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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Springfield city officials announces more than $420K worth of grants is helping to support local summer programs
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – More than $420,000 worth of grants is helping to support local summer programs in Springfield. 16 local summer programs in the city are to benefit from this funding. The Jewish Community Center will be part of hosting some of the summer programs. Officials like Mayor Domenic Sano and the Springfield Public Schools superiendent gathered there today to make the announcment. This funding was made possible through a multi-grant the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education gave to Springfield Empowerement Zone Partnership. Officials explain the importance behind providing these programs to hundreds of youth. 'Programs like this affords students who otherwise students and families who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to take advantage of these programs. It gives them access and that for us is a a powerful and and really moving way to support a community,' said Co-Executive Director for Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership, Matthew Brunell. Officials add the programs will also increase student engagement in the classroom and build core life skills. More than 5,000 middle and high school students across Springfield are to benefit from each of the programs. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kamari B. Williams Scholarship presented to 9 local students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Several students received a scholarship named in honor of an educator and coach who passed away several years ago. Price Rite Marketplace marks 30 years, supplies local families with food, supplies, and support State Representative Bud Williams and Springfield Public Schools educator Dr. Gloria Williams presented scholarships to 9 outstanding Springfield public school students. It was all part of the 4th annual Kamari B. Williams scholarship awards ceremony. Kamari passed away in 2020 and is the son of Representative Williams and Dr. Williams. The family told 22News about some of the requirements for students to receive the scholarship. State Rep. and father of Kamari, Bud Williams, told 22News, 'We try to give away 8 to 10 scholarships, really portrayed as a young man, and we're so proud of him.' Kamari was a Springfield Public Schools teacher and counselor as well as a basketball coach at the High School of Science & Technology. Each recipient earned $1,000 as a result of their leadership, character, humility, and drive. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Groundbreaking ceremony marks the official start of Pipkin Middle School's construction
SPRINGFIELD, Mo – Springfield Public Schools (SPS) broke ground at the location of the new Pipkin Middle School on Monday, June 9. The ceremony marks the official beginning of construction on the project on Campbell Avenue. Funding comes from Proposition S, authorized by voters in 2023, which put forth $53 million for the project. The new location is a quarter of a mile from the current school, bordered by West Division Street to the north, West Lynn Street to the south and North Campbell Avenue to the east. The new 8.86-acre property, previously owned by The General Council of the Assemblies of God, was bought by SPS on January 21, 2025. Proposal to increase SPD salaries by 13.5% The purchase was unanimously approved in March 2024 by the Board of Education, following an extensive search for land large enough for the school's needs and close to the midtown neighborhood. The original Pipkin building opened in 1925. Before demolition, the facility had the lowest condition score of any SPS building. The original school was landlocked, limiting SPS's ability to expand infrastructure, parking and outdoor activities. The construction is set to be complete in 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Springfield Family Expo provides student support resources
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Public Schools spent the day on Saturday celebrating the power of community. The third annual Family Expo was held by Springfield Public Schools inside the MassMutual Center. The second floor was filled with over 100 organizations, with live entertainment and artwork from the students in the district. Golf tournament raises funds for new veterans monument in Springfield This fun-filled event was to help families understand what resources are out there to support them, such as early literacy, middle school transition, college and career readiness, or post-secondary success. This year's theme, 'Believe in the Power of CommUNITY,' was inspired by the superintendent of Springfield Public Schools. 'It's believing in our students and the capabilities that they have, believing in our families, believing in our community,' said Assistant Superintendent Jose Escribano. 'And just the opportunity when all of us come together, we can accomplish great things. But we just have to believe that we can all come together to do that.' Every family also got the chance to complete exit surveys to give feedback about the event and the district. Those surveys led to raffle prizes like PlayStations and grills. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Local schools work to keep students cool as temperatures rise
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees on Thursday in some western Massachusetts communities, and this means it could get especially warm inside classrooms. Between Holyoke and Springfield, there are nearly 80 public schools that will be following hot weather protocols. Many schools in Springfield were built before air conditioners were available. Now, there is AC in about 50% of the buildings. Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazy skies to Massachusetts The school district is working with the Massachusetts School Building Authority to help fund renovations to the rest. In the next five years, all the schools should have AC units. In the meantime, classes will be held in cooler areas, fans will always be working, and shades will be pulled down when needed. Nurses will also monitor students for heat-related incidents, and they say parents can help too. 'We rely on our families to send their students to school prepared, wearing light clothing, and with water bottles,' said Azell Cavaan, CCO of Springfield Public Schools. 'We encourage students to stay hydrated during the course of the day.' While the HVAC systems and ACs are working in all Holyoke schools, their hot weather protocols include limiting recess and physical education. When it gets too hot, schools may be closed early or for the day. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
