Some of the most valuable tools Anne Realini picked up at the high-energy teaching conference held in the desert were related to phonics strategies – making learning to read and write in the classroom more fun for all her students, allowing them to master skills without even realizing it.             “I think my favorite practice […] Read more »

Falmouth Academy, an independent college-preparatory school serving grades 7 through 12, will host its annual Scholarship Exam & Faculty Forum on Saturday, January 24, from 9:30 am to 11:45 am on the Academy campus.             This event invites prospective students entering grades 7–9 and their families to experience firsthand what makes Falmouth Academy’s academic community […] Read more »

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates Andrew Wronski of Rochester, Rebecca Mann of Mattapoisett, and William Gaspar of Mattapoisett on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Read more »

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that kindergarten registration for next school year is now available at elementary schools in the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55.             All Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester children who will reach the age of 5 before September 1, 2026, are eligible to register […] Read more »

Old Rochester Regional (ORR) School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Director of Food and Nutrition Jill Henesey are pleased to share that the school district was awarded $30,000 in MA FRESH Grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office for Food and Nutrition Programs.             […] Read more »

Stephen Sauerbrey of Marion has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Read more »

Lucas Pothier of Rochester was named to the Dean’s List at Cedarville University for Fall 2025. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.             Jacob Pothier of Rochester was named to the Dean’s Honor List at Cedarville University for […] Read more »

Calder Eaton, Mattapoisett local, was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List. Approximately 55% of the university’s 6,934 undergraduate students qualified this semester. Read more »

The Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 have launched this year’s Playbook Initiative and Project 351 programming with two fall workshops already completed.             Through a partnership with the Boston Celtics and Project 351, the school system’s Playbook work connects student leaders in grades 4 through 12 from Old Rochester Regional […] Read more »

Silas D. Coellner, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Jr. High School, announces the following Students of the 1st Quarter.             Green Team: Madison E. Ferreira and Dominic L. Philie             Orange Team: Harper L. Osetkowski and Manuel J. Palomo             Blue Team: Penelope M. Conley and Charles S. Whinnem             Red Team: Emelia E. Marmelo […] Read more »