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.

Holy Cross Organist Banned After Sexual Misconduct Claims

James David Christie resigned last year but was banned from the campus following a sexual assault investigation.

Worcester Student Nominated For "Make A Difference" Award

The John F. Kennedy Make a Difference Award is given to middle school students whose service projects impacted the community.

Worcester Launches Handle With Care Program

The program provides notification to school personnel and teachers when a student has experienced or witnessed trauma.

Worcester Schools 'Divided Along Racial Lines': Official

Worcester School Committee member Dante Comparetto said the body is "morally corrupt" and represents a "racist community."

Worcester Students To Perform With Foreigner In Hanover Theatre

The Burncoat High School Quadrivium Chorus will take the stage with Foreigner to sing on of the band's hits.

Worcester City Councilor Speaks Out On Education Equity

Worcester's District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera said the community is frustrated over the lack of equity in the city's education.

US News Best High Schools 2019: 9 Worcester Schools Make The List

U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 Best High Schools list Tuesday. Here's how schools in Massachusetts ranked.

Worcester Polytechnic PhD Students Receive Global Awards

This is the third year in a row that PhD student from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earned funding awards for global scholarships.

Worcester Supt. Defends Against Claims Of Racial Disparity

The superintendent responded after a local coalition said she supported a disciplinary model that unequally affected students of color.

Worcester Public Schools Closed Mar. 4

Forecasters are expecting 6-8 inches across much of the state.

Councilor Rivera Opposes Push For Officer At Claremont Academy

District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera criticized the school department's recent push for a full-time officer at Claremont Academy.

Abby Kelley Admin Criticized Over Colin Kaepernick Poster Removal

The poster, made in honor of black history month, was taken down after a member of administration took offense to the image.

Worcester Public Schools Closed Feb. 13

Due to inclement weather there will be no school.

Worcester Public Schools Closed Feb. 12

The incoming snow storm has already closed the Worcester Public Schools.

Worcester School Ranked Among Top 100 MA Schools For 2019

Worcester's Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science earned a spot on Niche's list of best public high schools in Massachusetts.

Worcester Public Schools Announce 2 Hour Delay

There will be no AM preschool and Head Start. PM preschool and Head Start will start at the regular time.

Worcester Morning School Buses Delayed

Substitute buses are being used on some routes to keep things on track. The district advises parents to double check bus numbers.

Worcester Public Schools Closed Thursday

With extremely cold temperatures expected Thursday morning, Worcester Public Schools are closed.