Innovation in Action: Swampscott Middle School
On October 29 at Swampscott Middle School, Wes Geraci stood on the roof and threw pumpkins off as a way to test his students’ work in physics, engineering, collaboration, and…
November 2025
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Battle of the Bands Rocks Crowd, Boosts Music Trip Fund
The Swampscott music program raised $2,200 for its upcoming trip to Universal Studios during Monday night’s Battle of the Bands. “It went very well,” music teacher and band director Ed…
Swampscott Gears Up for Annual Thanksgiving Clash Against Marblehead
Swampscott’s football team will take the field against Marblehead on Thursday morning for the storied Thanksgiving rivalry game. “Please come out and support our team,” Director of Athletics Kelly Wolff…
Innovation in Action: Swampscott Elementary School
Swampscott Elementary School students interact with new technologies every day, particularly in the innovation lab, where Bee-Bots and Wonder Workshop Dash robots are used. The Bee-Bots resemble the insects they’re…
‘A Real Community Effort’: Anchor Food Pantry Delivers 135 Thanksgiving Dinners as Community Need Deepens
Anchor Food Pantry delivered 135 complete turkey dinners to residents in Swampscott, Nahant and Lynn on Sunday to help ensure everyone can enjoy Thanksgiving. “We are just incredibly grateful to…
177th Annual Church Fair Kicks Off Ho-Ho-Holiday Season
Christmas came early for Swampscott residents who visited the First Congregational Church’s annual Let It Snow Fair on Saturday, November 22. Guests shopped for a plethora of holiday-themed decorations, food…
Swampscott Falls to Rivals in Powder Puff Thriller
With just one minute left in the annual Powder Puff Flag Football game between Swampscott High School and Marblehead High School, the scoreboard still read 0-0. Swampscott’s senior girls took…
Swampscott Board of Health Reviews Draft Campfire Policy
The Swampscott Board of Health is moving forward with a draft policy aimed at restricting open fires in town, a step that board members say could eventually lead to a…
Peak Thanksgiving Gridlock Expected Nov. 27 as AAA Forecasts Record Holiday Travel
The Boston metro area is expected to see peak Thanksgiving congestion at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, with travel times increasing by 108% over normal conditions. AAA projects that…
Swampscott School Committee Approves New Competency Determination Plan for Class of 2026
The School Committee unanimously approved a one-year plan to certify the class of 2026 for graduation under the state’s new competency-determination rules. Director of Teaching and Learning Sarah Kent presented…