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Auburn schools report strong start to 2025–26 amid staffing gains
Summary
Superintendent and school principals told the School Committee the 2025–26 year began smoothly across Auburn Public Schools, with 55 hires so far and most classrooms covered; principals highlighted enrollment shifts, classroom-size relief, new programs and a districtwide cell-phone policy at the high school.
Superintendent Sue Doris and building principals told the Auburn School Committee on Sept. 3 that the 2025–26 school year opened smoothly across the district, with many schools reporting higher attendance at open houses, new hires and early operational fixes that eased transitions.
"We've filled 55 positions across the district including teachers, ed techs, tutors, substitutes, and support staff," Superintendent Sue Doris said, adding the district still lists 24 vacancies including bus aides, drivers and one MLL teacher at Sherwood Heights. She said long-term substitutes or internal staff are covering nearly all…
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