Bishop Stang High School will hold a ribbon-cutting and blessing for its newly completed tennis courts on Thursday, April 9, at 2:30 p.m. The project marks a significant investment in the school’s athletic facilities and student programs.
The DeValles School Building Committee meets on Thursday, April 16, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at James B. Congdon Elementary School, 2nd floor, Classroom 8. A remote Zoom option is available. Agenda items include: March 4 minutes approval New chair selection of DeValles School Building Committee Update on Project Schedule/Progress Call for artists update A […]
The New Bedford Coalition to Save Our Schools community meeting is Saturday, June 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church. Students, families, educators, and community members will discuss support for immigrant families and local schools. The gathering begins with a picture book read aloud. Children are welcome. Pizza and water will be […]
Starry Night at the Museum is on Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m., at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Tickets are $200. Guests will move through museum exhibits to learn about the impact of the initiative's education programs and meet students supported by the initiative. Proceeds support educational opportunities for local families. New Bedford Star […]
The New Bedford School Committee will meet Monday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd. Members will consider changes to the grade structure and school districts for the Ashley Elementary School project. They will also review policies on school wellness, student restraint and parent advisory councils. The agenda includes an […]
The Ashley School Building Committee meets on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St., Room 224. The meeting will also be available by Zoom. Agenda Members will review public outreach comments and discuss choices for a preferred option. The committee is scheduled to vote on […]
Join the NBPS Culinary Center as they celebrate the conclusion of the Summer EATS program with lots of fun activities, a cookout, ice cream and community partners on Friday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 6p.m. 453 North Street, New Bedford.
The New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, Room 224, 455 County St. Agenda items include fiscal 2027 finance reports and budget, August donation requests, and the 2026 facilities rental report. Members will also consider approval of student activity, revolving, […]
The New Bedford School Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School. The agenda covers the start of the school year, district updates, and the superintendent’s evaluation. Time will be allotted for public comments and committee reports. Other topics include funds for […]
The Dartmouth School Committee will meet Monday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Dartmouth High School Library Media Center, 555 Bakerville Road. The meeting agenda was posted Sept. 10.
The Fairhaven School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet Monday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion of a draft artificial intelligence policy, background-check policies ADDA and ADDA-R, and policy ACL concerning the Protect Act and will conclude with adjournment.
The Acushnet School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 3:45 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room at Ford Middle School (708 Middle Road). The agenda includes a call to order, followed by an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and negotiations with nonunion personnel, including ATA negotiations. The board may also discuss […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St. Agenda items include approval of September meeting minutes, fiscal 2027 finance reports, September donation requests, and the 2026 facilities rental report. You can also view the […]
The Ashley School Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, Room 224. It will also be available remotely by Zoom. Agenda items include updates on the school design, geotechnical report, and project schedule. The committee will also discuss working group meetings focused on building […]
The New Bedford School Committee meets next on Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd. Superintendent Andrew O’Leary will provide district updates and an attendance report for the 2025-26 school year. Members will consider Food and Nutrition Department positions, a policy on […]
The Ashley School Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m., in a hybrid format. Agenda items include approval of the Sept. 30 meeting minutes, an update on the environmental soils assessment, and a vote to select a floor plan. Members of the public may attend remotely by Zoom. The meeting […]
AJ Gomes Neighborhood Association meets the third Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. at the AJ Gomes School. Contact: Buddy Andrade at obvdcbr@yahoo.com
The Acushnet School Committee will hold a workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. in the superintendent's conference room at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road. Agenda Members will participate in superintendent evaluation training with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.
The New Bedford School Committee's Finance and Operations Subcommittee will meet Monday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building. Agenda items include fiscal 2027 financial reports, October donation requests, and the 2026 facilities rental report. Members will also consider approving minutes from their October meeting. The meeting will […]
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