New Bedford Schools

Six New Bedford middle school students were recipients of the Max Warburg Courage Curriculum Essay Award today at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

The Massachusetts Senate voted today to pass legislation which will implement significant state dollars toward local public schools.

The New Bedford School Department has issued a statement regarding an incident that took place at New Bedford High School earlier this week.

In his weekly appearance on WBSM, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he's in support of the planned ceremonies at city schools to honor the Parkland victims and to make a statement against gun violence.

After a major winter storm that brought blizzard conditions, high winds and snow to New Bedford on Tuesday, City crews have made significant progress in removing snow from the City’s roads, and their work will continue throughout the night.

On Wednesday, New Bedford’s three middle schools and New Bedford High School will be commemorating the tragic events that took place at Marjory Stoneham Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released its annual data Monday on graduation and dropout rates across Massachusetts, citing New Bedford’s improving dropout rate among the top five urban districts of the Commonwealth.

Five public meetings in New Bedford and Acushnet have been scheduled next week to talk about the future plans and goals of New Bedford High School.

A student making a threat to "shoot up the school" Thursday afternoon was determined to have 'no substance,' according to New Bedford Schools spokesman Arthur Motta.

Earlier this week, New Bedford Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin outlined her initial budget proposal, asking for nearly $147 million, including over $7 million more in enhancements. In his weekly appearance on WBSM, Mayor Jon Mitchell said it's too soon to tell if the City will be able to fund the requested budget.