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Student smarties: Wareham middle school's outstanding students

Three students were selected as Wareham middle school's students of the month.

Three oustanding students were selected as the middle school's September students of the month: Jounir Bebawy, Kali Hall and Keirra Nelson. Fifth grader Bebawy'…

Superintendent plans to address AI, technology use

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson presented her school-improvement plan to the School Committee.

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson wants to tackle early literacy and limit technology use. Her hefty improvement plan for the 2026-27 school year, presented to the School…

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PASS program offers afternoon schooling to earn high school diploma

PASS program graduates during their graduation ceremony in June. Submitted photos

Jenna Athamni, 18, is in her first semester of college today. But there was a day that she believed she wouldn’t finish high school. A Wareham afternoon school program offered her an alternative to regular and online school, both of which didn’t...

Athletes, coaches, team to be inducted into High School Athletics Hall of Fame

The Wareham High School Athletics Hall of Fame will induct a new class of athletes of coaches at a ceremony on Nov. 28. Four athletes will be inducted: Henry Govoni, class of 1956; Wayne Sylvester, class of 1981; Erin Lydon King, class of 1996; and...

Superintendent says MCAS progress is ‘encouraging’

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson at a Sept. 17 School Committee meeting. Photo by Christian Uva

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson said she was encouraged by progress across the district on the 2026 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS. “Our schools have worked hard to reduce chronic absenteeism, and the data show...

Students improve MCAS scores from year ago but lag behind state

A Massachusetts student takes the MCAS online. Photo source: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Students across grades improved some of their scores on the 2026 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS. Despite the trend, though, scores throughout the town fell below the statewide averages. Science, technology and engineering...

First grade tutoring, classroom technology use study on the horizon

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson reports to the School Committee. Photo by Christian Uva

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson is already moving forward on her goals for her first year in charge of Wareham Schools. She announced at the Sept. 17 School Committee meeting that 60 first graders will start one-on-one English tutoring starting...

Superintendent sets out to improve elementary school literacy

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson at an Aug. 20 School Committee meeting. Photo by Christian Uva

Many Wareham Elementary School students are not reading at grade level. Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson is trying to change that. Hartley-Matteson presented her plan to assess and improve the school’s literature education at the Sept. 3 School...

Charlotte Peak of Wareham graduates from the University of Rhode Island

Wareham resident Charlotte Peak graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. The university in Kingston had more than 4,000 alumni at its commencement ceremonies May 15-17, with approximately 3,800...

Students and staff fill Wareham schools for first day

Second grader Navya Patel's favorite sport is soccer, and she's looking forward to playing games in physical education this year. Photo by Tanvi Kulkarni

The end of August also meant the end of summer for Wareham schools as students and staff filled the halls once again. Aug. 27 was the first day of school for Wareham students first grade and older. Many kids were excited to come back to school,...

Superintendent works with district leaders and coach in creating district’s plan

Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson presented her goals and entry plan to the school committee and its meeting Monday, Aug. 21. Photo by Tanvi Kulkarni

New Wareham Public Schools Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson has hit the ground running. Hartley-Matteson, in her job since July 1, reported to the Wareham School Committee on Aug. 20 about her plans to work with district leaders through school...

Wareham welcomes students to a new school year

The Staff in Service day welcomed back teachers and staff at Wareham High School. Photo by Tanvi Kulkarni

The bell has been rung on another Wareham school year. The first day of school for grades 1-12 was Aug. 27. Preschoolers and kindergartners will return on Sept. 8. Wareham Public Schools Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson said parents and families...

Wareham college students get Dean's List recognition

Four Wareham residents were named to the Emmanuel College Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester, achieving a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Marina Naoum-Salib, Alexis Pettersen, Kate Iacobucci and Muskan Patel all...

Wareham gets more state aid, but even bigger bills

Higher state charges offset Wareham's increase in aid this year.

The 2027 state budget provides Wareham with $500,000 more state aid than in 2026. The less happy news: State charges – largely due to students who attend public schools in other towns through “school choice” – will increase by nearly $900,000. That...

Meet Wareham's new superintendent

Want to meet new Superintendent Dr. Amy Hartley-Matteson? Wareham Public Schools is hosting a meet and greet on Friday, July 17 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Wareham Free Library. The school is inviting all staff, families and community members...

Leading while learning: New superintendent starts in Wareham

Wareham Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson. Photo by Nick Mossman

Since taking on the role of Wareham's top educator, Wareham Public Schools Superintendent Amy Hartley-Matteson has made listening and learning the focus of her first days on the job. Hartley-Matteson started as Wareham's superintendent on July 1,...

Wareham Middle School celebrates students with perfect attendance

Eleven students at Wareham Middle School had perfect attendance for the 2026-2027 school year. Wareham Middle School is honoring the following students who attained the perfect attendance feat: Seventh graders Corbin Fearebay, James Godfrey and...

Middle school names June students of the month

Wareham Middle School June Students of the Month

With the school year wrapped up, Wareham Middle School announced three students it is honoring as students of the month for June. Fifth grade honoree Myles Seitz is described by his teachers as a caring student who grew a lot this year. "Myles's...

Wareham High students win scholarships for medical studies

Three Wareham High School seniors were awarded scholarships for next school year from the Dr. Thomas Gleason Scholarship Committee. Brooke Halloran will receive $1,000 to study dental medicine at Cape Cod Community College. Halloran's goal is to...

Wareham student awarded Southcoast scholarship

Wareham High School senior Brooke Halloran was awarded the Wylde Family Scholarship by the Southcoast Health Ambassadors this year. Halloran, who plans to attend Cape Cod Community College majoring in Health Sciences, received $1,500 to support her...

