The Tewksbury School Committee scheduled a special open listening session for May 8 at Winn Middle School to collect community feedback on proposed increases to student fees, particularly athletic fees. The meeting will be posted as a special meeting and listening session and is open to all district families, the committee said.

Superintendent Terry O'Regan said the district chose Winn Middle School for the session to coincide with other middle-school activities and to make it easier for parents to attend. The committee discussed messaging to ensure the session is understood to be open to the whole district rather than only Winn students; the superintendent and staff said they would send districtwide notices.

Separately, the high school reported piloting a new weekly academic support block — referred to as an "Excel" or "Wing" block — that shortens each class period on Wednesdays to create a block of time for students to meet with teachers for extra help, make up tests or address academic needs. Students and staff described it as a pilot designed to provide student choice and targeted academic support; the district said the schedule change was implemented starting the week of the meeting and would be evaluated.

Committee members encouraged broad outreach and clear wording in notices so families do not assume the May 8 session is only for Winn families.