Brookline Students Named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Eight Brookline residents are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Brookline High School Expansion Project Wins Achievement Award

The expansion to Brookline High School was completed in April 2022.

Brookline Student Wins Scholarship To Study Internationally

Delilah Chapman Samstad was among 59 U.S. students selected for the merit-based United World College Davis Scholarships.

Brookline Public Schools Offering Free Meals For Kids This Summer

The district will provide free food to kids age 18 and younger on Monday to Friday through August 19 at the Brookline Avenue Playground.

Local Officials Celebrate Brookline HS Renovations With Ribbon Cutting

The ceremony celebrated the opening of the new Brookline High School STEM and 22 Tappan Street buildings.

Brookline’s Ivy Street School Hosts Prom For Students Of All Abilities

The theme this year was “Enchanted Forest” and the event was held in a decorated tent in the school’s backyard.

Brookline Student Wins College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Elias S. Waisburd​ is one of approximately 2,600 students who have won college-sponsored awards.

Brookline’s Pierce School To Perform ‘Annie’ This Weekend

There will be four performances from Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

Brookline Educators, School Committee Reach Contract Agreement

The town’s public schools are open on Tuesday.

Brookline School Committee ‘Profoundly Saddened’ By Monday’s Closures

"As always, our primary concern is the impact on Brookline students and their caregivers,” said the School Committee in a statement Monday.

Brookline, Natick Athletic Games Postponed Due To Teacher Strike

According to a statement from Natick High Athletic Director Tim Collins, the games will be rescheduled over the next two days.

Brookline Schools Close, Teachers Strike After Failed Negotiations

The School Committee and the Brookline Educators Union did not reach agreement on the teachers contract during weekend negotiations.

Brookline Educators Authorize Strike With No Contract In Sight

The strike will begin Monday if the Brookline School Committee and the BEU bargaining team fail to reach an agreement this weekend.

3 Brookline Students Win 2022 National Merit Scholarships

Marlyn Li​, Daria C. Plotz, and Sophia L. Root were chosen out of approximately 15,000 Finalists.

Brookline HS Ranks High On 2 Lists Of Top MA High Schools

Brookline ranked 5th on Niche.com and 34th out of 339 public high schools in the latest U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.

2022 U.S. Open In Brookline To Be Most Sustainable Championship Yet

The sustainability plan for the 122nd U.S. Open will significantly reduce the championship’s carbon footprint.

Skanska Completes 188,000-SF Brookline High School Expansion Project

The school now includes a brand new, 118,000-square-foot building, which spans partially over the MBTA Green Line’s Brookline Hills Station.

Milestones students, staff welcome Gov. Charlie Baker

Governor learns about programs, community life at Waltham approved special education day school and transition program

Former Brookline Teacher Accused Of Raping Student For 2 Years

Larry Chen is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a female student in a classroom at the Heath School over the course of two years.

Photos: Dr. Temple Grandin Visits Brookline's Ivy Street School

During her visit, Grandin toured Ivy Street School, conversed with students, staff, and family members, and hosted a discussion of her book.

Brookline’s Deputy Superintendent Of Student Services Leaving District

Beginning July 1, Casey Ngo-Miller will be joining Newton Public Schools as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

Teacher, Student Find Racist Graffiti At Brookline High School

The graffiti was discovered on the whiteboard inside a classroom Wednesday morning.

Brookline’s Last Day Of School Is Now June 23

Students will be dismissed at noon on the last day of classes.

‘We Can And Will Do Better’: Brookline Schools Speak Out On Racism

The statement comes after hundreds of Brookline High School students walked out of classes earlier this month​ to protest racist incidents.

Brookline Public Schools Report 100 New Covid Cases

The data was reported on Thursday and accounts for all cases from March 24 to 31.

Brookline Schools Bringing Back Masks In Certain Scenarios

The decision was made in response to a recent uptick in cases seen within the district.

Brookline Public Schools’ FY2023 Budget Request Now $1.6M Less

As of Friday, the requested amount is now $128,948,883, making the budget gap between the district and the town $4.1 million.

Brookline Students Walk Out To Protest Anti-LGBTQ Bills

Hundreds of students participated in the walkout, listened to a speaking presentation, and joined a series of chants.

Dr. Temple Grandin To Visit Brookline’s Ivy Street School

During her visit, Grandin will tour Ivy Street School, participate in a book discussion with parents, and meet with students.

Brookline High School Senior Chosen For U.S. Senate Youth Program

Aditi Shankar was one of two Massachusetts students chosen to participate in the program.

Masks Optional In Brookline Public Schools Starting Monday

Masks will now be optional for students and staff in all public school facilities, except for those in school nurses’ offices.

Brookline Public Schools To Hold Covid Vaccine Clinic March 8

The clinic will take place on Tuesday, March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Florida Ruffin Ridley School.

Brookline Students Asked To Get A Covid Test After Feb.Vacation

All Brookline Public Schools will return to classes on Monday, Feb. 28.

Brookline Public Schools 2021 DESE Report Cards Now Available

There were no accountability determinations for the 2020-2021 school year, but the report cards include enrollment, MCAS scores, and more.

Brookline's School Mask Mandate Remains In Place, To Be Discussed

Superintendent Linus Guillory said the district’s plans are to continue discussing what makes sense for the community.

Brookline HS Celebrates Grand Opening Of Tappan Street Building

The new academic building serves over 700 BHS students and is constructed over the MBTA tracks at the Brookline Hills Station

Brookline Pubic Schools Release Preliminary 2023 Budget

The budget is now up for review by the School Committee.

Brookline Resident A Candidate For Harvard Board Of Overseers

Monica Bharel is a graduate of Boston University and is currently working as Senior Adviser to the Mayor of Boston.

Brookline Schools Remain Open Despite Extreme Cold Temps

All outdoor activities have been moved indoors Tuesday.

Brookline Schools Enforce New Rules To Mitigate Spread Of COVID

The new rules come after Brookline schools closed suddenly Monday​ due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19.