In a brief meeting held on Thursday, November 6, the Swampscott School Committee voted 4–1 to approve Superintendent Jason Calichman’s four-goal plan for the 2025-26 school year, after an extended…
Ask sixth-grade teacher Lisa Rapisarda what she teaches, and she won’t say “social studies.” She’ll smile and tell you she teaches curiosity, how to question, explore, and connect the dots…
Artist Rob Surette put on a presentation for Swampscott Middle School students and teachers on Tuesday. “The kids love it,” said Principal Jessica Minter. Surette began drawing at three years…
Despite steep federal education cuts this year, Swampscott Public Schools expect to finish the year with a small surplus, according to a first-quarter budget update presented at the October 23…
The Swampscott Elementary School Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) brewed up a fang-tastic time for local goblins and ghouls with its annual trunk or treat event. “We’re trying to make it…
A group of Girl Scouts in Swampscott has completed a nature center in Ewing Woods, located behind the elementary school. Girl Scout Troop 72182 members Amelia Crehan, Audrey Hale, and…
Just last week, two students in their 20s from the Discovery Point Program at Swampscott High School returned to visit the teachers who launched their academic journeys. The former students,…
There are only eight out of the 18 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) subjects assessed across the district on which above 50% of Swampscott students met or exceeded expectations. “The…
The room was quiet as the Swampscott School Committee meeting came to order. Papers rustled softly, laptop screens flickered on, and a row of familiar faces turned toward the long…
Swampscott Elementary School unveiled a communication board on its playground Thursday. The board is located at the front of the playground to help children communicate. The board was provided by…
