Marblehead Introduces New K-6 Report Card System: “It came from teachers”
Marblehead Beacon met with Superintendent John Buckey and Assistant Superintendent Nan Murphy to discuss the new K-6 grading system
School Committee Members Decry Culture of Intimidation
At their meeting on Tuesday evening, November 1, 2022, the Marblehead School Committee addressed several issues surrounding the recent exit of member Emily Barron, who sent her letter of resignation to the Marblehead Town Clerk on October 27.
Barron’s Resignation Explanation Omits Key Detail
Marblehead Beacon recently learned that there may be more to the story of Emily Barron's resignation from School Committee.
State Ethics Complaint Forces School Committee Resignation
School Committee member Emily Barron has resigned from her position, effective today, October 27, 2022.
Honorable Mention - Marblehead Beacon Writing Competition
Life is a Runway
By Catherine Honos, Marblehead High School Senior
Honorable Mention - Marblehead Beacon Writing Competition
Generation Z
By Pauline Geissler, Marblehead High School Junior, Exchange Student
Ethics Complaint Filed Against School Committee Member Emily Barron
State Ethics Complain filed against Emily Barron, the vice-chair of the Marblehead School Committee.
Second Place Winner - Marblehead Beacon Writing Competition
The Impact of Social Media on "Performative" Activism
By Bella Takata, Marblehead High School Junior
$150 Prize Winner - Thanks to Sponsors The Property Twins and Stowaway Sweets
First Place Winner - Marblehead Beacon Writing Competition
By Benji Boyd, Marblehead High School Sophomore
$250 Prize Winner - Thanks to Sponsors The Property Twins and Stowaway Sweets
Congratulations to the High School Writing Competition Winners!
The top three cash prize winners as well as two honorable mentions are revealed.
