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Seekonk Public Schools Welcomes 13 New Staff Members at Annual New Hire Orientation

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SEEKONK — Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell is pleased to announce that Seekonk Public Schools welcomed 13 new staff members at its annual New Hire Orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School.

New hires for the 2024-2025 school year include:

  • Kaylee Mahar – Martin Elementary School Teacher
  • Tiffany Rainho – Martin Elementary School Teacher
  • Brenna Carrellas – Martin Elementary School Library Media Specialist
  • George Piquette – Hurley Middle School Mathematics Teacher
  • Abigail McCoy – Aitken Elementary School Library Media Specialist
  • Robert Marx – Hurley Middle School General Music/Band Teacher
  • Laurie Soares – Aitken Elementary School Nurse
  • Joshua Rodrigues – Hurley Middle School Technology Education/STEM Teacher
  • Noah Berndt – Hurley Middle School World Language Teacher
  • Lillian Rodriguez -Tavares – Seekonk High School Biology Teacher
  • Lily Powers – Aitken Elementary School Special Education Teacher
  • Ryan Durkay – Aitken Elementary School Special Education Teacher
  • Crystal Tavares – Hurley Middle School Special Education Teacher

“We are thrilled to welcome this group of educators to our faculty,” said Superintendent Kidwell. “Our building principals have spent a significant amount of time screening applicants, interviewing candidates and selecting a group of highly qualified educators to join our team.  We are especially excited to welcome back former staff members who have previously worked in our district and have opted to return. In addition, we are excited to welcome back individuals who served as long-term substitutes last school year and already know our district.”

Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Zachary Waddicor and Director of Technology and Digital Learning Trisha Leary organized the event. During the orientation, new hires also met with School Business Administrator Dr. Ryan McGee and Director of Student Service George Kelleher.

New hires discussed an array of topics relating to the school district including technology integration, professional development initiatives, educator evaluation and resources available to support teaching and learning.  Attendees were also given access to various district software accounts to help them get acclimated to the instructional tools the district provides through technology.

“Every year we welcome a new group of highly skilled educators to our school district,” said Assistant Superintendent Waddicor. “The district administrative team is committed to supporting our newly hired faculty members and New Hire Orientation is our first opportunity to share the great work we do in the Seekonk Public Schools. It is great to see how excited our new faculty members are to join the Seekonk team.”

The district will welcome all faculty back on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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Seekonk School Safety Council Holds First Meeting Tonight, August 7, 2024

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Seekonk Public Schools' Vision of Success Logo - blue block S inside a circle reading "Resilience, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Collaboration, Self Management, Innovation"

The Seekonk School Committee is launching a School Safety Council, with meetings open to the public. The School Safety Council and will be an opportunity for the public to offer their insight and raise their concerns about the safety of our District’s schools.
The first meeting will be TONIGHT, August 7th at 6PM in the Seekonk High School library.  Agenda items include defining the Council’s mission, learning more about the School Resource Officer role and the Schools’ relationship with the Seekonk Police Department, and an opportunity for questions/concerns.
Together, we will work to make Seekonk Schools the safest they can be.  We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT!

Hurley Middle School Hosts End-of-Year Events

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A breakfast celebration was held for the Warriors of the Quarter who demonstrated hard work, grit and the core values of The Warrior Way. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
Performing Arts Night was held for students to perform musical and theater pieces from Broadway shows to showcase their talents. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
Students in the eighth-grade class took a field trip to Washington, DC, where they viewed monuments and visited museums. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
All grades participated in Field Day, a PTO-sponsored event as part of the PoP! Fundraiser at the end of May. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)

SEEKONK — Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell and Principal Alexis Bouchard are pleased to share several events held at Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School for students to celebrate the end of the school year.

MAY

On Tuesday, May 21, 117 students in the eighth-grade class took a field trip to Washington, DC, where they viewed monuments and visited museums.

Additionally, all grades participated in Field Day, a PTO-sponsored event as part of the PoP! Fundraiser at the end of May.

JUNE

On Thursday, June 6, Performing Arts Night was held for students to perform musical and theater pieces from Broadway shows to showcase their talents. It was organized with the help of English teacher Keri Thivierge and Guidance Counselor Sonya Lehane.

On Friday, June 7, a breakfast celebration was held for the Warriors of the Quarter who demonstrated hard work, grit and the core values of The Warrior Way: be safe, be kind, be responsible and be respectful. Warrior of the Quarter awards go to students who exemplify achievement and progress. Those values comprise the middle school’s “Warrior Way.”

Later that day, a masquerade-themed semi-formal dance was put on for the eighth-grade class.

On Monday, June 10, more than 400 students, staff and families gathered on the front lawn of Hurley Middle School to recognize 161 members of the eighth-grade class with Certificates of Promotion and accolades.

“This school year has gone by so fast, and I am thrilled to celebrate all of our student’s hard work with these fun-filled events,” said Principal Bouchard. “I would like to congratulate the HMS Class of 2024! It has been a pleasure watching this class grow and I wish them the best of luck in their high school careers!”

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