Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Reading

Massachusetts

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

Lifesaving Nonprofit Critical Care Transport by Air & Ground

Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

Essex County

Scott Souza

Beverly

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need...

Quality Plumbing, Heating and Hot Water Heater Solutions

CRoy Plumbing and Heating LLC

Your go-to source for prompt, professional plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and maintenance throughout Essex County. Services We Provide: • Plumbing Services - from new installations and upgrades to comprehensive repairs and maintenance, we ensure that your home's water systems function flawlessly. • Hot Water Heater Services - our expert installation, repairs, and maintenance to ensure you always have access to hot water when you need it. • Gas Plumbing - reliable gas plumbing services for fireplaces, appliances, generators, and more—safe, efficient, and expertly handled. • Heating - trusted heating services for furnaces and boilers—efficient installs, expert repairs, and comfort you can count on. About Our Local Plumbing Company: Serving Essex County since 2000, we have built a reputation for excellence in communities such as Salisbury, Georgetown, Boxford, Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Middleton, Marblehead, and Saugus. Our deep understanding of local needs allows us to provide tailored solutions that meet the demands of our customers, ensuring that every project is handled with professionalism and a personal touch! Discover the CRoy Difference: When you choose us, you receive a service backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our experienced technicians are not only certified and insured, but they are also devoted to your comfort and satisfaction. We prioritize promptness and professionalism, delivering transparent pricing and reliable solutions that you can count on! Our Commitment to Customer Satisfaction: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that goes beyond just fixing plumbing and heating issues. Our team is dedicated to understanding your unique needs and providing tailored solutions that fit your lifestyle. With transparent communication, prompt responses, a focus on quality, we strive to exceed your expectations and build lasting relationships with every homeowner we serve!

Danvers

Your go-to source for prompt, professional plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and maintenance throughout Essex County. Services We...

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February 18, 2022 Click “Read more” to see what’s happening this month at the Welch School…

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Peabody

Peabody Public Schools: March Calendar

Click "Read more" to see what's happening this month at the Welch School…

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Salem

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Swampscott

Marblehead

Chris Rhatigan

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Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Reckoners with Kevin James Graham

Vote Early Rally

Community Connections Festival

Chelsea Berry

Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy

Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

One Root, Many Branches: Celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Parishes on the North Shore

🌱 Patch AM: How Peabody’s cosmetology community...

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🌱 Patch AM: How Peabody’s cosmetology community is rallying for two former students

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🌱 Patch AM: Peabody Cosmetology Benefit Set To...

Coming up on the Peabody Patch calendar: Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park

🌱 Patch AM: Peabody Cosmetology Benefit Set To Help 2 Former Students

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Peabody Cosmetology Benefit Set To Help 2...

The Nov. 9 event will support a former student with cancer and another who lost his home in a fire.

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Peabody's Olio To Host 'After Party' To...

The wedding and event venue, which closed for 15 months amid the COVID-19 health crisis, is ready to toast to making it to the other side.

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