Education - Marblehead Current

10 Feb

Twin showdown ends in victory at MCCPS spelling bee

Leigh BlanderEducation, Top Stories

Nearly 20 students competed in the Marblehead Charter Community Public School spelling bee Jan. 3, as classmates cheered them on from the sidelines. The contest is part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Seventh-grader Noah Pelikhov won the MCCPS spelling bee Feb. 3. COURTESY PHOTOS / MCCPS The competition lasted about 70 minutes and stretched across 20 rounds, culminating in a dramatic final showdown between twins Noah and Ida Pelikhov. Noah ultimately claimed the title after correctly spelling “tontine.” According to Merriam-Webster, a tontine is…

09 Feb

Headlight: Feb. 11, 2026

Headlight StaffEducation, Headlight

Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Assistant Editor Georgia Marshall, a junior, writes about the participation of MHS' LumiTones in the International Championship of High School A Cappella, "a March Madness-style tournament for high school a cappella groups all across the country." Assistant Editor Anna Cruikshank, a sophomore, interviews Mr. Helfrich, a new English teacher at MHS. Headlight February 11th, 2026Download

02 Feb

Headlight: Feb. 4, 2026

Headlight StaffEducation, Headlight

Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Junior Anna Baughman provides the story behind Marblehead High School's entry into the 2026 Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Festival, "The Mender," which was written by MHS English teacher and director Ms. Skeffington. Junior Maximilian Kane explains the process and the purpose behind the junior class' annual auction. Assistant Editor Evan Eisen, a senior, discusses the disconnect between declining crime rates and rising anxiety. Headlight February 04, 2026 - B (21 inches)Download

30 Jan

Snow is … A poem by Marblehead young learners

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

Enjoy this poem written by a PreK class at the Brown School after last weekend's big storm. Presented by teacher Milena Connolly and read aloud at the Jan. 29 School Committee meeting.

30 Jan

Volcanoes, bath bombs and big curiosity at Brown School STEAM Fair

Leigh BlanderEducation, Marblehead Public Schools, Science, Top Stories

A record number of young scientists filled Brown School with bubbling experiments and big ideas during the school’s fourth annual STEAM Fair on Jan. 29. More than 250 students in kindergarten through third grade took part. Teachers in white lab coats roamed the fair as “judges,” asking students questions about their projects and what they discovered. Classic volcano experiments shared the spotlight with more unusual projects, including “The Germiest Places,” “The Science of Bath Bombs” and “How Much Salt Does It Take to Make an…

29 Jan

School leaders outline deeper cuts, including 5 teachers, to level fund budget

Akanksha GoyalEducation, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories

After multiple rounds of reductions, Marblehead Public Schools officials said they are within $806 of a level-funded fiscal year 2027 budget at the School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee meeting on Jan. 29. The meeting included School Committee members Melissa Clucas and Jenn Schaeffner, Superintendent John Robidoux, Assistant Superintendent of Finance Mike Pfifferling, and Finance Committee liaisons Molly Teets and Pat Franklin. Part of the presentation at Thursday's School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting outlining deep cuts to next year's budget. Pfifferling walked the subcommittee through a detailed…

27 Jan

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets

Leigh BlanderArt, Education, Entertainment, Local History, Local News, Nonprofit corner

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. ’90s Karaoke NightFriday, Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m. Join Marblehead Charter for a ’90s-themed Karaoke Night. This is a free, all-ages community event. Sing your favorite ’90s hits, dress in your best throwback style, and enjoy a fun evening with friends and family. Food and sweet treats will be available for purchase. This night is part of MCCPS’ 30th anniversary celebration. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4qSa6mh.…

26 Jan

Headlight: Jan. 28, 2026

Headlight StaffEducation, Headlight

Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Reporters London Perlow and Mary Prindiville, both freshmen, chronicle the Performing Arts trip to New York City Photographs of MHS' participants in the DECA District VI Awards Ceremony Headlight January 28, 2026Download

23 Jan

Learning about Black American heroes; MRJT presents portraits at Veterans School

Leigh BlanderEducation, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories

On Friday afternoon, members of the Marblehead Racial Justice Team presented students at Veterans School with portraits of two African American heroes — Congressman John Lewis and Harriet Tubman — as part of an ongoing tradition. Veterans School students took turns sharing information about Black heroes Harriet Tubman and Congressman John Lewis. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER The Veterans School chorus sings "Life Every Voice and Sing" Friday afternoon. Marblehead Racial Justice Team member Lou Meyi spoke about John Lewis Friday afternoon. During the presentation,…

22 Jan

Marblehead Charter School honored at State House

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News

Marblehead Community Charter Public School was honored at the State House Jan. 20 as one of 63 Schools of Recognition. According to the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Schools of Recognition “demonstrate progress toward annual accountability targets, with an emphasis on improved achievement in ELA and math.” MCCPS Head of School Stephanie Brant met with state education leaders at the ceremony. MCCPS Head of School Stephanie Brant stands with DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez (left) and Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler at the…