Schools
After months of waiting to receive state licensing to operate on Penikese Island, a treatment center for adolescent boys with substance abuse and mental health issues will move temporarily to New Hampshire.
Pedestrian Safety
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, three employees from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will visit the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School to teach parents and teachers about pedestrian safety. In turn, these volunteers will then teach a small group of first and second graders what they have learned about being street-safe. Training will be from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. and then the volunteer teaching of the students will occur from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.
Local police departments are also invited to come to the Charter School to take the Pedestrian Saving class.
The Vineyard boys lost a hard-fought game against seasoned Medway in Wednesday's semifinals, losing 2-1 in overtime play.
Healthy snacks aren’t so popular with high schoolers, judging by cafeteria revenues.
Tisbury School fourth graders collaborated with art and music teachers to create a full production of Musical Tall Tales.
Game time is 4:30 p.m. under the lights at the regional high school field.
The boys ended their regular season with a 15-0-2 record and a perfect 8-0 Eastern Athletic Conference record. They are seeded number one in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association division three south section tournament.