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Mass Academy had a CS Education week filled with many interesting activities and competitions

February 13, 2023

Several fun activities were spread throughout the week of December 5th at Mass Academy to celebrate Computer Science (CS) Education Week. Mrs. Taricco, the Computer Science teacher at MAMS, organized all of these events. On Wednesday, eight MAMS alumni who now work in computer science shared stories from their careers and taught current juniors about […]

Mass Academy students reflect on their first semester of school as the second one begins

February 9, 2023

As juniors and seniors settled into the new semester with the start of C term, they reflected on all they had learned during the first one. For juniors, it was an introduction to a new school and environment. “I feel like everything has changed. My social life, attitude towards academics, and general way of viewing […]

Many Mass Academy students drive over an hour to get to school every day, but it’s worth it.

February 9, 2023

Mass Academy welcomes students from all across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts leading some attendees to travel for over an hour to get to school every day. According to a survey sent out to Mass Academy students, over half of the grade has a commute longer than 30 minutes, with more than 10% driving over an […]

Mass Academy welcomes Massachusetts legislators to learn more about the program.

February 9, 2023

On January 31st, Mass Academy welcomed state representatives, senators, and legislative staffers into the school for a Legislative Breakfast. Sponsored by Senator Michael O. Moore and hosted by Mass Academy, legislators were offered a look into what Mass Academy is all about. The day began with mingling between the legislators and Mass Academy students. Students […]

Holiday Spirit

January 31, 2023

Abandoned tri-fold posters littered the library walls as students came into school on Wednesday morning, relaxed after the conclusion of December fair. A late start ensured they were well-rested as they sipped on hot chocolate, provided by the MAMS junior student government. There was a wide array of toppings, from candy canes to whipped cream […]

A Yule Ball at Mass Academy

January 31, 2023

After a few months of hard work, the Mass Academy students celebrated their efforts during a schoolwide semi-formal. Over 80 students attended, some from MAMS and many others from towns across the state. It was the 1st full-effect semi-formal at Mass Academy since 2019, as COVID-19 precautions limited the event during the past few years. […]

Mass Academy juniors presented their STEM project research at December STEM Fair

January 30, 2023

“There’s a glue dot shortage!” exclaimed Anne Tie, a junior at Mass Academy. She, alongside her 48 junior classmates, scrambled to put the final touches on her poster for the upcoming STEM Fair. On December 13, 2022, all Mass Academy juniors presented their independent research projects at the school-wide science fair. A few months before, […]

Day in the Life of a Junior

January 23, 2023

A Day in the Life of Junior: Mihika Chalasani Every morning Mihika Chalasani arrives at Mass Academy from her hometown of Boylston. After carpooling with her friend Nihitha Reddy, the girls arrive at school around 7:30 am. Despite attending Mass Academy, Chalasani remains involved in sports at her sending school of Tahanto Regional High School. […]

High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)

January 20, 2023

While most students would fret at the prospect of doing math for forty-nine hours straight, here at Mass Academy, students jumped for joy. The High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM) is an international mathematical modeling contest that Mass Academy participates in annually. Starting on Wednesday, November 9th, students prepared their writing utensils and opened […]

Best Study Spots on Campus

January 13, 2023

If you are ever doing Mass Academy homework, then you are on the right page! In this piece, we’re going to be discussing some of the best spots to study around Mass Academy and WPI. When you need to study with a group: Unity Hall, located right across from Starbucks and next to Gordon Library, […]