NEW BEDFORD -- The tabled consideration of a 'Safe Zone' resolution is on the School Committee's agenda for Monday, Aug. 11, the last meeting before school begins this year. The […]
New Bedford Public Schools will hold its Kindergarten Welcome Day on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at Buttonwood Park Zoo. The event is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and includes free […]
Rob Roy Academy has partnered with New Bedford Public Schools to offer free haircuts for students from pre-k to grade 12. Call Rob Roy Academy at o to receive a […]
Get your child of all ages ready for the school year with a free backpack filled with essential school supplies. Backpacks are available to those who register and attend while […]
Classes for the 2025–2026 school year in New Bedford Public Schools will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Aug. 27: First day for students in grades 9 and 12. This is […]
The Dartmouth Long Range Capital Planning Committee will hold a Public School Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dartmouth Middle School. Topics include a new […]
Finance & Operations: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, 5 p.m., PRAB, Room 224 Agenda Also available via Zoom Meeting ID: 889 6852 7379 Passcode: 321889 Send public comments to PublicComments@newbedfordschools.org. Comments must be submitted no later than 3 p.m. on the meeting day.
The New Bedford School Committee will hold its 2025–2026 meetings at Keith Middle School in the Steven DeRossi Community Room. All meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are broadcast live on New Bedford Cable Access, Channel 9. 2025 Meeting Dates Monday, August 11 Monday, September 8 Monday, October 6 Monday, November 10 Monday, December 8 […]
The New Bedford Educators Association will host a public forum for the four candidates vying for three seats on the New Bedford School Committee. The event is on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Keith Middle School auditorium. This marks the city’s first contested School Committee race since 2019. Association […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Governance and Policy Sub-Committee will meet Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. The agenda includes second readings of policies on non-discrimination, school admissions, and student discipline. Members will also review updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, including civil rights, student records, and meal modifications. Policies on graduation […]
The New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School. Members will […]
Finance & Operations: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 5 p.m., PRAB, Room 224 Agenda TBA Also available via Zoom Meeting ID: 889 6852 7379 Passcode: 321889 Send public comments to PublicComments@newbedfordschools.org. Comments […]
The New Bedford School Committee will meet Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Keith Middle School. The agenda includes updates from the superintendent, a student report, and votes […]
Our Sisters’ School will hold its first Creativity Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Local media are invited to attend. This hands-on event features workshops led by local artists and creatives. […]
At Middle School Family Nights, families can learn about the Early College Program at New Bedford High School. Early College helps students build skills for college success. Participants can earn free college credit while still in high school. College professors teach classes in junior and senior years. Students receive personalized college and career support. Family […]
The New Bedford City Council School Committee and Board of Assessors will hold the 2026 City of New Bedford Inaugural Ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. It will be held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill. Newly elected and re-elected municipal officials will be formally recognized. Attendance is free […]
The School Department’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m. at Keith Middle School, Steven De Rossi Community Room. Agenda items include a district overview of mid-year English language arts results for grades 3 through 8, followed by school-level reports for grades 3 through 5 and grades 6 through 8. A […]
A free open house for educators will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4–6 p.m. Teachers and guests can view new exhibits. Information will be shared about tours and […]
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