FITCHBURG — Latina and Latino cultural pride was on full display at the 6th annual Hispanic Heritage Assembly at the high school. The annual event held during the last period of the school day is spearheaded by Fitchburg High School (FHS) World Language Spanish Teacher and Latin American Club Advisor Aury Rivera. “The idea behind […]
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‘Reflecting the vibrant and diverse spirit of Fitchburg’
FITCHBURG — National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 14 and what a better way to mark it than with the second annual Festival Latino de Fitchburg on Sept. 21. The event is being held on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Riverfront Park and will feature live music, free activities, […]
‘A tremendous help’
FITCHBURG — Funds raised through the upcoming Karing 4 Kidz event will go towards providing food bags for hundreds of school children in the community who receive them weekly. “This program has been a tremendous help to our families,” Fitchburg Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Coordinator Luisa Fernandez said of Karing 4 Kidz, which […]
Goodrich Academy principal remains on leave
FITCHBURG – Goodrich Academy Principal Alexis Curry remains on paid administrative leave pending a third-party investigation, a situation that has dragged on for 14 weeks. While the District administration has been tight lipped about what Curry is being accused of, those who have seen the complaint say it involves the principal’s methods for reprimanding teachers […]
‘Not just a tribute, it’s a testament’
FITCHBURG — The Steve Ciccolini Music Program & Education Memorial Fund recently made a $12,000 donation that is being divided among the music programs of three city schools. Fitchburg High School and Longsjo and Memorial middle schools are the recipients of the generous gesture. A check was presented to FHS music teacher and Band Director […]
A beautiful gift
FITCHURG – Aury Rivera had tears in her eyes as she took in the happy, bustling scene at the Princess Boutique on Friday afternoon. This is the second year the educator has helmed the Fitchburg High School Latin American Club sponsored affair, which offered up 541 gorgeous prom dresses in a multitude of colors and […]
