How to Talk to Your Children About Death

Following the death of a Hopkinton eighth grader, the Hopkinton School District is giving guidance on how to talk to your kids.

13-Year-Old Crash Victim Remembered as Popular, Kind

A student talks about Shayne Desroches.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Hopkinton Schools Coping with Death of Student

Services are on hand as students and staff deal with the death of a middle school student.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Patch Creates Blog Dedicated to Holliston and Hopkinton High News

The new blog is for the Belmont High sports and academic communities.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Holliston Schools Break Top 20 in New Ranking

See where schools from Holliston placed in a recent ranking.

Hopkinton Schools Break Top 30 in New Ranking

See where schools from Hopkinton placed in a recent ranking.

Holliston Public Schools Bus Routes

The district has published the bus routes on its website.

Hopkinton Falls From Third to Unranked in Mass. School Rankings

What do you think caused the school's ranking to fall?

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Stedgie Prep Reunion Planned for this Fall

If you attended the old Hopkinton High School this event will allow you to reconnect with your classmates and reminisce about the old school.

What Are Some of the Best Back to School Deals?

Patch took $100 to see how far your dollar can stretch at Target and Staples for all your back to school needs.

Holliston School of Performing Arts Introduces New After-School Program

Painting, drawing, dancing, music and theater are all going to be important parts of students' activities in the program.

When is the First Day of School in Holliston and Hopkinton?

The first day of school might be coming sooner than you think. Snow days cut the summer shorter than normal.

Holliston, Hopkinton Residents Earn Diplomas and Honors at College

This weekly column features the achievements of Holliston and Hopkinton residents.

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Area Students Earn Degrees, Honors at Colleges Across the Country

This weekly column features the achievements of Holliston and Hopkinton residents.

When is the First Day of School in Holliston and Hopkinton?

The first day of school might be coming sooner than you think. Snow days cut the summer shorter than normal.

Hopkinton, Holliston Residents Earn Degrees and Honors

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Hopkinton Schools Consider Lunch, Breakfast Price Increases

The increase would be the first in two years, if authorized. It is intended to provide the lunch program with a reserve for operations.

Hopkinton Schools Approve Three-Year Lease for Apple Computers

The system will provide Hopkinton High School teachers with MacBook laptops.

Hopkinton, Holliston Residents Earn Degrees and Honors

This weekly column features the achievements of Holliston and Hopkinton residents.

Holliston High School Graduates 208 in Class of 2013

Graduates in the Class of 2013 received their diplomas on Sunday.

LETTER: Thanks for Supporting Elementary School Progress

Joe Markey and Mike Shepard of Hopkinton's Elementary School Building Committee are thankful the residents supported the next step in finding a solution to Center School.

Theater Students Protest Budget Cuts, Win Budget Amendment

Dozens of students protested outside town meeting after a proposed budget cut could force a drama teacher to leave Holliston High.

St. John's Names Its Honor Roll

The high school named it honor roll for the third quarter. Holliston and Hopkinton students are among those that made the list.

Barn Burner to Help Kamitian Field Sports Facility

The Holliston Athletic Boosters Association is hoping you will have a hootin' good time while supporting their endeavor to build a new ticket booth, snack stand and bathroom facility at the high school athletic fields.

Middle School Principal Leaving; School Will Not Hire A New Principal

The McAuliffe Regional Charter Public School instead of hiring a new principal will hire instead two instructional coaches as part of its expeditionary model.

Students Return to Normal At Elmwood School

Principal Ljungberg reached out to parents with a letter today outlining their response to the Boston Marathon bombing.

Cournoyer Hired as Hopkinton High Principal

He will make his move from Holliston to Hopkinton on July 1.

Harutunian Picked to Lead Newton Middle School

Harutunian was also considered as a finalist in Framingham.

Adams School Assistant Named as Framingham Principal Finalist

John Harutunian has been Assistant Principal since 2008.

Team Hoyt Statue Unveiled at Center School

Rick and Dick Hoyt joined members of John Hancock, the Boston Athletic Association and the Hopkinton Community to unveil the statue.

High School Principal Candidate Withdraws

One of the two finalists has pulled out of the selection for HHS Principal.

Center School Principal Finalists Named

One of the candidates currently works in the Hopkinton Public School system.

Hopkinton High School Principal Finalists Announced

The two finalists are both currently principals, one at Holliston High School, the other at Westborough High School.

HCA Names Zachary Hanson Winner of Art Space Logo Contest

Hanson's design was one of 27 submitted.

Updated: Suspension Overturned AfterFake Gun Incident at Center School

The child reportedly brought a toy gun to class to show other students.