Superintendent slams Essex Tech admissions reversal

Peabody on Wed, Oct 14

• Essex Tech rescinds admissions for 22 Peabody students. Peabody Patch reported Superintendent Josh Vadala called Essex Tech's reversal of admissions offers to 22 Peabody students a serious breach in ethical standards, intensifying the dispute between the two districts.Peabody Patch
• City installs first outdoor AEDs at two school sites. Peabody Patch reported the city activated its first two publicly accessible outdoor defibrillators at school athletic sites, part of a plan for more than 20 AEDs citywide.Peabody Patch
• PVMHS credit recovery programs lift graduation rate. Peabody Veterans Memorial High School's four-year graduation rate climbed from 85.7 percent to 90.7 percent in 2025, helped by credit recovery options including Period 8, night school and the Peabody Learning Academy, Superintendent Josh Vadala said.Peabody Public Schools
• Austin Prep's Cunningham commits to Virginia baseball. Peabody Patch reported Austin Prep junior pitcher Dylan Cunningham, a Peabody native, committed to play baseball at the University of Virginia, citing the coaching staff and a two-way opportunity.Peabody Patch
• Peabody woman crowned Mrs. Essex County. Peabody Patch reported Kaitlin Frasca-Moses of Peabody was crowned Mrs. Essex County at the 55th annual pageant at the Topsfield Fairgrounds.Peabody Patch
• Salem Country Club lands three future USGA championships. Boston's Rock 92.9 reported the USGA awarded Salem Country Club, the Donald Ross designed course in Peabody, three future championships.Boston's Rock 92.9

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 20: Welch School Council meets Oct. 20. Welch Elementary's School Council holds its next meeting Oct. 20 as part of Peabody Public Schools' regular governance calendar.Peabody Public Schools

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