METCO Newsletter

Dear Bedford METCO Families,

We hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the start of November! As a reminder, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We take this moment to honor and thank all Veterans in our METCO community and beyond for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to our country.

Please note that Wednesday, November 13th, will be a 3/4 day for all Bedford schools. We ask that families especially those with elementary students be mindful of the earlier dismissal and bus arrival times.

We’re also excited to share again that the Parent Diversity Council (PDC) Bowling Event will take place this Saturday at Urban Wild. We still have a few spots left, so if you haven’t registered yet, we encourage you to sign up, this is always a fun time to connect, laugh, and build community!

For our Bedford High School families, the first term has officially ended, and grades will be posted soon. We encourage all parents and guardians to check ASPEN for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding your child’s progress.

As always, we’ve attached the late bus schedule for the week below.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of the Bedford METCO Program. We look forward to seeing many of you at this weekend's upcoming event!

~Akil

— The Bedford METCO Program Team

Building bridges. Creating opportunities. Strengthening community.

Deadline Extended: RSVP for Family Bowling Party - RSVP

Please RSVP and submit your payment by November 5 so we can prepare accordingly.

https://forms.gle/bqAckrbWRQHiaJcu5

November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)

**RSVP Deadline Extended & feel free to invite a Bedford Friend**

We are excited to invite you and your family to our second fun-filled afternoon of bowling and socializing hosted by the Parents Diversity Council (PDC) and the Bedford METCO Team! This special event is designed to bring the communities of Boston and Bedford together, providing a wonderful opportunity for children to interact and have fun.

Event Details:
• Date: November 15, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Location: Urban Wild, 100 Hood Park Drive, Somerville

We would love to see as many of our students and their parents there as possible! It will be a great time to watch the kids enjoy some friendly bowling, along with tasty snacks like pizza and sliders.

In order to help cover a small portion of the costs to reserve the location, we ask each family to RSVP and pay a $30 per family fee. This will help ensure we have enough space for everyone.

We truly hope you take advantage of this opportunity to connect with other families, enjoy some quality time, and have a blast! Please RSVP and submit your payment by November 5 so we can prepare accordingly.

https://forms.gle/bqAckrbWRQHiaJcu5

We look forward to seeing you all there for this exciting community event!

Monday, November 10

10:30am - Salem State University

• November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 12: Teacher Conferences
• November 15: PDC & METCO Bowling Party 2:00-4:00pm @ Urban Wild, RSVP
• November 19: Bedford Elementary Curriculum Night (Parents Only) 6-7pm @ Davis
• November 26: Early Release 12:05pm
• November 27 & 28: No School
• December 24 - January 2: No School Winter Break
• January 19: No School - MLK Jr. Day
• February 16 - 20: February Break - No School
• April 20 - 24: April Break - No School
• May 25: Memorial Day - No School
• June 16: Last Day of School (tentative)

• November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 15: PDC & METCO Bowling Party 2:00-4:00pm @ Urban Wild, RSVP by 11/5
• November 26: Early Release
• November 27 & 28: No School
• December 24 - January 2: No School Winter Break
• January 19: No School - MLK Jr. Day
• February 16 - 20: February Break - No School
• April 20 - 24: April Break - No School
• May 25: Memorial Day - No School
• June 16: Last Day of School (tentative)

• November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 12: 8th Grade Shawsheen Field Trip
• November 15: PDC & METCO Bowling Party 2:00-4:00pm @ Urban Wild, RSVP by 11/5
• November 19: Parent Teacher Conferences 2:15-4:15pm
• November 26: Early Release
• November 27 & 28: No School
• December 24 - January 2: No School Winter Break
• January 19: No School - MLK Jr. Day
• February 16 - 20: February Break - No School
• April 20 - 24: April Break - No School
• May 25: Memorial Day - No School
• June 16: Last Day of School (tentative)

