THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 5 Focused “to make this our best year yet” Supt. Michael Hashem shares an optimistic outlook as Saugus Public Schools begins a new academic year (Editor’s Note: We reached out to Saugus Public Schools Supt. Michael Hashem to get his views on the school district’s goals, challenges, concerns and expectations as he prepares for the 2025-26 school year when classes begin next Tuesday, August 26. His response follows.) A s we get ready to kick off the 2025–2026 school year, I wanted to share a few things we are focused on to make this our best year yet. Here is what we are working on: • Supporting Our Amazing Educators - We are committed to making sure our educators feel genuinely valued, properly supported, and perhaps able to eat lunch sitting down, without also photocopying, replying to emails, or dealing with noise Saugus Public Schools Supt. Michael Hashem at the Saugus High School graduation in June (Saugus Advocate fi le photo) coming from the bathrooms or hallway. • Creating Schools Where Every Student Feels They Belong - We want every child to feel safe, welcomed, and even excited to come to school. Yes, even on rainy Mondays, when no one wants to leave their home. That starts with truly knowing our students: their strengths, quirks, and passions, as well as building Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM meaningful relationships with them and their families. • We are focused on meetFOCUSED | SEE PAGE 19
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