Massachusetts Schools Get a B, Best Grade in Nation

United States schools ranked at a C overall and Massachusetts topped all other states in the nation in a new study from Education Week.

Watertown Savings Bank Partners with Junior Achievement to Deliver Important Financial Literacy and Workforce Readiness Lessons to Watertown High School Students

Watertown, MA– Watertown Savings Bank hosted 12 students from Watertown High School for a JA Skills to Achieve program on November 13, 2014.

Hartley Tours Porter and Chester Institute on Wear Pink Day

Hartley spoke to several classes about the importance of higher education and healthcare opportunities in her district.

Rising Salaries Make Mass. One of Best States for Teachers, Report Says

Massachusetts ranked No. 4 on a survey of the best states in the country for teachers.

Back to School Safety Tips for a Great Start to the School Year

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association offers tips for staying safe around school buses, in the road, and on a bike this fall.

You Snooze, You Win: APP Recommends Delaying Start Times of Classes for Teens to Combat Sleep Deprivation

The American Academy of Pediatrics is drawing connections between school hours and teen sleep deprivation.

Watertown U.S. Army Veteran to Graduate from Wentworth Institute of Technology

Former U.S. Army Cavalry Scout will receive his bachelor’s degree on Saturday.

What are School Supply List 'Must Haves'?

Back-to-school shopping has already started for supplies such as pencils and scissors.

Massachusetts Schools Ranked No. 2 in Nation

New Jersey topped WalletHub’s "Best and Worst School Systems" list.

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Watertown Public Schools Have Early Release on Thursday

Watertown Public Schools Closed on Wednesday

Take a Look at the Latest Watertown Students to Make the Dean's List

These students made the grade in the fall 2013 semester.

See Why Sen. Elizabeth Warren Stopped by Watertown

Sen. Warren toured Perkins School for the Blind and learned about issues facing the blind.

Snow Days Don't Impact Student Learning, Harvard Professor Finds

New findings from Harvard reveal that keeping schools open during a storm could be potentially more detrimental to learning than school closure.

Girl Power Shining Through in Watertown High School Athletics

With only one loss each, the girls' basketball and ice hockey teams have had a successful winter.

Watertown Public Schools Closed Due to Snowstorm

No school in town on Wednesday.

See the Watertown Students Who Made the Dean's List

See who made the dean's list during the fall semester.

Weapons Policy Adjusted in Watertown High School Handbook

The School Committee worried that the policy was not flexible enough to fit all situations.

Watertown Schools Land More than $100,000 in Grants

Money will go toward equipment for math and science classes and to develop teacher evaluation frameworks.

Deep Freeze Causes Headaches in Watertown Schools

Frozen pipes cause problems in the Watertown schools.

Watertown Cancels School on Thursday and Friday

When Does School Close for Winter Vacation in Watertown?

See When You Can Catch Watertown's Winter Concerts and Plays

Students at all of Watertown's schools will perform this month.

High School Class Wants to Fly Watertown Strong Flag on Common Street

The class is selling wristbands to buy the flag that will pay tribute to Watertown's first responders.

When Does School Close for Thanksgiving in Watertown?

Students have multiple days off next week for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Watertown Schools Take on New Tactics for a School Intruder

The lockdown and stay-in-place method is no longer the recommended strategy if there is a violent intruder.

Watertown Rolls in First Field Hockey Tournament Game

The Raiders hosted Lynnfield in the North Section quarterfinal.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Ernie Boch Jr., Hard Rock Cafe Bring Music To Watertown

How Much Homework is Too Much?

The Watertown School Committee will consider making a homework policy for the district.

Watertown Will Start Process of Getting State Money to Renovate Schools

The Town schools face overcrowding, and are aging.

Find Out More About Watertown's Big Federal Grant for Wellness

The money will help start Wellness the Watertown Way, and educate students about health and fitness.

Find Out When the School Committee Candidates Will Debate

The six hopefuls for the School Committee will debate at Watertown Middle School.

Watertown Schools Land Huge Federal Grant for Wellness Program

See how much Watertown will receive and where the money will go.

Is It the End of the MCAS Exam?

Schools will test new online exam that could replace the MCAS.

See How Watertown Students Fared on the 2013 MCAS Test

Watertown students scored better that the state average in some tests and lower and others.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.