From designing electronic puzzle boxes to teaching second-graders with special needs, Marblehead High School seniors spent seven weeks this spring exploring careers and applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences through the school’s senior project program. Graydon Waller, in the pink shirt, built a poker table for his senior project using computer-aided design software and machines in the MHS woodshop. CURRENT PHOTOS / WILL DOWD The program, which featured 163 student projects during a presentation event last month, requires graduating seniors to complete internships, independent projects…
More than 150 people turned out Friday evening for the fourth annual Culture Feast at Marblehead High School, sponsored by METCO. Families enjoyed food truck fare as home-cooked meals from around the world. Marblehead and Boston families sat in the MHS cafeteria, as well as the area out back, enjoying food and conversation. "I look forward to Culture Feast every year," said seventh-grader Jasper Gold of Marblehead. "My favorite food here is the jerk chicken." Gold's friend, Charlie Dahlberg, was enjoying a vanilla ice cream…
About 150 Village School sixth-graders made the trek to Camp Bournedale on Cape Cod last week, as part of their annual VillageXperience — a trip packed with hands-on learning, outdoor adventures and meaningful connections. Students participate in classes such as pond studies, rocketry, adventure, marine lab, geocaching and canals. “These classes gave students the chance to explore science in the real world and work together outside the classroom,” said Jonathan Heller, the Village teacher who organizes the trip. Teamwork makes the dream work. Students support…
There are two milestone Marblehead High reunions planned for this summer. First, MHS Class of 1995 will celebrate its 30th reunion on Wednesday, July 2, 6-10 p.m. at Longboards in Salem. “Yo, dust off your flannel and crank up the Green Day, ‘cause it’s been three decades since we ruled Marblehead High,” reads the invitation. “Reminisce about mixtape struggles and the worst AIM screen names over a killer spread. Let’s party like we’re still dodging dial-up!” Marblehead High Class of 1995 will meet for its…
Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org. Women's History Walking TourThursday, May 29, 7 p.m. The Marblehead Museum’s Women's History Walking Tour returns with some brand new sites and stories. Join Jarrett Zeman for an hour-long tour of downtown Marblehead focused on trailblazing women from the 1860s to the 1920s. You’ll discover the stories of courageous women who helped end slavery, fought for women's rights, saw the world…
The School Committee is set to meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. to vote on a contract making John Robidoux the district’s permanent superintendent. Robidoux signed a two-year, interim contract last July, and requested this spring to be made permanent. The School Committee meets Wednesday morning to vote on making John Robidoux Marblehead's permanent superintendent. The School Committee conducted a mid-cycle evaluation of Robidoux and discussed the results in a May 15 meeting, giving Robidoux positive marks. A copy of the review could not be found…
More than 100 Glover School students showed off their skills at a STEM Fair on Thursday evening. "What a great night," said Principal Frank Kowalski. "The exhibits were so well done and the attention to detail was quite impressive. I particularly enjoyed the thoughtfulness that went into each project. Most importantly, it looked like the students learned a ton and enjoyed showing off and explaining their projects." Check out this gallery of students and their projects. COURTESY PHOTOS / GLOVER SCHOOL Good clean fun! These…
Marblehead's spring student art exhibit will run May 19-27 at Abbot Hall, showcasing impressive artwork by students. Several MHS seniors organized the show as part of their senior project. Aoife Sullivan produced this preview for her senior project. https://videopress.com/v/c5u1vmE1?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
The co-presidents of the Marblehead teachers union sharply criticized the School Committee Thursday evening for debating a proclamation (that it later approved 3-2) to “strongly caution” against using educational resources related to Gaza and antisemitism from the Massachusetts Teachers Union. The local union leaders accused the School Committee of playing politics just weeks before the town’s election on June 10, when two committee seats will be up for grabs. Teachers union co-president Jonathan Heller accused the School Committee of playing politics by discussing a proclamation…
The Village School is rallying around a sixth-grade student who has been recovering at Boston Children’s Hospital and a rehabilitation facility after an acute medical crisis in April. I’Zayah is in sixth grade. To protect his privacy, the Current is not using his last name or identifying his illness. “This is a situation that is serious, and people want to help,” said Village School Principal Scott Williams, who visited I’Zayah in the hospital. Village School sixth-grader I'Zayah is going through a medical crisis. COUTESY PHOTO…
