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CHS Symphonic Band, Orchestra, McCarthy Festival Band, Parker Festival Orchestra earn silver medals CHELMSFORD, MA (May 1, 2023) – Eight musical ensembles from Chelmsford Public Schools were awarded medals at the 2023 Massachusetts Instrumental and Chorus Conductors Association (MICCA) Concert Band and Orchestra Festival, held from Apr. 5-7. The Festival…

The Town of Chelmsford hosts ‘Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention,’ Tuesday, May 9 (6:30-7:30 p.m.) at the Chelmsford Public Library’s McCarthy Meeting Room. ‘Talk Saves Lives’ will cover what is known about suicide, the most up to date research and what can be done to prevent suicide.…

Chelmsford one of 16 Massachusetts school systems honored statewide CHELMSFORD, MA (Apr. 25, 2023) – For the 11th consecutive year, Chelmsford Public Schools was named among the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, released Friday. View the full list of schools In…

Governor Maura Healey and her administration visited the Innovation Pathways classrooms at Chelmsford High School on Thursday, Apr. 13, where she announced Innovation Pathways designations to 27 schools in Massachusetts. The announcement means nearly one in five public high schools in Massachusetts will be offering Innovation Career Pathways, which give…

CHS AP Chemistry students win ACS Chemistry Quiz Bowl, tour university-level chemistry facilities at UML CHELMSFORD, MA (Apr. 24, 2023) – Chelmsford High School’s Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry students placed first and second at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Chemistry Quiz Bowl Wednesday, Apr. 12 at UMass Lowell’s Alumni Hall.…

EDITORIAL We have previously reported on the benefits of a technical high-school education, and the lack of capacity that deprives countless students of that opportunity. In keeping with one of her campaign promises, Gov. Maura Healey has restated her intention to offer a free community college education for individuals 25…

The Chelmsford High School Career and College Readiness Center hosted its annual Career Exploration Breakfast for members of the junior class on Wednesday, Apr. 5. The event drew over 200 students who met with area business professionals and alumni to the Center and the CHS Learning Commons.  

On behalf of the Fine and Performing Arts Department, we are excited to welcome our incoming fifth graders to our middle school art and music programs. This spring, students will select the program in which they will participate in grade five. In the meantime, we know that you may have…

Gov. Healey announces $14.4 million increase proposal for Innovation Pathways programs statewide CHELMSFORD, MA (Apr. 13, 2023) – Governor Maura Healey and her administration visited the Innovation Pathways classrooms at Chelmsford High School Thursday afternoon, where she announced Innovation Pathways designations to 27 schools statewide. With these new programs, nearly…