School Committee & MPS

Methuen Public Schools is facing a quiet but serious crisis. Enrollment is declining, and for a district already under financial strain, that decline threatens to trigger long-term consequences that will be difficult to reverse if left unaddressed.

Earlier today, Methuen Public Schools staff and families received a brief but consequential announcement: This morning, Dr. Brandi Kwong informed School Committee leadership that she will be taking a medical leave of absence through the end of the current school year. Effective December 15, 2025, Dr. Lisa Golobski Twomey will assume the role of Acting Superintendent. The School Committee will determine the district’s next steps.” The statement was signed by Mayor Beauregard,

This new CD policy will function alongside Methuen’s existing graduation requirements, which specify the courses and credits students must earn—such as four years of English, four years of math, and other core classes—to graduate from Methuen High School.

This fall, the Nevins Library proudly partnered in launching the Methuen Literacy Partnership , a community-wide initiative focused on strengthening early reading skills. Research is clear: children who are not proficient readers by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school , and early reading struggles often affect every subject as students move through school. Organizers of the Literacy program pictured from left to right, Krista McLeod, D

We have an exciting lineup of events designed to engage our students, families, and the community

While both Members Maxwell and Willette consistently upheld that this was not a book banning attempt or even a challenge, there were numerous statements made on the record that this book should be removed from curriculum - which would amount to a ban.

As discussions about the school budget begin, a recurring concern among community members and school officials is the rising expense of special education.