Somerville Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Shelly Hinds joins Pallotta Educational Center as Head of School

Italian Home for Children's Mary Savioli Pallotta Educational Center Welcomes Shelly Hinds as New Head of School

Somerville Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Kevin Wen is one of 161 high school seniors nationwide to receive the honor this year.

Somerville Education Foundation Seeks New Board Members

The SEF is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that works to promote learning opportunities for all residents.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Somerville Patch.

Teacher Sara Dion Enters Race For Somerville School Committee

Dion, a Somerville resident and teacher in the Medford Public Schools, is running in Ward 7.

Top U.S. High Schools 2021: See Where Somerville Ranked

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors like graduation rates and academic performance.

College Financial Aid Applications In Somerville Area: Compare To MA

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Somerville area high schools have done so far.

School Grab And Go Meals Now At Somerville High School Only

Starting Monday, Somerville schools' grab-and-go meals will only be distributed at the main entrance of Somerville High School.

Parents Protest Sexual Assault Allegation Against 6-Year-Old Boy

Somerville resident Flavia Peréa says an unfair standard was applied to her son: "they look at a Black and brown boy, they see a criminal."

Next Somerville High School Principal Selected

Matthew Buchanan, principal of Hope High School in Providence, RI, will succeed Sibby LaGambina, who is retiring after 35 years in the SPS.

Healey School Tot Lot Renovation Meeting On April 15 In Somerville

At the time of the meeting dial 631-992-3221 and use access code 640-540-316.

DESE Approves Somerville Waiver To Delay Full In-Person Learning

The district was one of 58 that received exemptions from the state's requirement to bring elementary students back by April 5.

In Somerville Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Middlesex County.

Unconventional Opening For New Somerville High School

The building welcomed younger students March 4 as part of the district's phased return to in-person learning.

New Somerville High School Now Open

Learn more about the new school, see photos, and take a virtual 3D tour at shsproject.org.

Somerville Mayor Blasts State Plan To Bring Students Back ASAP

Mayor Joseph Curtatone called state officials' comments a "surprise announcement without any consultation" at the local level.

Holiday Gift Bag Pickup At Somerville Schools On December 28 & 29

This December a dedicated gaggle of elves has persevered to provide this year’s treats in a COVID-safe fashion.

Remote Learning Gives Somerville Snow Day Edge

The district expects it will not have to extend the school year due to snow days.

Somerville Schools Receiving Rapid Coronavirus Tests From State

The rapid tests deliver results in about 15 minutes and could help schools identify positive cases quicker, state officials said.

Somerville Public Schools Reopening Town Hall On October 29

The meeting is scheduled for October 29, at 6 p.m. Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole interpretation will be available.

Somerville Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation this week announced semifinalists for 2021 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.

Somerville Public Schools Reopening Event On September 21

The meeting will be hosted on the Zoom teleconferencing platform and there will also be an option to call into the meeting from a phone.

'Map Is Not A Plan,' Somerville Mayor Says Of School Reopening

Mayor Joseph Curtatone says downward trending infection rates aren't enough to reopen schools for in-person learning.

Equity In MA Schools: Where Somerville Ranks

The new WalletHub ranking compares per-student spending to average household income. Towns with high income tended to be less equitable.

Somerville To Start School Year Fully Remote

District officials said they will move toward a hybrid model once they have addressed ventilation and testing issues.

Somerville Takes In-Person Classes 'Off The Table' This Fall

Districts are developing plans for in-person, remote and hybrid learning, but officials said Friday they won't consider the first option.

Somerville Announces Town Halls On School Year Plans

Officials will discuss local efforts to prepare for the upcoming school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Town Halls On Somerville School District Coronavirus Planning Announced

Due to the pandemic, the Somerville School Committee will be holding two additional summertime meetings.

Somerville Schools, Paraprofessionals Reach Contract Agreement

The city and paraprofessionals union came to a tentative agreement after months of negotiations were derailed by the coronavirus.

Salute Your 2020 Somerville Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Somerville Expanding Internet Access For Public School Families

The district anticipates that "close to 100 percent" of the 450 families without internet access will have it by the end of next week.

Somerville Schools, City Buildings To Close For 2 Weeks

Somerville joined several other nearby communities Thursday in closing schools for at least two weeks.

Somerville Could See 1 Percent Increase In State Education Aid

But the school district would also be required to increase local aid by 7 percent under the state's new education funding bill.

Tufts Opens Grant Applications For Somerville, Medford Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations in Tufts' host communities may apply for grants ranging from $250 to $2,000.

Puma Donates Uniforms, Equipment To Somerville High School

The sneaker maker is expected to open its North American headquarters at Assembly Row in 2021.

Bullying In Somerville: Share Your Stories With Patch

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

Somerville MCAS Results: Schools Making 'Moderate Progress'

Somerville's MCAS scores were lower than the state average for meeting or exceeding expectations on 17 of 19 tests.

Somerville High School Makes Boston Magazine's Top 150 List

See how SHS compared to 148 other greater Boston high schools.

Somerville 2019-20 School Calendar: First Day Of School, Days Off

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