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Silhouettes of students with graduate caps in a row on sunset background.

Seniors will get a drive in celebration in June,  in-person graduation scheduled for August

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer May 20, 2020

On June 21st, O’Maley parking lot will be turned into a drive-in theater for GHS graduates and their families to watch  “A Celebration of the Class of 2020”  “We are partnering with Studio...

Gov. Baker announces four-phase plan to reopen

Gov. Baker announces four-phase plan to reopen

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer May 18, 2020

Today, Governor Charlie Baker and his associates released their four-part approach to reopening Massachusetts while still focused on the fight against COVID-19.  This plan consists of four phases....

Barack and Michelle Obama to deliver commencement speeches for the class of 2020

Barack and Michelle Obama to deliver commencement speeches for the class of 2020

AUTUMN-MARIE SILVA, Staff Writer May 15, 2020

Saturday, May 16th, news stations ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and others will be broadcasting a multimedia graduation event commemorating the Class of 2020. After dozens of requests, former President Barack Obama...

Backyard Growers spring services take root, despite virus

Backyard Growers’ spring services take root, despite virus

BAILEY SAPUTO and MILA BARRY May 15, 2020

In these trying times, Backyard Growers continues to do what it can to help the community. Spring has come despite the chaos of COVID-19, and this organization is determined to ensure that crucial spring...

MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF YEAR

MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF YEAR

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor April 21, 2020

Governor Charlie Baker has announced that Massachusetts school closure has been extended to the end of the year. "At this point in time there is no authoritative guidance with respect to how to operate...

Amy Donnelly and Dave Brown with the masks they printed for Addison Gilbert Hospital and Beverly Hospital.

Gloucester teachers begin production of protective facial shields

ELISE AMARAL, Staff Writer April 21, 2020

With remote  learning just beginning, members of the Gloucester High School and O’Maley Middle School staff are helping create protective equipment for essential workers. The Gloucester school staff...

MCAS waived for current school year

MCAS waived for current school year

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer April 15, 2020

This Thursday, an important bill for students was passed through the Senate regarding MCAS testing. This bill allowed for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to change or waive...

Donate to the Virtual Food Drive!

Donate to the Virtual Food Drive!

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor April 10, 2020

The Open Door Food Pantry is playing a vital role in the fight against COVID-19 without a single doctor on staff. As devastating as the disease itself has been in our community, its economic implications...

Update to 2020 Advanced Placement exams

Update to 2020 Advanced Placement exams

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer April 9, 2020

The College Board has recently updated their website with information regarding final changes to Advanced Placement exams for this year. The usual multiple hour exam has been reduced to 45 minutes and...

Everything you need to know about required remote learning

Everything you need to know about required remote learning

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor April 8, 2020

Today, Wednesday April 8th, marks the beginning of Phase II of the Gloucester Public School District’s remote learning plan. Assignments will now be mandatory and count towards students’ pass/fail...

Pass/fail credit to be awarded for Terms 3 and 4

Pass/fail credit to be awarded for Terms 3 and 4

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor April 8, 2020

Tuesday, March 22nd, Gloucester High School administration announced that Terms 3 and 4 will be graded on a pass/fail basis. This a departure from the usual system, through which students receive scores...

This illustration depicts the many concerns of the Class of 2020.

Missed Milestones: How the Coronavirus impacts high school seniors

Danielle Denman, Editor April 7, 2020

As of April 7th, thirteen states have closed all K-12 schools through the end of the academic year, with two more states recommending similar actions. With a growing number of cases in Massachusetts, and...

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