Page 18 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 10, 2025 City of Everett Flushing Hydrants Throughout the City Until November 21 E VERETT, MA – The City of Everett’s Water DepartFlushing to occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of this program ment will begin its seasonal water main flushing program beginning Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 and will continue through Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Hydrant flushing will take place Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. throughout neighborhoods citywide. is to remove sediment buildup within the water mains and ensure the proper operation of hydrants and valves. Residents may experience temporary water discoloration or reduced water pressure during fl ushing hours. The discoloration is caused by small particles that become dislodged during the process and is not harmful. “Flushing our hydrants is crucial to maintaining clean and safe water throughout the community,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “I am grateful to the Water Department for their continued dedication to providing high-quality water to our residents.” While the water remains safe to use, residents are advised to avoid doing laundry – especially white or light-colored items – during fl ushing hours, as discolored water may cause staining. Before using water for laundry, please check your cold water supply for discoloration. If the water appears discolored, allow it to run for several minutes until it clears. If it does not clear, wait and try again later. Pioneer Charter School of Science I & II named Schools of Recognition for exceptional 2025 MCAS scores Students perform strongly in English Language Arts, Math, and Science and Technology/Engineering B oth campuses of Pioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) have been named Schools of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for their commendable 2025 MCAS exam results. At PCSS I (Everett), 79% of 10th graders met or exceeded expectations in English Language Arts (ELA). This fi gure was 88% for Mathematics and 68% for Science and Technology/Engineering (STE). At PCSS II (Saugus), 90% of students met or exceeded expectations in ELA, while the fi gure was 98% for Mathematics and 75% for STE. Statewide, the fi gures were 42% for ELA, 41% for Mathematics and 42% for STE. PCSS I has the added distincRECOVERY | FROM PAGE 9 ers, experience targeted, rigorous instruction that leads to grade-level profi ciency in reading fluency, comprehension and academic language development.” Everett is in a DESE MCAS coYOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ADVOCATE ONLINE BY SCANNING HERE! hort with nine other communities. In 2024 it ranked 7th in Grade 10 Math, 8th in Grades 3-8 ELA and Math and Grade 10 ELA and 9th in Grades 5 and 8 Science. The cohort includes similar communities like Brockton, Chelsea, Lynn, Malden and Revere, but also dissimilar affl uent suburbs like Barnstable, Marlborough and Milford. Everett’s scores are ahead of tion of being one of 13 school districts statewide to close the achievement gap opened during the COVID pandemic. PCSS I ELA and Mathematics scores this year exceeded pre-pandemic performance in both ELA & Mathematics. “We are very proud of our students for rising to the challenge and achieving at such a high level,” said PCSS CEO BarChelsea’s in 2025, which are 478 for Grades 3-8 ELA, 481 for Grades 3-8 Math, 477 for Grades 5 and 8 Science, 479 for Grade 10 ELA, 480 for Grade 10 Math 479 for Grade 10 Science and 479 for Grade 8 Civics. Local scores are also higher than Brockton’s, where former Everett School Superintendent Priya Tahiliani now works. Brockton’s scores are 480 for Grades 3-8 ELA, 480 for Grades 3-8 Math, 479 for Grades 5 and 8 Science, 486 for Grade 10 ELA, 482 for Grade 10 Math, 479 for Grade 10 Science and 480 for Grade 8 Civics. MCAS is not as important as it used to be since a ballot question last year removed it as a reish Icin. “These results are a testament to their hard work, the dedication of our teachers, and the strong support of our families. At Pioneer Charter School of Science, we believe every student can succeed with the right support and high expectations, and this recognition affi rms that belief.” A school with high academquirement for graduating High School reading, “For a student to receive a diploma the proposed law would require the student to complete coursework certifi ed by the student’s district as demonstrating mastery of the competencies contained in the state academic standards.” City voters approved it 7,339 to 4,479. However, the vote did not eliminate the test. “The state decides this is a way to benchmark planning and academic support,” Hart explained. “It’s one measure of student progress or lack of progress.” A key factor may be absenteeism, with chronic absenteeism defi ned as students missic standards, PCSS frequently sends its students to the best colleges and universities in Massachusetts and beyond. Last year, about 90% of graduates chose to attend four-year institutions. PCSS is a rigorous college preparatory charter school that aims to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. ing 10% or more days during the 180-day school year. “We have to have the students in our buildings to move the needle,” Hart noted before Adams reported that Everett’s rate of chronic absenteeism was 30.4% among nonHigh School students in 202324 but dropped to 25.3% in 2024-25 and was 41.2% at the High School but dropped to 39.8%. Chronic absenteeism also dropped in every subcategory, except non-High School students with disabilities, but the increase was only .5%. She said it is important to “set good patterns right now” to minimize absenteeism over the course of the entire school year. Because the water system is being actively disturbed, the City cannot guarantee water clarity during evenings or outside fl ushing hours. Residents are encouraged to check water carefully before doing laundry and to inspect clothes before drying them. For more information, please contact the Water Department at 617-394-2327.
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