Sam Walker’s American Tavern to Host Teacher Appreciation Event
Sam Walker’s American Tavern is hosting a Teacher Appreciation Event on Friday, May 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. “This event is all about getting to know our neighbors better,…
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School Lunch Hero Day Recognizes Unseen Efforts of Cafeteria Staff
While Swampscott students are still sleeping each morning, food services staff at each of the three schools in town are hard at work, making fresh muffins for breakfast and preparing…
Swampscott Education Foundation Returns, Hosting May 9 Community Kickoff
The Swampscott Education Foundation is back and will host its first event since reinstating on May 9 at Sam Walker’s American Tavern. Parents of students in all grades are invited…
Swampscott Students and Staff Share Views on AI in the Classroom
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. Video by Anna Kanders and Lily Saelim As artificial…
Elementary School Solar Panels to Go Live in May
Construction and installation of solar panels covering the roof of the Swampscott Elementary School are complete, Superintendent Jason Calichman announced at Thursday’s School Committee meeting. “Long time coming,” said School…
Boys Hockey Set to Return to Swampscott High School
Swampscott High School students interested in playing boys ice hockey will once again be able to wear the traditional blue and white uniforms on the rink. A plan is in…
Swampscott Middle School Upgrades in Focus as Officials Clarify Generator Claim
Swampscott Middle School is not run by a car engine, as was suggested during a recent town debate. Instead, Swampscott Public Schools Facilities Director Max Kasper told the Swampscott Tides…
Author Brings Frederick Douglass’ North Shore Story to Life for Swampscott Students
Local author Tom Dalton spoke with the Swampscott Middle School book club Thursday about his book and research into Frederick Douglass’ time on the North Shore. Douglass was an abolitionist,…
Behind the Scenes: The Story of Big Blue News
This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection. By Jasper Kaiser Big Blue News is a media…
‘Elite Group of Students’ Welcomes New Members
A group of students who have displayed success both in and out of the classroom were honored on Wednesday at the Swampscott High School, as they were inducted into the…