Peabody Education Foundation (PEF) held the George Peabody Legacy Award ceremony last Wednesday evening at City Hall to honor six educators and philanthropists from within the community who work to provide a lifetime of contributions to Peabody’s educational system. The first recipient, in alphabetical order by last name, is Sheila D’Ambrosio, who began her teaching career … [Read more...] about Educators honored with George Peabody Legacy awards
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Peabody Institute Library Events: Oct. 16-22
Thursday, Oct. 16 Intermediate English Conversation Circle 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 3rd Floor Conference Room, Main Library Fall Session: 10/9/2025 – 12/18/2025 Time: Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main Street, Peabody, MA, 01960 Conversation Circles provide weekly opportunities for non-native … [Read more...] about Peabody Institute Library Events: Oct. 16-22
Student MCAS scores on the rise
Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala began his report at the Sept. 30 School Committee meeting by discussing the Fiscal Year 2026 fair share earmarks. “In Peabody, we’re very fortunate to have very supportive people in our State delegation,” he said, specifically mentioning Rep. Tom Walsh, Sen. Joan Lovely, and Rep. Sally Kerans. Vadala said Walsh “led the charge in creating” … [Read more...] about Student MCAS scores on the rise
Fenwick president announces departure
Peter Tremblay — Chair of the Board of Trustees for Bishop Fenwick High School and St. Mary of the Annunciation School — shared that President Tom Nunan has announced that this will be his seventh and final year with the school. “After much personal reflection and prayerful discernment, he and his wife Nancy have made the decision to relocate to be closer to family,” Tremblay … [Read more...] about Fenwick president announces departure
Peabody teacher returns following Kirk comments
In a joint statement released Tuesday from Peabody Public Schools (PPS) and Peabody Federation of Teachers (PFT) regarding the employment status of a Peabody teacher currently on leave, the two organizations shared that the teacher will return to their classroom Wednesday. Following some social media comments made after Charlie Kirk’s murder, two teachers were put on leave … [Read more...] about Peabody teacher returns following Kirk comments