BPS News

Boston schools, principals honored at annual Leadership Conference

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July 2, 2009

BOSTON – More than 140 principals and headmasters gathered this week for the 2009 Boston Public Schools Leadership Conference, along with teacher leaders, district administrators and other educators. The three-day conference at the University of Massachusetts Boston culminated with the presentation of awards to schools and principals.

Mayor Menino awards City of Boston / Turner Broadcasting Scholarship

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English High School graduate Risa McKenzie earns $2,500 for accomplishments in broadcast journalism

June 24, 2009

BOSTON – Mayor Thomas M. Menino presented the second City of Boston / Turner Broadcasting System Inc. Scholarship last night to Risa McKenzie, a recent graduate of The English High School in Jamaica Plain. The $2,500 prize is presented annually to a student graduating from the Boston Public Schools who plans to pursue college and career in the field of media communications.

Mayor Menino announces that six schools will receive campus renovations and outdoor classrooms

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Funding for renovation is part of the Boston Schoolyard Initiative

June 24, 2009

Standing at the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Elementary School in Roslindale, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that six schools have been chosen to receive new outdoor learning and recreation spaces as part of the Boston Schoolyard Initiative (BSI). The nationally recognized BSI was founded in 1995 and has transformed 125 acres of Boston’s once-barren schoolyards into vibrant and safe spaces for learning and playing.

Superintendent announces Grace N. Aznive Visual Arts Scholarship winners

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Four students receive awards to help support arts study in college

June 23, 2009

BOSTON – Superintendent Carol R. Johnson last week awarded the annual Grace N. Aznive Visual Arts Scholarships to four graduating Boston Public Schools (BPS) seniors. Dr. Johnson joined the students, family members, teachers, headmasters and other school officials for a special luncheon at which the students displayed and discussed their artwork and future plans.

Madison Park jumper wins gold at national championships

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June 23, 2009

BOSTON – Ricardo Jaquite of Dorchester, a junior at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, recently completed a stellar season, winning the triple jump at the Nike High School National Track and Field Championships in Greensboro, NC. Ricardo’s jump of 49 feet 10 inches bested other top jumpers in the country, becoming Madison Park’s first national champion in school history.