WELLESLEY HILLS — When Arthur Nigro graduated from Arlington High School, he enrolled at Boston University, but after studying for three years he left BU without a degree. “When I heard about the MassReconnect program, which allows Massachusetts residents aged 25 and older to attend community college for free, I was all in,” Nigro said. Nigro stated that when he first … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Arthur Nigro finishes what he started
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Peabody graduates 332 students
PEABODY — Peabody Veterans Memorial High School (PVMHS) graduated 332 students on Friday. Parents, family, and friends of the graduates all gathered under the blue skies that came with the late Friday afternoon to celebrate the 332 graduates. After a brief prelude, which included appearances from PVMHS Choir and Concert Band, as well as the Air Force Junior Reserve … [Read more...] about Peabody graduates 332 students
Peabody PREP graduates 15
Peabody PREP students and families gathered at the Black Box on Thursday to celebrate the Class of 2025's graduation. The audience was welcomed by Kevin Canty, director of alternative education for Peabody Public Schools and the principal at Peabody PREP. "Each one of you has followed a unique and individual path to get to this point. On your paths you have navigated many … [Read more...] about Peabody PREP graduates 15
Higgins students give trying it a try
Higgins Middle School got a visit from WPS Institute Wednesday morning. The group also brought along community partners from different careers to show the kids what their jobs are like. The goal of the day was to help middle school students expand their knowledge of career pathways. There were dozens of classrooms packed with kids listening to community partners and learning … [Read more...] about Higgins students give trying it a try
Peabody schools mourn death of student
During the School Committee's budget meeting Monday night, Mayor Ted Bettencourt started the meeting with a moment of silence for the death of an eighth grade student. "Our community has suffered a heartbreaking tragedy (with) the sudden passing of an... eighth grader in our city. I'd like (us) to all keep him, his family and the whole community in your thoughts. More so now … [Read more...] about Peabody schools mourn death of student