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
Ever since school closed for the summer in late June, officials have been getting ready for an opening day that will include a new Lynch Elementary School, $800,000 in renovations at Muraco, two literacy pilot programs and a host of other additions and physical upgrades throughout the entire district.
The morning sun cast long shadows across the new universal playground as hundreds of Winchester families streamed through the doors of their community’s latest educational investment Monday morning. Parents carried toddlers past floor-to-ceiling windows while older siblings raced ahead to test interactive displays in the media center. After nearly
The brand new Lynch Elementary School building is this close to opening! Our photographer Frank Siteman has been keeping track of the school throughout its construction. Here, Siteman grabs some photos via drone during the final few weeks of construction before school starts on Thursday, Sept. 4. On Aug. 25,
By Joon Choi and Dr. Prassede Calabi Ever wondered how much food is thrown away in Winchester High School’s cafeteria each day? According to data collected by past WHS AP Environmental Science classes (2016, 2017), roughly 100 lbs of food were wasted daily during lunch, constituting almost half of
If you think there is nothing you can do that will matter when it comes to global issues, like climate change, you need to check in with the Ambrose Elementary School’s Eco & More Club. In late spring, 15 members of the Eco & More Club went before the
The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) recently named Lorri Kane, Marybeth DiMare, and Christina Costas as the 2025 recipients of the Sarah Swiger Award. The Sarah Swiger Award recognizes educators who embody the values that the late Sarah Swiger brought to the Winchester school community. Swiger served as a
The following was submitted by eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: Kendi Hall, Griffin Lindsay, Noor Halaseh, and Andrew Nims. Homelessness: a topic often overlooked due to its repulsive nature. Being associated with dirt and drugs–things that people don’t want in their communities–
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) is once again honoring the extraordinary educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of Winchester’s students through its annual Teacher Tribute program. This year’s celebration will culminate in
The following was submitted by eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: Katie Baucom, Eva Ganz and Aishani Kumar. Gender Discrimination - Paid Parental Leave Parental Leave Employees who have completed three months of full-time employment shall be granted parental leave of eight weeks upon the
The Winchester High School Class of 2025 graduated on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Symphony Hall in Boston, with more than 300 members. The following are members of this year’s graduating class: Tasnim Abdurrob, Miraya Agarwal, Aiden Xavier Aharonian, Zoya Ahmad, Omar Ryan Alosta, Zachary landin Alper, Thomas Robert
Winchester High School students once again dressed up and walked out to the waiting buses while family and friends snapped photos and took videos for posterity. It is Winchester's version of the red carpet for the graduating class. Check out the photos and video from the event taken
