Marblehead school officials are taking a closer look at the district's $300 extracurricular activities fee following complaints from parents, including families whose children participate in just one event. Meanwhile, Superintendent John Robidoux is recommending that the district give up control of the former Eveleth School, citing costly repairs and little foreseeable need for the building. Both issues came before the School Committee at its Nov. 5 meeting, with officials emphasizing the financial pressures facing the district even after voters approved a three-year, $15 million operating…
Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming week. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email the Current at info@marbleheadnews.org. Live music at Me&TheeFriday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. Join Me&Thee for live music with singer-songwriters Rebecca Loebe and Sarah Blacker. Loebe wowed audiences on NBC’s “The Voice,” while Blacker is known for her “soaring folk gospel.” 28 Mugford St. Tickets and more information at meandthee.org. FallFest at the librarySaturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Abbot Public Library is hosting its annual FallFest with…
About 200 runners and walkers, ages 6 to 85, laced up their sneakers for the sixth annual Marblehead Rotary 5K, raising money for mental health programs in local public schools. Participants gathered at Crocker Park on a bright Sunday morning before setting off through the Old and Historic District. The race finished back at Crocker Park. Participants gathered at Boston Yacht Club after for chowder, hot dogs and cookies. https://videopress.com/v/5WnR9Tdr?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Runners take off in the Rotary's 5K on Sunday. The event raised $50,000 for mindfulness…
Who knew vocabulary could be so much fun? At the Village School on Thursday, sixth-graders transformed themselves into walking, talking words and expressions, lining the school track in costumes that brought everything from “Smarty pants” and “spill the beans” to “time is a thief” and “down in the dumps” to life. There were students breaking the ice, holding their horses, stirring up hornets' nests and getting caught red-handed. One student was thrown under the bus. Another was cool as a cucumber. And everyone had a…
What country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup? Ancient Nubia was located in which present day country? And how many diagonals does a triangle have? If you answered Argentina, Sudan and zero, you might have what it takes to join Marblehead High School's newest team. Juniors Philip Gaber and Owen Fine, both 16, are bringing a little brainpower — and some friendly competition — to MHS as they prepare to take on high schools from across Massachusetts on GBH's "High School Quiz Show." The two…
This is the October newsletter by the School Committee's Communication Sub-committee. Remembering Owen Coyne The Oct. 15 meeting began with a moment of silence to remember Owen Coyne, a member of the class of 2027, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month. Owen was an excellent student, a gifted athlete and, above all else, an incredible person. The tributes from Owen’s family and friends convey his depth of character and the breadth of his impact on our community far more than a school committee statement…
Hundreds of young families packed the Brown School’s annual Monster Mash celebration Friday evening to celebrate Halloween. The Current stopped by to check out this year’s costumes and activities, including a very popular dunk tank! Parts of the school were transformed into a haunted house and there were lots of spooky games. Brown School kindergartners Jackson Maciewicz, left, and Jack Schneider enjoy a little pizza at the Monster Mash. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER Teddy Buell gets a donut assist from mom. Stellan Zirin, 1,…
Marblehead Public Schools has lost 26 students since the beginning of the school year, bringing enrollment to 2,363 as of Oct. 12, as district leaders look for ways to attract and retain families and strengthen academic performance. The district began the 2026-27 school year with 2,389 students enrolled in its five schools. By Oct. 12, that number had dropped to 2,363. Of the 26 students who left, nine transferred to private schools, 11 moved to other Massachusetts public schools, four moved out of state or…
Hundreds of people gathered at Piper Field Sunday night for a vigil in honor of Marblehead High School senior and football co-captain Owen Coyne, who died Thursday night after suffering a brain hemorrhage. About 150 of Owen’s teammates, friends and family members formed a tight huddle at midfield. At the center was a simple memorial: Owen’s No. 18 football jersey, surrounded by battery-operated candles and glow sticks. Coyne’s friend, Max Kane, told the Current what was happening in that huddle. “We began with some words…
