Andres Saenz, a Lasell University student from Peabody, became a Certified Guest Service Professional this fall. The CGSP designation is the highest acknowledgment of awarding-winning guest service for employees in the hospitality and tourism industry. The certification is conferred by American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. … [Read more...] about Peabody native earns top hospitality certification
Education
Peabody Schools see 20% increase in Early Literacy Skills over 3 years
The Massachusetts Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub (E2C Hub), in collaboration with the Department’s Office of Liberacy and Humanities, has published a new data set story on the importance of early literacy and what Massachusetts is doing to support it. In this data set, Peabody Public Schools was listed as an example of a district that excels in early literacy … [Read more...] about Peabody Schools see 20% increase in Early Literacy Skills over 3 years
Covenant Christian Academy student recognized for academic promise
Covenant Christian Academy Principal Matthew Offner announced that Greta Baird has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, … [Read more...] about Covenant Christian Academy student recognized for academic promise
Peabody CFO reports steady school spending
Peabody Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2026 budget is right on track, according to Chief Financial Officer Samuel Rippin. Based on his first quarter findings — which are as of Sept. 30 and were relayed to the School Committee at its Oct. 28 meeting — PPS has expended $12,887,657 and encumbered $30,192,192 against its $99,050,552 appropriated district budget for FY26. The … [Read more...] about Peabody CFO reports steady school spending
Educators honored with George Peabody Legacy awards
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