Eighth Grade Parent Information Night Scheduled for October 11

Eighth Grade Parent Information Night is set for Thursday, October 11, at 6 p.m.

Blue Hills Adopt-a-Trail Classroom Training

Milton Public Schools Recognized by State for MCAS Performance

The Milton Public Schools received a Level 1 designation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education after the 2012 MCAS results were released this week.

Walnut Park Montessori School Visiting Day

Milton Students Earn Academic Honors at BC High

A list of Milton residents who received academic honors from Boston Collect High School.

Milton Students Earn Academic Honors

The following is a list of Milton residents named to college dean's lists.

Milton Resident Serves as Leader for Providence College's Urban Action Program

Milton resident Emily McClellan participated in Providence College's Urban Action program to start the school year.

South Shore Seniors Expo

Jackson School

Baby and Me Play Group

"Learning Through Play" Play Group

Milton Youths Win Boston College High Awards

The following Milton students received awards from BC High.

Cunningham Open House

Milton High Cheerleaders, Dancers Prepare for Bay State Competition

Milton High will host the Bay State Conference Dance and Cheerleading Competition on Thursday night. Captains from both teams hope to see a packed crowd of Milton supporters.

Blue Hills Cosmetology Program Teaches Skills That Can't Be Outsourced

The 14-month course offers 1,000 hours of education toward a hairdressers license.

Superintendent Hopes to Eliminate Athletic Fees

For the past two years, Milton High has had some of the highest athletic fees in the area, and its likely the biggest factor in a decrease in participation.

School Committee Hears Diversity Report

Assistant Superintendent John Phelan presented the Milton Public Schools status on diverse hiring practices, minority enrollment and student achievement.

Milton High GSA Stands Up for Gay Rights

Students in the Gay Straight Alliance plan to be more active this school year as issues from Don't Ask, Don't Tell to bullying take national headlines.

Fontbonne Students Receive Backpack Safety Tips

A physical therapist from Milton Hospital gave a presentation for National School Backpack Awareness Day on Wednesday.

Milton Foundation for Education Celebrates 15 years

The MFE is celebrating with birthday cake and stars to show their donations at the upcoming open houses. The Foundation has donated $2 million to the teachers and schools in Milton.

First-Year Teacher Finds Her Place in the Classroom

Among a group of over 20 new teachers to the Milton Public Schools is Pierce math teacher, Dianne Bacsik, a recent graduate of Boston College.

Teachers Take Decreased Raises in New Contract

The Milton Educators Association and the Milton Public Schools have agreed to a new three-year contract as the teachers entered the final year of their previous deal.

Young Musicians Flock to MHS For Sign Ups

On Tuesday, September 7, students interested in taking music lessons gathered at Milton High School to pick out their instruments.

Milton Public School Students Return to the Classroom

Students at Milton's four public elementary schools, one middle school and one high school filed back into the halls of their respective buildings on Wednesday for the first day of classes.

Milton Public Schools Receives Unexpected Funding for New Positions

The Milton Public Schools received $327,683 from the ederal Education Jobs Funds bill, which marks the highest level of state support for public schools in history.

School Committee Moves Forward with Security Cameras

At the School Committee's first meeting of the school year, the district's business administrator gave a report on the security cameras that will be installed this fall.

Junior Trooper Learns the Basics From Summer Program

Sean McDonough, a 16-year-old junior at Milton High, participated in the Massachusetts State Police Junior Trooper Program in New Braintree this summer.

Kohl's Cares Contest Could Eliminate Athletic Fees at Milton High

A half-million dollars are available through a Facebook-based contest that would be applied to high school athletics.

Milton High Senior Handles His Business at Summer Institute

Skyler Abrams attended the three-week Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Summer Business Institute at Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business on June 27.

Milton Public Schools Send Bus Passes

The Milton Public Schools have distributed passes to all students registered to ride the bus, those without passes will not be permitted to ride.

Fontbonne Academy Students Participate in French Exchange Program

A group of Fontbonne Academy Students traveled to France this summer where the explored the country and saw the sights in Paris.

FAVA Summer Camp Has Fairy Tale Ending

In the fourth and final week of the FAVA Arts and Crafts summer camp, students created altered books and fairy tale houses.

Pierce Extended Day Program Fails to Launch

For the fourth or fifth time an attempt to start a daily after school program at the middle school was foiled by low enrollment.

Milton Graduate Receives Picture Perfect Recognition

Alison McIntyre was the high school winner of the "What I love about Milton" photo contest

Going Green With FAVA Summer Arts Camp

In week two of the summer camp at Pierce Middle School, students created art inspired the earth that was also friendly to the environment.

FAVA Students Go Back to the 60s

The first week of FAVA Arts and Crafts Summer Camp included pop art, pet rocks and tie dye.

Milton Resident Interns on Beacon Hill

Law student Brian Cronin is participating in the legislature's internship program.

Eighth Grade Students Visit State House

The Pierce Middle School Students met with Senator Brian A. Joyce and Representative Walter F. Timilty.

Children Get Hands-On with Animal World Experience

'Going Green Around the World' event was sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library.

Two Milton Residents Among Seven to Earn Fontbonne Internships

The selective program is in honor of 1977 graduate Julie Connelly who passed away last summer.