• November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
• November 15: PDC & METCO Bowling Party 2:00-4:00pm @ Urban Wild, RSVP by 11/5
• November 21 - November 22: Fall Play, Peter and the Starcatcher
• November 25: Homecoming Dance
• November 26: Community Day & Early Release
• November 27 & 28: No School
• December 4: Teacher/Caregiver Conferences
• December 11: Concert (Chorus)
• December 24 - January 2: No School Winter Break
• January 8: National Honor Society Induction
• January 19: No School - MLK Jr. Day
• January 23: Term 2 Ends
• February 16 - 20: February Break - No School
• March 24 - 25: ELA MCAS
• April 6: Term 3 Ends
• April 20 - 24: April Break - No School
• May 19 - 20: Math MCAS
• May 21: Junior Prom
• May 25: Memorial Day - No School
• May 28: Senior Prom 6:00pm Gibbet Hill Groton
• June 2 - 3: Science MCAS
• June 16: Last Day of School (tentative)

Thank you to all the families who generously shared their food and culture and talents with their school community! We had a blast, ate delicious food, and learned from each other, as you can see in the photos above.

Thank you to all the volunteers and to BEST-PTO for co-sponsoring and Davis school for hosting.

Special thanks to Boston Bridges Initiative, who helped fund the evening's dance performance!

More photos and full story in this Bedford Citizen article.

For those who attended, let us know if you would like to see this event again and what your favorite part was! Survey here.

We are excited to invite you and your family to our second fun-filled afternoon of bowling and socializing hosted by the Parents Diversity Council (PDC) and the Bedford METCO Team! This special event is designed to bring the communities of Boston and Bedford together, providing a wonderful opportunity for children to interact and have fun.

Event Details:
• Date: November 15, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Location: Urban Wild, 100 Hood Park Drive, Somerville

We would love to see as many of our students and their parents there as possible! It will be a great time to watch the kids enjoy some friendly bowling, along with tasty snacks like pizza and sliders.

In order to help cover a small portion of the costs to reserve the location, we ask each family to RSVP and pay a $30 per family fee. This will help ensure we have enough space for everyone.

We truly hope you take advantage of this opportunity to connect with other families, enjoy some quality time, and have a blast! Please RSVP and submit your payment by November 5 so we can prepare accordingly.

https://forms.gle/bqAckrbWRQHiaJcu5

We look forward to seeing you all there for this exciting community event!

Davis & Lane Families: Mandatory Parent Bus Meeting October 28th @ 6:30pm vis Zoom.

METCO Office: 781-275-1700 x4435

Akil Mondesir, METCO Director

Akil_Mondesir@bedfordps.org

Chauncey Williams, METCO Coordinator Davis & Lane

Chauncey_Williams@bedfordps.org

Jonathan Brome, METCO Coordinator JGMS

Jonathan_Brome@bedfordps.org

Jennifer Ilchuk, Administrative Assistant

Jennifer_Ilchuk@bedfordps.org

Davis Main Office# 781-275-6804

Lane Main Office# 781-275-7606

JGMS Main Office# 781-275-3201

BHS Main Office# 781-275-1700

Parents Diversity Council Board

pdcbedford@gmail.com
President - Kelly Korenak
Vice President - OPEN
Treasurer - Allison C. John
Secretary - Anne Caron
Davis Chair - OPEN
Lane Chair - Roopa Bhusnurmath
JGMS Chair - Anne Caron
BHS Chair - Heather Leavell, seeking co-chair from Hanscom

Stay & Play Coordinator - Lilly Wong Younger
Fundraising Chair - OPEN

METCO Representatives - Beatrice Claude, PeterAnn Williams

• Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - November 10, 2025
  
• Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of October 6, 2025
• John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #11 -11/10/25
• Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - November 10, 2025
• Superintendent Update - November 7, 2025
• Student Service Spotlight - November 2025
• Parents Diversity Council - November 2025 Newsletter
• The Lookout Newsletter - October 2025

December 12, 2025 from 5 to 8 pm

Vine Street Community Center
339 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02119

We are excited to share that METCO, Inc. has partnered with Reading Memorial High School’s Kadi Buckley (Assistant Principal) and Tiffany Williams (a METCO parent) to host a Pathways & Job Fair for our students.

This event is designed to:

• Connect students ages 14–18 with Boston-based jobs and internships they can pursue after school or during the summer.
• Expose students to different postsecondary pathways, including workforce development, trade schools, gap year programs, study abroad, community colleges, and four-year universities.

