School Policies Bar Federal Agents, Superintendent Says

Island school officials have updated a resolution designed to protect students and their families, with new language stating explicitly that federal agents are not welcome on public school property. 

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High School Sets Graduation Requirements After MCAS Change

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has set new graduation requirements for this year after a ballot initiative got rid of the need to pass a statewide standardized test. 

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Students Step Out to Protest Recent Government Decisions

Dozens of students at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School joined the nation Wednesday afternoon in protest against recent executive orders made by President Donald Trump and his administration.

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High School Committee Passes $29.5 Million Budget

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School committee has unanimously certified a $29,560,540 school operating budget for fiscal year 2026, which begins this July 1.

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New College Partnership a Boost for Island Students

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School has teamed up with Lowell-based Middlesex Community College in a bid to earn state approval for an early college program at the Oak Bluffs campus.

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Young Island Performers Prepare for Trip to Fenway

The Minnesingers, and the MVRHS dance team sponsored by RISE practice ahead of trip to accompany high school football team to game at Fenway Park versus Nantucket.

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High School Is Defined by Its Diversity

About 730 students are enrolled at the high school, representing a wide variety of backgrounds and educational needs. With the student population expected to rise in the coming years, school leaders are pondering replacing the aging building.

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New High School Could Cost Hundreds of Millions

Projected costs for a new high school range from $223 to $427 million, leading some Island officials to question if the project should be downsized in order to make it past the voters.

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New Grant Aims to Bolster High School's Cybersecurity

Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School is years overdue for an information technology risk assessment, according to the firm that audits the school’s financial management.

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Island MCAS Scores Show Progress

This year’s Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test results show that Island schools are advancing toward their state-set achievement goals, outpacing other schools around the state still grappling with after-effects of the pandemic.

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