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St. Mary’s the clear winner in Holland
Steve KrauseLYNN — There’s nothing tangible one can say about a lopsided victory – even if it’s the championship of the city’s official softball tournament. That’s the question that greeted St. Mary’s coach Colleen Newbury after Sunday’s 20-1 victory over Lynn Classical in the John Holland Memorial Softball Tournament at Grace Rogato Field in the Breed […] The post St. Mary’s the clear winner in Holland appeared first on Itemlive.
Revere Students Perform Across the City
It has been a busy time of year for Revere Public School’s Music Programs. May 1st kicked off the second annual concert for the city-wide elementary choir, Revere Youth Singers led by six elementary school music teachers, Ben Glaser, Robert Delmonte, Siobhan Keplin, Lance MacDonald, Chris DiBenedetto and Tim O’Brien. The concert was hosted at the Hill Elementary School this year.
Graduation marks Pathways to success
Sidnee ShortLYNN — The adult education and training program Pathways will celebrate this year’s graduates on June 13 at the Common’s gazebo. Executive Director Josh Shepherd said this is the seventh year Pathways has been open in the city. This year’s ceremony will include 30 students receiving their High School Equivalency Test and General Education Development […] The post Graduation marks Pathways to success appeared first on Itemlive.
Saugus school board salutes ’24 grads
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — In the last School Committee meeting held before the Class of 2024’s graduation from Saugus High School, committee members offered the seniors their well wishes, advice, and congratulations. “I’d like to thank everybody for their hard work and accomplishments, and wish the seniors well,” Committee member John Hatch said. “This is a great, […] The post Saugus school board salutes ’24 grads appeared first on Itemlive.
Loss of $482K school funding lamented in Swampscott
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — District leaders debated the budget process in the aftermath of Town Meeting during a School Committee meeting. In the first night of Town Meeting on May 20, a proposal by Committee Member Amy O’Connor passed by majority vote, amending the town’s operating budget for fiscal year 2025 to increase school funding by $482,000. […] The post Loss of $482K school funding lamented in Swampscott appeared first on Itemlive.
In Major Milestone for New Revere High School, City Council Approves Bond Authorization
On May 20, in a monumental 9-2 vote, the Revere City Council approved a $493 million bond authorization for the new Revere High School, approximately $238 million of which is bolstered by MSBA Grant funding. The historic vote comes with a recent momentum shift for the new Revere High School project, the planning process of which has taken six years thus far.
Degrees of Success: Mayoral Aide Rose Burns Graduates From Boston Univ.
Revere resident Rose Burns, legislative aide to Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, had completed her college requirements in December, but this past weekend her academic achievement became official. Burns took the proud walk Sunday to receive her degree from Boston University at the school’s commencement ceremonies. Burns was a double major...
Preschool tuition rising 8% in Swampscott
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee voted unanimously to increase the cost of the district’s integrated preschool program by 8% for fiscal year 2025. Assistant Superintendent Martha Raymond proposed the increase, which raised the total price for the five-day program from $4,630 to $5,000. Raymond said that even with the increase, the program still remains less […] The post Preschool tuition rising 8% in Swampscott appeared first on Itemlive.
A.C. Whelan Students Celebrated for Writing Achievement
The A.C. Whelan School celebrated some of their best and most hard working writers during a special luncheon. Mayor Keefe presented certificates of achievement to two students in each homeroom in grades 3-5 who were selected by their teachers.The celebratory lunch was also an opportunity for students to chat with Revere School Committee members Anthony Caggiano and John Kingston.
Young scientists make the grade
ANDOVER — Can humans tell the difference between AI and human writing and how does exercise influence memory?. These are some of the questions students between third and eighth grade explored as part of a science fair held by the Andover School of Montessori, according to a school press release.
Revere’s Oulaya Louaddi Is Building Community for Nursing Students
The fourth-year Penn nursing student from Revere, who is about to graduate and start work in a cardiac intensive care unit, has been heavily involved in the Minorities in Nursing Organization all four years at Penn. Oulaya Louaddi, a fourth-year School of Nursing student at the University of Pennsylvania with...
A Twofer: Nine Students Receive High School Diplomas and NECC College Degrees at Once
More than 500 graduating seniors from 22 local high schools earned college credits in addition to their high school diplomas this year as participants in Northern Essex Community College’s Early College Program. Students and their families celebrated at an Early College recognition ceremony on May 16, held on Northern...
MassDEP Honors Area Schools with Green Team Awards
Schools in North Andover and Lawrence were recognized by the state Department of Environmental Protection for going “above and beyond” with their efforts to promote sustainability and responsible leadership in their communities. Atkinson Elementary School in North Andover and Lawrence Family Development Charter School were recognized for their...
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