See How Wakefield's Test Scores Compare Amid National Reading Decline

Researchers examined third- through eighth-grade test scores from more than 5,000 school districts.

Wakefield Schools Begin Kindergarten Registration

The district has released information on enrollment for the 2026-27 school year.

Back To School: Wakefield 2025-26 School Calendar

Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Wakefield can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.

State Upholds Approval For Technical School Project In Wakefield

Northeast Metro Tech's plans to build a new school will move forward following an environmental agency decision.

Wakefield Elementary School Receives $5K Cultural Grant

The grant will fund "a transformative art project for PreK through 4th grade students that intertwines sustainability with creativity."

Northeast Metro Tech Highlights Growing Success Of DECA Chapter

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a nonprofit organization that prepares students for careers in business and leadership.

Wakefield Opens Kindergarten Registration For 2025-26 School Year

Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will take place from January 16 to February 3, 2025.

Robotics Teacher Brian Caven Makes A Difference In Wakefield

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Wakefield Teacher Named Finalist For National Award

An elementary school teacher has been named a finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Wakefield Schools Hiring For Several Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at some of the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Northeast Metro Tech Graduate Wins Twice At Elites Trade Championship

A Northeast Metro Tech graduate took first place in national plumbing and HVAC competitions held in Florida.

Wakefield Student Earns National Merit Scholar Program Recognition

A Northeast Metro Tech senior has been named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholar program.

14 Inducted Into Northeast Metro Tech Athletic Hall of Fame

Fourteen Northeast Metro Tech alumni were recently inducted into the Northeast Metro Tech Athletic Hall of Fame.

Environmental Sustainability Committee Supports New High School

Cites strong sustainability attributes of high school design

Attention Wakefield Graduating Seniors of Italian Descent

The Wakefield Sons and Daughters of Italy are offering two $1000 scholarships this year.

Announcing Two Scholarships for Wakefield Seniors

The Wakefield Sons and Daughters of Italy are offering two $1000 scholarships this year. Apply by Feb. 14, 2023.

Northeast Metro Tech Students Help Renovate Revere Museum

The Revere History Museum occupies a building that dates back to 1901. Area students are helping modernize the museum's electrical wiring.

Wakefield MCAS Results: Math Scores Rise, Some English Scores Fall

Big gains in sixth, seventh and eighth grade English scores came as scores in younger grades decreased.

Wakefield Public Schools Earn B Grade In New National Ranking

Wakefield was placed 138th out of 219 Massachusetts school districts in rankings from Niche on Tuesday.

Wakefield Students’ Fence Post Self-Portraits Now On Display

The Greenwood Elementary School Class of 2022 created the portraits earlier this year.

Wakefield To Talk High School Project At Community Forum

The forum is set for Tuesday as the town eyes plans to build a new Wakefield Memorial High School.

New Comfort Dog Comes To Northeast Metro Tech In Wakefield

Nor'E is an eight-week-old English black lab.

North-of-Boston Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Students earned this honor through their scores on National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests last year.

Wakefield Unlikely To See ‘Profound Effect’ From MCAS Changes: Supt.

Though Wakefield may be alright, Superintendent Doug Lyons noted questions about the state’s decision to raise minimum scores for graduation

Back To School: Wakefield 2022-23 School Calendar

Wakefield students will be back in the classroom next month. Here are some important dates for the rest of the school year.

Comfort Dog Samy Visits Wakefield Schools After Texas Shooting

"It is times like these when we need to lean on one other the most," Superintendent Doug Lyons said, as schools boost their police presence.

Northeast Metro Dismissed Early After Vandalism, Attempted Arson

School officials found a broken window and damage to a school conference room when students and staff were arriving Thursday morning.

Wakefield Public Schools: 2022-2023 Approved School Year Calendar

Please click here to view the 2022-2023 Approved School Year Calendar.

Wakefield Public Schools: 2022-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET INFORMATION

Click here to view 2022-2023 Proposed Budget Click here to view the 2022-2023 Superintendent Proposed Budget Slide Presentation

Wakefield School Calendar 2022-23: First Day Of School

The first day of school won't be the same day as the state primary due to logistical concerns at the Galvin polling location.

Wakefield Schools Drop Mask Requirement Effective Thursday

An initial vote to end the mandate immediately was deadlocked, with some members wanting to give the extra day.

Wakefield Public Schools 2021 DESE Report Cards Now Available

There were no accountability determinations for the 2020-2021 school year, but the report cards include enrollment, MCAS scores, and more.

Will Wakefield School Drop Mask Mandate? No Easy Answer

The high school could see an end to mandatory masking before the rest of the district, but more discussion needs to be had.

Work Begins On Wakefield Warrior Logo

The Warrior Logo Committee is tasked with coming up with two or three logo options that Superintendent Doug Lyons will present.

Wakefield Voters Overwhelmingly Approved New Voke

Tuesday's election means a new $317 million school coming to Wakefield.

Northeast Metro Tech Special Election: Results

A majority of voters who turned out from the 12 cities and towns that send students to the school needed to approve construction.

Northeast Metro Tech Special Election For Wakefield

Wakefield would be responsible for roughly $13.8 million of the cost of a state-of-the-art school after accounting for the MSBA grant.

Wakefield High School Options To Be Discussed With Community

The Permanent Building Committee will host a virtual community forum Jan. 20 at. 7 p.m. on the progress and conceptual design options.

Now's The Time For A New School: Northeast Metro Officials

Ahead of a special election across a dozen communities, Northeast Metro Tech officials plead their case for the $317 million project.

Wakefield School Bus Catches Fire, But Quick Thinking Saves Day

Bus driver Kim Audet was conducting her routine preparation at Woodville Elementary when she smelled smoke and saw flames under the hood.