Budget increase is one Billerica schools 'can make work'
With districts around the state struggling with rising education costs, Billerica officials are comfortable with the budget for the upcoming year.“The number the town manager has presented is one that...
View ArticleSpecial education schools make case for funding
A proposed tuition freeze at state-regulated private schools that serve students with high needs will further squeeze tight budgets at those learning centers, special education advocates say.
View ArticleBillerica education achievers
Marrissa Leonard, Hailey Sughrue and Victoria Fabiano, of Billerica, were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Anna Maria College for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled...
View ArticleMinuteman High School announces honor roll
Minuteman High School announced its list of students named to the honor roll for the second term.ActonHigh honorsRachel Bielen, Sean Datar, William Hardy, Sophia Li, Leanna Marden and Christopher...
View ArticleBillerica education achievers
The following students, of Billerica, were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester at Bridgewater State University: Jessica Dussi, Kevin Faria, Rebecca Foster, Allison Gallagher, Rachael...
View ArticleBillerica schools offering disability resources
The Billerica Public Schools have resources for helping students experiencing difficulties with school. Teachers are willing to work with students challenged in their classroom and provide strategies...
View ArticleBillerica education achievers
Jessica L. Murgo, and Kayla J. Rich, of Billerica, earned second honors for the fall 2016 semester at Clark University for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Kailey A. McIlwrath, of Billerica, earned...
View ArticleGraduation rate hits 10-year high
The statewide high school graduation rate has reached a 10-year high, capping off a decade of consecutive yearly gains.
View ArticleWatertown picks Billerica's Galdston as new schools superintendent
The School Committee decided who it wants as Watertown's next superintendent this week.The School Committee voted unanimously Monday night to enter into contract negotiations with Deanne Galdston, who...
View ArticleSocial-emotional health prioritized in new Billerica school budget
The School Department is making a concerted effort to address the social-emotional health of elementary school students in the next year.Two weeks after accepting the budget for next year, the School...
View ArticleBillerica to move forward on Ditson School bridge project
The Ditson School bridge project is moving, following the Billerica School Committee's award of the bid last night.The project, funded by a Town Meeting warrant article in the fall of 2016, will repair...
View ArticleShawsheen Tech to host TechJam 2.0
Middle school students are invited to register for Shawsheen/Microsoft TechJam 2.0 scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 20 at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, 100 Cook St., Billerica. This...
View ArticleMinuteman Park to host Concord authors workshop
The Friends of Minute Man National Park invite the community to join 2 p.m. March 26, at Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln, for "Living in the Landscape of the Revolution: The Concord Authors and...
View ArticleBillerica education achievers
Basilio Guilherme, a junior of Billerica, was named to the principal’s list for the second quarter at Bishop Fenwick High School.The following students, of Billerica, were named to the dean’s list for...
View ArticleBillerica School Committee Voter Guide
The April 1 election in Billerica is quickly approaching.In this edition of the newspaper, The Minuteman asked each School Committee candidate the same six questions as part of our Voter Guide. The...
View ArticleBillerica education achievers
The following students, of Billerica, were named to the honor roll at Austin Preparatory School during the first semester: Cecilia Hall, Jasmine Joseph, Kevin Noyes, Ryan Noyes, Brian Russo, Douglas...
View ArticleEmerson Hospital news
Emerson Wellness Center to host GirlPower workshopGirlPower! Be Who You Are, an empowerment program for 8- to 12-year-old girls in its 10th year and sponsored by Emerson Hospital's Wellness Center,...
View ArticleGroundbreaking at Billerica Memorial High School
Twenty-one rain-soaked shovels symbolically stuck in the dirt, marking the start of a project more than five years in the works.On March 27, local officials and school personnel gathered to celebrate...
View ArticleBillerica education achievers
The following Billerica students were named to the dean’s list at the UMass Amherst for the 2016 fall semester for earning a GPA of 3.5 above: Anastasia Kozlova, Anthony James Dangora, Casey Leigh...
View ArticleBillerica education achievers
Patrick J. Ryan, an 11th-grader of Billerica, earned high honors and effort for the third quarter of the 2016-17 school year at St. Sebastian’s School for achieving an A- or higher in all subjects.
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