October 26, 2026
CTE Grant Award
Everett High School is pleased to announce it received a $1,014,000 grant from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Annex Pilot Program, administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education.
Complete Grant Details
Everett High School is pleased to announce it received a $1,014,000 grant from the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Annex Pilot Program, administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education.
Complete Grant Details
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Onward and Upward!
Congratulations to the Everett High School Crimson Tide Marching Band for its continued success in regional competitions — in addition to performing at all Everett High home and away football games!
The band’s latest triumph came on October 24, 2026, at Burlington High School, where Everett earned the day's best score (87.3). The Crimson Tide’s competition entry, “Onward and Upward,” centers on exploration and the relentless pursuit of what lies beyond the horizon. Thanks to the students for their tireless dedication, and to Band Director Gene O’Brien and EPS music faculty Brian Spencer, Carmen Falzone, Ryan Enos, Cory Crofoot, Sam Logan for their leadership.
Up next for the Marching Band: The USBands New England Championships on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Stoughton High School; and the New England Scholastic Band Association New England Marching Band Finals on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Harvard Stadium.
Click here for photos from the October 24, 2026, competition at Burlington High.
Congratulations to the Everett High School Crimson Tide Marching Band for its continued success in regional competitions — in addition to performing at all Everett High home and away football games!
The band’s latest triumph came on October 24, 2026, at Burlington High School, where Everett earned the day's best score (87.3). The Crimson Tide’s competition entry, “Onward and Upward,” centers on exploration and the relentless pursuit of what lies beyond the horizon. Thanks to the students for their tireless dedication, and to Band Director Gene O’Brien and EPS music faculty Brian Spencer, Carmen Falzone, Ryan Enos, Cory Crofoot, Sam Logan for their leadership.
Up next for the Marching Band: The USBands New England Championships on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Stoughton High School; and the New England Scholastic Band Association New England Marching Band Finals on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Harvard Stadium.
Click here for photos from the October 24, 2026, competition at Burlington High.
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Zonta Club Donation
Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore representatives Christine DePrizio and Mary Jane O’Neill donated Market Basket gift cards to the Everett Public Schools (EPS) on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Zonta Club regularly supports EPS, including an annual scholarship for an Everett High School graduate. Above (L-R): Ms. DePrizio, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success Dr. Margaret Adams, Everett High School Principal Dr. John Braga, Superintendent Hart, and Ms. O’Neill. The EPS thanks the Zonta Club for its continued support.
Zonta Club of Chelsea and North Shore representatives Christine DePrizio and Mary Jane O’Neill donated Market Basket gift cards to the Everett Public Schools (EPS) on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Zonta Club regularly supports EPS, including an annual scholarship for an Everett High School graduate. Above (L-R): Ms. DePrizio, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success Dr. Margaret Adams, Everett High School Principal Dr. John Braga, Superintendent Hart, and Ms. O’Neill. The EPS thanks the Zonta Club for its continued support.
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Getting In on the Ground Level
Working with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Grade 8 students at Madeline English School water newly planted trees on the school grounds. Ian Briggs, a certified arborist from the Greening our Gateway Cities Program, taught the students the most effective way to water the trees weekly through Thanksgiving and again in the spring. Pictured above are students Kevin Saint Fort, Zachary Obarsky, Marianna DaCosta Sorriento, and Emmy Figueroa Hercules. Thanks to science teacher Bruce Jaffe for bringing this learning opportunity to the Madeline English School.
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Debaters Make Their Case
Congratulations to Everett High School’s Debate en Español team for a sensational performance at the first Boston Debate League competition of the season on October 23-24, 2026, at Boston Latin Academy. Working with advisors Ruth Cardona-Suarez and Randy Boudreu, the students developed strong arguments on this year’s topic, Medicare for All. The hard work paid off, as Everett debaters earned several honors at this past weekend’s competition:
SPEAKER AWARDS
Speakers Novice Division
Fernando Perez, 2nd place
Damaris Velazquez, 4th place
Jonathan Morales, 6th place
Gabriel Escobar, 10th place
Varsity Division
Santiago Turizo, 2nd place
TEAM AWARDS
Novice Division
Fernando Perez and Damaris Velazquez, 2nd place
Gabriel Escobar and Jonathan Morales, 4th place
Varsity Division
Santiago Turizo, 2nd place
Congratulations to Everett High School’s Debate en Español team for a sensational performance at the first Boston Debate League competition of the season on October 23-24, 2026, at Boston Latin Academy. Working with advisors Ruth Cardona-Suarez and Randy Boudreu, the students developed strong arguments on this year’s topic, Medicare for All. The hard work paid off, as Everett debaters earned several honors at this past weekend’s competition:
SPEAKER AWARDS
Speakers Novice Division
Fernando Perez, 2nd place
Damaris Velazquez, 4th place
Jonathan Morales, 6th place
Gabriel Escobar, 10th place
Varsity Division
Santiago Turizo, 2nd place
TEAM AWARDS
Novice Division
Fernando Perez and Damaris Velazquez, 2nd place
Gabriel Escobar and Jonathan Morales, 4th place
Varsity Division
Santiago Turizo, 2nd place
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Information Sessions for Immigrant Families
Everett High School English Language Learner (EL) Guidance Counselor Fernanda Andrade and the EL team are developing a series of presentations on topics that matter most to immigrant families. We want this program to reflect our families’ needs and interests, and your input is essential to its success! Please take a few minutes to complete THIS SURVEY and tell us which topics you would find most useful.
Everett High School English Language Learner (EL) Guidance Counselor Fernanda Andrade and the EL team are developing a series of presentations on topics that matter most to immigrant families. We want this program to reflect our families’ needs and interests, and your input is essential to its success! Please take a few minutes to complete THIS SURVEY and tell us which topics you would find most useful.
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Kiwanis Pasta Dinner
Help Support the Club’s Scholarship Program
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