A vine crawls through the fence keeping the children of Stratton Elementary School out of Pheasant Avenue during recess. July 21, 2010.
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Category Schools
Early Spring Skyline
The Rodney J. Hardy Elementary School, one of the buildings seen exposed above the tree line, in an early spring view of Arlington from the Alewife Station parking garage. April 16, 2012.
Stratton Campus
The M. Norcross Stratton Elementary school and its blacktop, playing field, and playground under a foreboding sky. July 21, 2010.
Closed at 9
A weather-worn sign on the side of the Stratton Elementary school. June 24, 2010.
A Light in the Night
A light illuminates the far corner of the Arlington High School campus. December 17, 2011.
Construction Aglow
The illuminated construction of the Brigham Square apartments with a backdrop of Arlington High School, and a twilight sky.
January 6, 2012.
Stairs on the Side
Stairs up the Quincy Street side of the Ottosom Middle School. December 30, 2011.
Cemented
A decorative cement feature outside of the Foster Street entrance to the former Gibbs Jr. High School. March 8, 2012.
Old Brick
The Thompson Elementary School before being torn down and rebuilt.
August 1, 2011.
Grown In
An old tackling sled ensnarled by a thicket along the edge of Arlington Catholic’s Summer Street athletic field prior to its synthetic turf makeover.
February 28, 2012.
K(9) – 4
Police cruisers from all over Eastern Massachusetts line Pleasant Street during a canine training exercise at Stratton Elementary School.
April 26, 2014.
ACHS
Arlington Catholic High School as seen from Belton Street.
November 15, 2013.
Arlington High From Higher
Arlington High School as seen from a hill to the north.
August 29, 2015.
Ottoson on the Hill
The Ottoson Middle School nestled into the trees, awaiting students’ arrivals for the new school year.
August 29, 2015.
Summer Camp Pickup
A bus sits outside the Bishop Elementary School on Columbia Road after dropping off kids from a day at summer camp.
August 05, 2015.
Someone’s Unprotected
A bicycle helmet sits, unclaimed, on the the post of a Bishop Elementary School fence.
August 05, 2015.
Trim Refresh
A new coat of paint is added to the eaves of Stratton School.
October 22, 2013.
Hardy Spring
Colorful flowers bloom in front of the Hardy School on Lake Street.
May 02, 2015.
Umbrellas Out
A man brings out the patio umbrella for the spring and summer seasons.
April 12, 2014.
Everett Street Entrance
The entrance to the Thomson Elementary School on Everett Street.
October 21, 2013.
Visiting Team
A visiting girls soccer team warms up before a match on Pierce field behind Arlington High School.
Septmber 11, 2013
Getting to School
A student walks up Carey Drive on her way to start her day at Arlington High School.
March 21, 2014.
Stratton Snow Bank
Snow piled high around the sign at the Stratton School.
February 10, 2015.
Icicles
Icicles near the playground-side entrance to the M. Norcross Stratton School.
February 10, 2015.
Snow Shadow
A mountain of snow in the Stratton School parking lot on Mountain Avenue.
February 10, 2015.
Snow Mountain
A mountain of snow piled in the parking lot of the Stratton School.
February 10, 2015.
SCH
Snow infringes on a good deal of usable street space on Pheasant Avenue.
February 10, 2015.
Do Not Something
Plywood prevents—and warns—people not to use this Pheasant Avenue entrance to the Stratton School blacktop.
February 10, 2015.
Tiger Stripes
Clouds striped the sky for a colorful sunset over Arlington.
February 10, 2015.
Maybe It Helps A Little
A person walks past Arlington High School trying to shield themselves from the blowing snow with an umbrella.
February 2, 2015.
AHS at Night
Arlington High School as seen down Churchill Avenue.
December 20, 2014.
Waxing Half
A waxing half moon seen next to an architectural ornament on the St. Agnes school in Arlington Center.
November 29, 2014.
Seniors
Arlington Catholic seniors left their mark on the fence behind the high school in Arlington Center.
November 29, 2014.
Colors at Stratton
The sign in front of the Stratton School flanked by bushes in shades of Autumn.
