Back To School: Beverly 2025-26 School Calendar

It's already that time again! Learn about the first day of school and other important school dates.

Beverly Bootstraps Launches 24th Back-To-School Backpack Program

The program will help provide school supplies for children in need in Beverly, Essex, Hamilton, Manchester and Wenham.

Beverly Freemasons Liberty Lodge Awards 2 $1K College Scholarships

The scholarships were awarded to Olivia Lyle and Jessica Simpson to continue their studies.

Beverly Mayor's Budget Taxes To Levy Limit, Proposes $7.8M Increase

Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill said the proposal includes a 9.1 percent increase for Beverly Public Schools and $3 million toward road repair.

Beverly Students Honored At Clark, Curry, Holy Cross, Tufts, URI, WPI

These Beverly students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.

Beverly 'Honor A Teacher' Launched For Appreciation Week

The initiative is designed to honor those educators who have made a positive difference in the lives of Beverly Public Schools students.

Beverly Schools Choose Peter Cushing As Next Superintendent

The School Committee on Thursday voted to put forth an offer to the assistant Medford superintendent as the next district leader.

Beverly School Committee Interviews Cushing, Turner For Superintendent

The School Committee held a public interview with Medford Assistant Superintendent Peter Cushing on Tuesday night.

Beverly Superintendent Finalist Field Down To 2, Interviews Begin

Melrose Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Turner interviewed with the School Committee on Monday night.

North Shore Special Education Teachers Rally Ahead Of Contract Talks

Educators across the Northshore Education Consortium (NEC) held unity events at all six schools on Thursday.

Beverly School Committee Names 3 Superintendent Finalists

The finalists will conduct interviews on April 14 through April 16 with a vote on a candidate for hire expected on April 17.

Beverly Schools Face 'Staff Realignment' Amid Rising Costs

Beverly Superintendent Sue Charochak said the district is looking to address budget challenges as rising costs outpace state funding.

New Beverly Schools Superintendent Hire Targeted For April

School Committee Chair Rachael Abell said that the School Committee could vote on the hire April 17 or April 18.

Beverly Seeks Community Input On New School Superintendent Search

Beverly residents can share the qualities, skills, and expertise they would expect from the district's next school superintendent.

Snow Extends Beverly Public Schools' Year Deeper Into June

Beverly Public Schools will add another day of school to the end of June beyond make-up days from November's teachers' strike.

Beverly Schools Opens Up New Superintendent Search

The Beverly School Committee voted to conduct an external search where internal candidates are also encouraged to apply.

'Be Alarmed': Beverly Teachers Demand Nationwide Superintendent Search

The Beverly Teachers Association called for the city and School Committee to "rebuild trust" after the strike with a thorough search.

Beverly Students Honored At Adelphi, Belmont, Delaware, NYIT, SHNU

These Beverly students were among those recently earning academic or athletic distinctions.

5 Beverly Saturday School Days To Make Up For Teacher Strike Days Lost

The School Committee voted to have five Saturday school days in addition to losing February vacation, Dec. 23 and extending the school year.

'Wave Of Change': Beverly Teachers End Historic Strike After 12 Days

Beverly students will be back in school on Wednesday for the first time since Nov. 7.

Beverly Teachers Strike: City Council Votes Down Funding Resolution

The City Council voted 4-3 against the largely symbolic resolution weighing in on the ongoing teachers' strike.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'They Walked Away From The Kids'

The Beverly Teachers Association accuses the School Committee and Mayor Michael Cahill of halting negotiations aimed to end the strike.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Deeply Disappointed' Schools Closed Monday

The Beverly Teachers Association said it will not participate in state-mandated "fact-finding" after the side could not reach a deal.

North Shore Teacher Strikes: Gloucester Union First Of 3 To Reach Deal

Beverly School Committee Chair Rachael Abell: "The School Committee is seriously considering all options" to end the two-week walkout.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Dueling Offer Claims Fail To Produce Deal

Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill: "Now is the chance. Today is the day to make this happen."

North Shore Teacher Strikes: 'Critical Day' As School Days Lost Mount

Beverly, Marblehead and Gloucester classrooms close in on two weeks shuttered amid escalating fines, lost vacation days and rising acrimony.

Beverly Teachers Strike: MA Labor Board Sides Against Striking Union

Mayor Michael Cahill said a state labor relations board ruled the School Committee no longer had to bargain while the BTA is on strike.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'They Want To Break Our Union'

BTA co-President Julia Brotherton said that if an agreement was not reached Wednesday, schools could be closed through Thanksgiving weekend.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Really Hopeful' Despite 8th No School Day

Beverly Teachers Association co-President Andrea Sherman said she was encouraged a deal may be getting closer after Tuesday's bargaining.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Graduation Delay, School On Vacation, Weekend

As the teachers' strike cost a seventh day on Tuesday, the School Committee mulls schedule adjustments for make-up days.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Breakthrough' Sought As Schools Stay Closed

School Committee Chair Rachael Abell said Monday night the district has made a "significant offer" to raise paraprofessional pay.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Students March, Mayor 'Frustrated'

A march in support of strike teachers was rerouted on Monday because of brush fire smoke.

Beverly Teachers Strike: School Closed For 6th Day On Monday

The Beverly Teachers Association said a 1,000-student march is scheduled for Monday.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Mayor Cahill Named To Bargaining Committee

School Committee Chair Rachael Abell said Mayor Michael Cahill's addition is intended "to show the leadership of this city is united."

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'Fills Me With Anger' Schools Closed Friday

Beverly Schools are set to be closed for a fifth day on Friday as the union faces escalating fines for contempt in an "illegal strike."

Beverly Teachers Strike: Union Files Lawsuit Over 'Bad Faith' Tactics

The Beverly Teachers Association on Wednesday accused the School Committee of relying on court fines to break the union and end the strike.

Beverly Teachers Strike: 'We Know Our Community Is Hurting'

Beverly Public Schools were set to close for a third day on Wednesday as any optimism around teacher contract progress was dashed.

Beverly Teachers Strike: Progress On New Deal Stalls At '11th Hour'

The Beverly Teachers Association had expressed optimism about potentially reaching a tentative deal on a contract late Monday night.

Beverly Teachers Strike: School Canceled Despite 'Significant' Moves

The Beverly Teachers Association expressed some optimism Monday night despite school being canceled for a second straight day.

North Shore Teacher Strikes: 3 Unions Plan Joint Veterans Day Rally

Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead teachers will rally together on Monday as the three districts face school closures on Tuesday.