A Falmouth parent and student sued the district last month, alleging the school was violating state law by not providing high school students an opportunity to recite the pledge.
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Posted inMaine, News
Student, parent sue Falmouth schools for not offering Pledge of Allegiance
The lawsuit alleges that the Falmouth School Department has not been providing Falmouth High School students an opportunity to recite the pledge, in violation of state law.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
What to know about Falmouth’s draft school budget, up 6%
Three things to know about the proposed $55.68 million budget, which emphasizes literacy programs and special education.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Falmouth’s new superintendent is ready to welcome back students
Steve Nolan began in Falmouth in July, and comes to the town with decades of experience as a superintendent, principal and math teacher.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Maine, Politics
Falmouth elects 3 town councilors, approves school budget
Falmouth voters elected Aristides “Dos” Diaz-Pedros, Andrew Sharp and Danielle Tracy to the Falmouth Town Council.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Falmouth, Cumberland-area schools see uptick in chronic absenteeism
Over 10% of students are missing 10% of school days in North Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth.
Posted inMaine
Falmouth approves $73.45 million combined school, town budget
Taxpayers can expect an increase of 3.2% to their property tax bill.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth seeks input in superintendent search
The Falmouth School Board is asking for public input as it searches for a new superintendent. The board has created several ways for the public to participate in its needs assessment process: There is a survey at surveymonkey.com/r/HSRSTGX, which will be open for input through Thursday, Feb. 13. The board is also holding three virtual […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
Local parents’ pushback against smartphones picks up speed
The Turn the Tide Coalition, with members from throughout Cumberland County, seeks to put an end to phone-centered childhoods and get kids thinking creatively, playing and interacting again.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth voters elect Morton and Mahoney to council, Cronan and Zamer to school board
Voters also approve the $49.4 million school budget.