Seekonk Public Schools
Encyclopedia
Seekonk Public Schools is a school district
that serves Seekonk, Massachusetts
. It currently operates four schools, and serves Pre-K to 12th grade. The superintendent
of schools is Ms Madeline Meyer.
in nearby East Providence
, Rhode Island
were moved to the newly opened Seekonk High School.
By 1968, the elementary schools in the south end were crowded, and the students were incorporated into George R. Martin Elementary school. An addition to Martin School was added soon after construction, along with small expansions to the Junior High School and North School. The school administration was moved to the closed Monroe Corners school.
By the 1990s, the district's schools had fallen into disrepair and a district-wide renovation project was started, with North School the first to be completed in 1993. In 1997, the Junior High School (then renamed Seekonk Middle School) and Aitken School were renovated and expanded. To make room for Aitken School's addition, the original 1930s building was torn down. Martin School and the High School were the last to be completed, in 2001.
In 2004, the town's longtime superintendent, Dr. Kevin Hurley, died from cancer at age 52. The Middle School was renamed in his honor. He was succeeded by the Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Raleigh Buchanan. In 2006, the town of Seekonk ran into a budget crisis and, after a town vote, the school department laid off many staff and was forced to close North Elementary School and the Administration Building. Superintendent Buchanan then left, and was temporarily replaced with former Middle School principal, Dr. Peter Andreozzi and then the High School's disciplinarian, Dr. Emile Chevrette. However, in August 2009, Cheverette retired and was succeeded by Ms. Madeline Meyer of New Jersey.
students out of the district. Buses equipped with wheel chair lifts are also used. From the 2004 to 2006 school years, transportation fees were required, however in 2007, extra money was allocated to provide free transportation again, most sports fees were also dropped. Starting with the 2011-2012 school year, transportation for the school district will be provided by Tremblay's Bus Co. LLC.
As of the summer of 2011, Tremblay's Bus Co, LLC has possession of all the school buses used in the 2010-2011 school year. The buses are now replaced with 2011 Amtran
IC CE models.
Mini Passenger buses:
Handicap buses
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
that serves Seekonk, Massachusetts
Seekonk, Massachusetts
Seekonk is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, on the Massachusetts border. It was incorporated in 1812 from the western half of Rehoboth. The population was 13,722 at the 2010 census. Until 1862, the town of Seekonk also included what is now the City of East Providence, Rhode...
. It currently operates four schools, and serves Pre-K to 12th grade. The superintendent
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
of schools is Ms Madeline Meyer.
History
One of the school district's oldest schools was Anne C. Greene Elementary school, which opened in the late 19th or early 20th century. This school served the town's southern student population. North Elementary School was opened in 1916, and served the North section of town. Also around this time, Pleasant Street Elementary School was opened in the South end. In the 1930s, the district opened Monroe Corners school in the south end and the Newman Avenue school in the center part of town. The Seekonk Junior High school opened in 1952. A second building was opened at the Newman Avenue School in 1959. Some time after, it was named after its longtime principal, Mildred H. Aitken. In the mid 1960s, the high school students who attended school at East Providence High SchoolEast Providence High School
East Providence High School is a public high school located in East Providence, Rhode Island. It instructs grade levels 9 through 12 and is operated by the East Providence School Department. As of the 2007-08 year, there was a total student population of 2,100 students...
in nearby East Providence
East Providence, Rhode Island
East Providence is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 47,037 at the 2010 census, making it the fifth largest city in the state.-Geography:East Providence is located at ....
, Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
were moved to the newly opened Seekonk High School.
By 1968, the elementary schools in the south end were crowded, and the students were incorporated into George R. Martin Elementary school. An addition to Martin School was added soon after construction, along with small expansions to the Junior High School and North School. The school administration was moved to the closed Monroe Corners school.
By the 1990s, the district's schools had fallen into disrepair and a district-wide renovation project was started, with North School the first to be completed in 1993. In 1997, the Junior High School (then renamed Seekonk Middle School) and Aitken School were renovated and expanded. To make room for Aitken School's addition, the original 1930s building was torn down. Martin School and the High School were the last to be completed, in 2001.
In 2004, the town's longtime superintendent, Dr. Kevin Hurley, died from cancer at age 52. The Middle School was renamed in his honor. He was succeeded by the Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Raleigh Buchanan. In 2006, the town of Seekonk ran into a budget crisis and, after a town vote, the school department laid off many staff and was forced to close North Elementary School and the Administration Building. Superintendent Buchanan then left, and was temporarily replaced with former Middle School principal, Dr. Peter Andreozzi and then the High School's disciplinarian, Dr. Emile Chevrette. However, in August 2009, Cheverette retired and was succeeded by Ms. Madeline Meyer of New Jersey.
