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Perks of attending Maynard schools

Starting a Spanish immersion program in kindergarten in the fall, adding a grade each year until it extends through high school.

Administrators are working with the University of Massachusetts China Institute to bring Chinese students to Maynard. The district will also be offering Chinese cultural courses for local students.

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The new $42.2 million high school is on track to open in the fall of 2013.

Hiring math/technology coaches.

Providing iPads for all ninth- and 10th-graders for the upcoming school year, eventually expanding to all Maynard High students.