Falmouth School Calendar 2016-2017: Important Dates

Falmouth school holiday recess is December 23-30; the last day of school is June 20.

Falmouth Students Ace 2016 MCAS

Falmouth High's 2016 MCAS scores were released and they are way above the state average!

Falmouth Schools Open Sept. 6

Falmouth schools open Sept. 6 as students head back to school!

New Falmouth School Jobs: Nurses, Food Service, Special Education

Search nearly new job postings at Falmouth schools, including nurses, food service, and special education.

Extra Falmouth Police Patrols This Weekend for Prom

Falmouth police said there will be extra patrols this weekend targeting underage drinking; the Falmouth High junior prom is Saturday.

Average Falmouth Teacher Pay $66K: Report

The average Falmouth teacher reportedly earns about $66,000; the state average is $74,737, according to the Boston Business Journal.

Falmouth Students Ranked Above National Average

Falmouth students' educational attainment was ranked 1.7 grades above average.

Where Does Falmouth High Rank in Massachusetts?

The town earned a 'silver medal' ranking from the U.S. & World News Report.

Falmouth High School Searched for Drugs

A K-9 unit searched Falmouth High School for drugs this morning.

Falmouth Private School Ranked Among Best in MA

Falmouth Academy was ranked one of the best private high schools in Massachusetts.

Falmouth Schools Closed Monday

Falmouth schools will be closed Monday as a blizzard bears down on Cape Cod.

Falmouth Schools on Early Release Due to Snow

Falmouth schools will have early dismissal due to snow.

Another Bomb Threat at Cape Cod High School

There have been over a dozen bomb threats at schools across Massachusetts in recent weeks.

Lawrence School Offers Fiction Writing And Publication Course

Ready to write that novel? A 5-week course offered by Falmouth Community School aims to help aspiring authors at all stages.

Bomb Threat at Falmouth High School: Update

Threats were reported at schools in multiple Massachusetts communities Friday, including Falmouth.

Falmouth High School Holds Annual Fruit Sale To Benefit Band Programs

FHS Band students and Falmouth Band Parents are selling cases of California Oranges and Florida Grapefruits.

Falmouth Students' Test Scores Higher Than State Average

The results of the controversial PARCC tests were recently released.

Massachusetts Ranked Best State for Teachers

Educators in the commonwealth make the 5th highest average salaries in the country, and generally work in quality schools, a study shows.

How Much Does a Massachusetts College Graduate Make?

The U.S. Department of Education lists the top colleges and universities in terms of salary earned by graduates.

Beating the Odds: Top Schools That Succeed Despite Inequality

Schools are spread across the country. None in Massachusetts made the list.

Massachusetts High Schools Ranked Among Nation's Top 500

Nineteen schools in the commonwealth made the list, and Dover-Sherborn cracks the top 20 in the country, according to Newsweek's rankings.

Falmouth Left Off 'America's Best High Schools 2015'

Nineteen Massachusetts schools made Newsweek's annual list; Barnstable didn't make the cut.

Massachusetts Schools Ranked Tops in Nation

WalletHub study broke down the best and worst school systems in the country.

Massachusetts Ranked as State with Best Anti-Bullying Laws, Policies

While kids in Massachusetts may not escape bullying completely, parents can be relieved knowing the state has laws against bullying.

Petition Urges Massachusetts to Change School Start Time

The extra sleep would help students across the state perform better in school, The American Academy of Pediatrics reports.

Massachusetts Schools Get a B, Best Grade in Nation

United States schools ranked at a C overall and Massachusetts topped all other states in the nation in a new study from Education Week.

Patrick Administration Awards Funds to Herring River Estuary Restoration Project

A total of $612,000 will restore coastal habitat and prepare for climate change impacts.

Consul General of Guatemala to Visit Falmouth Students

Fourth graders in Falmouth elementary schools have been writing to students in Guatemala through the “Hands Across Borders” project.

Apparent Islamic Extremist Group Hacked Mass Maritime

The group goes by the name Moroccan Islamic Union.

Rising Salaries Make Mass. One of Best States for Teachers, Report Says

Massachusetts ranked No. 4 on a survey of the best states in the country for teachers.

Back to School Safety Tips for a Great Start to the School Year

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association offers tips for staying safe around school buses, in the road, and on a bike this fall.

You Snooze, You Win: APP Recommends Delaying Start Times of Classes for Teens to Combat Sleep Deprivation

The American Academy of Pediatrics is drawing connections between school hours and teen sleep deprivation.

What are School Supply List 'Must Haves'?

Back-to-school shopping has already started for supplies such as pencils and scissors.

Massachusetts Schools Ranked No. 2 in Nation

New Jersey topped WalletHub’s "Best and Worst School Systems" list.

Falmouth Public Schools Closed Wednesday

Falmouth Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday.

Virtual Classes to Offset Snow Days?

One Massachusetts high school gave it a try.

This Falmouth School's Anti-Bullying Video Will Make Your Day

You won't believe what happens in Morse Pond School's three-minute video titled "This Bully Didn't See This Coming."

Snow Days Don't Impact Student Learning, Harvard Professor Finds

New findings from Harvard reveal that keeping schools open during a storm could be potentially more detrimental to learning than school closure.

Falmouth Schools Closed Wednesday

Falmouth public schools have a snow day. Falmouth Academy is also closed.

Falmouth Schools Cancel P.M. Programs as Snow Begins

Parents with children in the Falmouth Public Schools extended day program are asked to pick them up as soon as possible.