THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 7, 2025 Page 7 State leaders visit Pioneer Charter School of Science for STEM Week Special to Th e Advocate P ioneer Charter School of Science (PCSS) I in Everett hosted a visit from state and educational leaders during Massachusetts STEM Week to highlight the school’s commitment to STEM and the implementation of a new curriculum. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler and representatives from the Museum of Science spent time at the Lower School campus observing the use of the Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) program, a curriculum developed by the Museum of Science. The timing of the visit was especially notable, as PCSS I and its sister school, PCSS II in Saugus, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addresses a PCSS classroom. (Photo Courtesy of Pioneer Charter School of Science) were recently recognized as Schools of Recognition by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for their outstanding MCAS results. During their visit, the state Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler observes PCSS students participating in a science experiment. (Photo Courtesy of Pioneer Charter School of Science) offi cials and museum president toured the facilities and observed science classrooms in action. Students participated in a Museum of Science Design Challenge, creating cold packs for medALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.25% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF icine coolers. The visit underscored the school’s mission to prepare students for today’s competitive world through a rigorous STEM curriculum. PCSS utilizes an extended school year and day, rigorous academic standards, including requiring five math and five science classes for graduation, and offers career-oriented college preparation to ensure student success.
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