Holyoke Public Schools

Leeds Elementary principal announces departure

Posted on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Great Jochem, Hampshire Daily Gazette
Date: 5/7/2019
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NORTHAMPTON — This school year will be Sal Canata’s last as principal of Leeds Elementary School. He announced Tuesday that he is leaving to be principal of Holyoke STEM Academy, a public middle school, starting July 1. “I weighed the decision. I wavered quite a bit,” Canata told the Gazette. “I came to the conclusion… [Read More]

2 high schools to merge into one ‘Holyoke High School’ with 2 campuses, spelling end of ‘Dean Tech’

Posted on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Mike Plaisance, Masslive.com
Date: 1/7/2018
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HOLYOKE – Holyoke High School and William J. Dean Technical High School will merge and become one school with two campuses effective for the 2018-2019 school year, officials said Friday. “The idea is one city, one school,” said Stephen K. Zrike, the state-appointed receiver in charge of managing the Holyoke public schools. The merger to… [Read More]

First draft of turnaround recommendations from Holyoke schools local stakeholders released

Posted on Thursday, June 18th, 2015 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Michelle Williams, Springfield Republican
Date: 6/18/15
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HOLYOKE, MA – During its second-to-last meeting, the Holyoke Public Schools local stakeholders group discussed a five-page list of recommendations to the receiver. The local stakeholders group is a short-term advisory committee that will help guide turnaround efforts. After its final meeting on July 1, its recommendations will be sent to Stephen K. Zrike, the new city schools receiver… [Read More]

“Lifelong educator” Steve Zrike chosen to lead Holyoke schools

Posted on Monday, June 1st, 2015 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Kait Walsh & Anthony Fay, WWLP
Date: 6/1/2015
Link: Complete Article

HOLYOKE, MA (WWLP) – Steve Zrike has been chosen as the new leader for the Holyoke Public Schools. Zrike was announced as the permanent receiver for the district during a news conference in Holyoke early Monday afternoon. The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted last month to put the district into state receivership,… [Read More]