Many of our students face challenges finding jobs and internships because they spend most of their time in their suburban school districts and often lack connections to opportunities in their own communities. This fair will help bridge that gap by bringing employers and organizations directly to them.

Location: Vine Street Community Center 339 Dudley Street Boston MA 02119

Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025 5-8pm

Event is open to both district and METCO Students

If you have any questions or concerns you can email Nia Simpson at Nsimpson@metcoinc.org or Kiara Santos at Ksantos@metcoinc.org.

Click Here to RSVP (required!)

Share the Flyer!

METCO Inc and The Island School are working together to provide students and families with an information session for two FULL-tuition scholarships (valued at approximately $17,000 with a family contribution set at $500) to attend The Island School Summer Term.

The Summer Term is a 6-week program for CURRENT high school Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors to study in the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Through a rigorous course of study that includes field work in local ecosystems, explorations of local settlements and the socioeconomic impacts of development, and dynamic interaction living on a sustainable campus, Summer Term students grapple with how communities – on an island in The Bahamas and beyond – can live most sustainably. The Summer Term curriculum invites students to think about the resources upon which we rely.

If you missed the first in person information session, please join us virtually on Thursday, November 20th from 5-6pm at METCO Inc. (11 Roxbury St. Roxbury, MA 02129).

Click Here to Register for Island School VIRTUAL Information Session on 11/20

For more information: contact Kiara Santos at ksantos@metcoinc.org

Registration: November 6-13 | $60

Event: November 22-23 | MIT

MIT Educational Studies Program (ESP), is a student-run organization at MIT that runs educational programs for middle and high schoolers. This fall their annual Splash will be on the fun-filled weekend of November 22-23. High school students are invited to the MIT campus to take classes taught by MIT students and community members!

Classes: Splash offers 1 to 3 hour long classes covering a wide range of topics—particularly those not found in the traditional high school curriculum, such as special relativity, contemporary dance, DNA extraction, mathematical juggling, cardiology, and more!

Registration: Students should make an account on our website to indicate their preferred classes. Registration for specific classes is open through a lottery system until November 1st, followed by first-come, first-served registration from November 6th to 13th.

Cost: Splash 2025 will cost $60, but we offer generous financial aid to students who request it.

Please reach out to splash@mit.edu if you have any questions.

Application Period Begins: September 5

Information Session: September 10 | 3:00 pm | Zoom (register here)

High school juniors and seniors actively serving in an elected or appointed leadership role are invited to apply for the 64th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program. The application will open on Friday, September 5. Those selected will represent Massachusetts at Washington Week, which will take place in Washington, D.C. from March 7-14, 2026. The two delegates chosen to represent the state at Washington Week will also receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. An information session about USSYP will be offered from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10. Please email any questions to Juin Liu.

The Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 4th cohort of our Leadership Next Gen (LNG) paid fellowship program.

Developed in partnership with the Commonwealth Seminar, this transformative fellowship empowers high school and college students from underrepresented communities to become tomorrow's civic leaders. Fellows will gain valuable leadership and civic engagement skills while working directly in the offices of elected officials, providing real-world experience that makes a difference.

Program Highlights:

• Paid fellowship opportunity

• Hands-on experience with elected officials

• Leadership and civic engagement training

• Community-focused impact

• Open to ages 16-25

Ready to join a community of emerging leaders committed to equity and change? We encourage all eligible students to apply and share this opportunity with their networks.

Please submit your application here. The deadline to apply is Saturday, Oct 18, 2025.

More information can be found on our website:

https://www.care4equity.org/leadership-next-gen.

Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

Please contact contact@care4equity.org if you have any questions.

College Visits This Week

See Naviance App | See BHS Calendar for Details

Monday, November 10

10:30am - Salem State University

Information for the Senior Class and their Families

The recording and presentation from Senior Financial Aid Night on September 30 are now posted on the BHS Counseling Events page. The recording, presentation, and Q&A document from Senior College Application Night on September 18 are also available on this site.

Yearbook Orders

Order your yearbook online by going to YearbookOrderCenter.com and using the school code 13423 or call 1-866-287-3096.

