Doherty retired Wednesday after 34 years in the Reading Public Schools.
See how college aid applications changed for Reading area high schools.
John Doherty is leaving after 34 years in the Reading Public Schools.
A Lexington Christian Academy student from Reading is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
Caitlin Shelburne, the principal of Making Waves Academy in Richmond, California, will assume her new role July 1.
Here's what changed this week after Gov. Baker announced that all COVID-19 restrictions, including the mask mandate, will be lifted May 29.
Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.
Reading Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.
Gail Dowd was honored by the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials for her financial leadership.
Sarah Hardy, an administrator in the Stoneham schools, has a background in literacy and equity/social justice professional development.
Reading Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.
The 2,500 nationwide winners were selected from a pool of 16,000 finalists.
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Reading Patch.
Each year, ducklings that hatch in the Coolidge Middle School courtyard join their mother for a stroll through the halls and out to a pond.
Superintendent John Doherty said it is the second hate incident in the Reading Public Schools in recent weeks.
The Screening Committee will hold an open microphone session Tuesday for the community to meet the candidates.
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.
These are the potential candidates to succeed Kathleen Boynton, who is leaving for a principal job in another district.
RPS saw an uptick in coronavirus cases and quarantines among students last week as it prepares to return to a full in-person schedule.
The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Middlesex County.
The district surveyed 551 employees as it develops its plan to return to full in-person learning.
Reading Superintendent John Doherty said the district faces several challenges as it implements its plan for full in-person learning.
In-person students at two Reading schools and a staff member at a third tested positive for the virus, Superintendent Doherty said.
"Your declaration without a thoughtful plan only exacerbates the challenges," the league's superintendents wrote to DESE Commissioner Riley.
DESE Commissioner Riley hopes to bring elementary schoolers back by April. Superintendent John Doherty says that comes with some challenges.
Thomas Milaschewski, a superintendent resident in the Medford Public Schools, is "very thankful and excited to accept the position."
Reading schools are implementing free, optional pooled testing for the coronavirus for in-person students and staff.
Three classes at Parker Middle School were exposed to the virus last week, Superintendent Doherty said.
The School Committee plans to select a candidate by Feb. 11.
Baker's budget proposal will not result in any increased funding this year, but there could be some relief in the future.
Proponents say the group-testing method is a more efficient and cost-effective strategy.
A link sent to families to help explain the Capitol riot contained imagery that was perceived to be anti-police.
Schools were remote this week due to COVID-19 cases among students and staff, as well as community spread.
Superintendent Doherty said there have been three in-school transmissions of the virus, and case counts are expected to rise post-break.
“What’s really sad is that we’ve got a lot of other towns right around us that are playing hockey,” said resident Steve Sullivan.