Waltham Names New Whittemore Principal: Ricardo Dobles

Dr. Ricardo Dobles will be the next principal of the Whittemore School.

Waltham Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Middlesex County.

Waltham High New Principal Named: Brenda Peña

Waltham High School Associate Principal Brenda Peña will slide into her new role as principal July 1.

Bentley University On Coronavirus Lockdown After Spike In Cases

Bentley’s growing test positivity rate sits at 4.7 times the average positivity among all colleges and universities in Massachusetts.

Waltham Names 2 Finalists For Whittemore School Principal Job

Between Jan. 25 and Feb. 12, some 20 people applied for the position. Four of those made it through to the interview round.

Waltham Not Ready For Full, In-Person School: Superintendent

Although the state school board said most districts will have to start phasing out hybrid by April, Waltham said it needs more time.

Waltham High School Project Lawsuit Halts MSBA Funding

When neighbors filed a lawsuit against the city, it triggered a clause that prompted the state to stop payments for the $375M project.

Three Finalists Selected in Waltham High School Principal Search

Two of the candidates already work within the district, while the third has experience leading schools in Colorado.

Waltham Schools Aim To Return Students To Hybrid By Mid March

The district has been mostly remote since September.

Waltham Coach Hits Milestone Victory

Waltham High School hockey coach John Maguire recorded his 400th career win, joining a small group of coaches across the commonwealth.

Blasting For New Waltham High School To Last Until Late Summer

"Generally, there will be two blasts every day, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. " the city said.

Waltham Schools Don't Gain Much From Baker's Budget

The district's drop in enrollment mean only a slight increase in funding under the Student Opportunity Act.

'Test Blast' For New Waltham School Coming Soon

A blasting company is set to begin blasting at 11 a.m. Jan. 19 with a test blast. Here's how to get alerts.

Waltham Eyes State COVID-19 Pool Testing

Massachusetts teachers, students and staff will be eligible for a once-a-week COVID-19 test through the voluntary program.

Waltham Schools Offer Help For Students After U.S. Capitol Riots

School leaders in Waltham, Newton and Brookline offered advice about how to talk to kids about the Jan. 6 riot.

Blasting To Start In January For New Waltham High School

There's a community forum to discuss what it means for neighbors, traffic and the decibel level.

Waltham Mom, MA Grad Student Sue State Over Flu Vaccination Rules

The lawsuit argues the state Department of Public Health doesn't have the power to create a mandate.

Will Waltham Get Snow Days This Winter?

Virtual learning means schools could operate on snow days. But there's still a scenario in which classes are canceled altogether.

Bentley University Names New Police Chief

A former deputy chief of special operations​ for the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office was named chief of Bentley University police.

How Waltham Educators Are Combating Technology Fatigue: Fresh Air

McDevitt Middle School's Physical Education department started the "Fresh Air Challenge" for students as a way to get students outside.

Waltham High School Gets New Vocational Program Certified

Waltham High School just got approval to have its health assisting program​ certified as a vocational program, according to the district.

Waltham Schools Delay In-Person Reopening Plan Amid Pandemic

Students in five grades from second through 12th were scheduled to begin the in-person portion of the hybrid model Nov. 9. Not any more.

Bentley University Issues New Rules Amid Spike In Coronavirus

On Wednesday, the day Waltham issued an emergency health order, 12 students tested positive for the coronavirus.

Waltham Leaders Break Ground On New High School

After years of back and forth, the city is moving forward with developing the land where the new high school is set to be.

Waltham Activists Protest New High School, Environmental Issues

A group says they plan to protest potential environmental damage and loss of green space and trees, because of the new Waltham High School.

Waltham Student Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced semifinalists for 2021 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.

Here's How To Take A Virtual Tour Of The New Waltham High School

The tour starts with the long drive from Lexington Street to the school, takes viewers around the back of the school and then inside.

Waltham High School Project To Break Ground This Month

Crews are about to gear up to begin demolition at the site of the new Waltham High School.

Bentley University Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus

University officials are notifying people who may have been in close contact with the student.

5 Things To Know About Back To School In Waltham

There are plenty of unknowns about what a return to the school year will look like in Waltham, but this, we know.

Waltham Woman Raises Money To Donate Diverse Books To Schools

A former student at Plympton Elementary started a drive to raise money to donate a collection of diverse books to the school.

Bomb Threat At Brandeis University: Shelter-In-Place Lifted

Police finished sweeping campus after someone called in a bomb threat Thursday morning, officials said.

Waltham To Start School Mostly Online

The district's youngest students and students with high needs will begin with a hybrid in-person model, while most will start online.

Waltham School Committee To Discuss Plan To Reopen Schools

On Wednesday, the School Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the district's plans to reopen in September.

Waltham School Committee To Discuss Plan To Reopen Schools

On Wednesday, the School Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss —​and possibly vote on—​ the district's plans to reopen in Sept.

All Lives Cannot Matter Until Black Lives Matter: Waltham Schools

The Waltham Schools Committee became one of at least 100 school committees to pass an anti-racism resolution promoted by the MASC.

Trump Administration Drops Plan To Deport International Students

The recently announced ICE order had drawn criticism from colleges and universities across the country, including in Waltham.

Waltham Amends High School Graduation Ceremony For Coronavirus

Waltham High School will be partaking in a socially-distanced graduation ceremony this weekend to honor the graduating seniors this month.

Waltham Schools Prepare To Open In September

On the heels of state guidance, Waltham is preparing a plan for reopening schools in the fall.

Jan Rollings Of Waltham Graduates From Bradley University

Rollings was among more than 900 students who received degrees.