Somerville Falls in First Round of 'High School Quiz Show'

Somerville fell to Lincoln-Sudbury in the first round of the trivia show.

Echevarria Steps Down from School Committee, Steven Roix Appointed

Illness caused Benjamin Echevarria to step down from the Somerville School Committee before being sworn into office. The committee promptly appointed Steven Roix to take his place.

You Ask, Patch Answers: When's the Last Day of School?

Snow days have lengthened the school year in Somerville. See when school's out for summer.

Tufts Dean Blasts Students' Drunken Behavior at Boston Bash

According to the Boston Herald and a letter in The Tufts Daily, things got out of hand at the Winter Bash at a Boston Hotel Feb. 1.

Prospect Hill Academy Accepting Applications for Upcoming Year

The deadline to apply for the Somerville K-12 charter school is March 1.

Somerville Students Simulate Crime Scene DNA Analysis on Mobile Laboratory

The BU Mobile lab taught Somerville High School students about DNA and exposed them to one of the Boston region's most important industries: Biotechnology

Somerville Public Schools Closed Friday, Activities Canceled Saturday

Somerville Public Schools announced the closures Thursday afternoon.

Somerville Public School Volunteer, Instructor Recognized for Commitment to Arts

Clare Goldsmith, a volunteer, and Barbara Marder have been teaching children at the Kennedy School about the creative process.

Trivia Team Takes Second Swing at 'High School Quiz Show' Saturday

The Somerville High School trivia team faces Lincoln-Sudbury on the WGBH show Saturday. The episode will air March 3.

Benjamin Echevarria Chosen as New Ward 1 School Committee Representative

Echevaria was chosen after a split vote on the School Committee.

Show Us Your Patriots Pride!

Are you wearing Patriots gear today? Take a picture and show your pride here!

Somerville School Committee to Interview Four Ward 1 Candidates

A public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 22.

Ten Candidates Seek Seat on Somerville School Committee for Ward 1

Letters of intent were due Jan. 10. Here's who's interested in the position.

Thursday: Deadline to Apply for Ward 1 School Committee

For those interested in representing Ward 1 on the committee, letters of intent are due Thursday at 5 p.m.

Somerville to Face Lincoln-Sudbury on WGBH's 'High School Quiz Show'

The episode will air on March 3.

School Committee to Choose New Member by Feb. 4, Seeks Candidates

Prospective candidates from East Somerville must submit their names for consideration by Jan. 10.

Somerville Schools Reviewing Safety Procedures in Wake of Newtown Shooting

Teachers will support students who have questions about the tragedy. Security, schedules and routines remain normal.

Tuesday: El Sistema Presents 'Community in Harmony' Concert

Special guest artists will perform Handel, Pachabel, Mussorgsky and more.

Somerville High School Choir Going to D.C. For Inauguration

The choir will perform at the WorldStrides Heritage Presidential Inauguration Festival and attend the inauguration.

Longer School Days Are Coming to Select Massachusetts Schools

Massachusetts is one of five states to add 300 hours of class time every year for certain schools. Will it help?

New Campus Location Among Options to be Considered by High School Task Force

The task force will look at short-term and long-term needs of the aging high school building.

Monday: Kennedy School Honors Volunteer Janet McGourty

McGourty has worked with special needs kids at the elementary school, according to an announcement from Somerville Public Schools.

Somerville High to Compete on WGHB's 'High School Quiz Show'

It's the second year in a row Somerville will compete on the show.

Somerville Public Schools Closed Monday Due to Hurricane Sandy

All classes, afterschool programs and evening programs are cancelled for Monday, Oct. 29, due to Hurricane Sandy.

'Buy a Brick' Campaign Unveiled for Somerville Scholarships [Photos]

The Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation hopes to sell 1700 bricks to help high school graduates afford higher education.

Somerville Public Schools to Share in $1 Million Statewide Early Education Grant

The funded initiative works to streamline and strengthen early education.

Monday: College Fair at Somerville High School

Students and parents from Somerville and surrounding communities are invited to the fair, which is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

'We Are Applying Again,' Says Charter School Organizer

The Somerville Progressive Charter School group thinks it has a good shot of achieving a charter next year.

Somerville Progressive Charter School Passed Over By State

The proposed Somerville Progressive Charter School wasn't asked to submit a full application to the state.

My Life, My Health: The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Resident and Landord Home Energy Workshop

Public Forum on Social Security and Medicare

Volunteer Training, Somerville Public Schools

Somerville High School Class of 1976 35 +1 Reunion

Philosophy = Love of Wisdom

Boston Babywearers Monthly Meeting

Highlander Cafe Gives Students 'Real Life' Restaurant Experience

For 31 years, the culinary arts program has prepared Somerville students for careers in professional kitchens.

Somerville's MCAS Scores Show Slight Improvements and Declines

2012 MCAS results show 53 percent of Somerville students are proficient or higher in English and 40 percent are proficient or higher in math.

First Time Home Buyers Seminar

Jackson School Open House