Westbrook schools
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Proposed budget nudges up Westbrook property tax bills 1.5%
City revenue growth helps offset the increases in both the municipal and school budgets.
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PublishedApril 26, 2022
Inadequate hot water system to be fixed at Westbrook High School
The school will be closed this summer so the repairs and other scheduled work can be completed.
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PublishedApril 7, 2022
Westbrook Notes: April 7
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PublishedApril 6, 2022
$200K cut from proposed school budget in Westbrook
The elimination of a new assistant principal's position and reductions in insurance costs account for the decrease.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2022
Westbrook students’ brawl spreads on social media, school grapples with cell phone policy
Westbrook Middle School is trying to tackle cyberbullying, homophobic and racist chats and distractions in the classroom caused by cell phone use, the principal says.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2022
Westbrook superintendent proposes 5.7% increase in budget
The budget as presented would add 15 positions and increase the property tax rate 4.9%.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2022
Officials: Replace entire Westbrook Middle School heating system
City councilors and School Committee members want to get rid of the failing geothermal system that has racked up repairs costs for years.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Artist, students to create sculpture for Saccarappa School
Ebenezer Akakpo is expected to impart other valuable lessons to the students as well.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2022
Westbrook Middle School heat system conking out, replacement could cost millions
Geothermal pumps fail too often, and the school department is looking into scrapping the entire system for a new one.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2022
Good news as Westbrook School Department deficit falls by $3M
The $3.5 million deficit found two years ago now stands at $587,000.