Due to the ongoing strike, interim superintendent John Robidoux has made the decision to cancel all sports and extracurricular activities for students. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the School Committee held a press conference to address the strike, for a brief moment they also addressed the extracurricular activities being canceled. “He has our support for that,” School … [Read more...] about The loss of extracurriculars is striking
Education
Students walk out in support of their educators
The students of Marblehead High School have decided to take action. On Thursday, Nov. 7, students held a walkout to show support for Marblehead faculty and staff ahead of their vote to strike on Friday, Nov. 8. Since March, the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) has been negotiating with the School Committee over issues such as higher wages, fair parental leave, and … [Read more...] about Students walk out in support of their educators
School Committee sees some progress being made
The Marblehead School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) did not reach an agreement on a new contract over the long weekend, resulting in a strike by the MEA. Tuesday, Nov. 12, marked the first day of the strike, with no school, sports, or extracurricular activities. While the MEA was ready to begin negotiations early Tuesday, the School Committee did … [Read more...] about School Committee sees some progress being made
Scholarship Stars Welcomed with Homecoming
With warm arms and high hopes, the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore welcomed back the two winners of the 2024 Meyers-Bloom Scholarship for a homecoming visit this past week. Samantha Dormer and Isaac Gross, who were awarded the scholarship in June, recently returned back home to celebrate their academic achievements, show appreciation for their financial support, … [Read more...] about Scholarship Stars Welcomed with Homecoming
School Committee newsletter in works
At Tuesday’s School Committee Communication Subcommittee meeting, committee member Brian Ota presented a draft of a school committee newsletter, in efforts to improve communication between the school committee and the public. The newsletter begins with the school’s mission statement from their website, reminding the community of the school’s charter. In the draft, Ota … [Read more...] about School Committee newsletter in works