Deadline: December 31

Directions:

-Go to YearbookOrderCenter.com

-use the school code 13423

-If you have difficulty making an online purchase, you can also order over the phone: 1-866-287-3096

https://www.bedfordps.org/high-school/guidance/pages/scholarship-information

METCO Senior Survey 2025-26

We want to support YOU in your transition from high school into post-secondary success! Whether that means going into a 4-year college or pursuing a career in a trade school and beyond.

We want to get your input on how we can best support you in your time of transition. This will help us determine what kinds of programs and services we can provide to help METCO graduates.

Take the Senior Survey

For more information: contact Kiara Santos at ksantos@metcoinc.org

Calling all high school students! The HBCU Connection is hosting live sessions with HBCUs starting this September, bringing universities right to your doorstep. After each webinar, you’ll have the chance to connect directly with staff to get your questions answered and ease any worries about the application process.

If you’re a high school student or know someone applying to college, use the link below to sign up for webinar reminders and key application resources.

https://hbcuconnection25.wixsite.com/hbcuconnection

My name is Candra Dixon, and I’m the founder of Journey to HBCUs. I’m excited to share that enrollment is now open for our 6th Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Tour!

We’re reaching out to see if you have students who may benefit from and be interested in this enriching and empowering experience. The program is open to students in grades 9 through 12, and we would be grateful for your support in sharing this opportunity with your students and their families.

To get started, families can scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up for the program and join us in person at our first workshop:

First Workshop Details:

Date: Wednesday, September 24th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Mildred Avenue Community Center

5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126

At Journey to HBCUs, we believe that early exposure to HBCUs can be life changing. Our mission is to help students explore their options, build community, and step confidently into their futures.

If you’re interested, I would love to schedule time to meet with you directly to share more about the program and discuss how we can best support your students together.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or to set up a time to connect. Thank you for your continued commitment to student success, we truly appreciate your support in helping us reach the next generation of leaders.

Warm regards,

Candra D. Dixon

Founder/President

617-751-0951

www.journeytohbcus.org

Delivered from METCO, Inc. Student Support Services Department

• Find the section with your child's age group for opportunities.
• Opportunities in the yellow box are initiatives offered by METCO, Inc.

View Resources

Meet METCO, Inc. Student Support Services

Wilmary Raines - Chief Student Services and Enrollment Officer

Kiara Santos - Student Support Services Coordinator

Nia Simpson - Student Support Services Coordinator

Autumn Souto - Enrollment and Outreach Coordinator

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Healing with Trust Therapy, LLC

Virtual Therapy Services | All Ages | Insurance & Sliding Scale Accepted

Healing with Trust Therapy offers immediate openings for virtual therapy sessions. Their team of therapists of color provides culturally responsive care for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and adults—specializing in support for the BIPOC community. Services are available in Cape Verdean Creole, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

👉 Learn more or schedule at www.HealingwithTrust.org

📧 Email: Inquiry@Healingwithtrust.org

📱 Instagram: @Healing.with.Trust_Therapy

PAID OPPORTUNITY: Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)

TAP (Teen Ambassador Program) is a paid civic engagement program where students will strengthen their leadership skills and learn the importance of community service. Through TAP, students will explore leadership development, civic engagement, and African-American History. They will participate in two community-based projects — a research project focused on their METCO district and a video project learning about their Boston community.

Sessions will be in-person at the METCO, Inc. office in Roxbury on Saturdays and virtually on Wednesdays (with some exceptions that will be in-person).

For more information, contact Nia Simpson at nsimpson@metcoinc.org

TAP interest form

PAID OPPORTUNITY: Boston University Future Leaders Program (FLP)

Interested in being in a research study and an engaging after school program for high school students?

• The program will meet in person on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting October 14th at METCO HQ (11 Roxbury St., Roxbury, MA 02119)
• Students will be paid $15 an hour for their time in the program, and will be paid to complete surveys and interviews
• Total compensation can be up to $599
• Students will learn about either Civic Engagement & Mindfulness or College & Career Readiness.
• This internship is a part of a research study conducted by Boston University faculty that will require students to provide feedback via surveys and interviews.
• Unfortunately, if you participated in this program before, you cannot participate a second time.

