Education - Marblehead Current

02 Mar

Let’s Eat!: Dollars for Scholars launches fundraiser

Leigh BlanderEducation, Local News

Marblehead Dollars for Scholars announces its sixth annual gift card fundraiser, “Let’s Eat!” Established in 1987, this local nonprofit that provides financial, need-based scholarships to college students will partner with a variety of Marblehead eateries to raise scholarship funds. Throughout the month of March, four businesses will donate 10% of all online or in-person gift card purchases to the organization. The vendors include: Shubie’s, The Landing, Sea Salt and Maria’s Gourmet. Marblehead Dollars for Scholars president Jac Bentley says the need for scholarship dollars is…

02 Mar

Honor an excellent teacher today

Submitted ContentEducation, Local News

Nominations are being accepted for the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award, a fund of the Essex County Community Foundation. The yearly award honors the contributions of one teacher from the Salem schools and one from Marblehead schools, with each receiving $1000. Teachers, other school employees, parents, students and citizens may nominate a teacher by submitting a detailed letter explaining why the teacher should be honored and sending it to howardteacheraward@yahoo.com. Nominations are due April 10. Nominators should include the teacher’s name, school and assignment,…

23 Feb

Headlight: Feb. 25, 2026

Headlight StaffEducation, Headlight

Check out the latest issue of Marblehead High School’s Headlight. In this edition: Talia Tanger offers up "a song for every season." Assistant Editor Evan Eisen ruminates on the rapid development of artificial intelligence as America celebrates its 250th birthday. Senior Will Pelliciotti looks at the men's hockey competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, which culminated with the United States' thrilling overtime win over Canada to claim the gold medal. Headlight February 25th, 2026 (1)Download

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.…