The emphasis on helping each individual student has been something for which the Gardner Public Schools has receiving ongoing praise from a number of circles. Gardner Public Schools Showcases its core values of C.A.R.E. in Latest Proposed Curriculum In the packet and agenda for the Gardner School Committee meeting forContinue Reading

Shop the only catalog that’s FREE – Levi Heywood Memorial Library The Levi Heywood Memorial Library announced on March 4, 2024 that the new catalog has been released. A great time for you to get your FREE library card. Visit this website, CLICK HERE. New books. New large print books.Continue Reading

Gardner MA Public Schools asks for Feedback on Draft Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan The Gardner Public School District is asking for public feedback on its draft Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. It’s very easy to participate. Read the draft, here’s a copy of the plan on printable pdf, CLICKContinue Reading

Town of Winchendon Holds Meeting with Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee The lengthy meeting on February 12, 2024 concerned many budget matters and included a presentation by Interim Town Manager Bill McKinney on historic & projected expenses and revenues of the town. The amount of the increase inContinue Reading

View the Complete 261 page Agenda and Packet, CLICK HERE. Approved: 2024-2025 School Calendar will be option 2 which was the choice of about 3/4 of respondents to a Staff and Family survey. First day of school in Fall 2024 will be the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend. Printable pdfContinue Reading

School Committee Reviewing Policies and Curriculum at Monday Meeting The packet contains extensive information about the School Curriculum and courses. View agenda and 261 page packet, CLICK HERE. REPORT on the meeting including AUDIO, CLICK HERE. The vision of the School system includes the following statement: “Every child, in everyContinue Reading

City of Gardner MA Recreation Announces Registration Open for Summer Program The City of Gardner Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the 2024 Summer Program. This year, the program will be using Gardner Elementary School and Gardner Middle School. Gardner High School will not be used.Continue Reading

UPDATE: A Facebook post now lists Gardner Public Schools as being CLOSED on Monday, January 29, 2024 Some School Delays on Monday, January 29, 2024 due to weekend storm 2 hour delay: Ashburnham-Westminster, Gardner, Lunenburg, Monty-Tech, Narragansett (and no AM Preschool)Athol-Royalston Closed: Winchendon, Fitchburg, Leominster In addition, MWCC posted onContinue Reading

An Article at Request of School Bus Driver Concerned About Kids A conscientious school bus driver approached us on Social Media about an article on Bus Safety so here it is. It is very important that vehicles stop for a school bus for the safety of our most precious cargo:Continue Reading

Congresswoman Lori Trahan visits Gardner MA to view some projects on January 23, 2024 In the photos: Congresswoman Trahan is shown presenting a ceremonial check for $350,000 to Mount Wachusett Community College, standing outside of Community Health Connections with a group of people including local officials, and presenting a ceremonialContinue Reading

Gardner High School posts reflect Successful Students making positive impact in Community Gardner High School students help with non-profits in Greater Gardner including the CAC. Gardner High students show their willingness to participate in programs which will facilitate future success. And Gardner High School alumni come back to help currentContinue Reading

Jennifer Pelavin Gets Vice Chair Nod Again Jennifer Pelavin once again was selected by the other School Committee members to serve as Vice-Chair at the meeting of January 2, 2024. Mayor Nicholson serves as the Chair of the Committee per the City Charter. Listen to the meeting on any device,Continue Reading

Greater Gardner MA Residents 25+ Can Get Free College Degree MassReconnect is a Massachusetts program which funds FREE community college for adults 25 and older who don’t already have a college degree. You need to enroll in at least 6 credits per semester, be a Massachusetts resident, and complete theContinue Reading

Gardner School Music Concerts Gardner Middle School Winter Band Concert, Tuesday, December 12th at 6pm Gardner High School Winter Concert, Wednesday December 20th at 7pm at Gardner High School Landry Auditorium Facebook page. Achievement of Excellence Focus of Gardner MA School Committee The Gardner MA School Committee met on DecemberContinue Reading

Gardner High School Band Performs at Disney 12-2-23 Listen to the AUDIO on any device. CLICK PLAY. GHS posted “The GHS band performing at Disney Springs. Such a wonderful experience for them and they sounded amazing!” The Field Trip request for the Gardner High School Band and Chorus to goContinue Reading

Update December 1, 2023: Learning to take place at 2 locations, 1 in Gardner and 1 in Winchendon Watch the complete Emergency Winchendon School Committee Meeting, CLICK HERE. Winchendon School Committee met in an emergency meeting on Thursday, November 30th Facilities Manager Brian Croteau’s statement to the School Committee characterizedContinue Reading

Superintendent Dr. Mark Pellegrino Reveals GES Singled Out as a Model School The Gardner MA Public School Superintendent was at an International Conference in Chicago. In the opening keynote, they had 14,000 schools to choose from in deciding what data to talk about. They chose Gardner Elementary School. Listen toContinue Reading

Gardner MA School Committee Meets on November 13, 2023 Agenda and Complete packet is found here. Listen to the meeting on any device. CLICK PLAY. Donation: The Gardner MA School Committee voted to accept a donation of $2,000 from Yen Yen Chinese Restaurant. Later in the meeting it was announcedContinue Reading

Gardner MA Elementary School a Picture Postcard in the Chair City Landscaping is shaping up, kids are enjoying the playground, and parents – teachers – staff – administrators are getting compliments every week about Gardner’s investment in its future. As far as learning? Reading scores are up as was broughtContinue Reading

Two Gardner MA Businesses Partner with Gardner Elementary PTO The Gardner Elementary School PTO will be receiving $5 from every car washed Saturday October 28th and Sunday October 29th at Alltown Carwash located at 17 Pearson Boulevard in Gardner. PTO gets another $10 for Unlimited Club signups. Then, on NovemberContinue Reading

Members of the School Committee heard from Dr. Catherine Goguen and from GES Principal Earl Martin regarding the much higher reading scores which once again are higher than before. They detailed achievements and future goals. Pictures were shown of the play area at the rear of Gardner Elementary School. NurseContinue Reading

Ticket Booth at Watkins Field Benefits from Talented Students in Gardner MA Gardner High School posted, “Thank you to Mr. Jacobson and some of his woodworking students for building and adding some new shelving units to the ticket booth at Watkins Field. Great project for the kids and the shelvesContinue Reading

Gardner Mayor Nicholson has been called one of America’s most effective Small City Mayors, even being invited to the White House to speak about Gardner’s success. We asked him about everything in detail. We came away from the interview realizing that it was hard to document all that has beenContinue Reading