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Wareham Middle School’s November students of the month

Wareham Middle School has announced its students of the month for November. The fifth grader of the month is Brayden Pease. Brayden’s teachers describe him as a conscientious student with a “positive attitude toward learning.” Teachers also praised...

Coronavirus cases on the rise in Wareham Public Schools

Eight Wareham Public School students — at least one enrolled at each of the district’s four schools — have tested positive for covid-19 as of the evening of Nov. 23, according to the district’s covid-19 dashboard and Superintendent Dr. Kimberly...

Superintendent rated ‘proficient,’ denied raise

The School Committee reported the results of their annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Shaver-Hood’s performance at the Nov. 19 meeting, and gave her an overall score that put her at the low end of proficient: 80.3. That score is...

Beyond School Time to offer virtual Community Cafes

Community Cafes are going virtual! Community Cafes — structured small group gatherings that focus on conversations and other activities — hosted by the Wareham Public School's Office of Beyond School Time will be held via Zoom for the foreseeable...

Outdoor classroom provides refuge at Decas Elementary School

Operating an elementary school during the coronavirus pandemic was never going to be easy, but the teachers and staff at John W. Decas Elementary School have found creative ways to keep students engaged and safe. The school’s outdoor spaces have...

High School students earn Advanced Placement awards

Wareham High School congratulated a number of students on achieving scores qualifying them for various Advanced Placement Scholar Awards. Advanced Placement classes are designed to challenge high school students with college-level content, and are...

High School announces students of the month

Wareham High School has announced its students of the month and Scotty Montiero Jr. Foundation Scotty Award recipients for the months of September and October. Laura Clements, a member of the class of 2023, was the September student of the month...

Scholarships awarded to 27 Wareham High School students

A total of 27 Wareham High School students in the class of 2021 have been awarded the John and Abigail Adams Scholarships in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. The school described the scholarship as “a merit-based program that...

New school still under budget as work nears halfway mark

The construction of the new elementary school is roughly 40 percent complete, a month ahead of schedule, and well under-budget, according to reports at the Nov. 2 School Building Committee Meeting. Of particular note is the tax impact that residents...

Scotty award winner for October named

Rebecca Tamburrini has been named the Scotty Monteiro Jr. award-winner for October at the Wareham Middle School. The school described Rebecca as having “a great work ethic, a positive attitude, and a respectful demeanor.” Rebecca is a “positive role...

Fun and frightful pumpkins abound at Decas Elementary School

Pumpkins carved by young artists were proudly on display at the John W. Decas Elementary School on the cold and rainy night of Thursday, Oct. 29. Despite the less than ideal weather, Principal Bethany Chandler stood at the entrance to the school’s...

Wareham Middle School announces students of the month

Wareham Middle School announced its October students of the month. Amaya Gajeenthan, daughter of Gajeenthan Nageswaran and Marlene Love Ramos Gajeenthan, is the fifth grader of the month. Amaya’s teachers describe her as a hard-working and...

First student, second teacher contract covid-19 in Wareham Schools

A student at the middle school is the first in Wareham Schools to contract covid-19, the district announced on October 22. On October 21, a Minot Forest School employee was the second staff member to contract the virus. The first staff case was...

High School staff member tests positive for coronavirus

A staff member at Wareham High School has tested positive for coronavirus, Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Shaver-Hood announced on Tuesday, October 20. This is the first positive case within the school district this year. Shaver-Hood said that everyone...

Student recognized with national Junior ROTC award

A Wareham High School senior, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Keegan Cahill, became one of just 53 Junior ROTC cadets across the globe to be awarded the Legion of Valor with Bronze Cross for Achievement. The Legion of Valor award is presented to...

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