New Bedford Public Schools

Members of the community gathered on Saturday, August 13, 2022 for a dedication ceremony honoring a former Mayor, the late Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. A plaque and exterior sign designating the Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz, Jr. Sea Lab Marine Science Education Center. A public unveiling took place outside at 12:30 p.m. at 71 Portland Street. Sea Lab shares the building complex with William H. Taylor Elementary School.

With most New Bedford Public Schools opening for their first day of classes on September 1, technicians and specialists of NBPS Technology Services Department have been busy throughout the summer carrying out their department’s annual IT Refresh Program for the coming 2022-2023 School Year. The comprehensive districtwide upgrade represents an investment of more than $3.8 million in technology to support students at an optimal level, states Robert P. Tetreault, Chief Technology Officer in charge of Technology Services.

Cradles to Crayons delivers backpacks to the PRAB building where the truck was unloaded and sorted by NBPS Family Registration and custodial staff. Backpacks will be distributed to NBPS students. Thank you Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts for your generous donation!

Staff of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building (PRAB) donated laundry supplies through the month of August for our latest PRAB Staff Community Contribution! Spearheaded by Marjorie Fernandes, Sr. Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, this donation was collected to benefit Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Inc.

THANK YOU Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts for the generous donation of 2,500 backpacks and supplies to fill them with! Thank you to the NBPS family registration and custodial staff for their efforts to unload the shipment.

IT Academy teacher and A.P. Computer Science Content Director/Specialist Isaiah Houtman (left) discusses operation of a high-speed mechatronics system used in industrial automation applications with IT students Kevin Ayala, Victoria Arribada, Tucker Duarte and Gabriela Tsaliagos.

Rick Kalisz III and Mrs. Patricia Kalisz pose with a plaque honoring the late former Mayor Fred Kalisz at Sea Lab. (NBPS photo)