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School district receives $250,000 to help fund early education across town

The school district received $250,000 of state grant money to help fund early education in town and the high school’s new preschool. The money comes from the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative which has given out over $20 million across...

Get to know Tracie Cote in her new role with the school district

After gaining decades of experience in the school district, Tracie Cote is leaving Wareham Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year for a new role in the district that supports teachers, students and families at all three schools. Cote has been...
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Welcome back Vikings: High school sees change

With the school year about to begin, Wareham High School Principal Scott Palladino is tackling artificial intelligence, the future of MCAS and talks new classes for this school year. As artificial intelligence becomes more prominent in the classroom...

From across state lines: Meet the new elementary school principal

As summer comes to a close, Rhode Island native Daniel Sylvestre is making his way into his new office. Sylvestre will be filling the role of principal at Wareham Elementary School coming from his role as principal of Park Elementary school in...

Moving onward together: Sara Russo and students transition to middle school

This school year, it’s not just fifth graders moving on to the middle school. Former Wareham elementary school Vice Principal Sara Russo is moving up with her students, taking on a new role as the Wareham Middle School principal. “I was the vice...

Wareham children are headed back to the classroom

Putting away the beach bags and picking up their backpacks, the students of Wareham will be heading back to school. The yellow school buses will see the streets once again Wednesday, Aug. 27 with school beginning at 7:40 a.m. for middle and high...

We're not in Wareham anymore: CARE puts on The Wizard of Oz

From Kansas to Wareham, in search of a heart, courage, a brain and a home, Dorothy, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow led the audience down the yellow brick road. The show was put on by the six-week summer session of the Wareham CARE...

New principals and new positions in the schools

The school district has announced new principals for the elementary and middle schools for the 2025–26 school year. Current elementary school vice principal Sara Russo has been named the new principal of Wareham Middle School. Daniel Sylvestre,...

School district announces new elementary, middle school principals

The school district has named the new principals for the elementary and middle school for the 2025-2026 school year. Current elementary school vice principal Sara Russo has been named the new middle school principal and former principal of Park...

School district seeking new elementary, middle school principals amid administrative changes

Wareham Public Schools is currently looking for new principals for the elementary and middle school while undergoing several administrative changes ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. Jane Fondulis, principal of the Pathways to Academic Student...

Academic accolades to two Wareham students

Two Wareham High School graduates were recently awarded with the Mary V. Rose scholarships in support of their collegiate journeys. Each year, Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center, Inc. awards two $1,000 scholarships to Wareham High School...

Three named to the dean’s list

Three Wareham residents were named to the dean’s list at Salve Regina University. The three residents are Mackenzie Brodley, Ethan Cavacas and Maverick Cavacas.

JROTC students put skills to work in test unlike any other

Donned in camo, the Wareham High School JROTC students spent a week training in physically and mentally challenging activities that encouraged personal growth like never before. Eight students traveled to Fort Devens to participate in an adventure...

Students find academic and personal success

Five Wareham High School students received scholarships in reward for their academic achievement, perseverance, leadership and deep community engagement—qualities that reflect the spirit and strength of the SouthCoast region. Students awarded were...

School’s out and summer is in on the last day of school

Early mornings, late-night cramming and worrying about grades is on pause for the summer as students hang up their backpacks for the next two months. Wareham Public Schools dismissed students from their classrooms Monday, June 16 on the last day of...

Wareham Middle School announces Students of the Month for June

Wareham Middle School announced their three Students of the Month for the last month of the school year. Jason Avila was named Student of the Month for the fifth grade and his teachers praised his hard work in the classroom. “Jason is the best...

Middle School announces May Students of the Month

Savannah Hibbard was awarded the Student of the Month for the fifth grade. She is celebrated for her kindness, compassion for others, and always putting a smile on peoples’ faces. “Savannah is an awesome student who always brings a smile to my face...

