Welch Elementary School students and faculty were joined by state and local elected officials for the official ribbon -cutting ceremony of the newly-renovated elementary school on Oct. 16. The 2024 school year also marks the Welch School’s 50th anniversary after opening its doors in 1974. “It’s also a celebration of many dedicated people uniting to complete a historic … [Read more...] about Welch School celebrates jubilee with ribbon cutting
Dr. Josh Vadala
Center Elementary one of 57 to gain state recognition
Center Elementary School was one of 57 schools across the Commonwealth to be named a School of Recognition, with the release of the 2024 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) results. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education awards schools this recognition if they demonstrate progress toward annual accountability targets, with an emphasis on the … [Read more...] about Center Elementary one of 57 to gain state recognition
MCAS results mixed: Center school receives recognition
The results of the 2024 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing has demonstrated a continued need for emphasis on English and mathematics. With both seeing a decrease in the amount of students who exceed or meet expectations, state leaders cite the need for more progress to be made and resources devoted to improving the performance. “Change in … [Read more...] about MCAS results mixed: Center school receives recognition
Vadala prepares district for the school year
Peabody Public Schools welcomed its students back to school on Wednesday. The district underwent changes across the district over the summer, Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala said. “We are excited to welcome our new staff as we do each year,” he said. The district hired approximately 40 new teachers for the school year, which is a smaller amount than in previous years, … [Read more...] about Vadala prepares district for the school year
School Committee approves $94M school budget for FY25
The School Committee unanimously voted to approve a fiscal year 2025 school budget of $94,577,540 at a budget hearing Monday night. The committee was able to hit its budget target after a series of past meetings in which it reduced unfilled positions and found other funding sources for certain budget line items. In comparison, the FY24 total budget was $93,099,671. The FY25 … [Read more...] about School Committee approves $94M school budget for FY25