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New assignment: name the new school

Construction is well underway at the new state-of-the art elementary school that will replace the
Hanlon and Deerfield Schools. To bring the two schools together as one, the new school needs
a name, and the School Committee is asking for the community’s help with brainstorming ideas.

From through Wednesday, March 1, you can submit your suggested...

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Committee argues for Hanlon-Deerfield consolidation

The design choice for the new school was named the “tree” option.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday night, the Westwood School Committee held a meeting to outline why they felt a consolidation of Hanlon and Deerfield Elementary Schools would be the town’s...

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Make-a-Wish grants wish for Will McHugh

The hot tub came with a Hoyer chair for Will to get in and out of it.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

As of about a week ago, there is now a hot tub in Will McHugh’s yard, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. But...

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Deerfield Outdoor Classroom awarded MAC grant

The Deerfield School was recently the recipient of a $1000 grant from the Massachusetts Agricultural in the Classroom (MAC) mini-grant program. The grant was awarded specifically to two projects conceptualized by Jennie Goosen, master gardener and a Deerfield parent. One of the projects that is currently being implemented, the Three Sisters Garden project, ties directly...
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Westwood school raises money for Deerfield student

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff Members of the Deerfield School community recently came together to help a Deerfield fourth grader in need. Emma Charland, a Deerfield fourth grader who has been going to the school since kindergarten through the school’s integration program, requires the use of a wheelchair. As she continues to grow older,...
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Westwood fifth grader writes persuasive essays

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By Douglas McCulloch Hometown Weekly Staff A fifth grade class at the Deerfield School was recently given an assignment to write a persuasive essay arguing a particular side of a controversial issue. The students were required to research the issue online, develop arguments to support their position, and address potential counter-arguments that could arise from...
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