Swampscott Academic Achievers

Check out Patch's monthly round up of notable achievements by college students from Swampscott.

Swampscott Middle School Needs $3.7 Million Roof Fix

Swampscott is hoping to cut the town's share to $2 million with help from the state.

Swampscott Could See 7 Percent Increase In State Education Aid

But the school district would also be required to increase local aid by 3.3% under the state's new education funding bill.

Officials Say Swampscott Got Short-Changed In State Education Aid

The $4.7 million earmarked for Swampscott doesn't factor in the town's diverse student body.

Swampscott School System, Teachers Back At Bargaining Table

The union representing teachers presented a new proposal to the school system, two months after talks between the two sides fells apart.

Swampscott Teachers' Contract Talks Fall Apart

The Swampscott School Committee's bargaining team plans to file for mediation after the latest setback.

Swampscott Superintendent: Suspension Not Related To Negotiations

Superintendent Pamela Angelakis said its "unfortunate" the teacher's union would use a teacher's suspension as negotiating leverage.

Union Rallying For Suspended Swampscott Teacher

Teachers from other districts represented by the Massachusetts Teachers Association were expected to attend the rally for Nancy Hanlon.

Swampscott Suspends Teacher At Center Of Contract Fight: Union

Swampscott Public Schools suspended Swampscott Education Association President Nancy Hanlon for three days.

MA Teachers: Our Work Doesn't End When The Bell Rings · Patch PM

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Swampscott Teachers Protest Contract With 'Work To Rule' Action

The teachers and Swampscott Public Schools are embroiled in contract negotiations, with teachers calling for a cost-of-living increase.

The Menace Of Bullying: What Swampscott Parents Are Saying

A Patch survey shows broad concern about the extent of bullying in schools and frustration that school policies don’t fully address it.

Bullying In Swampscott: Share Your Stories With Patch

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Swampscott.

Swampscott MCAS Results: Schools Perform Above State Average

Swampscott's MCAS scores were higher than the state average for meeting or exceeding expectations on 17 of the 19 tests.

Details Of Transgender Swampscott Educator's Agreement Revealed

Thomas Shannon Daniels, who identifies as gender fluid, must give two weeks' notice before changing pronouns or titles, among other details.

Swampscott High Named National Blue Ribbon School

Only 349 schools in the country were so honored.

Swampscott School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School And More

When's the first day of school in Swampscott? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Stanley Principal Decision Made, Sort Of

The search committee is punting the decision until next year.

Longtime Swampscott School Committee Member Dies

Richard Feinberg was "an impassioned advocate for students," Swampscott Public Schools said.

Swampscott High Interim Principal Named

A familiar face will be taking over for Robert Murphy during his medical leave.

Swampscott Schools Closed Wednesday

It's yet another snow day!

Transgender Swampscott Principal's Leave Extended

The superintendent opted to extend Shannon Daniels' leave.

Swampscott Varsity Team Gets New Field

The $2 million project is completed.

Swampscott High School Earns A- In New National Ranking

See where Swampscott High School falls on a ranking of best public high schools.

Swampscott School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Swampscott? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

More Than 600 Local Students In Need Of School Supplies

School supplies are needed for 610 students in Swampscott, Marblehead, Salem, and Lynn.

SPUR Kicks Off Annual Backpack Drive

Sponsor a student in Swampscott, Salem, Marblehead, or Lynn by buying a backpack.

Swampscott Superintendent Warns Parents Of New App

A new app challenges users to increasingly dangerous acts.

Swampscott Schools Honor 2017 Retirees

The School Committee meeting last week honored a handful of 2017 retirees.

Swampscott School Committee Announces Support For Rail Trail

The Swampscott School Committee called the Rail Trail an important investment for the town.

Swampscott Schools Announce New Hadley Principal

Swampscott Superintendent Pamela R. H. Angelakis has announced the new Hadley School principal.

Swampscott Searches For Hadley School Principal

Swampscott Public Schools expect to announce the new Hadley School principal in June.

Swampscott Dance School Partners With Domino's For Fundraiser

All About Dance and the pizza chain are collaborating to create a deal that keeps on giving.

Swampscott High School Names New Basketball Coach

Swampscott High School has a new head varsity boys basketball coach.

Swampscott Woman Honored By UMass Lowell

The first-ever endowed professorship in nursing at UMass Lowell will be named after a Swampscott resident.

Hadley School Principal Leaves For Watertown School

Hadley School Principal Stacey Phelan turned in her resignation earlier this month after nearly three years in the position.

Swampscott Dance School Rewards Good Grades

For every 'A' an All About Dance student gets, she gets a free raffle ticket.

Swampscott Takes First Steps Toward New Schools

The committee voted in favor of two statements of interest regarding seeking state funds for a new school.

Swamscott Schools' Interim Principals Made Permanent

The interim Swampscott high school and middle school principals will take over the positions permanently starting immediately.

Letter To The Editor: Swampscott School Committee Member Seeks Second Term

Gargi Cooper is seeking a second term on the Swampscott School Committee.