Cuppa' Joe with Paul and School Superintendent Dr. Xiomara Herman

Monday, November 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Fort River — 70 S E St., Amherst, MA

Dr. Xi will share updates and answer questions about school happenings including the recent opening of the new elementary school and sixth grade academy, transportation changes, and review of the regional school agreement. Join us to talk about these and any other related topics! The Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School system educates a diverse population of approximately 2,790 students, including native speakers of more than 38 languages. Two elementary schools are located in the town of Amherst and one in the town of Pelham. The middle school and high school are located in the town of Amherst, and draw students from the towns of Amherst, Pelham, Leverett, and Shutesbury. This will be the third Cuppa’ Joe with Paul “After Hours” event. The goal is to host some of these community sessions on weeknights, rather than just the traditional Friday mornings, to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to participate. The “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” events are monthly and rotate locations around Town. Each time, Paul is joined by a different Town department head or official who provides insights into their area of focus. Residents and others are welcome to share their concerns, offer…