School Starts Early for Martha's Vineyard Teachers; 'Numerous' New Faces on Staff

Teachers in the Martha's Vineyard Public Schools start the 2013-2014 year with an all-staff meeting Sept. 3, almost a week before students return to class. (Patch file photo)

Back to School Shopping Tips from the Better Business Bureau

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.

When's the First Day of School on Martha's Vineyard?

Important back-to-school dates for 2013.

Meet the Coaches at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School

August kicks off the fall sports season at Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.

Is $100 a Kid Enough for Back-to-School Shopping?

A recent survey found that 67 percent of parents in America with school-aged children plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.

School Garden Grows Year-Round in Edgartown

While students are enjoying their summer break, volunteers with the Island Grown Schools program help keep the Edgartown School garden beds weeded and cultivated.

School Garden Grows Year-Round in Edgartown

While students are enjoying their summer break, volunteers with the Island Grown Schools program help keep the Edgartown School garden beds weeded and cultivated.

"Back to School Boycott": Will You Join It?

"Can we hold off on buying number two pencils, binders and highlighters for a bit?" pleads Audra Myerberg in her Martha's Vineyard Patch blog. Do you agree that it's too soon to be looking at back-to-school sales? Tell us in the comments.

Greenhouse to Provide Produce for Island Schools

A 30,000-square-foot greenhouse at Thimble Farm in Oak Bluffs is being restored to productivity as part of Island Grown Initiative's efforts to support local agriculture and sustainability.

Holiday Creep Happens In Stores, But Back-To-School Creep?

Island Educator Named West Tisbury Principal

Donna Lowell-Bettencourt will take the reins at West Tisbury School, according to a report in the Martha's Vineyard Times.

Top Martha's Vineyard Graduates and Where They're Going to College

The top 21 students who graduated from Martha's Vineyard High School Sunday are headed for higher education at institutions as close as M.I.T. in Cambridge and as far away as Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

Class of 2013: Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Graduates

Meet the Class of 2013 from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, who graduated Sunday at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.

MVRHS Seniors Graduate Today

Graduating seniors from Martha's Vineyard Regional High School received more than $900,000 worth of scholarships at Friday's rainy but spirited Class Night ceremony at the Oak Bluffs Tabernacle. Graduation is today at 1:30, also at the Taberna

Former Patch Editor Gives Graduation Address at M.V. Public Charter School

How often does a high school graduation speaker know every graduating senior personally? It happened at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School Sunday, when Mathea Morais saluted the Class of 2013 afternoon. Here's what she said.

12 Graduate from Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School

Meet the Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School Class of 2013. Best of luck to them all! If you have photos from Sunday's ceremony, you can share them here.

Senior Pranks: Do You Remember Yours?

It's a longstanding tradition for the outgoing senior class to pull a prank. Learn what some of this year's have been, and share yours.

Tots Take Tiger to Tisbury School

We love it when you post pics on MV Patch, especially when they're this precious: The little ones from Garden Gate Child Development Center, presenting the Tisbury School principal with a Tisbury Tiger they made themselves.

Departing West Tisbury Principal Hailed in California

West Tisbury Elementary's loss is San Clemente High School's gain, and the California school district that snapped up the decorated Marine reservist is singing his praises on Patch.

Newsweek Top-Rated Schools List Leaves Vineyard Out

The national news magazine's high school rankings came out last week.

Town Meeting: West Tisbury Eyes $2.8 Million Police Station

West Tisbury holds its annual public meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the school gym, where voters will take up everything from a $2.8 million police station to a non-binding referendum on Senator Dianne Feinstein's gun control bill. The town election

How to Kill A Tick: Teen's Tick Project Goes National

Jacqueline Flynn's research into how to kill ticks is being looked at by the federal government.

Island-Raised Meat Added to High School Menu

Local farmers, school administrators and teens are making local history together as the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School cafeteria adds Island-raised beef to its offerings.

Next Stop, Boston Garden for Vineyard Boys Basketball

Martha's Vineyard newspapers are reporting Saturday's victory over top-seeded Wareham in the MIAA Division 3 basketball regional final. They play Tuesday afternoon at the Garden.

Martha's Vineyard Teen Seeks Girl-Drummer Title in National Contest

Drummer Maddie Scott, 16, of West Tisbury is a contender in the "Hit Like a Girl" contest sponsored by DRUM! Magazine. You can help her win the competition and valuable drum equipment by voting online for her live drumming "Gangnam S

Music Teacher Grammy Nominations Close Today

Today is the deadline to nominate your favorite music teacher for a newly-established Grammy award honoring music educators. What Martha's Vineyard music teachers do you think are worthy of this award? Tell us in the comments.

How to Kill a Tick

South Shore teen tackles project on how to kill ticks for science fair. State officials interested in teen's research.

Photo Gallery: Island Cup 2012

Vineyard wins the Island Cup 27-26 in last seconds of a tight game

UPDATE: Martha's Vineyard Holds Onto Island Cup

Martha's Vineyard beats Nantucket by 1 point. Vineyard turns the game around with last minute play and wins 27 to 26.

MV United U14 Girls Soccer Finish Season Undefeated

Last game with Dartmouth a tie, giving the team an 8-0-1 record

Fall Fest Fifth Grade Fundraiser

West Tisbury Fifth Graders will hold a pig/chicken roast for the public this weekend to raise money for their Shenandoah trip

Harvest of the Month: Apples!

The Apple is the Island Grown Schools Harvest of the Month in October. What’s your favorite apple recipe?

Get Out Your Go-Go Boots and Tie-Dyed Bandana – It’s Rock Auction Time Again

The Charter School’s annual Rock Auction takes over Flatbread this Saturday

Wednesday is International Walk to School Day

All Island schools will be encouraging students to walk or bike to school tomorrow

Silent Spring Institute Research Update: Contaminants of Emerging Concern on Cape Cod

Silent Spring Institute Research Update: Contaminants of Emerging Concern on Cape Cod

Silent Spring Institute Research Update: Contaminants of Emerging Concern on Cape Cod

Representative Tim Madden Celebrates the Island’s Successful Farm to School Program

With garden tours and a ribbon cutting, Rep. Madden helped Island Grown Schools kick off the new school year

Fall Family Fun Day Middletown Nursery