Malden
Malden, MA · Education
insidelowell.com
A Principal Gets Called to the Students Office
As headmaster of Lowell High School, Bill Samaras (LHS ’59) could be stubborn, relentless, exhausting, and, as he readily admits, “difficult to work with.” He gave every superintendent he worked under a run for their money. But it was always for the same reason: he was looking...
Patriot Ledger
Taunton Daily Gazette
advocatenews.net
Bishop Fenwick senior Cori McMeniman of Revere honored with Fenwick FIRST Award
Bishop Fenwick High School is delighted to recognize Cori McMeniman, Class of 2027, of Revere, as a recipient of the Fenwick FIRST award. Cori exemplifies the core values that define the Bishop Fenwick community: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Scholarship and Tradition. The following is part of her nomination: She consistently demonstrate...
winthroptranscript.com
marbleheadcurrent.org
One game, $300: School Commitee takes up activities fee complaints
Marblehead school officials are taking a closer look at the district’s $300 extracurricular activities fee following complaints from parents, including families whose children participate in just one event. Meanwhile, Superintendent John Robidoux is recommending that the district give up control of the former Eveleth School, citing costly repairs and little foreseeable need for the building.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
MassLive.com
homenewshere.com
hopkintonindependent.com
Boston 25 News WFXT
‘This proposal terrifies me’: Students, teachers plead with BPS not to close Charlestown High School
Students and teachers are p leading with Boston Public Schools to keep Charlestown High School open. A long-term facilities plan proposes closing the school in June 2028 because enrollment has dropped significantly. A vote is scheduled for next month to consider that proposal. On Wednesday night , the school committee meeting was packed, with nearly 100 people signed up to speak as students, parents, and teachers urged the district to keep the school open. Superintendent Mary Skipper cited enrollment challenges and said this year’s entering K-2 cohort has 1,000 fewer students than a decade ago. But Skipper said closing schools and moving programs would consolidate resources to give each student more opportunities at every school. “Our long-term enrollment projections show that in order to best serve our students, we need to reduce the number of schools we operate,” said Skipper. When asked about the proposal, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said, “For too long we have been kicking the can down the road and seeing public education dollars going to keeping half-empty buildings open.” Teachers and students shared their perspective with the school committee. Boston Teachers Union President Erik Berg said, “Four weeks to take a final vote on such a
belmontvoice.org
Belmont High School Field Hockey Cruises in Tournament Opener
Members of the Belmont High School field hockey team talk about reversing the multi-year “Elite Eight Curse.”. To even have a chance to change their fortunes, the Marauders need a pair of wins to kick off the MIAA Division I Tournament. The No. 3 Marauders got the first win to start what they hope is a long postseason run Thursday evening, knocking off No. 30 Lowell 9-2 at Harris Field.
Wilmington Apple
hopkintonindependent.com
belmontonian.com
waylandstudentpress.com
WHAV
Playoff Bound Haverhill Hillies to Play Leominster High School in Playoff Opener
Haverhill High School Hillies football plays Leominster High School to open the playoffs on the road Friday night. The Hillies, ranked number 10 in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I, are playing in the state tournament for the first time in 10 seasons. Haverhill’s record matches that of Leominster, ranked seventh, at 5-3.