Students from Winchester Public Schools accompanied their teachers to the State House this month to share their experiences with performance-based assessments. Winchester school officials and teachers have attended briefings with legislators annually since 2016, but this was the first time students went with them. In these briefings, educators present their
After almost three weeks of practices and four scrimmages, the Winchester High baseball team can’t wait to get the season underway against non-league Wellesley later today, April 2, in the home opener at Ciarcia Field, starting at 4:15 p.m. The Red & Black enjoyed much success last
Winning that first game of the year is always a priority for any team, and Winchester High softball did just that, beating non-league Cambridge at Ciarcia Field, 12-3 on March 30. Freshman pitcher Harper McDaniels threw five solid innings, striking out 11 to secure the win over the Falcons. She
The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Parent/Teacher Association: On Friday, April 10, prepare for a nostalgic evening with “Back to 80’s Party!” at Winchester Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. Come support the Class of 2028 with music by 80’s band “Fast Times”
I am an engineer. I make decisions on engineering design, assembly, operation, inspection, and maintenance of engineering systems of all kinds based on data-driven facts. The same dependence on factual truth is typical of scientist and medical practitioners. Who would feel comfortable with a surgeon’s advice if it were
A look back on how it started and why it’s important and maybe even more relevant today
The following as submitted by the Committee to Elect Stephen G. Ternullo: Republican candidate and U.S. Army veteran Stephen G. Ternullo recently announced that he has officially qualified for the Sept. 1 Republican primary ballot for state representative, representing Stoneham and Winchester, after submitting certified nomination signatures. Ternullo, a
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: On Tuesday, April 7, come join the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence invites residents to “Mah Jongg & Mingle” at the Sanborn House, 15 High St. Learn Mah Jongg with Mahj House. Find out why this is the hottest
The following was submitted by the Town Common Task Force: On Friday, April 10, the Town Common Task Force, in partnership with the Town of Winchester, the Jenks Center, and Winchester Public Schools / PISC, is hosting the Winchester Volunteer Fair. The fair will be held from 9 to 11 a.
Bubbles sizzled in a plastic bottle as vinegar reacted with baking soda. The gas produced from the reaction filled a red balloon attached to the bottle’s top as five fifth graders looked on in awe. “I liked watching the balloon grow,” Meara Daly, one of the fifth graders, said.
When he took over the reins as School Committee chair on March 26, Tim Matthews said he hoped to be giving a very different speech. “After almost a year of preparation, followed by a sprint to last Saturday’s town wide vote, the disappointing result we face today has far
Between 400-500 people gathered Saturday morning in Winchester for the third local “No Kings” event to protest President Trump’s policies, reject authoritarianism and defend constitutional rights. The number of people who participated nationwide was still being calculated on March 28, but there were over 3,200 organized events throughout
One year ago, the Winchester High boys lacrosse team finished the regular season as the 10th seed in Division 1 with a 12-7 record. They then went on to make it to the Sweet 16 after blowing out Shrewsbury, the 23rd seed, 15-2 in the Round of 32, only to
Last spring, the Winchester High girls lacrosse team had its season come to an end in the Round of 32 against Westford Academy, the sixth seed in Division 1, 13-6. The Red & Black were seeded 27th in the final power rankings after completing the regular season with an 8-10
It was Mandarin lessons, lunch and ping pong when Xuemei Li’s students met their Chinese speaking pen pals for the first time. Natalie Taylor admits she was feeling nervous when she first walked into the Jenks Center to meet one-on-one with a new friend, but it didn’t take
Town officials have approved waivers of regulations for a residential and commercial development project at Washington and Swanton streets. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on March 19 approved the waivers for a 40B project at 278-292 Washington St. and 12 and 16-20 Swanton St. in a special meeting preceding