For more information, contact Kiara Santos at ksantos@metcoinc.org

Fill out the interest form for FLP

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Artes Culturales @ Hyde Square Task Force

Begins October 11th │ Ages 6-18

Hyde Square Task Force is offering affordable small group performing arts lessons in dance, music

and theater. Participants can sign up for a maximum of three lessons. Lessons are 45 minutes long and run once a week for 8 weeks.

Learn More HERE

BCYF Youth Programming

FREE | Various Dates, Programs & Locations │ All Ages

Boston Centers for Youth & Families offers many classes, programs and special events for Boston residents. Many require pre-registration.

Learn More & Browse Database HERE

The B.A.S.E Basketball

SPORTS │ Registration Open │Grades 3-12

Students ages 6-19 can engage in year-round with league play, skills training, academics, and mentoring.

Learn More & Register HERE

826 Boston Tutoring

FREE TUTORING │ Grades 1-12 @ 826 Boston

Various after-school and evening offerings strengthen each student's power to express ideas effectively, creatively, and confidently.

Learn More HERE

Step Into Culture

Applications Open │ All Ages

Teaching students caribbean dance, african, afrobeats, soca and hip hop all are welcomed to join and no experience is necessary.

Contact Wilma Clouden for more information

Phone: 617-212-5247

Email: wclouden@gmail.com

Young Dancers Program

Registration Open│Ages 3-18│Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre Dorchester, MA

The Young Dancers Program offers an innovative, challenging curriculum. Individualized instruction in ballet technique, conditioning, and repertory. Financial Aid Available. Under Schools Tab

Learn More and Register HERE

Chess Club ~ All Ages

FREE|Saturdays @ BPL Roslindale 10-11:30am│All Ages

Welcome to all skill levels, from beginners to junior masters. Kids enjoy open play, free lessons, activities, and study materials designed for young players

Learn More & Register HERE

METCO, Inc Book Club: New Kid by Jerry Craft

FREE │ Wednesdays 6-7pm │ 6th-8th Graders

Middle schoolers will explore Jerry Craft’s graphic novel New Kid. This club offers a fun and supportive space for students to share ideas, make new friends, and connect across communities reflecting METCO’s mission of equity and cross-cultural learning.

Complete Interest Form HERE

METCO, Inc & Haley House Take Back the Kitchen

FREE│ Saturdays 10am-12pm │ 6th-9th Graders

We are excited to renew our partnership with the Haley House for a cooking series designed for middle school students. This program will highlight the importance of healthy eating, encourage independence in the kitchen, and foster community among METCO peers.

Complete Interest Form HERE

Sole Train

FREE PROGRAM │ October-December │ 5th-8th Graders

Sole Train connects 250+ students in grades 5–8 (Young Soles) with 100+ adult volunteers (Old

Soles), half of whom are school staff, at 15 Boston schools and community centers.

Sites meet 1–2 times a week for training, community building, and races, culminating in Boston’s Run to Remember, where participants complete a five-mile race or half marathon.

Learn More HERE

Trinity Education for Excellence Program

FREE PROGRAM │ 3 year pathway program │ 7th Graders

TEEP engages 120–150 young people of color in Boston through a values-based enrichment curriculum centered on personal and community growth. When families face crises,

we provide direct support or referrals to help meet basic needs.

Learn More HERE

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

FREE PROGRAM│Nov-June│Application Deadline Oct. 19th│Girls Ages 11-14

Delta Academy empowers girls ages 11–14 through mentorship, cultural exploration, and leadership development. This free program helps participants build confidence, curiosity, and community under this year’s theme, Rooted & Rising: Deeply Grounded, Unstoppably Growing.

Learn More & Apply HERE

METCO HQ Saturday Tutoring

FREE │Limited Space Availability │Awaiting Dates @ METCO HQ

METCO is partnering with Boston Partners in Education to bring students premier tutoring and mentorships on Saturday's for the 24'-25' school year! Subjects consist of ELA, Mathematics, History, and Science.

