During last Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala shared that the “Summer Foods Program, this year, was very successful.” Peabody saw a 567% increase in the total meals served during the Summer Foods Program, which is in its third year of offering food five days/week. During 2023, the only meal available to serve was lunch. That July, … [Read more...] about Peabody sees 567% increase in Summer Foods Program participation
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Peabody High School students honored as student scholars at Brooksby Village
Forty-eight local high school students were recently honored as Student Scholars at Brooksby Village, an Erickson Senior Living community in Peabody, Mass. These dedicated student employees—who worked as servers and hosts across the community’s six on-campus restaurants—demonstrated outstanding commitment to service and professionalism. To recognize their dedication and … [Read more...] about Peabody High School students honored as student scholars at Brooksby Village
Sen. Crighton sponsors bill to ban cellphones in Massachusetts schools
BOSTON — Sen. Brendan Crighton appeared before the Joint Committee on Education on June 17 to sponsor a bill for the ban of cellphones in public schools state-wide. The premises of the bill originate from personal concern for his two children, ages five and nine, said Crighton. “Even as an adult I am constantly distracted by my phone,” he said. “During school, kids should … [Read more...] about Sen. Crighton sponsors bill to ban cellphones in Massachusetts schools