Twelve Martha's Vineyard students won prizes at Falmouth Academy's annual science fair where more than 170 students in grades 7 to 12 presented projects to volunteer judges.

In a 134-page report released this month, the New England Association of Schools & Colleges Inc. (NEASC) evaluated the quality of the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School's educational programs.

He's come up through the ranks since his youth hockey days. Now Tyson Araujo is quietly making his mark in high school hockey statewide. But his focus remains on the team.

The Edgartown police department now has a school resource officer at the school all day, every day, and as part of a pilot program fire personnel are on hand one day a week. Besides filling in wherever they are needed, the program aims to provide school safety, educate students and build community relationships with the police department.

There are 140 nonnative English speakers in the public schools across the Island, the highest count in recent memory. Most are second generation U.S. residents. Educators are responding by setting a standard for excellence in learning.

A general meeting of the Island Parents Advisory Council on Special Education begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School culinary dining room.