LYNN — Across the city, 24 sites will provide students with free meals throughout the summer to help mitigate … [Read more...] about In Lynn, there is such a thing as a free lunch
Education
Washington STEM pantry finds a home
Emily RosenbergLYNN— Five years after the Washington S.T.E.M. Elementary School partnered with Stop & Shop to open a food … [Read more...] about Washington STEM pantry finds a home
Nahant superintendent calls it a career
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — After nearly 50 years in education, Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi officially retired on … [Read more...] about Nahant superintendent calls it a career
Lynn provides more pre-K seats for the upcoming school year
Paul HalloranLYNN — More students in the city will be learning at a younger age thanks to a significant increase in the … [Read more...] about Lynn provides more pre-K seats for the upcoming school year
Lynnfield School Committee addresses dress code
Adam LevineLYNNFIELD — The School Committee discussed proposed changes to the district’s dress-code policy, which will be … [Read more...] about Lynnfield School Committee addresses dress code
Swampscott opens schools to the public
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee voted unanimously to approve the district’s community use of school … [Read more...] about Swampscott opens schools to the public
Swampscott School Committee talks superintendent-search strategies
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee was joined by Massachusetts Association of School Committees Executive … [Read more...] about Swampscott School Committee talks superintendent-search strategies
Reflecting on a super year: Superintendent Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez is making her mark
Sidnee ShortLYNN — With the school year officially over, Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez sat down with The Item to talk about her … [Read more...] about Reflecting on a super year: Superintendent Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez is making her mark
YMCA the top contender for Nahant after-school program
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — The YMCA of Metro North submitted a proposal to the school district's leadership on Tuesday with the … [Read more...] about YMCA the top contender for Nahant after-school program
Literacy empowers students in Lynn
Emily RosenbergLYNN — Danissa Lopez, a bilingual reading specialist for the city's school district, presented strategies to … [Read more...] about Literacy empowers students in Lynn
Saugus school board approves FY25 budget
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — The School Committee voted 4-1 to approve Saugus Public Schools' $34,268,535 fiscal year 2025 … [Read more...] about Saugus school board approves FY25 budget
Lynn provides early path to college
For the ItemLYNN — On Thursday, Frederick Douglass Collegiate Academy, located on North Shore Community College’s Lynn … [Read more...] about Lynn provides early path to college
North Shore NAACP Branch announces scholarship winner
Sidnee ShortLYNN — The North Shore NAACP Branch has announced Javier Patricio Santo as the recipient of this year's Avis … [Read more...] about North Shore NAACP Branch announces scholarship winner
Classical students show ‘We are America’
Sidnee ShortLYNN — English Language Arts (ELA) Multilingual Learner (MLL) juniors and seniors at Lynn Classical High … [Read more...] about Classical students show ‘We are America’
New school brings about new goals in Swampscott
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Principal Lori Sanborn detailed her goals for the 2024-2025 school year as the Hadley Elementary … [Read more...] about New school brings about new goals in Swampscott
Marblehead High School receives $75,000
Sophia HarrisMARBLEHEAD — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that it is awarding $75,000 to Marblehead High … [Read more...] about Marblehead High School receives $75,000
Lynn Tech valedictorian talks, School Committee listens
Sidnee ShortLYNN — Esteban Cubides Ramirez graduated valedictorian from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Monday, and … [Read more...] about Lynn Tech valedictorian talks, School Committee listens
Swampscott super unveils retirement plan
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Superintendent of Schools Pamela Angelakis announced Thursday that she plans to retire from her … [Read more...] about Swampscott super unveils retirement plan
Cambodian Genocide survivor shares story with Lynn students
Sidnee ShortLYNN — As part of the district's new Genocide Education program, Cambodian Genocide survivor and author Seng … [Read more...] about Cambodian Genocide survivor shares story with Lynn students
We Hadley knew you: Swampscott school graduates final class
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — Hadley Elementary School staff and parents put together a special ceremony for the school's 60 … [Read more...] about We Hadley knew you: Swampscott school graduates final class