Westwood Schools Finalizes Instructional Assistant Contract, Launches Fall Literacy Pilots
Westwood School Committee marks retirements, new hires, and a finalized staff contract at June 4 session.
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Westwood Public Schools — 2,839 students enrolled (SY2025).
MCAS Grade 10 meeting/exceeding expectations SY2025: ELA: 77%, Math: 77%. Full district report card →
Coverage of every School Committee meeting — budgets, curriculum, staffing, and policy decisions — with primary-source documents.
Westwood Schools Launch Side-by-Side Literacy Pilot in 12 Classrooms This Fall
Westwood School Committee hears literacy pilot and hate speech coalition updates at May 14 meeting.
Westwood School Committee launches high school principal search, declines school choice
Westwood School Committee unanimously declines school choice and sets high school principal hire timeline for late May.
Westwood School Committee Names Sheehan Principal, Approves Staff Salary Increases
Westwood School Committee introduces new Sheehan principal and confirms Thurston Middle School grant filing. At its April 14 meeting, the committee introduced Stacey Mahoney — currently principal at Fannie E.
Westwood School Committee seeks $1.46 million in free cash at May Town Meeting
Westwood School Committee votes to pursue MSBA middle school grant and previews $1.46 million in Town Meeting warrant articles.
Westwood School Committee to Vote on FY2027 Budget and Buffer Zones February 23
Westwood School Committee weighs three FY2027 budget scenarios and a new elementary enrollment policy ahead of a February 23 vote.
Westwood Schools Face FY27 Deficit as Health, Salary Costs Outpace Revenue
Westwood schools enter a difficult FY27 budget cycle after costs outpaced revenue under Proposition 2 and a half.