This year’s recipient of the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award for Marblehead is none other than Katie Abare of Veterans Middle School, a teacher known for her unwavering dedication, creative spirit, and profound impact on students and colleagues alike. The Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award is presented annually to one teacher in Marblehead and one … [Read more...] about Katie Abare Honored with Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Award
Education
Marblehead Rotary Club awards scholarships to five outstanding students
The Marblehead Rotary Club is proud to announce its five scholarship recipients for 2025. These students were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, community involvement and strong character. Each year, the club awards several one-time scholarships and one four-year scholarship to outstanding local students. This year’s awardees are Sean Dolan, Brady Selvais, … [Read more...] about Marblehead Rotary Club awards scholarships to five outstanding students
Schmeckpeper and Gwazda win School Committee seats
The election results are in, while not yet certified, and Kate Schmeckpeper and Henry Gwadza have secured the two seats up for grabs on the School Committee. Out of the 12,156 votes cast for the five candidates, Schmeckpeper received 4,800 of the votes, equating to just shy of 40% of the total, and Gwazda received 4,332 votes, which is about 36% of the total … [Read more...] about Schmeckpeper and Gwazda win School Committee seats
Anti-Defamation League recognizes School Committee
School Committee members received letters from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) New England on May 29 thanking them for their proclamation against the use of the Massachusetts Teachers Association’s antisemitic materials. This proclamation was passed at the May 15 School Committee meeting in a vote of 3-2, with Committee members Brian Ota and Al Williams voting against the … [Read more...] about Anti-Defamation League recognizes School Committee
Robidoux accepts permanent superintendent position
It was announced May 28 that former Interim Superintendent John Robidoux had accepted the position of permanent superintendent in a joint press release from the School Committee and Robidoux. “This appointment marks a significant move toward stability in the leadership of our schools,” the joint press release wrote. At the May 15 School Committee meeting at the Lucretia … [Read more...] about Robidoux accepts permanent superintendent position