Education

Headlight: Oct. 14, 2026
12 Oct

Headlight: Oct. 14, 2026

Headlight StaffEducation, Headlight
Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Assistant Editor Anna Cruikshank, a junior, touts the virtues of serving as a lifeguard as a summer job. Reporter Anna Baughman, a senior, ruminates on the college application season. Reporter Daphne Seliger shares the buzz around auditions for auditions for MHS' 2026-27 Dramafest play, "Lizzie Christopher Wishes She Was a Jellyfish." Headlight October 14, 2026Download
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NEWS IN BRIEF: No Kings rally coming up, addiction series and Veterans Town Hall return
12 Oct

NEWS IN BRIEF: No Kings rally coming up, addiction series and Veterans Town Hall return

Leigh BlanderArt, Education, Local News, News in brief, Politics, Theater
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org.  No Kings, GOTV rally Marblehead’s weekly pro-democracy rally will be part of a national No Kings Day on Oct. 17.  CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER On Sat. Oct. 17, Marblehead's weekly pro-democracy rally will be a national No Kings Day to urge passersby to vote. This nonpartisan No Kings event is intended to get citizens to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections. Participants will meet at the intersection of Lafayette and Maple streets…
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Headlight: Oct. 7, 2026
12 Oct

Headlight: Oct. 7, 2026

Headlight StaffEducation, Headlight
Check out the first issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight for the 2026-27 school year. In this edition: Editor-in-Chief Georgia Marshall, a senior, writes about an annual open house, which allows parents and guardians to walk in their students’ shoes, meeting their teachers and following their schedules. Assistant Editor Mary Prindiville, a sophomore, discusses the early success of the Marblehead High volleyball team. Headlight 100726Download
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Addiction, recovery series returns Oct. 20
05 Oct

Addiction, recovery series returns Oct. 20

Leigh BlanderEducation, Health, Local News
The Marblehead Police and Public Health departments will offer a second six-week educational series aimed at helping residents better understand addiction, recovery and resources available in the community. “Understanding Addiction and Recovery” will meet on Zoom Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m., beginning Oct. 20 and continuing through Nov. 24. The program is free and open to the public. The series follows a similar program launched in February and will cover the signs and symptoms of substance-use disorders, the science of addiction and recovery, the impact on…
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Schools launch discrimination reporting form, update METCO program
01 Oct

Schools launch discrimination reporting form, update METCO program

Leigh BlanderEducation, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
 Marblehead Public Schools has launched a new discrimination reporting system designed to give students, staff and community members an easier way to report incidents — and help administrators identify patterns that could require a broader response. “That’s a form we created to capture any form of discrimination that a student, staff or community member has been exposed to,” Superintendent John Robidoux announced at an Oct. 1 School Committee meeting. Robidoux said the new online form grew out of the district’s anti-discrimination committee and will be…
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Several leaks appear in new high school, Veterans School roofs after storm
01 Oct

Several leaks appear in new high school, Veterans School roofs after storm

Leigh BlanderEducation, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
Marblehead High School’s newly installed roof sprang 5-6 small leaks during the recent nor’easter, while the new roof at the Veterans School also allowed a small amount of water into that building, Assistant Superintendent Mike Pfifferling said Wednesday. Pfifferling told the School Committee’s Facilities Subcommittee Sept. 30 that crews are addressing the problems, which he characterized as “minor.” At MHS, Pfiffering said some of the leaks were traced to roof drains, including one contractors already knew would need additional work. Five or six leaks appeared…
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Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing
29 Sep

Girl Scouts hope Play Club keeps growing

Marielle SabbagCommunity Service, Education, Local News
A group of Marblehead Girl Scouts spent the spring encouraging Brown School students to put down their screens, head outside and simply play. Now that they are freshmen at the high school, they hope to keep the Play Club going — and eventually expand it to other Marblehead schools. Girl Scout Troop 70371 launched the Play Club at Brown School as part of its work toward the Girl Scout Silver Award. “Play Club focused on allowing the students at Brown School to engage in free,…
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NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications
28 Sep

NEWS IN BRIEF: Public Power Week, new faith leader, MAA applications

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, News in brief, Religion
The Current accepts News in Brief submissions of 150-200 words at info@marbleheadnews.org.   No changes to MPS cellphone rules — for nowThe Marblehead Public Schools are sticking with their current cellphone rules for now while administrators monitor how well they are working and state lawmakers consider broader restrictions. Superintendent John Robidoux told the School Committee that students in kindergarten through eighth grade must keep phones “off and away” throughout the school day. Administrators are also addressing smartwatches, Meta smart glasses and other connected devices. At…
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Marblehead schools stick with current cellphone rules — for now
23 Sep

Marblehead schools stick with current cellphone rules — for now

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools
Marblehead Public Schools is sticking with its current cellphone rules for now, while administrators monitor how well those rules are working and state lawmakers consider broader restrictions. Superintendent John Robidoux told the School Committee last week that students in kindergarten through eighth grade must keep phones “off and away” throughout the school day. Administrators are also addressing smartwatches, Meta smart glasses and other connected devices. At Marblehead High School, students can access their phones between classes and during lunch, but not during instructional time. Each…
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Marblehead Charter School sees MCAS gains in math, science
22 Sep

Marblehead Charter School sees MCAS gains in math, science

Leigh BlanderEducation, Top Stories
Marblehead Community Charter Public School students made gains in math and science on the spring 2026 MCAS exams, including a 14-percentage-point jump in science, while English scores dipped slightly from a year ago. "We are incredibly proud of our students and staff, and the strong results reflected in this year’s MCAS scores," Head of School Stephanie Brant wrote to the Current. "MCCPS students outperformed the state averages in both ELA and mathematics by significant margins, with particularly strong and sustained growth in mathematics over the…
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