View Flyer HERE

Achieve Program

FREE PROGRAM │ Inquiry Form│ Current 6th graders

In place to help you reach your goals with expert teachers, enriching activities like dance and arts, and plenty of support. Over three years, including summer sessions and monthly Saturday classes, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and boost academic confidence.

Learn More & Complete Form HERE

Mathcounts: National Math Club

FREE PROGRAM │ 2024-25 Registration Open │Clubs in Various Districts│6-8th

Mathcounts provides game instructions, math explorations, problem sets and monthly challenges that can be enjoyed by students of all skill levels. There are established clubs in various districts but new teams can be formed if needed with a club leader.

View Participating Teams HERE

Learn More & Apply HERE

Youth Opportunity Developing Achievers (YODA)

FREE PROGRAM │ School-year Applications Open │ 6-12th Graders @ Urban League Boston

YODA empowers talented minority students to excel in STEM by providing training, mentorship, and confidence-building opportunities. Through Saturday sessions, summer camps, and year-round programs, students learn from diverse STEM professionals and gain the skills needed to become future leaders in the field.

Learn More & Sign Up HERE

Catholic Charities Teen Center @ St. Peters

FREE│Open Monday-Friday 2-9pm│Students grades 7-12

Open to all backgrounds and faiths, the goal of the center is to interrupt the cycle of violence by providing youth with personalized attention, academic tutoring, and personal mentoring support.

Learn More HERE

MassArt Artward Bound

FREE│Applications Open for current 8th, 9th & 10th graders

A four-year college prep program for Boston high school students interested in a college education focused on art and design. Students participate in art classes, career workshops, academic tutoring, visits to museums and artist studios, and more.

Learn More & Apply HERE

Boston Red Sox Baseball & Softball RBI Nike Interest Form

FREE |Interest Form Now Open│13-18 years old

Nike RBI provides team equipment, uniforms, field access and umpires at no cost to players and their families, and supports a cohort of dedicated coaches who use baseball and softball as a platform to teach core values of teamwork, respect and leadership.

Complete Interest Form HERE

Chess Club ~ All Ages

FREE|Saturdays @ BPL Roslindale 10-11:30am│All Ages

Welcome to all skill levels, from beginners to junior masters. Kids enjoy open play, free lessons, activities, and study materials designed for young players

Learn More & Register HERE

Teen Animanga Club

FREE│Thursdays @ BPL Hyde Park 3-5:00pm│7th-12th Graders

Teens get to discuss their favorite Anime and share their love of art, music, and animation. Now meeting Thursdays.

Learn More HERE

METCO HQ Saturday Tutoring

FREE │Limited Space Availability │Awaiting Dates @ METCO HQ

METCO is partnering with Boston Partners in Education to bring students premier tutoring and mentorships on Saturday's for the 24'-25' school year! Subjects consist of ELA, Mathematics, History, and Science.

View Flyer HERE

METCO HQ Virtual Tutoring

Awaiting Dates │ 9th-12th Graders

Is your student in need of tutoring? Subjects range from ELA, Mathematics, History, and Science. If you are interested in this virtual tutoring opportunity, please complete the interest form and we will send you more information!

Complete Form HERE

Boston Red Sox Baseball & Softball RBI Nike Interest Form

FREE |Interest Form Now Open│13-18 years old

Nike RBI provides team equipment, uniforms, field access and umpires at no cost to players and their families, and supports a cohort of dedicated coaches who use baseball and softball as a platform to teach core values of teamwork, respect and leadership.

Complete Interest Form HERE

Boston University Upward Bound

FREE PROGRAM | Applications Open | 9th-11th Graders

Do you want to go to college? Holistic college-prep program with classes, tutoring, mentoring, social and personal support. For students who live in Dorchester, East Boston, Mattapan, or Roxbury.

View Info Video HERE

Request application HERE

Youth LIPSTICK Workshop Series

FREE WORKSHOP│Various Dates @ BPL Grove Hall│13-18 years old

Y-LIPSTICK is a five-week curriculum that empowers girls to be drivers of community violence prevention by refusing to buy, hide, and hold guns.

