By JAMES ALBERT | Correspondent CHELMSFORD – There’s an old cliche in sports that says, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” That certainly is the case for Chelmsford High senior pitcher Braydon Gray. When COVID-19 shut down the country, Gray knew he was a pretty good pitcher…

View the highlights from the Chelmsford Public Schools 2023 Middle School Music Festival at the McCarthy Middle School Auditorium Thursday, May 28.

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…

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…

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…

Jen (Clancy) Petro-Roy (CHS ’00), Chelmsford author, librarian competes on quiz show By CAMERON MORSBERGER | cmorsberger@lowellsun.com CHELMSFORD — Jen Petro-Roy identifies as a “Jeopardy!” super-fan. A Chelmsford native, author and former teen librarian at the Chelmsford Public Library, Petro-Roy has watched the competition trivia show for decades. In the…

Chelmsford High grad scores silver medal at World Cup Series By CHRISTOPHER HURLEY CHELMSFORD — Never underestimate a woman whose got nothing to luge – and everything to gain. For Chevonne Forgan, it’s been smooth sledding as of late. The Chelmsford High graduate recently capped a sensational season with Team…