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The Gillnetter

The student news site of Gloucester High School in Gloucester, MA

  • BREAKING : UGE rejects School Committee proposal to return students to classroom while continuing negotiations
  • BREAKING : UGE on Day 5 of Strike

The Gillnetter

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Students walk past Newell Stadium as they march from Gloucester High School to the boulevard.

Students show solidarity with educators during rally

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 19, 2024

On Monday, Gloucester students, parents and supporters attended a student led rally to show support for their teachers and paraprofessionals.  Educators have been on strike for twelve days, with...

The GHS cheer squad stares into the crowd during one of UGE’s rallies

GHS cheer team allowed to compete on Sunday

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The Varsity Cheer team will be allowed to participate in Regionals this weekend amid the ongoing educator strike.   "Given that this one-time event cannot be rescheduled earlier, we want these students...

Bargaining team member Rich Francis speaks during tonight's press conference.

Tensions escalate as contract negotiations drag on

Santana Faria, News Editor November 14, 2024

Tensions rose between the School Committee and the Union of Gloucester Educators, sparking a demonstration outside of West Parish Elementary Thursday night.  Teachers and paraprofessionals expressed...

Gloucester High School student, Annette Love addresses the crowd during a rally for Gloucester Educators on Thursday.

Dear School Committee: Where are you?

ANNETTE LOVE, Contributor November 14, 2024

School Committee, If you're listening, this is for you.  If not, that's the problem. My name is Annette Love and I am a junior at GHS. I really love to learn but I don’t get to do that right...

Gloucester Educators and supporters chant on the steps of City Hall.

Gloucester schools closed for 3rd day amid teacher strike

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 13, 2024

Gloucester students have been out of school for three days due to the little progress made during mediation between the Union of Gloucester Educators and the School Committee.  Key issues such as wages,...

A large crowd of educators and community members from around Massachusetts gather at the Stage Fort Park.

Educators from three striking districts rallied at Stage Fort Park

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 12, 2024

Hundreds of educators, parents, and supporters rallied at Stage Fort Park on Monday to support striking teachers from Gloucester, Beverly and Marblehead. The rally began at 2, with parents, educators,...

GTA President Rachel Rex takes questions at the November 9th press conference at West Parish Elementary.

Negotiations stalled: officials reject counterproposals

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 10, 2024

Negotiations between the Union of Gloucester Educators and the School Committee ended in a stalemate Saturday night. “For 3 days we have been ready to get this contract settled, tonight we are still...

Gloucester educators march towards City Hall to announce the strike.

GLOUCESTER EDUCATORS VOTE TO STRIKE

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 7, 2024

The Union of Gloucester Educators voted to strike on Thursday afternoon, after months of stalled contract negotiations with the School Committee.  The vote took place after school, with 98% of the...

Thomas Cribbs is grabbed by a Falmouth defender in last Friday's win against the Clippers.

Falmouth clipped out of playoffs by Fishermen

COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Sports Writer November 1, 2024

The Fishermen have now won back-to-back games, after defeating the Falmouth Clippers 22-14. This was another must-win game for the Fishermen, who hope to find a playoff spot.  Despite their record,...

The GHS Varsity Field Hockey team is set to face 10th ranked Bedford this Saturday.

MIAA releases final brackets after grueling court injuction

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

There's no more waiting; the MIAA released the final brackets and power rankings for this year's field hockey and volleyball tournaments. The MIAA emailed its member schools at nine o'clock this morning,...

The Gloucester Field Hockey team celebrates a goal earlier this season. The team awaits their final power ranking, which doesn't have a confirmed release date.

MIAA field hockey, volleyball playoff brackets delayed

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor October 29, 2024

The clock ticked closer to the promised 11:00 am release of the final field hockey power rankings and playoff bracket seedings. Gloucester, ranked 24th in the previous power ranking, beat Swampscott...

Mia Rodolosi flicks the ball up the sideline in this Saturday's matchup against the Big Blue.

Big win over Big Blue

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor October 28, 2024

Their first meeting went south. Freshman Mia Rodolosi opened the Fishermen’s first game against the Big Blue with a goal in the first quarter. Gloucester was running away with the win, controlling Swampscott...

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