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Grafton reviews extended school year and summer enrichment; officials report high satisfaction and note timing, space and staffing challenges
Summary
Grafton Public Schools leaders reported positive results from this summer’s extended school year (ESY) and summer enrichment programs, citing student engagement and high parent ratings while noting scheduling misalignments, an air-conditioning issue and planning needs for next year.
Grafton — School officials on Sept. 9 told the Grafton School Committee that this summer’s extended school year (ESY) and summer enrichment programs ran smoothly, served hundreds of students and earned strong parent satisfaction scores, though staff and families raised issues about timing, space and some building systems.
Administrators said ESY ran July 9–Aug. 7 and was “one of the smoothest programs we’ve had,” with staff reporting high student engagement. School-based teams focused placements on students’ Individualized Education Program goals, and the district implemented daily reading instruction for students who needed it to preserve learning gains.
District presenters said 195 students qualified for ESY in 2025; 115 attended ESY programming and 30 attended the district’s targeted reading program, for a…
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