August is National Immunization Month — Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

Along with shopping for school supplies, add checking up on your child’s vaccinations before he or she starts a new grade.

Donate School Supplies at Citizens Banks in Dedham

Now through Aug. 9 pencils, pens, notebooks, folders and other school supplies can be donated at any Citizens Bank branch.

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

Back-to-School Lunch Advice for Parents: 8 Tips to Keep You Sane

Dr. Meenakshi Kumar from Visions Healthcare offers advice to parents on how to make the best school lunches while saving time.

Dedham Middle School TREK Program now in Session

Oakdale Elementary Ends Year with Recognition Ceremony

Oakdale Elementary School held a recognition ceremony on the last full day of class.

Defining Moments as Oakdale 5th grade Prepares to Graduate

Dedham Middle School Holds NJHS Induction Ceremony

What a Wonderful World, Oakdale Spring Concert a Hit

Under the guidance of Dedham School of Music Executive Director, Gabriella Sana, and some very patient instructors, the fifth grade band opened the show with five rousing numbers.

DHS Class of 2013 Graduates

190 students walked across the stage to receive their high school diploma.

Congratulations DHS Class of 2013

The following is the list of those who will be receiving their high school diploma today from Dedham High School. And it also includes where they will go after graduation.

DHS Class of 2013 Graduates Tomorrow

Find out about when it's happening and where to park.

Dedham Middle School Asks for Help for Needy Students

Any folks out there that would like to help children not as fortunate as our own, please feel free to stop by the school with your own donation of school supplies and Ms. Gately and the group have vowed to forward these along.

Patch Pic of the Day: Elementary Students Win Tickets to Six Flags for Reading

Patch Pic of the Day: Kindergarten Class Shows Support for the Bruins

Dedham Youth Commission Holding a Disco Fundraiser for College Bound Program

The Dedham Youth Commission will be hosting a “Get Down for College Bound” '70s themed fundraiser tonight from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the American Legion in Dedham.

Oakdale Elementary Continues Teaching 'Random Acts of Kindness'

The Spring tradition at Oakdale is called “A Random Act of Kindness.” The phrase, credited to a professor at Bakersfield College in California, is a perfect fit for the children at Oakdale.

Patch Pic of the Day: ECEC Weaves Flags for Memorial Day

Dedham Middle School Makes 'Great Strides' at Annual CF Walk

Last year, the group from the Dedham Middle School raised almost $2,000 for CF. The school tells us, that early pledges and donations were once again very strong, and that they expect to surpass last year's mark.

Dedham Public Schools Art Show at Dedham Middle School

For the past eight months, since the beginning of the school year, over 2,000 students enrolled in Dedham`s seven public schools, have been working on their “art projects.”

Dedham Elementary Schools Celebrate School Lunch Superhero Day

Students at Oakdale, Avery and Riverdale schools celebrated School Lunch Super Hero Day, honoring their cafeteria staff.

Oakdale Principal Participates in 'Best Buddies' Ride

As a result, the money raised each year has secured people with IDD rewarding jobs, secure home and school settings, and helped grow lifelong friendships.

Oakdale School and Community Completes Successful Blanket/Towel Drive

The blankets and towels are used to clean and line their cages, bathe the animals, and provide warm bedding.

Dedham Middle School Class Visits Costa Rica

Dedham High School Ranked 42nd in the State, Awarded Silver Medal

The ranking and award came from U.S. News and World Report's list of best high schools across the state and the nation.

Dedham Education Foundation Brings Scientific Fun to Avery Students

Through funding from the Dedham Education Foundation, the Avery School was able to invite Kinetic Katie to teach a variety of science-based activities.

Four Oakdale Elementary Students Participate in the Future Problem Solving Program

By Monika Wilkinson

Oakdale Elementary Joins the Doyle Family for 3rd Annual Blanket Drive

Two years ago, the Blanket Drive gathered dozens of blankets, towels, sheets and small rugs to clean the cages, bathe the animals, and provide warm bedding for the shelter pets, while waiting for their “forever homes.” This year, the Animal Rescue Leagu

Oakdale Maintains its Annual St. Patrick's Day Tradition

It is thanks to the hard work and devotion of people like Maureen Hansen Keohane, Rita O'Shea, and Maureen King Haley that we are able to enjoy this taste of the Irish Culture.

Oakdale 3rd Grader Renames Street in Front of School

When traveling down Cedar Street, make sure you turn on to Julia Haelsen Hill to visit the Oakdale Elementary School.

Dedham Students Vote in Mock Caldecott Election

By participating in the “mock election,” Dedham elementary school students not only learned about the Caldecott election, but gained perspective on how an illustrator's work.

Threat of Winter Storm on Tuesday Postpones MCAS Testing

Due to the expected winter storm on Tuesday, the state announced that the MCAS English Language Arts Composition test for students in grades 4, 7 and 10 has been postponed until Monday, March 25.

Avery Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and World Read Aloud Day

Oakdale Elementary Hosts 'Celebrity Readers' for Read Across America Day

Each year, on or about the March 2nd birthday of beloved children`s author, Dr. Seuss, the National Education Association holds its annual Read Across America Day.

Patch Pic of the Day: Dedham 5th Grade Girls Metro West Travel Team

Pic of the Day: Avery Bookmark Contest

Avery Student Council Celebrates 100th Day of School with a Food Drive

Oakdale Winners of MSLA Bookmark Contest

This year at the Oakdale Elementary School in Dedham, nine “school finalists” were chosen for their creative work.

Dedham Public Schools Closed Monday

Public schools in Dedham will be closed Monday because of the Blizzard of 2013

Greenlodge Students Raise Funds, Cafe Style

The 5th grade class spent two weeks preparing for the event.