Bridging the future: Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School class of 2025

Seniors turned to alumni as four years of hard work, dedication and perseverance culminated in Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School class of 2025’s graduation. Loved ones gathered to watch the children they saw grow take the final steps to...

'What we have done and what we're becoming,': Wareham High's class of 2025

From small hands of kindergarteners learning how to hold pencils to the seniors holding their diplomas firmly in their grasps, the Wareham High School class of 2025 looks ahead to the future with tassels turned and smiles plastered on their faces. A...

High-fives and goodbyes: Seniors do final walk through of schools

After 12 years of education, memories and growth, the class of 2025 made their way down the various halls of Wareham Elementary, Middle and High School one last time. Students strutted down the halls in shiny blue graduation gowns Thursday, June 5...

Middle school's got talent and skills

No A's were given out, only "Oo's," and "Ah's," as Wareham Middle School students showed up and out as they showcased artistic skills and took to the stage for a joint art and talent show. The event kicked off on Thursday, May 29 with hundreds of...

Monuments in miniature: Fourth graders bring history to life

It seems that history buffs discover their passion for the past at a young age and. fourth grade students from Mr. Houdlette and Ms. Potter’s classes at Wareham Elementary School proudly showcased their handcrafted replicas of Washington, D.C.’s...

A culmination of education: Seniors present final projects

For eight students at Wareham High School, presenting their final projects was the last thing between them and their diplomas. Instead of doing the required exit interviews and electronic portfolios, students could choose to do a final project...

Successful scholars: Elks honor students of the year

The Wareham-New Bedford Elks #73 held their annual Student of the Year dinner Wednesday, May 14 to celebrate the accomplishments of area students. Parents and school officials alike showed support for four schools. Upper Cape Technical High School,...

A fun filled fair fuels a passion for learning

As kids knocked down fake fires with the Wareham Fire Department, launched paper airplanes in the Wareham Elementary School gym and constructed the next edition to Water Wizz, they were learning about the world around them and how it works. The...

Orchestrating a night to remember with the spring concert

As people walk past the music department in Wareham High School, they may get a chance to hear the various sounds of students rehearsing. Whether it be pianos, trumpets or voices — music is a constant as the days leading up to the spring concert...

Judging books by covers, content and first impressions at book tasting event

Bookworms united to sample dozens of genres and stories at Wareham Elementary School's book tasting event. Wareham Elementary School fourth grade teacher Geoff O'Brien catered the event with fellow teacher Kim Bergamini, setting up multiple tables...

Wareham students show up and out at Unified Game Day at Tabor Academy

Several students from Wareham Public Schools participated in Unified Game Day, a celebration of inclusion, teamwork and community hosted by Tabor Academy in partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts. This year, 24 students joined the event...

Wareham Middle School announces April Students of the Month

Three students have been named Student of the Month for April at Wareham Middle School. Ainslee Deignan was named student of the month for the fifth grade. Deignan's teachers noted her her kindness, work-ethic and effort. “Ainslee is a fantastic...

Wareham High School looking for a host family during the next school year

Wareham High School is looking for a host family for an exchange student during the 2025-2026 school year. The school accepts exchange students through the Public and Private Schools Exchange program and the school is offering $900 a month to house...

DECA students get down to business in international competition

Wareham High School DECA students developed skills, prepared for the future and built friendships at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando. Though some were there to compete, many students walked away with life-long lessons...

Art you glad?: Wareham Arts Department hosts annual art fair

Celebrate young artists at Wareham High School's Library Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. Various art pieces from students will be on display as well as interactive activities for guests to enjoy. Wareham High School Culinary will be providing treats and...

Send it in: Mary V. Rose annual scholarship available

The Oak Grove Cape Verdean's annual $1,000 scholarship is open for applications once again. The Mary V. Rose scholarship, named in honor of one the organizations founding members is for students pursing an accredited post-secondary school. The...

