Holyoke community members will soon have opportunities to ask questions and provide suggestions for what to name the new middle school that is currently under construction on the...
It’s been about a month since ground was officially broken for the new 550-student middle school now under construction at the site of the former Peck School—and already the lands...
The City of Holyoke is moving forward with plans to build a new, 550-student middle school that meets the needs of a modern education. On Friday, March 8, Mayor Joshua Garcia a...
The Fontaine Bros. construction company has been selected as the general contractor to build a new, 550-student middle school in Holyoke on the site of the former Peck School, w...
Superintendent Anthony Soto shares his thoughts on the January 4, 2024 edition of the Together for Holyoke newsletter. Take a listen to the videos (in English and Spanish) and r...
When a community considers whether to build a new school or improve existing buildings, it’s natural to wonder whether the investment improves student achievement. Economists have...
The January 4, 2024 edition of Together for Holyoke is now available. Follow this link to read the latest news: HPS recognizes Three Kings Day on Friday, January 5 Educat...
Demolition of the former Peck School building was completed in late December. Filling and grading work will continue on the site into January. Once that work is completed, the sit...
The Holyoke City Council recently approved appropriating funds to fully replace windows and doors at Lawrence and McMahon Schools, and partially replace doors and windows at Donah...
We spoke with Richard Peck about his great uncle William R. Peck and his lasting impact on the students of Holyoke. Although William passed away when Richard was a child, his gre...
Construction crews have taken down more than 50% of the former Peck School in preparation for construction of a new middle school that will serve approximately 550 students in gra...
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) recently notified Holyoke officials that they will provide additional reimbursement for the new middle school construction proje...
On Tuesday, October 17, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia and Superintendent Anthony Soto participated in the first steps of demolition work at the William R. Peck Middle School, as the cit...
The middle school building project continues to move along as scheduled, with contracts signed and American Environmental Inc.—a Holyoke-based company—beginning the abatement, dem...
When the Peck School building is demolished later this fall, it will pave the way for construction of a new middle school to serve about 550 students in grades 6-8. While the new ...
With the first year of Holyoke Public School’s “Moving Forward” strategic plan now completed, district leaders have documented the gains achieved to date and have set new benchmar...
American Environmental Inc.—a Holyoke-based company—submitted the lowest of five bids to the City of Holyoke for abatement, demolition, and filling and leveling work at the Willia...
MSBA agrees to pay for a portion of new middle school for Holyoke
With last hurdle cleared, construction plans can now move forward On Wednesday, June 21, the Massachusetts...
The decision about whether Holyoke can proceed with building a new middle school now rests with the Massachusetts School Building Authority, which is scheduled to vote on June 21 ...
Now that the Holyoke City Council has unanimously approved funding a proposed new middle school to replace Peck School, the next step is for the Massachusetts School Building Auth...