Showell Elementary third grade mathematicians Rachel Haskell, Ivy Stearn and Wynter Frost use manipulatives like the red cubes pictured to make sets that help them learn multiplication and division.

Third grade students from Mrs. Carolyn Mitrecic’s class at Ocean City Elementary School practice reading their Readers Theater scripts. Pictured from the left are Jack Remmell, Chad Fischer, Shiran Lazarovich, and Tara Fischer.

Stephen Decatur High School senior Bonnie Eisenman, center, was recently named a National Merit Finalist, a distinction given only to the individuals who earn a PSAT score in the top one percent of the country. Eisenman plans to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall. She is pictured with Senior Guidance Counselor Betsy… Read more »

J.C. Wood, a kindergarten student at Showell Elementary, visited the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Fla. last week. He learned about the manatees’ habitat and the importance of never touching a “sea cow”, since they are an endangered species.

Members recently inducted into the Art National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School are, front from left, Olivia Wilgus, Brittany Flurer, Christina Vosters, Madison Kyger, Austin Coates and Polly Macnab; and back, Nick Shea, Kevin Clayland, Martin Sanchez, Duncan McIntosh, James Moses, John Lewis, Ben Mumford, Will Moore, Christopher Nichols, Wesley Scott and Benjamin Zito.

Stephen Decatur High School seniors Taylor Sloan, left, and Elyssia Cardenas, right, practice for their upcoming Mock Trial competition with advisor Emily Bullock. During competition, the team simulates either the defense or the prosecution in a fabricated court case that includes multiple witnesses. The Decatur team has defeated all of its shore opponents this year…. Read more »