Elementary Schools
- George R. Martin Elementary SchoolGeorge R. Martin Elementary SchoolGeorge R. Martin Elementary School is an elementary school in Seekonk, Massachusetts. It serves the K-5 student population of the town located south of Route 44.-External links:*...
(Grades K-5) - Mildred H. Aitken Elementary SchoolMildred H. Aitken Elementary SchoolMildred H. Aitken Elementary School is an elementary school in Seekonk, Massachusetts. It serves the K-5 student population of the town located north of Route 44. The school was founded as the Newman Avenue School in the early 20th century, however the current building was built in 1959 and 1997....
(Grades K-5)
Former Schools
- Anne C. Greene Elementary School (closed)
- Monroe Corners Elementary School (closed 1968)
- North Elementary School (closed 2006)
- Pleasant Street Elementary School (closed)
Transportation
The Seekonk Public School department operates a fleet of 22 buses, currently 14 of these are 77 passenger (full-size). Starting in the 1980s, mini passenger buses were used to transport special educationSpecial education
Special education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials,...
students out of the district. Buses equipped with wheel chair lifts are also used. From the 2004 to 2006 school years, transportation fees were required, however in 2007, extra money was allocated to provide free transportation again, most sports fees were also dropped. Starting with the 2011-2012 school year, transportation for the school district will be provided by Tremblay's Bus Co. LLC.
Fleet Roster
Full-Sized buses:| Years In Service |
Fleet Number(s) |
MY/Make/Model | Capacity | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-1995 | 21, 22 | 1986 Wayne Wayne Corporation Wayne Corporation was a large manufacturer of buses and other vehicles branded with the trade name "Wayne." The corporate headquarters were in Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne County, Indiana, in the United States... Lifeguard Wayne Lifeguard The Wayne Lifeguard is a type C school bus built by Wayne Corporation, introduced in 1973. Produced until Wayne Corporation declared bankruptcy and was liquidated in late 1992, the Lifeguard was also produced by successor Wayne Wheeled Vehicles until their closure in 1995... /1986 International International Harvester International Harvester Company was a United States agricultural machinery, construction equipment, vehicle, commercial truck, and household and commercial products manufacturer. In 1902, J.P... S-1700 International Harvester S-Series (bus chassis) The International S-Series "Schoolmaster" was a Type C bus chassis manufactured by International Harvester, which became Navistar during its production run. It was introduced in 1979 as the replacement for the Loadstar bus chassis; it was used for both school bus and commercial bus applications... |
70 Passenger | 7.3L 8 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1987-2002 | 4 | 1987 Wayne Lifeguard/1987 International Navistar International Navistar International Corporation is a United States-based holding company that owns the manufacturer of International brand commercial trucks, MaxxForce brand diesel engines, IC Bus school and commercial buses, Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans, and is a private label... S-1700 |
70 Passenger | 7.3L 8 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1988-2007 | 1, 5, 12, 19 | 1988 Wayne Lifeguard/1989 International 3700 International 3800 The International 3800 is a Type C bus chassis that was manufactured by Navistar International for school bus and commercial bus applications. It was produced from 1989 until 2004. The replacement for the S-Series "Schoolmaster", the 3800 used powertrains and components from the 4700 and 4900... |
70 Passenger | 7.3L 8 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1989-2001 | 6, 7, 8, 14, 17 | 1989 Ward Volunteer/1988 International S-1700 | 70 Passenger | 7.3L 8 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1994-2009 | 10, 11 | 1994 Thomas Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses, Inc. is a bus manufacturer based in High Point, North Carolina, United States and a subsidiary of the German Daimler AG. Thomas produces school buses, activity buses/MFSAB , and commercial buses; both small and full-size buses are produced.Thomas traces its roots to 1916, when... Conventional/1994 Ford B-700 |
77 Passenger | 5.9L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1995-2009 | 2, 3 | 1994 Thomas Conventional/1994 Ford B-700 | 77 Passenger | 5.9L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1996-Present | 9, 17 | 1996 AmTran Volunteer/1996 Ford B-800 | 77 Passenger | 5.9L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 2001-2011 | 6, 7, 8, 14 | 2002 Blue Bird All American FE | 77 Passenger | 5.9L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 2002-2011 | 1, 4, 5, 12 | 2003 Blue Bird All American FE | 77 Passenger | 5.9L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 2008-2011 | 3 | 2009 Blue Bird All American FE | 77 Passenger | 6.7L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 2009-2011 | 2, 10, 11 | 2009 Blue Bird All American FE | 77 Passenger | 6.7L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
As of the summer of 2011, Tremblay's Bus Co, LLC has possession of all the school buses used in the 2010-2011 school year. The buses are now replaced with 2011 Amtran
Amtran
Amtran can refer to:*AmTran, a manufacturer of school buses.*The former holding company of ATA Airlines.*A Taiwanese TFT LCD manufacturer....
