Big-Name Musicians Line Up For MA High School Band Institute

An Anna Maria College faculty member has organized a workshop for students featuring big names in brass, jazz, and orchestral music.

School In MA During Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered

Here's what state officials are proposing to prevent coronavirus from spreading when students return to school in the fall.

5 Worcester Students Get Scholarships From MBTA Operator

Twenty-five $1,000 scholarships were given to students across Massachusetts by Keolis.

Salute A 2020 Worcester Graduate In The Patch Virtual Yearbook

It's not a traditional year for graduations. Highlight a graduate you know with a tribute in the Patch virtual yearbook.

Worcester Will Do Virtual 2020 Graduations, Students Protest

Mayor Joseph Petty says he "empathizes" with 2020 graduates, but in-person ceremonies would be a health risk.

Fund Seeks Donations To Buy Laptops For Worcester Students

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation wants to provide Chromebooks to students for remote learning during the pandemic.

Worcester Teen Expelled Over Marijuana Prevails In Supreme Court

The high school student was caught in 2018 with marijuana. Her mother sued after the student was forced out of a merit program.

Becker College To Start Twitch Stream For High Schoolers

Becker will stream faculty-led chats about everything from video game design to business.

Coronavirus: Worcester, Framingham State Move Classes Online

Worcester and Framingham State University students will finish out the spring semester remotely, the schools have announced.

Map: Food For Worcester Students During Coronavirus Closure

With all school closed until April 7, Worcester has set up a program to get meals to students. See a map of where to get it.

Coronavirus: Worcester Schools Closed Until April

The closure comes amid a wave of similar announcements as the new coronavirus sweeps across Massachusetts.

Clark University Latest To Close Over Coronavirus

Clark officials had said as recently as Wednesday that school would go on. That changed Thursday night.

Amherst College Shutting Down For Spring Semester

The college is moving completely online after spring break amid coronavirus fears.

Worcester's St. Mary's Schools Cancels Classes Over Coronavirus

St. Mary's Schools serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Worcester Public Schools Issues COVID-19 Guidance

There were no confirmed coronavirus cases in Worcester as of Monday. But school officials have created an information resource for parents.

A Young Worcester Tuba Player Needs Help Getting To Tanglewood

Alexandra Economou is one of the few girl tuba players around. She's raising money to pay for a prestigious music program.

Holy Cross Rowing Coach Retires, Was Driver In Deadly Crash

Patrick Diggins was a rowing coach at Holy Cross for 34 years. His retirement comes after a deadly January crash in Florida.

Worcester Cancels School; Parking Ban; Buses On Snow Routes

Worcester city officials are warning of extremely slippery roads after a storm swept through the area overnight.

Worcester's South High Will Compete In High School Quiz Show

Season 11 of "High School Quiz Show" begins on Feb. 8. South High will face the wild card team.

Grant Will Help Becker College Students Studying Mental Health

The Reliant Foundation has given Becker a $30,000 grant to increase mental health practitioners in the Worcester area.

Funeral Set For Holy Cross Rower As Students Return To Campus

A wake for Grace Rett. 20, will be held Tuesday, the same day Holy Cross students return to class following last week's deadly van crash.

Holy Cross Mourns Sophomore's Death In Florida Crash

Grace Rett, 20, was called a "light to all who knew her." The Holy Cross sophomore was also a record-holding athlete.

WPI Gets $113M Bond For New Academic Building

Worcester Polytechnic Institute will use the MassDevelopment bond to construct the 100,000 square-foot facility.

Worcester Closes School Due To Snow

Ice and up to 5 inches of snow will fall in the area during a snowstorm expected to last throughout the day Tuesday.

Worcester Cancels School Tuesday Due To Snowstorm

The region is under a winter storm warning, and snow is expected to continue falling through Tuesday at noon.

Worcester Schools Closed Due To Snowstorm

A messy snowstorm might dump more than a foot in the area by Tuesday morning, according to forecasts.

Worcester School To Compete On WGBH High School Quiz Show

Only 17 schools in Massachusetts were selected to compete in the 11th season of "High School Quiz Show."

Scholarship Honors Music Teacher Who Died On Mass Pike

Kimberly Hannon, 27, was a beloved local piano teacher and musician. She died in an accident on the Mass Pike on Oct. 25.

5 Worcester Students Get STEM Scholarships

The scholarships were awarded by Keolis, which runs the MBTA Commuter Rail.

Worcester Candidate Profile: Cara Berg-Powers For School Board

Cara Berg-Powers, 36, explains why voters should pick her among 11 candidates running for the Worcester School Committee.

Longtime Worcester School Board Member O'Connell Dies At 70

Brian O'Connell died Friday morning is being remembered as a "brilliant" and "dedicated" public servant.

Bullying In Worcester: Share Your Stories With Patch

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Worcester schools.

Worcester Releases 2019 Data On Homeless Students

The district says there are 2,400 homeless students in Worcester, less than estimates released by a private group earlier this year.

Worcester School District Shows "Substantial Progress": MCAS

While the district is showing progress, MCAS scores were lower than the state average for meeting or exceeding expectations on all tests

67 Schools Get Recognition Under MCAS Accountability System

These schools are recognized for high achievement, high growth or significantly exceeding their targets under the system.

School Girl Walking Home Fights Off Abductor: Cops · Patch PM

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Man Tried To Kidnap Worcester Student: Police

Worcester police said Jose Palau, 37, tried to abduct a 16-year-old girl home as she walked home from school.

Worcester Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists

Semi-finalists for the scholarship were announced on Wednesday.

5 Key Dates For Worcester 2019-20 School Year

When's the first day of school for Worcester students? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Higher Education: MA University Offering Marijuana Program

Clark University will be the first in the country to offer a graduate certificate in marijuana regulation.