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Keefe Tech Looking for Cooking Instructors

June 14th, 2011

Teach a Cooking Class at Keefe Tech

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Joseph P. Keefe Regional Vocational School, (otherwise known as “Keefe Tech”), is looking for instructors for fall/evening adult continuing education cooking classes. Instructors will teach one or two 1-night classes which will meet Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm between September 26th and December 15th, 2011 at Keefe Tech,… [read more].


Good Words Wanted by Framingham Education Foundation

June 9th, 2011

Framingham Education Foundation (logo)

FRAMINGHAM, MA – This coming November the Framingham Education Foundation will host its 20th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee. They are currently asking for suggestions for words to add to the study list for the bee. Last year the list of words ranged from aardwolf, (a hyena-like animal of southern and eastern africa), abaciscus, (a small abacus),… [read more].


Fuller Middle School Students Finalists in TV Ad Contest

June 2nd, 2011

FPAC-TV (Framingham Public Access TV)

Framingham, MA – Sixth and seventh graders from the Fuller Middle School who have participated in an after-school program at Framingham Public Access are among the finalists in Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone’s new Cyber-Safety PSA Contest. The youngsters have been learning television production skills under the watchful eyes of Fuller Middle School teacher Patrick Galligan… [read more].


Keefe Tech Students Interning at FPAC-TV

May 31st, 2011

Keefe Tech / FPAC-TV Interns

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Four Joseph P. Keefe Technical School juniors are learning Video Production skills through hands-on experience at their internships at Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC). The internship opportunities were coordinated by FPAC Executive Director Bill McColgan, Keefe Tech Superintendent-Director James Lynch, and School Committee member and FPAC Board of Directors member John Kahn. “We sat… [read more].


West Side Story at FHS

May 3rd, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA -The Framingham High School Drama Company will be performing West Side Story on the following dates: Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 7:30 p.m. All performances will be held in the FHS auditorium, 115 “A”… [read more].


Coupon Class for a Cause: How to Shop for Free

April 4th, 2011

How to Shop for Free, by Kathy Spencer (book cover)

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Kathy Spencer, author of the book “How to Shop for Free” will be presenting her money saving “Coupon Class for a Cause”, Thursday, April 14th, 2011 at 7:00pm in the Framingham High School Auditorium. A portion of proceeds from event to benefit the FHS Class of 2013 and FHS Class of 2014. Learn how… [read more].


Race to Nowhere

March 24th, 2011

Race to Nowhere (Movie poster)

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Teachers Association is sponsoring a screening of “Race to Nowhere” in the Framingham High School Auditorium on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 7:00Pm – 9:00PM. The film which is currently screening at many schools and communities across the country is, “a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge… [read more].


Salute To Framingham Announces Honorees

February 1st, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. Since then, the Salute to Framingham has become one of Framingham’s most celebrated annual events. This year’s honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of… [read more].


Framingham Public School Canceled - Fri. Jan 21, 2011

January 21st, 2011

Framingham School Canceled, Friday January 21, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Due to snow, Framingham Public Schools are canceled today, Friday, January 21st, 2011. School administration central offices will be open during normal hours. Residents are reminded that there is no parking on arterial roads during a snow emergency, and that even if cars are parked legally on non-arterial roads they may be towed if… [read more].


After School Activities and Athletics Cancelled

January 18th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Due to the weather, students will be released from the High School at 1:00 PM, (today, January 18, 2011), in order to allow our buses to run as on time as possible for the middle and elementary schools. All after school activities and athletics are cancelled.  After School Adventures at Woodrow Wilson is cancelled. … [read more].