this link for more information<\/a> on the changes and process.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFebruary 12 & 15:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSchool-day tours of new school for Hunnewell students<\/strong> – K-2 on Monday 2\/12; 3-5 on Thursday 2\/15. Students take a bus, tour the school and have lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFebruary 15:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEvening open house opportunity for Hunnewell parents<\/strong> – Similar structure to back to school night starting with grades K-2, all parents meet together, then grades 3-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFebruary 16: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEnd-of-day clap out<\/strong> for Hunnewell students at swing space host schools (Bates, Hardy, Sprague, Upham).<\/p>\n\n\n\nWeek of February 19 (February Break): <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHunnewell teachers\/staff move from swing space and set up new classrooms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFebruary 26: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHunnewell Opening Day\/Ribbon Cutting<\/strong> – Students\u2019 first day in the new school – combine with a ceremony for the community to mark the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWinter\/Spring TBD: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSchool Committee discussion\/updates on future use of Upham<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMay 18 (Saturday): <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHunnewell Grand Opening event<\/strong> in the school’s “cafetorium.” Brief celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHunnewell community tours <\/strong>from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. during Wellesley\u2019s Wonderful Weekend, in partnership with the Town Celebrations Committee. Promote Hardy Lights Out and Upham Celebration events.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJune 10 (Tentative):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHardy Lights Out Event<\/strong> – Evening event for the Hardy School community to honor the building\u2019s 100 years of service to the students before it is demolished to make way for the opening of the new school. Date may change depending on the number of snow days.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJune 11 (Tentative)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nCelebration of Upham Event <\/strong>– Opportunity for the Upham School community to celebrate and honor its service to the students since 1957. Date may change depending on the number of snow days.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLast week of school:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFinal Upham Moving on Ceremony<\/strong> for 5th Graders – Date to be determined based on number of snow days.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJune TBD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRedistricting Tours<\/strong>. Option 1 for students who will be changing schools in the 2024-25 school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
2024-25 School Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Late June:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDemolition<\/strong> of Hardy building.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLate July\/Early August:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nScheduled substantial completion<\/strong> of the new Hardy building.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLate August TBD: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nRedistricting Tours<\/strong>. Option 2 for students who will be changing schools in the 2024-25 school year, plus tours of the new building for Hardy students.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 26:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHardy teachers return<\/strong> and set up classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 28:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHardy Opening Day\/Ribbon Cutting<\/strong> – Students\u2019 first day in the new school – combine with a ceremony for the community to mark the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst day in new schools<\/strong> for redistricted students.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFall TBD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHardy community tours<\/strong>; likely a Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFall TBD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHardy site work and playground complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2025 TBD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTemporary use of Upham School (approximately 4-5 months) by Recreation and Health departments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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