Incoming kindergartners will receive a free literacy gift at the West Roxbury Library event.
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.
Find out when the kids go back, and other important dates for the upcoming school year.
Tristan Kelley, 11, of West Roxbury was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Kohl's for his excellent community service.
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.
Wang was an arts leader for From the Top, teaching El Sistema, which incorporated daily music lessons after regular school hours.
After six years of being led by Superintendent Carol Johnson - how are West Roxbury schools doing?
The Boston Latin School is in the finals of the 'Green School Makeover Competition' and needs your vote by June 24.
"...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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to the 2013 Catholic Memorial class!
Catholic Memorial School celebrated its 53rd Commencement Exercises on Thursday.
Beethoven School students now have maps, games, hopscotches and crosswalk designs, in their school's parking lot of recess and physical education classes.
Brand new books from a list created by Lyndon School students were donated through the BC Reads program.
Students from multiple Parkway schools donated money to not wear uniforms for the day with all funds going to One Fund Boston.
The Ohrenberger and Beethoven K-8 schools are holding a no uniform day today in exchange for a donation to the 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.
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.
Students were also taught financial literacy lessons by TD Bank volunteer instructors.
The new program will use a computer-generated list of six schools for parents to choose from based on a variety of factors.
The Ohrenberger Owls took on members of the Boston Police Department in basketball - who came out ahead - the cops or the kids?
Congratulations to all the students who earned academic honors.
Students will not be counted as being absent today if they did not attend Boston Public Schools.
It snowed throughout the night making roads slick and dangerous, and many bus stops and sidewalks are still covered.
External Advisory Committee on School Choice has been meeting around Boston neighborhoods on the three proposals for student assignment in Boston Public Schools.
After four days, the city's snow emergency parking ban will expire at 6 p.m. on Tuesday night.
Boston crews are working around the clock to make all Boston streets passable, forcing public schools to be closed again on Tuesday.
Due to continued cleanup up of the fifth worst storm to hit Boston, public schools are closed on Monday, February 11, 2013.
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.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino presented Green with the award on Feb. 2.
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.
The city councilor wants to see the Boston Public Schools system easier to navigate for parents.
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.
Boston City Councilor Frank Baker wants a hybrid School Committee to replace the current model of being appointed by the mayor.
Boston Public Schools continues to overhaul its system to provide more schools close to home.
Get free computer access and help filing online to receive federal financial aid for school.
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 will file statewide legislation that could eliminate the cap on in-district charter schools.
The city is introducing 10 new classrooms through a partnership with seven community organizations.