It is hard to believe that we are finishing another school year, and our students and faculty are heading into the summer for a well-deserved hiatus from GPS! I am working with the administrative team to identify and then share all the successes that have been accomplished this year! - More to come in an additional robust end-of-year letter.
Due to timeliness and before everyone heads into the summer break, I think it is important to clarify information that has been swirling around regarding changes at GMHS. Before I do, however, I want to thank the parents and students who have reached out to the building administration and/or me directly to share concerns and seek accurate information.
As many of you are aware, Georgetown, like most towns on the North Shore, struggle with declining enrollment and budget shortfalls. Unlike many other towns, Georgetown voted to pass an override in 2025 to financially support Police, Fire, and Schools. This was a monumental feat, for which I am personally grateful. Understanding how difficult this financial burden can be on some of the townspeople, I have promised to make the funds last for a minimum of three years and not request more than a 2 ½ percent increase in the school budget accordingly, without losing focus on forward momentum.
I know that supporting each student will be impossible if we don’t have a strong Guidance Department at GMHS. It has been brought to my attention that there are rumors concerning Guidance and School Adjustment Counselor positions being eliminated from both schools. I want to clarify that this is not accurate. Although there are staffing changes, absolutely no positions are being eliminated in the Guidance Department. The GMHS Guidance Department will continue to be overseen by the Director of Innovative Learning and Student Supports. The High School will continue with two Guidance Counselors, one School Adjustment Counselor, and one Links Tutor. The Middle School will maintain its one Guidance and one School Adjustment Counselor positions, as well as a Behavior Coach. These positions are integral in moving the schools forward.
As always, thank you for entrusting GPS with your children and their futures!
