Isn't there also an open house on the 13th?

The open house on the 13th is not for the public, it's for parents.

Just came back from the open house - the place is fantastic! If you can make it over to check it out, I recommend it!

We just got back from the tour at the "new" High School. The place is wonderful! The turn out when we were there at 11:00 was fantastic. And when we were leaving around 12:00 just as many people coming in. Wish we could have that many citizens to get out and vote! The High School kids of this town are so lucky to have such a beautiful new school with modern conveniences. I am very proud of my town for building this school.

I understand that the new high school is not air-conditioned. I hope that is not true. I would be concerned if there were a "penny wise-dollar foolish" approach to this construction. Most especially since I believe that the structure came in under anticipated cost. Please correct me if I am wrong.

All I can tell you, Jo is that I was very very hot and sweating. It seemed some area's were cooler than others. I asked someone if it was air conditioned and the response was that some of the class rooms were. I would like to know why it wasn't included in the plans. I was going to ask Dr. O'Conner, but there were so many people there that I couldn't get near him on the way out. If it doesn't have A/C I think it was a big mistake. Can it be added later is a good question I think?

School looks nice - when is it going to be finished? Not talking about small items like projectors and such inside but outside - roofs, mechanicals on cafe roof, etc...winter is coming...

I asked about the ac. I was told that only part of it was ac. I thought it was strange that a classroom had ac but in the hall one didnt have it. Was a very nice place

I walked through the beautiful new school and was blown away by the young adults who were assisting people who had come to visit. They were so grown up and proud of their new school. I loved every inch of this new building and want to thank the Building Committee and all who had a hand in this undertaking. I was truly touched with the "Dr. Christine McGrath Performing Arts Theater. I'm sure she is too. I attended the old building for High School and looked at it destroyed. I hope it will be removed swiftly, for it detracts from the new, even though I loved the old Tewksbury High. As a retired teacher, from this town, I loved the enthusiasm of the visitors and all the staff I met. Well done, and good luck to all of you students. You have a grand place to study and learn, make the most of it. Marjorie Conlon

Marjorie and Thomas G Conlon are both from the Class of '65, Tewksbury Memorial High School.

Buetiful school wish I could have gone there one more year and could have but graduation from the old one this year. Enormous difference from the old school

Why did I only receive this notification 8 hrs. ago. I had 4 children who graduated from Tewksbury High and would have loved to go and see the new school. I receive the Lowell Sun and nothing was printed about it. It is really sad that only a few people were notified and not the graduates, who I know are very anxious to see the new school. What happened?

As a long ago grad of the old TMHS, I was amazed by the new school. It is beautiful. The students are so fortunate to have such a modern facility. I want to thank the building committee for all their hard work. It is a wonderful atmosphere for learning. A note to students: please please take care YOUR marvelous school. Love it, enjoy it, respect it. Cassandra

I too was told by some misinformed tourists that their was no a/c included as part of the Green initiatives. I then walked into the admin area and was hit by blasts of cold air. The a/c definately works whether you believe in it or not.

90% of the class rooms were locked off and inaccessible which was quite disappointing and the top floor (3rd) was also locked off which makes in hard to fully evaluate our investment. The roofing and flashings clearly needs to be completed and some of the column tiles and wall materials are interesting. There is definiately alot of open space, perhaps too much. I might reconsider some of the ineffiecincies in future designs but over all I believe the structure suits the purpose intended and more.

Any chance they'll do it again? Unfortunately, I couldn't go, but would love a chance for a tour!

Now all they need are new teachers who are going to do a good job.

As a parent of a handicap child and a former volunteer I have had to fight this school system every step of the way for an IEP. I have watched teachers put hands on children, verbally abuse them and had staff members be abusive to my children. I will not list names or incidents, but I would not have posted my comment without proper knowledge. One well known fact is the teacher who put hands on a child and was suspended at the Wynn this past school year. Perhaps you should talk to other parents who have had to fight this town in order for their children to get a good education. Not meant to be disrespectful to you or start an argument, but plenty of people list their opinions on this and other sites. I tried for years to work with numerous staff members and the majority not all of them were more concerned with their job security than helping the children. If you feel it is necessary to ask Mr. Gilman I would understand, BUT you need to talk to the bulk of the parents who have removed their children from the Tewksbury schools because of incompetence. If i was not so passionate about ALL children's educations I would not have commented. My opinion is also shared by Teachers that I am friends with here in town, they have said and I quote "I don't know why parents are so happy about a new building, we will still have some of the same teachers". The town is paying for outplacements because of the school systems errors. We can only hope for change
Sign me
A former Teacher

Few weeks ago someone told me that we have a teacher at the Wynn who could not even spell 'Inch' and he spelled it as "ench" ... students corrected him.
In the same hour, there was another math error that some other student corrected.
At work if/when I do this, then may be I am taking my job for granted and I know I wont be fired.

--B

I had went through this school system years ago and I had teachers that sat and read the paper in college prep classes...many of these teachers are still at the high school. As a matter of fact, this town probably lost it's most dedicated teacher and coach when Steve Levine left because some of the "leaders" in this town failed to recognize him for a position he deserved. Steve Levine held students accountable and helped several straighten themselves out and make a future for themselves. Like it or not our schools are filled with mediocre teachers and we will most likely not be able to change this because the town doesn't realize it and the union is too strong.

I had asked that the comment be more than a blanket statement. Thank you for responding. I have children in the system and I agree that you have to get very involved. Sorry you had such a bad experience. Hopefully things will get better.

"had went"
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Steve Levine was one of the worst experiences I had when I was a student at TMHS in the 90s.