Shop at a community wide yard sale

Looking for a bargain, a bite to eat or a round of laser tag? Wareham High School DECA is bringing all that and more to its first-ever community yard sale on Saturday, May 3. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the front parking lot of...

Breaking barriers: High school student awarded for community contributions

As a three-sport athlete, popular student and accomplished tractor driver — Michael Clement's friendly face is known by many at Wareham Public Schools. Clement is non-verbal and has cerebral palsy — yet that has not stopped him from achieving great...

Wareham High School March award winners

Wareham High School has announced their Student of the Month and Scotty Monteiro Jr. Foundation award winner. Kaitlynne Bird was named Student of the Month and Kaelani DaSilva was named the Scotty Monteiro Jr. Foundation award winner.

Wareham Middle School announces March Students of the Month

Three students have been named Student of the Month for March at Wareham Middle School. Bethany Alfone was named Student of the Month for the fifth grade and her teachers commended her being "an awesome student." “Bethany is a kind, hardworking...

High School students take a meticulous look at many microorganisms in three day field trip

17 Wareham High School students took a trip over the bridge to the Marine Biological Laboratory, a world renown research center in Falmouth that studies microbiology, marine life and more. The students spent three days in March at the center where...

Wareham High School drama club makes it to theater festival semifinals

The Wareham High School drama club reached the semifinals of a statewide theater festival with its performance of “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” a fast-paced comedy featuring stories from the Brothers Grimm. The competition, held by the...

Once, twice, sold! to benefit high school entrepreneurs

With paddles raised high, bidders competed for deals on hand crafted furniture, a Patriots jersey signed by former linebacker Willie McGinest, a live gecko and much more. The 45th annual Wareham DECA auction held on Sunday, March 23, featured live,...

State looks to survey kids on efficacy of genocide education

Wareham High School students took a deep dive into some of the most brutal genocides in history. Kids examined the events of the Rwandan genocide in 1994, looked at the Holocaust and turned their attention towards what is happening in Ukraine...

High school seniors learn financial literacy

In preparation for life after high school, Wareham seniors picked a career and mocked what financial decisions they would have to make in life. The event, known as Credit for Life, has been done annually in conjunction with Cape Cod 5 bank to help...

Wareham High School February award winners

Wareham High School has announced their Student of the Month and Scotty Monteiro Jr. Foundation award winner. Mary Jane Alford was named Student of the Month and Alissa Cardoza was named the Scotty Monteiro Jr. Foundation award winner.

Elementary principal says summer literacy program must reach more students

Wareham Elementary School Principal Beth Chandler proposed expanding the BOOST program which offers summer literacy courses for first through fourth graders at the March 6 School Committee meeting. Chandler told the committee that while the program...

Wareham Middle School announces February Students of the Month

Wareham Middle School has announced the three Students of the Month for February. Liliana Fidler was named the fifth grade Student of the Month and teachers commended her for being a role model in class. “Liliana is a quiet role model, who leads by...

13 Wareham DECA students earn a spot in international competition

28 Wareham High School DECA students traveled to Boston for a weekend of business, accounting and entrepreneurial competition. The competition was the state DECA competition held Thursday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, March 1. Wareham students competed...

Class act: Wareham High School presents ‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

BOURNE — No audience member was safe from Wareham High School at the Massachusetts High School Drama Festival Saturday, March 1. As cast members acted out various Brothers Grimm stories in record speed, audience members were invited to participate...

Eighth grade dual enrollment presentation

Wareham High School will hold a presentation on March 6 to provide information on the eighth grade dual enrollment program. The presentation will take place in the high school auditorium at 6 p.m. The 8th Grade Dual Enrollment Program is an...

High School January award winner

Wareham High School has announced their student of the month and Scotty Monteiro Jr. Foundation award winner for January. Sienna Cabe was named student of the month and Star Lopes was the Scotty Monteiro Jr. Foundation award winner.