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Old Colony presents possible steps forward after rejected building project

Members of the Old Colony Building Project panel. Photos by Mari Huglin

ROCHESTER — After residents voted against constructing a new Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School building, the school…

Three integral strategies behind FreeLake school district’s state recognition for MCAS growth

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LAKEVILLE — Across the state, schools are struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels of academic achievement, but the Freetown-Lakeville…

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Lakeville and Middleboro schools to receive career-education grant funds

Lakeville and Middleboro schools will receive funding to support career-preparation programs

Schools across Massachusetts will receive more than $8.5 million in grants to prepare students for their future careers, including thousands for Middleborough Public Schools and the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District. Middleboro will...

Middleboro principals share school improvement updates

From left: Principals Paul Branagan and Timothy McLaughlin and Susan Pennini, vice chairperson of the school committee, at the Oct. 9 school committee meeting.

MIDDLEBORO — With the school year now in full swing, administrators from Middleboro’s middle and high school presented their school improvement reports to the Middleboro School Committee at its Oct. 9 meeting. Paul Branagan, principal at...

What voters should know about the Old Colony Building Project

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Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School has proposed a $288 million project to build a new high school. A vote on Tuesday, Nov. 18 will take place asking voters from Rochester, Mattapoisett, Lakeville, Carver and Acushnet to accept or...

FreeLake school district shows positive growth in math MCAS scores, English results dip

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LAKEVILLE — The recently released state-standardized MCAS scores bring fresh education trends and state recognition with the Freetown-Lakeville School District’s 2025 test results. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, more commonly...

Middleboro school district MCAS scores show decline in results across most grade levels

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MIDDLEBORO — The state standardized test results are in and the Middleboro Public School District — with outliers in the fourth grade results — shows student achievements in English language arts, math and science have declined. The Massachusetts...

Middleboro School Committee, parents share concern over special education understaffing

Michael Perrone, the district’s interim superintendent, presents during the superintendent's report at the Sept. 25 school committee meeting.

MIDDLEBORO — Several special education staff in the Middleboro school district have taken leave or resigned since the spring, leaving some classrooms without certified special education teachers. Middleboro School Committee members and parents...

Middleboro School Committee welcomes new Henry B. Burkland principal

MIDDLEBORO — The School Committee officially welcomed Shammah Daniels as the new principal of Henry B. Burkland Elementary School during its meeting Thursday, Aug. 28. Daniels began her role on July 1, succeeding Ronald Sanborn, who served as...

Back to school: New staff, programs in FreeLake district

LAKEVILLE — Bust out the backpacks and pack the lunch boxes — the Freetown-Lakeville school year kicks off Sept. 2. With new programs, electives and staff joining the district, there are plenty of changes this year. But the first shift students,...

Back to school: New principals, busing, parent messaging app for Middleboro district

MIDDLEBORO — Set the alarms and sharpen the pencils — Middleboro students return to school Sept. 2. While the Middleboro Public School District is making several changes this year, the most significant are improving busing efficiency for...

FreeLake school district shares plans to improve swimming pool, stadium, water system

LAKEVILLE — The Freetown-Lakeville School Committee shared plans to improve the swimming pool, stadium and drinking water infrastructure at Apponequet Regional High School during a meeting on Aug. 20. The district will use $100,000 in state funding...

Middleboro superintendent takes health-related leave of absence

MIDDLEBORO — Superintendent Carolyn Lyons is taking a leave of absence for health-related reasons, the Middleboro School Committee announced. The committee appointed Michael Perrone, the district’s director of business and finance, as interim...

Middleboro School Committee tables change to public comment policy

The Middleboro School Committee tabled a proposed revision to its public comment policy on July 24 during a meeting where residents shared mixed feedback and a former Select Board member climbed on the stage and shouted at the board — prompting a...

Rotary Club awards scholarships to four area seniors

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro/Lakeville Rotary Club awarded scholarships to four high school seniors during a dinner held July 9 at the Fireside Grille. Melina Freitas and Olivia Cheney of Middleboro High School as well Audrey Keller and Will Levrault...