Wilmington Schools Hire New Finance Director After Three-Round Search
Wilmington School Committee unanimously appoints Christine Bourne as the district's next director of finance.
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Wilmington School Committee advances six policy updates, reorganizes subcommittees for 2026-27
WILMINGTON — June 11, 2026 — Wilmington School Committee closes its regular school year with policy updates, subcommittee reshuffling, and a performing arts celebration. At the June 10 meeting, the committee unanimously advanced policies JLCD through JFBB to second read while tabling two others — JKAA, which carries an August legal deadline and
Wilmington School Committee Advances Six Policies, Tables Two With August Deadline Looming
Wilmington School Committee reorganizes subcommittees and fast-tracks a student-assignment policy with an August legal deadline.
School Committee Approves Doorman Cell Phone App Trial, Pending Legal Review
WILMINGTON — May 28, 2026 — Wilmington School Committee approves Doorman cell phone app pilot on a 5-1 vote, contingent on legal review. The committee voted Wednesday to enter an agreement with Doorman, a venture-backed startup, to deploy its NFC-tag-based application at the middle and high schools as
Wilmington School Committee Votes 5-2 to Conditionally Approve Doorman Cell Phone App
Wilmington School Committee approves cell phone management app pilot in 5-2 vote.
Wilmington Middle School Replaces WIN Block With Shorter PAUSE Schedule for Fall
WILMINGTON — May 14, 2026 — Wilmington Middle School will overhaul its daily schedule for 2026-27, replacing the 45-minute WIN intervention block with a 30-minute period called PAUSE open to all building staff. Principal Brian Kyra presented the change to the School Committee on May 14, citing stakeholder surveys
Wilmington School Committee Rejects School Choice, Overhauls Middle School Schedule
Wilmington School Committee rejects school choice, overhauls middle school schedule, and reelects its full leadership team. The committee voted unanimously at its May 13 meeting to decline participation in school choice for the 2026-27 school year, with Dr.
Wilmington School Committee Advances Cell Phone Blocking App for Fall Pilot
Wilmington School Committee moves toward a software-based cell phone ban for the 2026-27 school year.
Wilmington School Committee endorses Hall of Fame naming for Jack Cushing 6-1
WILMINGTON — April 9, 2026 — Wilmington School Committee backs Hall of Fame dedication to Jack Cushing and rejects a Juneteenth makeup-day motion. The committee voted 6-1 at its April 9 meeting to recommend a town meeting warrant article dedicating the Wilmington High School athletic Hall of Fame to Cushing,
Wilmington School Committee Votes 6-1 to Back Jack Cushing Hall of Fame Dedication
Wilmington School Committee endorsed a warrant article to dedicate the high school Athletic Hall of Fame to Jack Cushing, 6-1, ahead of the May 2 town meeting.