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Local technical schools lead donations to area hospitals

Posted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Martha Maloney, Collaborative for Educational Services
Date: 3/24/2020

Two local technical schools, Franklin County Technical School in Turners Falls, and Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton, have each made donations of supplies to their local hospitals – Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, and Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Northampton. Franklin Tech posted: “Baystate Franklin Medical Center is accepting donations of medical PPE… [Read More]

Tackling Controversial Issues: Pioneer Valley Regional School Students perform “Rent” this weekend

Posted on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Deborah Potee, The Recorder
Date: 3/22/2017
Link: Complete Article

“In these dangerous times, where it seems the world is ripping apart at the seams, we can all learn how to survive … and (we) should reach out to each other and bond as a community, rather than hide from the terrors of life …” — Jonathon Larson, composer/lyricist/book writer of “Rent” A year ago,… [Read More]

HEC Academy students support WRSI’s campout fundraiser for Cancer Connection

Posted on Monday, March 9th, 2015 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Martha Maloney, Date: 03/09/15

NORTHAMPTON, MA – WRSI’s Monte Belmonte has organized the ninth annual Cancer Connection Campout, being held in Downtown Northampton on the Old Courthouse lawn. Students from HEC Academy in Northampton raised funds and made personal donations to support this Cancer Connection fundraiser, as part of their community service focus. Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) Employee… [Read More]