Explore Education Options at the HBCU College Fair April 11th
New Bedford hosts an HBCU College Fair April 11, offering students and families insight into Historically Black Colleges, culture and education opportunities.
New Bedford Public Schools
New Bedford High Is Seeing Historic Results
New Bedford High graduation rate hits 87.3%, record AP scores, student achievement, DESE data, historic gains across subgroups.
New Bedford Schools Lock In Leadership
New Bedford Public Schools extended contracts for Superintendent Andrew O’Leary and Deputy Darcie Aungst through 2031 as the district cites academic progress and reduced absenteeism.
New Bedford Residents Told to Hold Trash
New Bedford delays trash pickup after record blizzard snowfall, extending the snow parking ban as cleanup continues across the city.
New Bedford Buried Under Record 37 Inches
New Bedford record snowfall hits 37 inches as Mayor Jon Mitchell details snow removal, power outages, parking ban enforcement and school closures.
National Guard Called Into New Bedford
The Massachusetts National Guard is assisting New Bedford after 30 inches of snow fell, as Gov. Healey issued a travel ban across Bristol County.
9 Candidates Seek Open School Committee Seat
Nine candidates, including former city councilors and educators, have applied to fill the vacant New Bedford School Committee seat following Bruce Oliveira’s passing.
Mayor Mitchell Proposes Tribute to Bruce Oliveira
Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes naming New Bedford High School’s health center after late school committee member Bruce Oliveira, honoring his legacy in education and community service.
New Bedford Schools Guarantee Meals All Year
New Bedford Public Schools confirmed that student meals will continue throughout the school year with no interruptions, even during the federal shutdown.
Central Kitchen Opens for New Bedford Schools
New Bedford opens $14.7M Central Kitchen to improve student meals across city schools, boosting food quality, efficiency, and nutrition district-wide.