Recent Project Examples

Diverse Composer Initiative, Matthew Leftin & Lauren Sliva

Music composed by people of color, women, and composers from different parts of the world was purchased to modernize and diversify the middle school band program's collection.

Morning STEM Bins, Krista Marchand & Lauren Paradis

STEM bins for 1st grade classrooms at Tilton provide a time for learning through play in place of morning work, encouraging creativity and socializing among peers.

Ancient India STEM Challenge, Brett Johnson

After learning about how the people in the Indus Valley civilization had to invent a way to save the water from monsoons to use for their crops for the remainder of the year, Grade 7 students at Consentino designed a model for an ancient irrigation system of their own.

Exploring Environmental Issues in our Community, Christi Cartwright

HHS multilingual learners heard a presentation from a local beekeeper. They read informational texts, wrote letters to elected officials, and engaged in an academic discussion about the causes and effects of the honey bee crisis and possible solutions.

Narratives in Clay, John Travios

The "Narratives in Clay" project engaged 10th to 12th grade AP Art History students from Mr. Travios’s class at Haverhill High School in an in-depth exploration of Greek art and architecture.

Math Mural, Patricia Giampa

Students from Haverhill High School’s Math Club led a year-long project to design and paint a math-themed mural, inspired by the History mural in the M-wing. Their goal was to brighten the school environment while highlighting the connection between math and art.

Animals Growing and Changing & All About Weather, Jenn McGonagle

Grade 1 students participated in hands-on activities like potato growing, butterfly hatching, and constructing their own pin wheels to reinforce science lessons from the REACH curriculum.

 "HillieBots" STEM Project, Lori Porazinksi

Students in the HHS robotics club designed an obstacle course, then built and programmed robots to maneuver it.

World History Floats- GRAPES, Sylvia Rua

Students in grade 7 at JGW created floats and participated in a parade through the gymnasium at the end of year town hall meeting using the GRAPES ((G)eography, (R)eligion,  (A)chievements, (P)olitics, (E)conomy and (S)ocial structure) framework.

Monument: HHS Literary Magazine, Cody Kucker

An anthology of art and creative writing produced by Haverhill High School students.

Rubik's Cubes to Teach Math, Laurel Tomasz

Using Rubik’s Cubes to facilitate camaraderie among math-anxious and math-eager students at Consentino, and as a way to promote critical thinking and algorithmic problem-solving.

Friendship Butterfly Garden, Caroline Bird

Kindergarten students from the Compass program at Walnut Square School were paired up with 2nd and 3rd grade buddies to turn an unusable garden space into a butterfly garden. 

Entomology Across Biomes, Brandon Grant

7th and 8th grade students at Gateway Academy worked to develop terrariums that replicated the conditions of certain biomes seen around the world. Students selected living organisms to introduce to their given biome (Temperate Forest, Desert, Rainforest) and recorded scientific observations.

Neurographic Drawings, John Travlos

HHS students created Neurographic Drawings using a drawing technique that is meant to link the conscience with the subconscious. The result is an awareness and mindfulness that helps turn stress into calm.

Roman Aqueduct STEM Challenge, Victoria Puglia

7th grade students at Consentino worked in small groups to create a working, leak-proof aqueduct with the ability to transmit water from one source to at least three different locations. 

Ceramic Beads, Ellen Mullane

Haverhill High School students in art foundations created ceramic beads based on their own cultural heritage.