Schools & Education

Framingham Public Schools Closed on Monday

February 12th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Public Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 13, 2006 due to snow storm. ###… [read more].

Enduring Tributes Campaign Launched

January 24th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Over the past few months the concept of a major fundraising project to benefit Fine Arts Education in the Framingham Public Schools has taken shape and the process of communicating and informing the various constituencies in town has begun. Since early December, a small planning group has met with School Superintendent Dr. Martes, the… [read more].

No Afternoon Kindergarten / Preshool due to Snow

January 23rd, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Public Schools will have no afternoon kindergarten or afternoon preschool today, Monday, January 23, 2006, due to the snowstorm. ###… [read more].

"A Journal for Christa" Read on Radio

January 5th, 2006

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MetroWest Radio Reading Service joins Framingham State College in observing the 20th anniversary of the Challenger Accident and celebrates the life of Christa McAuliffe. The MetroWest Radio Reading Service has a program every Monday and Thursday from 2:30 until 4-00 p.m. called, “Reading at F.S.C.” where we feature books recorded by our volunteers… [read more].

Framingham - Natick 100th Football Game Video Project

December 16th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On November 23, 2006 Framingham High School and Natick High School will play the 100th Thanksgiving Day Football Game in Framingham. In commemoration of this great event, we are putting together a video of the 100 years of Thanksgiving Day match ups between the two towns. If you are interested in helping out on… [read more].

Video & Framingham State Honor Christa McAuliffe

November 18th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Christa McAuliffe Center, in collaboration with Framingham State College, will sponsor events during the week of January 23 to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Challenger accident, which occurred January 28, 1986. Among the scheduled activities will be screenings of the documentary Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars, by independent filmmakers Renee Sotile… [read more].

Parents & Schools Forum

November 13th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA- PARENTS AND SCHOOLS: WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005 KEEFE TECHNICAL SCHOOL 750 WINTER STREET, FRAMINGHAM (Entrance through Fountain Street, on Loring Arena end of building) A FORUM FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS JOIN US FOR A LIGHT DINNER AND PROVOCATIVE DIALOGUE COMPLEMENTARY DINNER: 6:00 PM… [read more].

FHS Drama Club Presents "The Crucible"

October 25th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Next weekend, the Framingham High School Drama Company will present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The show opens November 3rd at Walsh Middle School and there will be performances at 7:30pm on the 3rd, 4th and 5th. Tickets can be reserved by calling 508-620-4963 ext. 1605 and will be eight dollars. The Crucible marks the… [read more].

10th Annual George Wheeler Soccer Cup This Weekend

September 8th, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – 10th Annual George Wheeler Cup – Soccer Night in Framingham is set for Saturday Sept. 10th at Bowditch Field. The first game kicks off a little after 4 p.m. Tickets are only $3.00 per person, kids under 12 are free. Proceeds benefit the George Wheeler Memorial Scholarships for Framingham and Natick high school students…. [read more].

Framingham Goes Back to School

August 21st, 2005

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 2005 2006 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 for all Framingham public school students in Grades 1 – 12. Tuesday, August 30 will be a half-day orientation from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for students entering Grade 9 and from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for students entering Grade 6,… [read more].