IC CE models.
Mini Passenger buses:
| Years In Service |
Fleet Number(s) |
MY/Make/Model | Capacity | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-2001 | M3 | 1989 Ward Vanguard/1989 GMC GMC GMC may refer to:* Ganglion mother cell, a cell in the developing nervous system that divides once to produce two neurons* General motion control, a field of motion control concerned with single- and multi-axis motion controllers, intelligent drives, servo and stepper motors* Generalized Method of... V30 Chevrolet Van The Chevrolet and GMC G-Series vans were made by General Motors for North America. They are in the same vehicle class as the Ford Econoline van and the Dodge Ram Van.The term "Chevrolet van" also refers to the entire series of vans sold by Chevrolet... |
16 | 6.2L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1992-2001 | M1, M2, M4 | 1992 Carpenter Carpenter Body Company Carpenter Body Company, also known over the years as the Ralph H. Carpenter Body Company, Carpenter Body Works, Inc., Carpenter Manufacturing Company, Carpenter Industries, Inc., and Crown By Carpenter, was a bus body manufacturer based in Mitchell, Indiana, United States... Classmate/1992 Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918... V30 |
16 Passenger | 6.2L 6 Cylinder Diesel |
| 1996-2002 | M6, M7 | 1996 Mid Bus Mid Bus Mid Bus was a corporation which specialized in manufacturing customized school buses. Formed in 1981 by former employees of Superior Coach Company in Lima, Ohio, it grew from a dozen employees working in a small facility in Lima to become one of the country's largest manufacturers of smaller school... Guide/1996 GMC V30 |
16 Passenger | |
| 1997-2002 | M8 | 1997 Mid Bus Guide/1997 GMC V30 | 16 Passenger | |
| 1999-2007 | M2, M4 | 1999 Thomas Minotour Thomas Minotour The Minotour is a Type A school bus built by Thomas Built Buses, introduced in 1980. It is available in several different configurations, with seating capacity up to 30 passengers in the largest models. -Configurations:... /1999 GMC 3500 Chevrolet Express The Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana are full-size vans from General Motors. They replaced the Chevrolet Van and GMC Vandura in 1996. The Express and Savana currently hold 44.8% of the full-size van market in the United States, just behind rival Ford's E-Series... |
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| 2001-Present | M1, M3 | 2002 Blue Bird Micro Bird Blue Bird Micro Bird The Blue Bird Micro Bird is an American school bus introduced in 1975 by the Blue Bird Corporation. It is a small Type A , with passenger capacity ranging from 10 to 30 passengers. The Micro Bird was originally designed as a school bus, but it is also sold as a MFSAB... /2002 GMC 3500 |
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| 2002-Present | M6, M7, M8 | 2003 Blue Bird Micro Bird/2003 Chevrolet 3500 | ||
| 2007-Present | M2 | 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird/2007 GMC 3500 | 23 Passenger | |
| 2011-Present | V1 | Ford E-Series Ford E-Series The Ford E-Series, formerly known as the Econoline or Club Wagon, is a line of full-size vans and truck chassis from the Ford Motor Company. The E-Series is related to the Ford F-Series line of pickup trucks. The line was introduced in 1961 as a compact van and its descendants are still produced... |
15 passenger van |
Handicap buses
| Years In Service |
Fleet Number(s) |
MY/Make/Model | Capacity | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-2001 | M5 | 1992 Carpenter Classmate/1992 Chevrolet V30 | 6.2L 6 Cylinder Diesel | |
| 2001-Present | M5 | 2002 Blue Bird Micro Bird Handy Bus/2002 GMC 3500 | 13 Passenger | |
| 2007-Present | M4 | 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird Handy Bus/2007 Chevrolet 3500 | ||
| 2008-Present | M9 | 2004 Blue Bird Micro Bird Handy Bus/2004 Chevrolet 3500 | ||
| 2009-Present | M10 | 2009 Girardin G5/2009 GMC 3500 |