Countdown to Kindergarten Party at West Roxbury Library

Incoming kindergartners will receive a free literacy gift at the West Roxbury Library event.

Historic West Roxbury School Building Gets Facelift, New Science Lab

Built in the late 1800s, Donahue Hall was originally known as the Baker Street Primary School. It was acquired by Saint Theresa of Avila Parish, and became officially known as the Avila school in 1925.

When's The First Day of School for Boston Public Schools?

Find out when the kids go back, and other important dates for the upcoming school year.

Kohl's Awards $1K Scholarship to West Roxbury Student for Outstanding Community Service

Tristan Kelley, 11, of West Roxbury was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Kohl's for his excellent community service.

Q&A: Urban Science Academy's Davis Named Educator of the Year

The Educators of the Year program recognizes outstanding teachers, paraprofessionals, guidance counselors, school nurses and other educators who have made a unique contribution to their students, their classrooms, and their schools.

West Roxbury's Wang, Arts Leader, Earns Citizens Bank Scholarship

Wang was an arts leader for From the Top, teaching El Sistema, which incorporated daily music lessons after regular school hours.

Farewell Superintendent: What Is Johnson's Legacy in West Roxbury?

After six years of being led by Superintendent Carol Johnson - how are West Roxbury schools doing?

Vote by June 24 for BLS to Win a Green Technology Makeover!

The Boston Latin School is in the finals of the 'Green School Makeover Competition' and needs your vote by June 24.

D.A. Conley Encourages Civil Service at West Roxbury Academy Graduation

"...no matter what we do or how we do it, the ability to help lies in each and every one of us," said District Attorney Dan Conley.

Photos: Lyndon School Students Make Murals for Boston Hospitals

Three giant murals were made for recovering victims of the Boston Marathon and were given to Boston Children's Hospital, as well as Brigham and Women's.

Ohrenberger, Beethoven Among Schools to Receive Suspicious Letters

Police have said there does not appear to be any credible physical threat in regards to the letters sent to Boston public schools across the city.

List of Catholic Memorial 2013 Graduates

Congratulations to the 2013 Catholic Memorial class!

Catholic Memorial Graduates 2013 Class

Catholic Memorial School celebrated its 53rd Commencement Exercises on Thursday.

Photos: Parents, Kids, Staff Repaint Beethoven School Parking Lot

Beethoven School students now have maps, games, hopscotches and crosswalk designs, in their school's parking lot of recess and physical education classes.

Lyndon School Gets 300 New Books From Boston College

Brand new books from a list created by Lyndon School students were donated through the BC Reads program.

West Roxbury, Roslindale Schools Raise Thousands for One Fund Boston

Students from multiple Parkway schools donated money to not wear uniforms for the day with all funds going to One Fund Boston.

$2000 Raised for One Fund Boston by Ohrenberger School by 10:30 A.M.!

The Ohrenberger and Beethoven K-8 schools are holding a no uniform day today in exchange for a donation to the One Fund Boston.

Lyndon School Running Penny Drive for One Fund Boston

Every penny counts, so any and all loose change can be dropped off the Patrick Lyndon School office in West Roxbury for One Fund Boston.

Beethoven/Ohrenberger Schools Raising $ for One Fund Boston

Students will be able to donate any amount and not have to wear a school uniform, with all funds raised going to the One Fund Boston to help those most affected by the bombings.

Celtics' Jeff Green Unveils New Computer Lab at Kilmer School in West Roxbury

Students were also taught financial literacy lessons by TD Bank volunteer instructors.

Boston Schools Get New Student Assignment Policy

The new program will use a computer-generated list of six schools for parents to choose from based on a variety of factors.

Boston’s Finest vs Boston’s Future at the Ohrenberger School in West Roxbury

The Ohrenberger Owls took on members of the Boston Police Department in basketball - who came out ahead - the cops or the kids?

West Roxbury Residents Receive Mt. Alvernia 2nd Quarter Honors

Congratulations to all the students who earned academic honors.

Snowstorm: Absent Boston Students to be Marked 'Constructively Present'

Students will not be counted as being absent today if they did not attend Boston Public Schools.

Should Boston Schools Have Been Closed Today?

It snowed throughout the night making roads slick and dangerous, and many bus stops and sidewalks are still covered.

Boston School Choice Meetings - None in West Roxbury for 3 Proposals - Yet

External Advisory Committee on School Choice has been meeting around Boston neighborhoods on the three proposals for student assignment in Boston Public Schools.

Boston's Parking Ban Will Be Lifted at 6 p.m. Tuesday Night

After four days, the city's snow emergency parking ban will expire at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Boston Public Schools CLOSED on Tuesday, February 12

Boston crews are working around the clock to make all Boston streets passable, forcing public schools to be closed again on Tuesday.

Boston Public Schools CLOSED on Monday

Due to continued cleanup up of the fifth worst storm to hit Boston, public schools are closed on Monday, February 11, 2013.

Menino Wants Delay on School Assignment Vote

The External Advisory Committee was scheduled to make a recommendation this weekend, but Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has asked them to take more time on their decision.

West Roxbury Academy's Jaylin Green Earns Winter Youth Spotlight Award in Leadership

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino presented Green with the award on Feb. 2.

Distinguished Writers Recognize Catholic Memorial's Best Creative Minds

At the ceremony, student poets Hunter Larkin, Jared Owens, Man Soo Takeda and Talink Taunusma also read selections of their poetry, composed alongside Ms. Helfgott Hyett, who currently serves as CM's writer in residence.



Connolly: School Assignment Plans Still Lacking

The city councilor wants to see the Boston Public Schools system easier to navigate for parents.

Menino: Student Assignment: 'It's our choice to make'

The External Advisory Committee on School Choice is meeting on Mon., Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at Orchard Gardens K-8 School. BPS will present the latest options and the EAC will invite public comment.

Councilor Baker Wants School Committee to be Mayoral Appointments and Elected Members

Boston City Councilor Frank Baker wants a hybrid School Committee to replace the current model of being appointed by the mayor.

Boston Unveiling Three New Student Assignment Proposals

Boston Public Schools continues to overhaul its system to provide more schools close to home.

FAFSA Day Events for College-Bound Boston Students

Get free computer access and help filing online to receive federal financial aid for school.

Congressman Lynch Talks Growing Up in Public Housing, Ironworkers at Catholic Memorial

Lynch told the students about his childhood, growing up in public housing in Boston and following his father into the iron trade at a young age.

Menino: New Boston School System to Provide 'Quality School Closer to Home'

Menino will file statewide legislation that could eliminate the cap on in-district charter schools.

Kindergarten Program Expanded in Boston (Not in West Roxbury)

The city is introducing 10 new classrooms through a partnership with seven community organizations.