Learn More HERE

Boston Community Action Team

FREE PROGRAM|Fall/Spring Applications Open │ Ages 16-24

Sign up to be a part of the Boston Community Action Team (BCAT)! Applicants should be 14-24 years old and have a passion for social justice, civic engagement, and community organizing.

Apply HERE

Summer Search Program

PAID PROGRAM│Applications Open│10th Graders

Engage in a free summer program to help students discover their passions, develop essential life skills and position themselves for post-secondary success.

Learn More & Apply HERE

ACE Mentor Program

FREE PROGRAM │ Applications│ 9-12th Graders

This program introduces high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction management.

Learn More & Register HERE

Fresh Films: Weekly Filmmaking

FREE PROGRAM │ Applications │ Ages 13-19

Want to work in film, TV, or as a content creator? Join Fresh Films this January to make movies, use pro equipment, and connect with Hollywood pros from Sony, Paramount, and more.

Learn More & Apply HERE

College Prep Scholars Program

FREE PROGRAM │ Applications │ 11th Graders

Get a head start preparing for The College Prep Scholars Program. This program helps high-achieving, low-income juniors gain the knowledge and resources to apply to top colleges, with a holistic review process.

Learn More HERE

CSR You Got This Center

FREE PROGRAM │ Drop In Center │ Ages 16-26

The You Got This Center provides young adults with resources like job searches, scholarship assistance, food insecurity, homelessness and gives the youth a place to build community. They have monthly events for all to drop in and attend.

Learn More HERE

Considering HBCUs Tip Sheet

You may have heard/read about HBCUs, but how do you know if this type of school is right for you? This tip sheet will provide a more comprehensive look into considering HBCUs

View Tip Sheet HERE

BioBuilderClub

Applications Open│Season Starts October 15th

FREE for students attending Title 1 Schools Using Code: BBC2024

BioBuilderClub offers current biological engineering challenges so that students may experience scientific problem-solving in the context of authentic and meaningful investigations.

Learn More HERE

Apply HERE

FutureBOS

School-year Applications Open│Ages 14-24

FutureBOS has hundreds of opportunities for youth ages 14 - 18 and young adults ages 19 - 24 living in Boston. Check listings regularly as new opportunities will be added through October.

Learn More HERE

SAT, ACT & College Application Fee Waivers

Fee waivers are available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the U.S.

SAT

Learn More & Request HERE

ACT

Learn More & Apply HERE

MassArt Artward Bound

FREE │Applications Open for current 8th, 9th & 10th graders

A four-year college prep program for Boston high school students interested in a college education focused on art and design. Students participate in art classes, career workshops, academic tutoring, visits to museums and artist studios, and more.

Learn More & Apply HERE

Chess Club ~ All Ages

FREE|Saturdays @ BPL Roslindale 10-11:30am│All Ages

Welcome to all skill levels, from beginners to junior masters. Kids enjoy open play, free lessons, activities, and study materials designed for young players

Learn More & Register HERE

Teen Animanga Club

FREE│Thursdays @ BPL Hyde Park 3-5:00pm│7th-12th Graders

Teens get to discuss their favorite Anime and share their love of art, music, and animation. Now meeting Thursdays.

Learn More HERE

Want to get closer to the METCO community and contribute to this historic program? We have a number of opportunities to work for us, promote your business, or volunteer.

Work For Us

Throughout the year, our various districts are looking for bus drivers and/or bus monitors. If you have experience in either field and would like to be considered for one of these job openings when they become available, please fill out this interest form. We will follow up with you if an opportunity arises.

In addition, you can also look for job opportunities at school districts at Schoolspring and enter METCO in the search box.

Keep an eye out for opportunities at the METCO HQ office too!

Promote Your Business

We realize that our METCO community is made up of individuals who have businesses in a multitude of fields. We are creating a Directory to house this information so that we may tap you when we are looking for consultants and vendors to fulfill our needs. Take a few moments to complete this survey so that we may learn more about your business.

Volunteer

METCO has a number of ways in which you can get involved. We invite volunteers who have a variety of skills, talents and interest to give their time to METCO. You can engage in a variety of ways, from tutoring, volunteering, speaking at events, or sharing your METCO experience for marketing purposes.