Schools

New Northampton High School Principal Bryan Lombardi in his office Monday.
JERREY ROBERTS

Bryan Lombardi new principal at Northampton High School

Monday, May 20, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — When he takes the helm of Northampton High School in July, Bryan Lombardi said the working style he has developed during his six years as associate principal at the school won’t change. “You’ll see me at all the same events,” Lombardi, 45, said in an interview with the Gazette shortly after he accepted the principal’s post Monday. He … 0

Amherst-Pelham school district expected to finish with a balanced $28.5 million budget despite unexpected costs

Sunday, May 19, 2013

AMHERST — The Amherst-Pelham regional school district is on track to finish with a balanced $28.5 million budget even though unexpected costs have led to some accounts running over budget. For example, the special education budget is currently $152,803 over its $1.2 million budget — in part as a result of out-of-district tuition from placement of students whose needs cannot be met within … 0

Preschool loses home of 75 years on Amherst College campus

Friday, May 17, 2013

AMHERST — As 18 girls and boys left the brick schoolhouse, they found small chairs and performed songs for spectators on a lawn. After receiving certificates and praise, they ran to parents and relatives and joined in a buffet to celebrate the conclusion of the school year. In that way, Thursday’s ceremony at the Little Red Schoolhouse resembled many before it. But it … 0