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.
Winchester’s Science Olympiad, like most things, began small. Yet what began as a modest club for fun, has grown into something respected by the entire Science Olympiad community throughout the nation. Every Friday, dedicated Winchester High School students gather for two hours in weekly club meetings, to prepare for
Everyone likes to be recognized for their efforts and the Ambrose School is no different. The school recently received an A from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), being named a School of Recognition. “It’s very exciting,” said Ambrose Principal Andrea Phelan. A School of Recognition
Being called to the principal’s office usually means trouble. For Lucas Yang, sitting in his principal’s office was nerve-racking for a different reason. Sitting there in early December, he learned he had been chosen as one of two Massachusetts students in the U.S. Senate Youth Program. Two
You could blame the Muraco School for the fact that the Ambrose cafeteria became the site of a raucously rambunctious science fair on March 5. “They were the inspiration,” said parent volunteer Karen Kinnaman, who spearheaded the event. “They put on a huge science fair every year.” Kinnaman said it’
The following was submitted by Austin Preparatory School: Brady McLaren ’26, of Winchester, spends his Wednesday nights serving others. The Austin Prep junior, who attends the independent Catholic school in Reading, travels each week with classmates to volunteer with The Movement Family, a grassroots nonprofit founded by Michael Gorman that
When then-freshman Christie Clark approached Carson Sarpong about becoming a co-founder for her club, Black Student Union, he was hesitant. Three years later, Sarpong is the president, and the club has organized the Black History Project, a contest that invites students to create art about Black history and culture. The
Winchester’s speech and debate team, like most things, began with only a handful of students competing in its inaugural year and receiving little attention from the school. Yet now, what began as a modest club for fun, has grown into something significant and respected by the entire Massachusetts debate
The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Athletics Department: On Monday, Feb. 2, the Winchester High School Athletics Department will be hosting its rescheduled open house night for 8th graders from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Come to an informational meeting, meet the coaches, learn
The following was submitted by the Black Student Union at Winchester High School: The Black Student Union (BSU) at Winchester High School (WHS) is proud to announce the launch of the Black History Project, a contest designed to foster education, research, and creative expression surrounding Black history and culture. The
More than half of the Winchester High School students who auditioned for the Senior District Festival have been selected for the competitive music event. The Senior District Festival, hosted by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Northeast District, is scheduled for Jan. 10, with the concert band and orchestra performing at
At Preschool Social Academy (PSA) in Winchester, gardening has become a joyful and integral part of the school’s outdoor learning program. Beyond the fun of digging in the dirt, gardening offers endless opportunities for growth — in every sense of the word. “Gardening is one of our favorite ways to
It’s been in the works since the fall of 2023, before the Lynch School even broke ground on the construction of a new building. But on Nov. 7, a new mural for the school was finally unveiled. “We approved it in 2023,” said Maggie Vande Vrede, executive director of
The following was submitted by Austin Preparatory School: Austin Preparatory School is proud to announce that Winchester resident Cecilia Goldsmith, a student at Austin Prep in Reading, has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor awarded to just 34,000 students nationwide. This
For one day each fall, Winchester classrooms transform into realms of imagination, creativity, a touch of magic and a little madness. For 31 years, Winchester’s Authorfest has united students with the authors and illustrators who bring some of their favorite stories to life. Organized by the Winchester Foundation for
It’s a sunny morning and Wright-Locke Farm is busy: Kindergartners are visiting the chickens, residents are walking dogs and a group of parents is entertaining toddlers nearby. But in a far corner of the farm, science is being done. Classes of AP environmental science students from Winchester High School
