South Boston Catholic Academy News
Congratulations to our 6Th Grade Students. Your hard work and preference have paid off! Our 6th grade students have been invited to attend serval prestigious schools for the 2016-2017 school year. Congratulations to our K2 Students who will be entering First Grade and to all our wonderful students for another great school year. We are looking forward to seeing everyone, [...]
Acknowledging Jonathan McCarthy
On a monthly basis, the South Boston Neighborhood House, aka the Ollie, recognizes their youngsters by announcing two “Student Spotlight” winners. These young members are spotlighted for their good behavior, being kind, caring and considerate, being good students, as well as just being super kids overall. Jonathan McCarthy is one of the Ollie spotlight winners for May. Jonathan McCarthy, 9, [...]
City of Boston’s Outdoor Pools and Family Friendly Beach Open Saturday
The City of Boston’s two outdoor pools, the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown and the BCYF Mirabella Pool in the North End are opening for the season this Saturday, June 18. These pools, along with 15 others that are open year-round, are operated by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service [...]
South Boston Groups Win Grants for Beach Programs
Ten groups from South Boston were awarded grants to support their programs this year. The BCYF Community Center received $5,000 to support their Beach Jam and additional summer programming, MASSKiting received $2,570 for their 2nd Annual International Kiteboarding Film Festival, the L Street Ice Swimmers received $1,000 to support the promotion of their programs, the South Boston Neighborhood House received [...]
SBNH Flag Day and Flag-Raising Celebration
On Tuesday, June 14 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, South Boston Neighborhood House (SBNH) staff and members of the Senior Center celebrated Flag Day, as well as the raising our their own flag. SBNH Executive Director, Kathy Lafferty, opened the program with a Moment of Silence for all of the individuals impacted by the recent horrific tragedy in Orlando, [...]
Police Teach Tennis at Old Harbor
The Boston Police Department’s Frank Williams and Officer Roy (both are standing in the rear row) took time last Sunday to teach tennis on the court next to Old Harbor. They are both from South Boston’s Station Six. More than a dozen young athletes picked up racquets and tennis balls supplied by the BPD. Everyone had a great time; a [...]