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Students and community members demonstrate for a fully funded budget.

Arts are safe, but budget cuts still loom

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief April 25, 2024

Mayor Greg Verga addressed more than 100 students, parents, teachers and community members, who gathered for the “Save the Arts” rally at Gloucester High School last night, telling demonstrators there...

The Racial Equity and Advocacy club has informational posters around GHS for anyone interested!

Racial Equity club hosts food drive

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Yesterday, the Racial Equity and Advocacy club started a food drive that will run until May 16th. Students and staff looking to donate can either drop food off in the boxes that will be in the atrium and...

The official poster for the Gloucester Zine Fest.

Gloucester Zine Fest comes to Sawyer Free Library

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief April 23, 2024

On April 27th, from 11am to 3pm, The Sawyer Free Library will present a brand-new, never seen before event to the Gloucester community: Gloucester Zine Fest. An all-day celebration centered around zine...

Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted

Schools face steep cuts to close 3.1M budget gap: 41 positions targeted

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2024

Gloucester public schools is facing the potential loss of 41 positions to address a $3.1 million budget shortfall.  With significant increases in out-of-district special education tuition and transportation,...

Drawing by Cyan Clements

Total solar eclipse returns: Here’s what you need to know.

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

As you walk through town this afternoon, you’re likely to see people clad in glasses  flooding the streets with expressions of awe. The reason? A total solar eclipse, which is expected to begin in Massachusetts...

Gloucester educators hold up signs in support of paid parental  and family leave. Photo credit: Gloucester Teachers Association

North Shore Educators Call for Action 

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief April 8, 2024

This week, 5,000 educators across 11 North Shore districts will be participating in a series of morning demonstrations.  Presented by the Massachusetts Teachers Association and American Federation...

New NHS Inductees pose for a picture

Gloucester inducts 41 into the National Honor Society

LEXI THOMAS March 22, 2024

Yesterday, Gloucester High School conducted their yearly induction for the National Honor Society, a prestigious society for those in high academic and service standings for their High School. The National...

Join GEF for another year of the Power of Play!

Power of Play is back for another day of fun

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

As the winter months slow to a halt, children and adults alike are eager to escape the house in search of a fun activity. This Sunday the 24th offers the perfect opportunity: the Gloucester Education Foundation’s...

Contract negotiations begin for GTA and School Committee

Contract negotiations begin for GTA and School Committee

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief March 12, 2024

On March 11, the Gloucester Teachers Association began their contract negotiations with the School Committee, and educators from across the district and North Shore rallied to show their support. This...

From left to right: Luke McElhenny, JP Barry, Cole Ciolino, Jeferson doCarmo, Jessica Harvey, Santana Faria, Isla Black, Lexi Thomas, Sofia Crivello, Hannah Sherlock, Bella Murawski, Tolulola Olubanjo, Kiera OBrien, Ruby McElhenny and Julian Nixon.

Gloucester DECA wins big at state competition

SANTANA FARIA, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

On Thursday, 15 members of the DECA club at GHS competed in SCDC, the state competition located in Boston. From Gloucester, sophomore Isla Black and junior Lexi Thomas both won their individual events...

OMaley to offer internship for high schoolers

O’Maley to offer internship for high schoolers

AURELIA HARRISON, Editor in Chief February 29, 2024

In support of O’Maley Academy After-school Programs, O’Maley Innovation Middle School is looking to hire 10-12 interns as Peer Mentors.  O’Maley Academy is a local grant-funded program that holds...

Artist Cyan Clements illustrates the balance between school budgets and education.

Tensions rise between Gloucester Educators and Superintendent

SOFIA ORLANDO, Editor in Chief February 16, 2024

On February 14, the Gloucester Teachers Association and the Gloucester Association of Educational Paraprofessionals released a statement in response to an email sent by Superintendent Ben Lummis regarding...

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