THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 20, 2026 Page 7 Pioneer Charter School of Science students participate in Volunteer Day at Cradles to Crayons Pioneer Charter School of Science’s Healthcare Club at Cradles to Crayons (Photo Courtesy of Pioneer Charter School of Science) Special to The Advocate the community. The volunteer effort was led T he Healthcare Club of Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) recently participated in a volunteer day at Cradles to Crayons, a Newton-based nonprofit that provides essential items to children living in homeless or low-income situations. Students from the Everett school helped provide warm winter clothing for children across by juniors Jasmin Khanboubi and Hajar Zeid, who served as student leaders throughout the experience. The activity connected to key themes of healthcare and wellness, showing students how small acts of care and service can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while strengthening the broader community. BLACK HISTORY MONTH | FROM PAGE 6 involved, we must not be silent, and we must stand up for righteousness. Maybe we can begin the process of making a better world and making a better way for those coming down the road. It is my intention to make sure we get it right.” He also encouraged people to “be proud of what you are. We’ve all had nasty histories, but we can overcome that.” The service was interspersed with songs by the Zion Praise Team of Shearer, Deacon Trevon Cranston, Robert Brown’s daughter Dominique Gooding and Devon Moore. In other segments, Erica Jarvis read Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise,” Jenara Bourguignon sang “Young, Gifted and Black” and Deacon Ron Holliman read Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech. Among those attending were Mayor Van Campen’s Special Assistant, Chris Connolly; the Mayor’s Executive Office Manager, Kristin Leonard; Councillor-at-Large Holly Garcia; former Mayor and Councillor-at-Large John Hanlon; and former Ward 6 Councillor Al Lattanzi. “I wanted to be involved,” Garcia said. “Black History Month is a time to reflect on all the positive contributions Black Americans have given to Everett, Massachusetts and our country as a whole,” Connolly said after the service. “The beautiful songs and sermon brought to light that love always overcomes hate. Guest Preacher Reverend Jeffrey Brown lifted the hearts and souls of all those in attendance. His message of love, unity and respect echoed through the congregation.” On-site interviews with EPS Principals and Administrators for current openings and opportunities for the 2026-2027 School Year. TEACHERS (ALL LEVELS) PARAPROFESSIONALS SPECIAL EDUCATION (ALL LEVELS) ENGLISH LEARNERS (ALL LEVELS) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BCBAs Job Openings are posted on School Spring SECURITY GUARDS CUSTODIANS EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB FAIR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 EVERETT 5-7P M HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
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