In a growing and competitive job market we all need to implement every advantage we can to maximize our chances of success. It can be a robust economy with many career opportunities, but being without a high school diploma or not having fluency with English can be a serious detriment …
Read More »School Committee member Josh Amaral testifies to Joint Committee on Education
The following is New Bedford School Committee member Josh Amaral’s testimony to the Joint Committee on Education on July 25, 2017: “Good afternoon Chairs Chang-Diaz and Peisch and members of the Joint Committee on Education. My name is Josh Amaral, I’m a member of the New Bedford School Committee. It’s …
Read More »Assonet Resident Graduates from The Schwartz School at Meeting Street
Assonet resident and Schwartz School student Evan Couto donned his blue cap and gown while receiving his diploma from John Kershaw, Director of Special Education at The Schwartz School, Margaret Knowlton, Director of School Age Programs at Meeting Street and Jean Lawton, teaching assistant at The Schwartz School. The Schwartz …
Read More »New Bedford High School launches the Lewis Temple Academy of Honors
The Lewis Temple Academy of Honors (LTAOH) at New Bedford High School is being established to provide qualifying scholars with the opportunity to participate in a sequence of advanced courses that will prepare them for application to the finest undergraduate institutes and most competitive post-secondary programs. The Academy is an …
Read More »Bishop Stang High School Seniors Appointed to United States Naval Academy and United States Coast Guard Academy
Bishop Stang High School is pleased to announce that the Class of 2017 has two students who received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy and one student who received an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy. In addition to their scholastic achievements in high school, students …
Read More »City On A Hill Extends Deadline To April 28th For Applications
City on a Hill Charter Public School New Bedford is currently accepting applications for 9th grade for the 2017-2018 school year. City on a Hill is a tuition- free, independent from New Bedford Public Schools, and open to all students. New Bedford residents will be given priority. City on a …
Read More »SouthCoast Corsairs High School Robotics Team’s First Competition Of The Season
The SouthCoast Corsairs, a local FRC high school robotics team based out of UMass Dartmouth will be having their first competition of the season this weekend at Bridgewater Raynham High School, 415 Center St, Bridgewater, MA 02324. It will be lots of fun seeing the product of their hard work! …
Read More »Bishop Stang High School Hosts World Renowned Artist Rob Surette
Bishop Stang High School hosted world-renowned artist Rob Surette during Catholic Schools Week. Rob inspired the students not only with his “speed painting” but also his inspirational message to follow your dreams and make a difference in the world. Pictured with Rob Surette are Bishop Stang students Jared Pimental, Noah …
Read More »Water quality sample test results for New Bedford Public Schools released
New Bedford is among school districts across Massachusetts currently conducting water quality testing with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), with samples collected from all taps and fixtures used for drinking, cooking and medical uses at every school. Through this program, water samples have been collected from every tap …
Read More »New Bedford students learn ins and outs of police work at Junior Police Academy
Students at Keith Middle School received a behind-the-scenes look at police work this fall through the Junior Police Academy, an eight-week program led by New Bedford Police Department School Resource Officer Julio Barbosa. Through this program, 25 students learned different aspects of police work, including handcuffing, physical fitness, and different …
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