Academic Achievements

College of Charleston congratulates John Butler of Mattapoisett, majoring in Economics and of Mattapoisett, Sally Butler majoring in Marketing, who were named to the Dean’s List for Winter 2024.             Springfield College has named Rylee Kouta from Mattapoisett to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2024 fall semester. Kouta has a primary major […] Read more »

OHS Fifth Grader Wins Feinstein Foundation Golden Ticket

On Monday, January 27, Thomas’ winning ticket and five others were announced on WPRI’s Channel 12 during the 4:30 pm news.             Thomas chose to donate the $500 gift to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to honor his “Yaya.”             “Learning about the importance of paying it forward is an invaluable experience, and this opportunity […] Read more »

Rochester Christian Learning Center

Rochester Christian Learning Center is a homeschool cooperative for Grades K-8, located at First Congregational Church of Rochester. Homeschooling is a growing popular option for parents who want to directly educate their children. A Learning Center is an organized group of homeschooled children that meet at a facility sponsored by an organization such as a […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Regis announces Aubrey Heise of Mattapoisett met academic requirements to be named to the university’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List, in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Regis students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher; first-year students must have a GPA of 3.25 […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Woman’s Club Scholarship

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club is pleased to offer two $2,500.00 scholarship awards to Mattapoisett residents who are high school seniors planning to graduate during the current academic year.             Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Offices at Old Rochester Regional High School, Bishop Stang High School, Tabor Academy, Old Colony Vocational Technical High School, […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Bree Killion of Rochester, Brady Lee of Mattapoisett, Drew Mastovsky of Marion, Gracie McCarthy of Marion, George Psichopaidas of Mattapoisett, and Zachary Zutaut of Rochester have been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA […] Read more »

Sippican Rod & Gun Club Scholarships

Sippican Rod & Gun Club is pleased to announce that for the 2025-2026 school year we will offer two $1,000 scholarships to local students. Scholarships are available to any high school senior, student currently enrolled in college, or a certificate program. For information and application visit our website at www.sippicanrodandgunclub.org/about-5. Read more »

Both ORR Boys and Girls Score Wins in Basketball

Boys Basketball             The Old Rochester Regional high school boys’ basketball team played at Wareham (5-3) on January 8 and won 71-63. Both sophomores Hunter Horsey and Grady Oliveria stepped up. Horsey scored 18 points, and had 6 rebounds, as Oliveira also had 18 points and hit some clutch free throws down the stretch. The […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Several undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) completed research-driven, professional-level projects that apply science and technology to address an important societal need or issue including:             David Strom from Marion, class of 2026, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, completed a project titled Funding and Communication Plan for Integracni Centrum Praha (Prague, CZ).             Isabel Friedrichs […] Read more »

2025-26 Project GROW Preschool Program Registration Open

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that registration for the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Project GROW preschool program will open on January 13 for the 2025-26 school year.             Project GROW was established to provide high-quality pre-schooling to children in Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester.             “Our inclusive […] Read more »