Wareham preschoolers get a sunny graduation sendoff

Preschool graduates

On a drizzly Friday morning, Wareham Elementary School's preschool class brought in some sunshine as it waved goodbye to preschool and hello to kindergarten on Friday, June 26. Dressed in yellow and rockin' shades, a nod to upcoming summer season,...

American International College graduates Wareham resident

Wareham's Amanda Marshall graduated from American International College with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies on Saturday, May 9. The college conferred bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees from its School of Health Sciences for the...

Wareham resident graduates magna cum laude from Emmanuel College

Wareham resident Abby Wiksten graduated from Emmanuel College on Saturday, May 9 with a double major in Liberal Studies and Elementary Education. Wiksten graduated with a Magna Cum Laude distinction. Emmanuel College is a Catholic, coeducational,...

Combatting tardiness: South Coast schools use data, relationships to increase student attendance

Wareham High School Principal Scott Palladino holds a sign reminding students to get to class before the morning bell. Photo by Grace Roche

For Wareham High School students, the sight of Principal Scott Palladino standing in the parking lot in the morning is a common sight. He bears a sign encouraging students to “Beat the Bell” as they stream in on their way to their classrooms. t’s...

Wareham students rank in top 10 at Upper Cape

Mary King

Two Wareham students placed in the top 10 graduating students at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School this year. Carpentry program student Mary King was No. 5 in the Upper Cape graduating class this year. As a high school student, she was a...

Wareham Middle School honors May students of the month

Wareham Students of the Month

As the end of the school year nears, Wareham Middle School announced its students of the month for May. Fifth grader Addison Butts was celebrated by teachers for her responsibility and respectfulness. "Addison always puts forth her best effort in...

Four Wareham students win scholarship awards

Sianna Sanford

Four Wareham students received scholarships through the SouthCoast Community Foundation, which awarded more than $900,000 in scholarships to 124 students this year. Jenna DeMedeiros, a senior at Sturgis West Charter Public High School, received the...

As the sun set, students end their high school chapter

The graduates tossing their caps in the air. Photos by Kat Sheridan

On Friday, June 5, 107 students received their diplomas while family and friends cheered, held posters and used air horns to celebrate their accomplishments. “This celebration is the beginning of many things for all of you, but mostly it is the...

Wareham finance director receives statewide school business award

Kristin Flynn. Photo source: MASBO

Kristin Flynn, director of finance for Wareham Public Schools, has received the 2026 Friend of MASBO Award from the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials. Flynn was honored during the association’s 60th Annual Institute in...

Get in loser, we’re going to see Mean Girls at Wareham High School

Abigail Balano, left, puts a wig on Lilyan Medina, who plays Cady Heron. Photos by Nick Mossman

It's time to meet the plastics as Wareham High School students prepare a spring production of “Mean Girls” that’s sure to be “so fetch.” The Wareham Viking Theater Company will present the show at 6 p.m. Friday, May 29, 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30,...

Wareham High recognizes students of the month for April and May

Joy Allen, Alivia Benitez-Gaudette and Brianna Gabrey. Photo source: Wareham High School

Wareham High School recognized student achievement with its monthly awards for April and May. In April, Alivia Benitez-Gaudette was chosen as the school’s Student of the Month. Joy Allen was named as April’s recipient of the Scotty Monteiro Jr....

Elks lodge announces student award winners

The Wareham-New Bedford Elks Club held its annual Student of the Month/Year dinner on Thursday, May 7 celebrating area students. Sawyer Boutin was selected as Student of the Year from Wareham High School. Julian Christopher was selected as Student...

Wareham Elementary to launch schoolwide kindness program

Daniel Sylvestre. Photo by Brandy Muz

Wareham Elementary School will become a Feinstein Leadership School after the School Committee approved the initiative during its Thursday, May 21 meeting. Principal Daniel Sylvestre presented the proposal, describing the program as an opportunity...

Monsters, music and carnival mayhem at annual school art fair

Wareham alumna Sophia Maniglia, center, performs with other students and music teacher Jason Roth, to her left. Photos by Nick Mossman

The halls of Wareham High School were filled with monsters, music and carnival-themed tape art during the school’s annual “Celebration of the Arts” fair on Thursday, May 21. Students showed off all types of artistic works which included poetry,...

Wareham resident wins silver at diesel competition

John Harrigan at the Skills Competition with his medal. Photo source: Upper Cape Tech

John Harrigan, a Wareham resident and junior in the automotive technology program at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, earned second place and a silver medal at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts Diesel Equipment Technology State Competition...

DECA students show off their skills in the peach state

Wareham DECA At Achievement Awards. Photos source: Lisa Cunha

Wareham High School’s DECA chapter attended the 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. DECA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to teaching kids about business, marketing, finance and...

STEAM Night brings innovation to the kiddos

Students work at making aluminum foil boats. Photos source: Elizabeth Costa

Families packed Wareham Elementary School for an evening of hands-on learning during the school’s fifth annual STEAM Night and Art Show. The event, open to all students, highlighted STEAM, or, science, technology, engineering, art and math through...

Upper Cape receives $2 million state grant

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Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School will receive $2 million in state funds, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today. This grant is part of a state-wide effort to expand technical education programs and upgrade equipment,...

It's bags to riches for the high school

Have helping the environment and schools in the bag. Community members can support Wareham High School while making an environmentally friendly choice this May through the reusable bag program at Shaw’s. Throughout the month of May, every purchase...

$300K grant expands playful learning in elementary

Chair of the School Committee, Geoff Swett, discusses the benefits of playful learning. Photo by Brandy Muz

The Wareham School Committee has approved a pair of initiatives that aim to evaluate elementary school learning at the Thursday, April 16 meeting. The district received a grant of more than $300,000 to support “playful learning” in pre-kindergarten...