Education

Marblehead Chamber of Commerce announces workshop series
02 Sep

Marblehead Chamber of Commerce announces workshop series

Will Dowd0 CommentsBusiness, Education, Local News, Nonprofit corner
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2023-2024 Educational Workshop Series, a roster of in-person events aimed at aiding local businesses. The workshops will take place at 62 Pleasant St. — Business insurance and liability coverage: David Bruett, an insurance industry veteran with 18 years of experience, will lead a workshop on business insurance and liability coverage Sept. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The session will discuss various types of business insurance policies and offer a Q&A on both business and personal insurance. Lunch is…
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September lectures at Marblehead Museum
02 Sep

September lectures at Marblehead Museum

Will Dowd0 CommentsCulture, Education, Local History, Local News, Nonprofit corner
The Marblehead Museum invites the public to a number of lectures and walking tours this month.   — Trailblazing Women in the Revolution on Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Step back in time and witness history come to life at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. Meghan Boehmer, a renowned historical interpreter from the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum, will portray Sarah Griste Mugford, the wife of Revolutionary Naval hero James Mugford. This living history program is free and is proudly presented as part of…
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Deleted School Committee texts leave gap in trove of communications about former superintendent
01 Sep

Deleted School Committee texts leave gap in trove of communications about former superintendent

Leigh Blander1 CommentEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
More than 275 pages of just-released text messages and emails between School Committee members, attorneys and Acting Superintendent Michelle Cresta show that in the days leading up to former superintendent John Buckey’s departure, the School Committee discussed a bullying investigation of the now-former MHS girls soccer coach and one other parent complaint about administrators. (The released texts and emails can be viewed HERE.) More than 275 pages of text messages and emails released to the Current after a public records request. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER…
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Marblehead Charter students back in class
29 Aug

Marblehead Charter students back in class

Leigh Blander0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
Marblehead Charter students returned to class on Monday with music and more. Check out the photo gallery below. "Marblehead Community Charter Public School's first day of school opening ceremonies truly filled the air with joy and happiness as 180 eager students were warmly welcomed into their classrooms," Interim Head of School Stephanie Brant told the Current. "The ambiance was festive, accompanied by music that set the tone for the day. "A highlight of the event was an informative presentation by Captain Seamus Daly of the…
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Gerry No. 5 VFA Awards 2023 Scholarships
28 Aug

Gerry No. 5 VFA Awards 2023 Scholarships

Will Dowd0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Nonprofit corner
On Aug. 6, the Gerry No. 5 Veteran Fireman's Association held its annual scholarship reception. Each year, the organization awards several scholarships to high school seniors. Funded through various fundraising efforts, these scholarships honor past Gerry members. The 2023 Gerry 5 scholarship recipients include, from left, Connor Cronin, William Finnegan, Lucas Homan, Nicholas Granata, Carter Laramie, Christopher Locke, Ian Maude, Ciara Espaillat, Katherine Bickell, Isabelle Harvey and Alba Mehu-Tormo. Not shown: Caroline Brennan, Ciara Graves, Olivia Hoover and Samuel Annese. COURTESY PHOTO The scholarship committee…
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Join Marblehead Cub Scouts
28 Aug

Join Marblehead Cub Scouts

Will Dowd0 CommentsCulture, Education, Local News, Uncategorized
Marblehead Cub Scouts are inviting boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade to join the pack. The in-person sign-up event will be held Aug. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Clifton Lutheran Church parking lot, 150 Humphrey St. People will have the opportunity to speak with pack leadership, learn about scouting activities and meet current scouts. If you can't make it on Aug. 30, additional information is available at Pack79marblehead.org or mhdscouting.org. You can also join at any pack meeting throughout the year. Ideal…
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Deadlines set in interim super search, discord among School Committee
26 Aug

Deadlines set in interim super search, discord among School Committee

Leigh Blander0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
The position of interim superintendent has been posted to several education job sites, including SchoolSpring, School Committee Chair Sarah Fox said at a Aug. 24 meeting. Fox also announced several deadlines in the search, beginning with September 4 as the date by which parents and teachers should submit letters of interest if they want to serve on the screening committee that will recommend final candidates to the full School Committee.   (To read more about the School Committee's controversial separation agreement with former superintendent John Buckey,…
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Cop camp: K-9s a big hit at Crime Scene Investigation summer program for kids
24 Aug

Cop camp: K-9s a big hit at Crime Scene Investigation summer program for kids

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Education, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Public safety, Top Stories
Imagine that your camp counselor is the town’s police chief and you spend your summer days cracking cases and watching K-9s sniff out contraband.   That’s what this week has been like for kids in the Crime Scene Investigation camp run by Rec & Parks and Marblehead Police. “I loved learning about fingerprinting and seeing the K-9 unit,” said camper Hazell Wright, 12. “I learned lots of new things, like that officers can adopt their dogs for $1 when the dogs retire.” (Most police dogs serve…
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WELCOME TO TOWN: Tower School Head of School Todd Eveleth
23 Aug

WELCOME TO TOWN: Tower School Head of School Todd Eveleth

Kris Olson0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Top Stories, Uncategorized
As far as he knows, Todd Eveleth is not related to Dr. Samuel Chester Eveleth, the man for whom the Eveleth School, now serving as the Abbot Library’s temporary quarters, is named. New Tower School Head of School Todd Eveleth stands on the rail trail next to the school’s athletic field. Arriving from The Nantucket New School, Eveleth began his new job July 1. COURTESY PHOTO But the 12th head of school in the 111-year-history of Tower School does have a connection with the town…
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Search for interim superintendent kicks off, screening committee to be named
19 Aug

Search for interim superintendent kicks off, screening committee to be named

Leigh Blander0 CommentsEducation, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools, Top Stories
The School Committee met Friday to launch its search for an interim superintendent that members hope will start by November or December. Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Michelle Cresta has been named acting superintendent through Oct. 31. The School Committee has launched its search for a new interim superintendent to work at the district’s Widger Road offices. CURRENT PHOTO / LEIGH BLANDER The School Committee met via Zoom with two leaders from the New England Schools Development Council, which will assist in the search…
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