The Jordan Science Center at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School, a gift from Robert Day in honor of his friend Vernon Jordan, is ready for students.

The yearlong resilient communities class at the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School focuses on societal resiliency and communal reaction to climate change. On Saturday the class travels to Alaska for a 10-day research trip.

Seven graduating seniors thanked parents, teachers, friends and mentors and said they were proud to be a part of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School.

Seven seniors will graduate Sunday from the Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School. This week the graduating class spoke about new adventures and their school years.

A new science center is on the horizon for the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School, thanks to a large gift from a longtime Edgartown summer resident. Robert Day will donate a total of $500,000, including $400,000 for the science center.