The Hudson School Board spent part of its meeting last month reviewing the district’s February 2026 discipline data, a routine report that, this year, offered a mix of stability, sharp increases, and a few notable shifts across the schools.
While some buildings saw little to no change from last year, others experienced significant jumps in suspensions and detentions, prompting board members to take a closer look at what might be driving the trends.
Early Learning Center – Library Street:
At the ELC–Library Street, February looked almost identical to last year. The school reported no detentions, no in-school or out-of-school suspensions, and no incidents of bullying or personal communication device violations. For the youngest learners in the district, the month passed without any disciplinary issues at all.
Dr. H.O. Smith:
The district’s other early learning center, Dr. H.O. Smith, also reported no detentions, matching last year. However, the school saw a noticeable change in suspensions: three in-school suspensions and one out-of-school suspension were recorded this February, compared to zero of each during the same month last year. Despite that increase, the school reported no bullying incidents and no device violations, continuing a consistent trend in those categories.
Hills Garrison:
Hills Garrison Elementary saw one of the most dramatic shifts in the district. The school again reported no detentions, but the number of in-school suspensions jumped to 18, up sharply from just two last February. There were also two out-of-school suspensions, compared to none last year. Even with the rise in suspensions, the school reported no bullying incidents and no device violations, mirroring last year’s numbers.
Nottingham West:
At Nottingham West Elementary, February discipline remained largely unchanged. The school reported no detentions and no in-school suspensions, the same as last year. There was one out-of-school suspension, matching last February’s total. No bullying incidents or device violations were reported.
Hudson Memorial School:
Hudson Memorial School saw a noticeable increase in disciplinary activity. The school issued 24 detentions, more than double last year’s 10. There were 10 in-school suspensions, up from four last February, and three out-of-school suspensions, slightly down from four last year. One bullying incident was reported this February, the first for that month in at least two years, and the school recorded 17 personal communication device violations, a category that continues to be monitored closely across the district.
Alvirne High School:
At the high school level, Alvirne reported 117 detentions, a modest increase from 112 last year. The school issued 13 in-school suspensions, up from 10, while out-of-school suspensions held steady at seven, matching last February. There were no bullying incidents reported this year, compared to two during the same month last year. Alvirne also recorded 63 personal communication device violations, reflecting the ongoing challenge of managing phones and other devices in a high school environment.
While some schools saw little change from last year, others, particularly Hills Garrison and Hudson Memorial, experienced notable increases in suspensions and detentions. The School Board is expected to continue monitoring the data as the year progresses, with administrators likely to review whether any additional supports or interventions are needed.