Plumbing Failure Causes Water Damage at Hutchinson Middle School 7
A plumbing malfunction around July 4 caused water damage at Hutchinson Middle School 7, where Hutchinson Public Schools began cleanup and response efforts.
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Fennimore FFA earns 2026 statewide certification for agriculture-literacy program
Fennimore FFA and teacher Shelby Mitchell were recognized July 21 as one of 43 Wisconsin chapters to receive 2026 Certified FFA Food for America status.
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White Bear Lake schools will shift secondary start times this fall
White Bear Lake Area Schools will move middle-school and high-school start and dismissal times for the 2026-27 school year as the district works to improve transportation efficiency.
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Ichabod Crane summer meals return June 29 for Valatie-area children
The Ichabod Crane Central School District resumed its free weekday summer lunch and weekend backpack food programs for children beginning June 29, 2026.
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New Lithia Springs High School Campus Remains on Track for Summer 2029 Completion
Students toured the active construction site for a replacement Lithia Springs High School campus on April 17, 2026. The project is funded through ESPLOST VII and a $276.3 million district bond package, with completion scheduled for summer 2029.
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Onsted schools notify community of state-aid note and fire-system upgrades
Onsted Community Schools scheduled a July 20 meeting to consider a proposed State Aid Note and announced planned fire-protection upgrades at its school facilities.
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Yale Public Schools sets Aug. 11 start date after Aug. 6 back-to-school night
Yale Public Schools has released its 2026-27 enrollment and opening information, including school hours, enrollment help and athletics contacts for students entering grades 7-12.
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Branford High School remains closed as roof and building-system repairs approach scheduled completion
Branford High School remains closed to staff and the public during a summer construction project involving a full roof replacement, translucent wall-panel work and urgent building-system repairs.
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Lenoir City Council approves 2026-27 city schools budget
The Lenoir City Council approved the Lenoir City Schools operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The reviewed record does not disclose the total budget amount or line-item changes.
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Lacey LEAF Center breaks ground, targets fall 2027 opening
North Thurston Public Schools says construction has begun on the LEAF Center at Marvin and Steilacoom roads, with an opening targeted for fall 2027.
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Youngstown schools prepare for 2026 high-school consolidation
Youngstown schools are completing summer preparations for a 2026-27 reconfiguration that will combine Chaney and East high schools.
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UNESCO says 258 million children face crisis-related education disruption worldwide
A new Education Cannot Wait report cited by UNESCO says 258 million school-aged children and adolescents worldwide are facing education disruption because of conflict, displacement, climate-related disasters and other emergencies.
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Education Department Launches National Initiative on School Employee Sexual Misconduct
The U.S. Department of Education says its new K-12 initiative will focus on hiring, reporting and federal compliance when school employees are accused of sexual misconduct involving students.
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Rancho Santa Margarita Planning Commission Reviews Proposed Tutoring Center on Dove Canyon Drive
Application RSM 26-007 proposes a Pivot Point Learning tutoring facility at 31991 Dove Canyon Drive, Suite C. The city listed Aug. 5, 2026, as the projected public-hearing date.
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Gila County agenda lists $7,838 for Young Public School summer youth jobs
A May 19 Gila County agenda listed Young Public School for $7,838 through the county’s 2026 Summer Youth Work Employment Program.
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Fairport school board approves proposed 2026-27 budget; final vote remains unclear
The Fairport Central School District Board of Education approved its proposed 2026-27 budget April 21. Official materials provide budget and voter information, but the available record does not show the spending total, tax impact or final public-vote result.
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Plainview-Old Bethpage schools plan federally and state-funded pre-K for 2026-27
The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District plans to offer grant-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten in 2026-27 for eligible four-year-olds who live in the district.
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Middle Country school board schedules Aug. 26 meeting at Centereach High School
The Middle Country Central School District will hold its next Board of Education meeting Aug. 26 at the district conference center in Centereach.
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Brentwood school district proposes nearly $1 million in transportation for two child-safety zones
A Brentwood Union Free School District proposal would add transportation for eligible students in two designated child-safety zones beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, at an estimated combined annual cost of $964,153.36.
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Logan-Rogersville school construction program moves into 2026 implementation
The Logan-Rogersville R-VIII School District says work approved through its bond program will begin immediately on projects that can be completed during summer 2026.
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Phase 2 construction begins at Westerly’s new State Street School
Phase 2 construction on Westerly’s new State Street School began July 1, 2026, with substantial completion due within 150 days.
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Stafford’s New Hartwood High School Set to Open in August
Stafford County Public Schools says Hartwood High School, also known as High School 6, is slated to open in August 2026 with capacity for up to 2,150 students.