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UPDATED: COVID-19 Tracking 12/17

UPDATED: COVID-19 Tracking 12/17

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 18, 2020

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Shining star in the dark blue night sky, illustration.

Christmas star to shine for the first time in 800 years

ANNIKA NYBORG, Staff Writer December 18, 2020

As the year 2020 comes to an end,  we are all looking forward to the holidays. And this year we get to witness a special and historic astronomical event that hasn’t happened in nearly 800 years. This...

Grocery bags ready for pick up at the GHS free food locker.

Gloucester High’s Free Food Locker is now offering home delivery

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 18, 2020

In partnership with the Open Door, the Health Center’s grocery program has been extended to all students this year. Now it's easier than ever to get staple goods for your family before holiday break.  “Home...

In school testing to be offered across district

In school testing to be offered across district

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 14, 2020

This week, in-school PCR testing for COVID-19 will become available for students and staff. Only symptomatic individuals or those who have been contact traced are eligible. The effort protects the greater...

BOSTON MA. - JUNE 26:  Mass. Gov Charlie Baker gives his daily update on the State on June 26, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

Massachusetts Rolls Back to Phase III, Step I

CAMERON MUNIZ, Editor December 14, 2020

Governor Charlie Baker announced last week that Massachusetts will be rolling back to Step III, Phase I of the Massachusetts Reopening Plan on December 13th This rollback follows a surge in cases after...

Quarantine period reduced for close contacts in schools

Quarantine period reduced for close contacts in schools

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 14, 2020

Following updates to federal and state guidelines, the protocol for close contacts in Gloucester Schools has changed.  Students now must quarantine for a minimum of only 8 days, as long as they present...

Gloucester designated a high risk community 

Gloucester designated a high risk community 

NICHOLAS POULIN, Staff Writer December 11, 2020

After Thanksgiving and a recent cold weather spike,  Gloucester has recorded the highest number of Covid-19 cases this fall.   With 107 active cases, Gloucester has been designated a high risk community,...

UPDATED 12/10: Tracking COVID-19

UPDATED 12/10: Tracking COVID-19

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 11, 2020

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UPDATED: Tracking COVID-19

UPDATED: Tracking COVID-19

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 4, 2020

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Tracking COVID-19

Tracking COVID-19

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief December 1, 2020

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Teachers and district reach tentative agreement

Teachers and district reach tentative agreement

MILA BARRY, Editor-in-chief November 23, 2020

After protracted negotiations, the School Committee and the Gloucester Teacher’s Association have settled on a tentative agreement to update the contract. Though the document itself expires next summer,...

Students stand masked and socially distanced as they accept their Sawyer Medal awards

Nineteen students receive Sawyer Medal awards

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

This week, 19 students were awarded the Sawyer Medal. Recipients of the Sawyer Medal must achieve one of the highest grade point averages in their class. Among the recipients are two seniors, two juniors,...

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