in his basement on Sunday morning, June 15. Crews arrived at approximately 10 a.m. to find smoke showing from the rear of the house on Talbot Road. Firefighters entered the walkout basement and extinguished the fire, […]
Canton School Superintendent Derek Folan received high marks on his year-ending performance evaluation, culminating with an overall rating of “proficient” as determined by the five-member School Committee. School Committee member and former chair Kendall O’Halloran, who was assigned to compile the ratings of each committee member, presented an overview of the evaluation at the committee’s […]
Superintendent-Director Jill Rossetti and Principal Geoffrey Zini are proud to announce the graduation of 215 students in the Class of 2025 at Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton. The graduation ceremony took place on Tuesday evening, June 3, on the school’s athletic field. The 215 graduates represented 17 career technical programs, including 20 students […]
Canton school administrators have officially launched a search for the next principal at the Hansen Elementary School after being notified by current Principal Paul McKnight of his plans to resign at the end of the school year. In a letter to the Hansen community, McKnight, who is in his second year at the helm, said […]
The Galvin Middle School Building Committee took a significant step forward in submitting design development and construction plans to the Mass. School Building Authority (MSBA) late last week. Moreover, the committee heard budget updates from its principal project manager (Leftfield), architect (Ai3) and general contractor Consigli Construction that to this point the construction estimates are […]
The National Charity League’s Blue Hills Chapter would like to proudly recognize the Class of 2025. Amy and Ava Berardi: Amy has served the chapter as a grade level advisor. Ava will graduate from CHS and is attending the University of Delaware, where she plans to pursue a degree in cognitive science. Norine and Maeve […]
