Amherst School Committee reopens discussion on whether 6th grade should remain in elementary school or move to middle school
Updated May 10, 2021;
AMHERST – The school committee has reopened discussions on whether children in 6th grade should remain in the three elementary school in town, or move to the regional middle school that currently includes grades 7 and 8.
Superintendent Michael Morris presented information on the matter last week at the regional school board meeting and it is on agenda for the May 11 remote-access Amherst School Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Board Chair Allison McDonald took to Facebook on Sunday urging parents and the community to share their thoughts, submit public comment and ask questions about the idea, saying that, at Tuesday night’s meeting, the committee will “discuss the possibility of moving 6th grade to the Middle School.”