Schools & Education

United Way of Tri-County Backpack Donation Drive

August 2nd, 2006

FRAMINGHAM,MA — Kids Helping Kids!!! Many children want to go back to school each fall with the latest and greatest notebooks, pens, backpacks and other supplies. However, for some parents buying even the basic necessities is difficult. The United Way of Tri-County is asking for your help in making sure that every kid in the community has… [read more].

FHS GIRLS LACROSSE ARE CHAMPS!

June 16th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team won the State Championship on Friday, June 16 in a squeaker overtime game. The final score was 13 – 12 in the MIAA State Final Division 1 Game versus East Longmeadow at Bowditch Field. The team’s bus was escorted through Framingham with a siren blasting police… [read more].

Framingham High School Graduation Postponed

June 3rd, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham High School graduation has been postponed until Sunday afternoon, June 4th, due to rain. Weather permitting, the ceremony will take place at Bowditch Field at 1 p.m. Principal Michael Welch is keeping parents and students updated on when the ceremony will take place via email. ###… [read more].

Hemenway Playground Build Day Sat. May 20th

May 10th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA- With generous donations from local businesses, community foundations, and individual donors, the Hemenway Community Playground Project prepares for Build Day – Saturday, May 20, 2006. Volunteers from the community will complete construction of the new playground at the Hemenway Elementary School under the supervision of equipment vendor Landscape Structures and M.E. O’Brien & Sons, Inc…. [read more].

Texas Hold 'em Tournament

April 12th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Marian High School Boosters is holding a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament on Saturday, April 22 to benefit Marian High School Athletics. The tournament will take place from 7-11 PM in the MHS cafeteria. Doors open at 6:00 for registration and novice instruction for anyone new to Texas Hold ‘Em that would like to… [read more].

Computer Recycling Fundraiser

April 12th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation will hold a Computer Recycling Event on Saturday April 29, 2006 at the Framingham High School parking lot, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Computers contain very toxic materials, including mercury, lead, cadmium and flame-retardents, which if released into the air and water can severely damage our environment…. [read more].

High School Wins Drama Fest

April 3rd, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham High School Drama Company took top honors in the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild competition in Boston this weekend. Initially, over 100 school districts entered the competition. After two elimination rounds, earlier in the year, 15 town finalists remained in the 75 year old drama fest. Sixty-four Framingham High students wowed the… [read more].

Marian High Gala Auction in April

March 21st, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Marian High School, Union St., Framingham, is delighted to announce the annual Marian Gala Auction and Dinner: “The Best Ticket in Town.” Please join us on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at Indian Meadows Country Club in Westborough. Our live and silent auctions will include many fabulous items including sports tickets and… [read more].

Scholarship Essay Contest Open to Heart Study Descendants

March 18th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In memory of Dr. Thomas R. Dawber, (Director of the Framingham Heart Study from 1949 to 1966), The Friends of the Framingham Heart Study plan to award a $500 scholarship to a deserving high school senior upon graduation. The Friends are sponsoring a contest that is open to all children of Framingham Heart Study… [read more].

High School Essay Contest

February 19th, 2006

MASSACHUSETTS – In an effort to encourage high school students to learn more about the contributions of John Adams and the Massachusetts Constitution to strengthening the rule of law, the Supreme Judicial Court and the Massachusetts Department of Education today announced the launch of the 2006 Supreme Judicial Court High School Essay Contest. Massachusetts students in grades… [read more].