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Slide from Superintendent Ben Lummis' budget presentation shows the impact of cuts on people, positions, and schools.
School budget cuts spark outcry at public hearing
Holocaust survivor Werner Salinger (center) poses with GHS history students.
Holocaust survivor Werner Salinger shares his story with GHS history students
Guest speakers Harvard Professor Steven Levitski, and political commentator Callie Crosley speak at the Gloucester Lyceum event at City Hall.
Gloucester Lyceum continues civic tradition with democracy forum featuring Steven Levitsky
Brian J. Matis CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
Gloucester High School faces major staff cuts amid $1.5M budget deficit
The pop-up thrift shop boasted a variety of different clothing for families to bring home.
Youth Advisory Council hosts free and environmentally friendly pop-up thrift store
Ms. Menery-Sammataro reading to her class in her third year teaching.
Arrivederci buona fortuna, signora Menery-Sammataro
Digital art depicts GHS sophomore and TikTok sensation Adam Taormina’s passion for the drums.
Drumming to his own rhythm: Adam Taormina’s journey to TikTok fame
New Info-tech and Marketing teacher Brady Frost welcomes people to the DECA Club.
Teacher Feature: Brady Frost
Ms. Lichtenwald holding one of her many chickens.
Ms. L’s egg-cellent adventures
Step stool made by GHS senior Dylan Rochford in Cabinet Design.
Students hone woodworking skills in Cabinet Design
Gloucester's track athletes pose together after the event.
Fishermen Boys’ Track take first at Massachusetts State Decathlon
The Fishermen Softball team had their work cut out for them against #2 Norton in the Elite 8 and failed to jump back from an early 7-0 deficit. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]
Softball bows out of Elite 8 for second straight year
Abby Noble allowed just two hits across seven innings of work, sending Gloucester to their third straight Sweet 16. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]
Noble, Carrapichosa, and Brown lead Fishermen to Sweet 16
Boys 4x400m poses with medals from left to right Vincent Mannone, Jefferson do Carmo, Seamus Linehan, Deion Kasera. [Photo Courtesy of David Coleman]
Fishermen fly at the Division 4 State Championships
The GHS Softball and Baseball teams are set to enter the playoffs this week, both hosting the Round of 32 on the island. [Photo Courtesy of Dawn Enos and the MIAA]
Postseason Preview: Softball and Baseball eye deep tournament runs
The Gloucester DECA chapter poses together after the Grand Award Ceremony. [Photo courtesy of Gloucester DECA]
Budget cuts harm DECA program
Super Bowl headliner Bad Bunny, who has openly spoken out against Trump, used the 2026 halftime performance to spread a message of hope and resistance.
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”: Bad Bunny’s historic halftime show explained
A drawn image depicting gold medalists Jack Hughes and Megan Keller
The “Impeachable” Divide of American Hockey
Art depicts a robot computer with AI logos on its screen making comments about a burning Earth.
Generative AI is destroying our brains and our environment; Here’s why you should care.
One year into President Trump's second term begs the question "what has changed?"
1 year of Trump 2.0: How has the country changed?
REVIEW: 5SOS packs TD Garden for an unforgettable night of pop-rock storytelling
REVIEW: 5SOS packs TD Garden for an unforgettable night of pop-rock storytelling
Highlights from the 2026 Scooper Bowl
Highlights from the 2026 Scooper Bowl
Cece Weagle, Lacey Barry, and Anita Rose Burns rally to support a level funded school budget
Students rally to protest budget cuts
Gen-V's cancellation leaves more than a cliffhanger
Gen-V’s cancellation leaves more than a cliffhanger
GHS Jazz Band to perform tonight at Shalin Liu
GHS Jazz Band to perform tonight at Shalin Liu
Cattails in the Wind
Cattails in the Wind
Digital photograph
Violet Dreams
Sharpie, graphite, embroidery thread
Everlasting Heart
Educators march to City Hall for a rally on November 14th.
Teacher strike in pictures
Golden
Golden

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