Marblehead Teachers Rally As Sides Debate Wages, Safety, Support

The Marblehead Education Association said more than 450 teachers and staff rallied outside of Tuesday's negotiating session.

'Productive' Marblehead Teacher Negotiations: School Committee Chair

School Committee Chair Sarah Fox said the Subcommittee and Marblehead Education Association agreed to schedule more bargaining this summer.

Marblehead Students Honored At Holy Cross, Lehigh, Stonehill, URI, WPI

These Marblehead students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.

Marblehead Public Schools Hires New Village School Principal

Scott Williams joins the district after serving as an elementary school principal in Scituate.

Marblehead Schools Appoints John Robidoux As Interim Superintendent

The School Committee voted Thursday to enter negotiations with the Swansea superintendent in hopes of reaching a two-year agreement.

Get To Know Marblehead Interim Superintendent Finalist John Robidoux

The School Committee is set to discuss and possibly vote on the lone finalist Thursday night after his district visit on Monday.

Marblehead Teacher Contract Talks Hit Another Road Block

A School Committee statement said Monday's negotiating sessions ended abruptly following the use of an obscenity and shouting.

Marblehead Rotary Club Awards 5 Scholarships To Outstanding Students

The scholarship winners were recognized for their excellence in academics, leadership, community service and extracurricular activities.

Marblehead Students Honored On Salem State University Dean's List

These Marblehead students made the honors list at Salem State University for the Spring 2024 semester.

Marblehead To Invite Interim Superintendent Candidate For Visit

Swansea Public Schools Superintendent John Robidoux is expected to meet with staff, students, community members on Monday.

Marblehead Interim Superintendent Finalist Withdraws Candidacy

The withdrawal leaves one finalist candidate as the process continues with a day-in-district visit next week.

2 Marblehead Interim Superintendent Finalists Advanced

The School Committee narrowed the candidate list from five to two finalists for day-in-district visits.

4 Marblehead Interim Superintendent Interviews Set For This Week

School Committee Chair Sarah Fox told Patch the Committee may also schedule an interview for a fifth candidate.

Marblehead School Sports User Fees Skyrocket Amid Budget Crunch

The "family cap" will rise from $800 to $2,060 under the option the School Committee approved at its last meeting.

Marblehead School Committee Seeks Feedback On Communication Gap

After two public forums, the School Committee is inviting families to fill out a survey on communication issues with the public.

Marblehead Teachers To Rally For Paid Parental Leave

The Marblehead Education Association is among several North Shore teachers' unions demonstrating on the contract issue this week.

Marblehead School Committee Restores $1.5 Million To FY25 Budget

The restored positions and services would come from 2024 surpluses, revolving funds and a request of the town for a free cash allotment.

Marblehead Budget Questions Dominate School Committee Forum

The League of Women Voters moderated the forum among School Committee members with resident questions.

'Unconscionable': Marblehead Teachers Push Back On Budget Cuts

The Marblehead Education Association calls for "fully funded schools" despite a structural deficit and two failed townwide overrides.

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Marblehead Principal A Finalist For Danvers School Leadership Position

Village School Principal Amanda Murphy told families she has been selected as a finalist as a Danvers elementary school principal.

Marblehead Kindergarten Registration Open For 2024-25 School Year

The district is now accepting registrations for children who will be turning 5 years old on or before Aug. 31.

Marblehead Athletic Fees Could Rise 371% Under Reduced-Services Budget

The School Committee on Thursday heard three proposals for dramatically increased fees to offset reduced funding within the school budget.

Pain, Protest As Marblehead Schools React To Restraint Report

Dozens of Marblehead teachers spoke and held signs saying "We Stand Together" after the Glover report found educator "neglect" on Nov. 20.

Marblehead Student Restraint Was Not 'Authorized By Law': Report

Superintendent Theresa McGuinness said the independent report supported a "finding of neglect of the student" by educators.

Marblehead To Conduct 'Open' Interim Superintendent Search

The School Committee has chosen to forgo a search committee and seek the second straight interim superintendent amid open public sessions.

Marblehead Students Honored At Alabama, Emerson, RIT, Stonehill, WPI

These Marblehead students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.

Marblehead Schools 'Conversation' Hits On Budget, Flags, Transparency

The Marblehead School Committee held the first of what was said to be a series of "conversations" following a "lack of confidence" letter.

Marblehead To Launch Second Straight Interim Superintendent Search

The School Committee on Thursday will decide whether to use a steering committee or conduct the interim search as an open committee process.

Embattled Marblehead School Committee Public 'Conversation' Date Set

The public forum will take place Thursday following an open "lack of confidence" letter signed by hundreds of town residents.

Marblehead School Committee Vows Changes Amid Recent 'Chaos'

The School Committee said on Thursday that increased communication to the extent possible will be a priority.

Marblehead School Leadership Changes Announced

The district has a new interim director of student services, interim high school principal and finance consultant.

Al Williams Selected To Fill Marblehead School Committee Vacancy

Williams was picked out of a field of eight candidates to fill the seat vacated with Meagan Taylor's resignation last month.

Marblehead Town Administrator Named To Salem State Board Of Trustees

Thatcher Kezer is a Salem State alumnus who has worked in municipal government in Amesbury, Beverly and Marblehead.

Marblehead Town Administrator Named To Salem State Board Of Trustees

Thatcher Kezer is a Salem State alumnus who has worked in municipal government in Amesbury, Beverly and Marblehead.

Marblehead Schools Begin 'Reduced-Services' Budget Cuts Process

Cuts "will include a significant number of staff positions" warns Assistant Superintendent Of Business and Finance Michelle Cresta.

'Disturbing And Hateful': Swastika Found In Marblehead Middle School

Superintendent Theresa McGuinness said students found the swastika on the wall of the library and reported it to teachers.

Marblehead School Committee Vacancy Interview Timeline Set

The successful candidate will fill out the remainder of the term through June after Meagan Taylor recently resigned from her position.

Ominous Marblehead School Budget Warning Ahead Of 'State Of The Town'

A proposed "reduced-services budget" would necessitate "cuts (that) will include a significant number of staff positions."

Marblehead Glover Principal Resigns After Taking Medical Leave

Interim Superintendent Theresa McGuinness said at Thursday's School Committee meeting that Hope Doran will not be returning to the district.