A Note From Mrs. Husson
Spring Concert/Art Show
Our annual Spring Concert and Art Show is May 19th. The concert will start at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you for an evening of great musical entertainment and the chance to see some of the wonderful work our students have been doing in art class this year. Thank you to Ms. Smith and Mr. Corcoran for supporting and inspiring your students!
2026-2027 School Budget
The Board of Education adopted the proposed 2026-2027 budget in the amount of $6,995,961 at its April 16th meeting, resulting in a spending increase over the current year’s budget of $630,107 or 9.9%. The proposed budget continues funding for all programs and services that are included in the current year’s budget. This also includes debt services for our recent capital project and the purchase of a new school van. The proposed budget included a 5.3% tax levy increase, and the estimated tax rate is $8.80 per $1,000 of assessed value in Minerva and $9.08 in Chester.
School Board Election
There is one person running for one open board seat in this year’s school board election: Jessica West, for one (1) five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031.
Board Meeting/Budget Vote
The budget and annual election information will be mailed on Monday, May 4th, and the official budget notice will be mailed on Wednesday, May 6th. Detailed copies of the budget will be available in the business office and on the school website. Please join us for the Annual Meeting/Budget Presentation on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 pm in the library, and remember to vote on Tuesday, May 19th, between 1:00 and 8:00 pm in the school lobby.
Important Update
As some of you may or may not know, my husband and I are expecting our second child, a baby girl! I will be going out on maternity leave starting June 17th. Mr. Timothy Farrell will be returning to MCS to fill in for me during this time! In order to allow me time to recover and also spend time with my new baby and family, I ask that if you need anything, please reach out to Mr. Farrell or Mr. McCauliffe. I will be available again, with work-from-home hours, starting July 20th. Thank you so much for your continued support of my family and me!
Mark Your Calendar
May 5th-6th- Math State Testing (4th-8th Grade)
May 7th- PreK/K Screening 8:30am-2:00pm
May 9th- Prom @ Garnet Hill Lodge 6:30pm-9:30pm
May 12th- Budget Hearing/Board of Education Meeting 6:00pm
May 15th- National Honor Society inductions @ 1:15pm
May 19th- Spring Concert 7pm
Budget Vote 1-8pm
May 21st- 6th Grade Shadow Day
May 22nd- No School (Snow Day Give Back)
May 25th- Memorial Day No School
May 26th- No School (Snow Day Give Back)
