A Parent's Guide To After-School Activities In Falmouth

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Falmouth Schools Win Big In State's Clean-Energy Grants

A total of nine school systems across the commonwealth will receive funds through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

Falmouth Information Session Scheduled After School Shooting Threat

Patch has also published, in full, a joint release from the town, public school district and police department here.

Back To School: Falmouth 2025-26 School Calendar

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

Falmouth HS Student Who Died In Crash ID'd, Fundraiser Ongoing

The 18-year-old died in a single-car crash after leaving the high school's prom over the weekend.

Fire At Cape Cod High School Forces Students To Evacuate

A roof fire at Mashpee Middle-High School forced an evacuation on Monday, but classes are set to resume on Tuesday.

Here's How Falmouth Middle Schools Rank In New Analysis Of MA's Best

U.S. News and World Report recently released its new ranking of the country's top middle schools. Here's where Falmouth schools ranked.

How Falmouth Elementary Schools Rank In New Analysis Of MA's Best

U.S. News and World Report recently released its new ranking of the top elementary schools. Here's where Falmouth schools ranked.

Falmouth School Calendar For 2024-25: Dates To Know

From the start of classes to the final bell and everything in between, here are the important dates to know for the upcoming school year.

Teacher Spotlight: Tara Draper Makes A Difference In Falmouth

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Falmouth Gets $43K In Early Literacy Grant Funding

The state will award $1.2 million in grants to 18 school districts and collaboratives across Massachusetts. Here's what it will fund.

False Alarm For Active Shooter At Cape Cod Tech, Police Say

The school's active shooter alarm was activated, prompting a police presence but no clear reason for the alarm, officials said.

Fresh Market For Falmouth Schools Families Open This Week

A free mobile market is open to all families with students enrolled in Falmouth Public Schools. Here's what to know.

Falmouth Cancels School Ahead Of Tuesday Nor'easter

Schools will close on Tuesday even as projections have dwindled significantly.

Drones Will Fly Over Teaticket Elementary, Falmouth High: Here's Why

A drone is needed to survey a project in Falmouth, but that'll mean flying over two schools in town.

Falmouth High School Awarded MA Financial Literacy Grant

Massachusetts high schools will use funding to host financial education fairs for their students.

3 Cape Cod Students Hospitalized After Sharing Chocolate Bar: Police

Three students consumed part of a chocolate bar on the way to Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School. Then they were sent to the hospital.

How Falmouth Elementary, Middle Schools Rank In New Study

U.S. News & World Report based its 2024 elementary and middle school rankings on public data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Cape Cod Community College Names New Deans

The college has named new deans of health sciences and professional studies, and science, technology, engineering and math.

Falmouth Schools Police Presence 'Out Of An Abundance Of Caution'

School officials said that a heightened police presence would be seen at Falmouth schools on Friday morning. What to know.

Moped Driver Prompted Shelter-In-Place At Falmouth School

Dismissal at Morse Pond in Falmouth was delayed Thursday after a man on a moped drove on school property with what appeared to be a BB gun.

Falmouth High School Football Opening Night, Schedule 2023

Falmouth opens the year at home against Plymouth North on Friday.

U.S. News Best High Schools: Where Did Falmouth Rank?

In general, the highest-ranked schools had students who performed well on state assessments for math, reading and science, U.S. News said.

Back To School: Falmouth 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Falmouth can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Falmouth Teachers Secure Raises In Newly Approved Contract

The teacher's union and School Committee have come to an agreement for 2023 through 2025. It was approved at a meeting this week.

Falmouth Teacher Wins Massachusetts Marine Educator Award

Falmouth High School science teacher Cheryl Milliken won the award at the Massachusetts Marine Educators Conference over the weekend.

Kindergarten Registration Opens Soon For Falmouth Schools

Registration dates are set for the week of March 27 in Falmouth. Here's what else to know.

Falmouth Schools Will Open Late Due To Road Conditions

School officials have instituted a two-hour delay due to road conditions related to continued snowfall.

North Falmouth Elementary Opens On Monday Despite Water Leaks

The extreme cold over the weekend resulted in two later leaks at the elementary school, but enough fixes were made to reopen on Monday.

Falmouth High Garners Financial Literacy Education Grant

Falmouth High School received $2,500 to establish "Credit for Life Fairs" or other financial education fairs.

Falmouth Academy Celebrates 25 Years Of Chase The Turkey Fun Run

The annual Thanksgiving morning race is back in 2022, this time with a new course. Here's what to know.

Falmouth Area High Schools Among MA's Best: New Rankings Released

Here's where local high schools ranked, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.

Falmouth Student Receives James Beard Scholarship

The James Beard Foundation awarded 12 scholarships to students studying the culinary and pastry arts, wine studies, and food systems.

Back To School: Falmouth 2022-23 School Calendar

Students return to Falmouth Public Schools in early September. Here are other important dates to mark for the upcoming year.

Gerry Pouliot joins MAAPS Board of Directors

Director of Children’s Services at Latham Centers in Brewster joins Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools’ Board

Mask Mandate Ending For Falmouth Public Schools Feb. 28

Though masks will soon be optional in Falmouth Public Schools, there are some situations where they will still be required.

Falmouth School Committee Will Discuss Mask Mandate Feb. 15

It's not yet clear what Falmouth schools will do regarding mask mandates, but they'll be discussed at Tuesday's school committee meeting.

Falmouth Public Schools Closed Monday Amid Outages From Blizzard

Nearly 5,500 power outages and additional time needed for road clean-up contributed to the cancellations.

Falmouth Schools To Participate In State At-Home Testing Program

Students and staff that participate will be sent home with a two-test kit every two weeks, so they can self-test once weekly.

Falmouth Schools, Police Monitor TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge

No threats were made in Falmouth, but police out of caution increased their presence in local schools, the superintendent said.