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Choosing the right Middle and High School

By JAMES HICKEY, Ph.D.
Head of School, Austin Preparatory School

 

FOR FAMILIES SEEKING a Catholic education, regardless of faith tradition, school choice is inseparable from questions of mission and faith. (Courtesy Photo)

 

 

DISCERNING A CATHOLIC SCHOOL: MISSION, FORMATION AND WHAT ENDURES

Selecting a middle or high school is one of the most…

 

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Austin Prep’s educational programs are rooted in Augustinian tradition

AUSTIN PREP in Reading serves young men and women in grades 6 through 12, offering a seven-year academic experience guided by the core Augustinian values of veritas, unitas, and caritas and designed to support students at critical stages of adolescent development. (Courtesy Photo)

 

READING — An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey…

 

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Educating faith-filled leaders for the future

STUDENT LEADERS with Fr. Shawn Allen, pastor, following the St. Mary’s School Student Council Inauguration.

 

MELROSE – St. Mary of the Annunciation School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week in Melrose.

As Catholic schools across the country celebrate Catholic Schools Week, Saint Mary of the Annunciation School in Melrose is highlighting the mission, community, and academic…

 

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Girl Scout Community Collection Day Jan. 31

NORTH READING — North Reading Girl Scout Troop 62798 invites the community to clean out their closets, their basements, and even their garages as they will be collecting gently-used clothes, household textiles, small household items, and even books and media (no texts or encyclopedias, please) and come to one of our Community Collection Days to donate your goods…

 

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Town blanketed

WHAT A DIFFERENCE 72 hours makes! The photo above was taken at noon on Saturday, Jan. 24 near the main entrance to Ipswich River Park showing a scant amount of snow on the ground near the gazebo, flagpole and park benches. The photo below was taken at about noon on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after the…

 

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Cannell pulls papers for CPC

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — A third prospective candidate has tossed his hat into the ring for elective office in the annual Town Election on May 5.
William A. Cannell Jr. of 479 Park St. pulled papers for the one-year term on the Community Planning Commission. In the fall Cannell was jointly appointed by…

 

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Nominations for Jones Educator Excellence Award close Friday

NORTH READING — Now in its seventh year, in memory of one of the finest teachers to serve North Reading’s students, the Charles E. Jones Educator Excellence Award seeks to recognize the outstanding teachers in the North Reading Public Schools.

Each year, students, staff, and families are invited to nominate the single teacher (PreK-12) who…

 

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NOTEorious named Champions of NE Voices

ACCOLADES. In their first competition of the season last Friday, NOTEorious, the high school’s a cappella group, won the NE Voices 2026 Scholastic Competition and also won awards for best arrangement and best choreography. Members are (front row, l-r): External Officer Matt Mulcahy, Internal Officer Elliana Rainey, Music Director Mikey Manupelli; (second row, l-r): Anthony

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New H.S. Program of Studies to offer wide range of half-year courses

By NEIL ZOLOT

NORTH READING — Single semester or half-year courses, which will offer more choices for students and greater depth in classes, are the themes of the new High School Program of Studies for the 2026-27 school year.

High School Director of Student Counseling Services Michael Rosa told the School Committee Monday night that…

 

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St. Joseph School celebrates Catholic Schools Week!

WAKEFIELD — The students and staff of St. Joseph School are excited to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Each day of the week has a specific theme that reflects the values embedded in our everyday education and the gratitude that we share for the many blessings that have been shared with us.
We celebrate our community…

 

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EDITORIAL: Home heating fires peak in winter

Given the frigid temperatures we are currently experiencing and which are forecasted to continue well into next week, and the recent house fires both here and in surrounding towns, we are sharing the following tips on common causes of house fires related to home heating as well as cooking and electrical systems. The information is…

 

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Mother Nature packs a wintry punch

THIS NEIGHBORHOOD was like all others in Melrose as residents dug out from under about 20 inches of snow earlier this week after the biggest storm in years hit us on January 25 and 26. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

MELROSE — When all was said and done late Monday night, the biggest winter storm…

 

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