October 17, 2014.
Shooting Hoops
Two children play at two separate basketball hoops at the Stratton School playground.
October 17, 2014.
Dallin School
The front of the Cyrus E. Dallin School the week before being swarmed with students for the start of the school year.
August 31, 2014.
Dearborn Academy
Dearborn Academy—formerly the Crosby School—on Winter Street.
August 25, 2014.
Middle School
A shot of the Ottoson Middle School, vacant during summer break.
August 8, 2014.
After School Pickup
Parents and children at the Stratton School during after school pickup time.
April 26, 2013.
Donation
A man makes a donation to the Goodwill truck in the parking lot of Stop & Shop.
April 26, 2013
Night Crew
A crew works into the night on Pheasant Avenue to repair a telephone pole that came uprooted—heavy rain being the likely culprit.
July 16, 2014
Speed Limit 20
A twenty mile per hour speed limit posted on Pheasant Avenue passing Stratton Elementary School.
May 12, 2014.
Thompson Illuminated
A nighttime view of the Thompson Elementary School down University Road.
May 2, 2014.
Police Cars
Police K9 unit cars from all over eastern Massachusetts parked along Pheasant Avenue during a day of training conducted at the Stratton Elementary School.
July 30, 2013.
Footloose
A banner on Arlington High School advertising its production of Footloose — and an art exhibit.
March 28, 2014.
Waxing and Rising
The moon rises over Arlington High School as it waxes toward a mid-month full moon.
January 13, 2014.
Snowscape 5
The sun create shadows on the freshly fallen snow.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 4
Powdery snow that came along with a cold winter storm carved into a sharp-edged curve by the wind.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 3
Snow curves atop a retaining wall at the Stratton School playground.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 2
Snow drifts at Stratton School.
January 3, 2014.
Snowscape 1
Snow after a winter storm.
January 3, 2014.
Kicking It Up
A woman kicks up snow as she walks across the Stratton School blacktop.
January 3, 2014.
Drop Off Only
The Stratton School during a snowstorm.
December 17, 2013.
Stars and Stripes
The American flag can be seen hanging in the lit gymnasium of the Stratton Elementary School on a snowy night.
December 17, 2013.
Thompson
The lettering on the new Thompson Elementary School lit up at night.
October 21, 2013.
Training Day 2
A Boston Police K9 unit officer gets supplies from the trunk of his cruiser during training exercises taking place in Stratton School.
July 30, 2013.
Training Day
K9 units from police departments all over eastern Massachusetts (and one from New Hampshire) ran training exercises at Stratton School.
July 30, 2013.
Conduit of Knowledge
The shield atop the original building of Arlington High School.
July 29, 2013.
About Time
The clock tower of Arlington High School, ready and waiting for a new coat of paint and a working timepiece.
July 19, 2013.
Commencement ’13
The Arlington Police Department Honor Guard present the colors during the opening of the 2013 Arlington High School graduation exercises.
June 9, 2013.
Thompson Community
Folks from the neighborhood around the Thompson School out and about on a warm summer evening.
August 31, 2012.
1914
The date above the entrance to the Fusco building at Arlington High School, the first building of the current high school that was completed in 1914.
August 10, 2012.
Near or Far!
A banner on Arlington High School advertising the Alumni Association.
August 10, 2012.
125 Years
A banner hangs on St. Agnes School in celebration of 125 years.
April 26, 2013.
Sheriff
Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian waves as he passes Arlington High School during the Patriots’ Day Parade.
April 14, 2013.
Ignition
Families stationed in front of Arlington High School for the Patriots’ Day Parade watch as gunpowder ignites in the musket of one of the Menotomy Minutemen.
April 14, 2013.
In the Wind
Flags at Arlington High School blow in a steady wind as a glimpse of the Arlington 360 project can be seen by vehicles traveling down Massachusetts Avenue.
January 14, 2013.
GREASE
Banners advertise events at Arlington High School.
March 16, 2013.
Snowdrift
Snowdrift formations in the Stratton School parking lot.
February 9, 2013.
DPW
A Department of Public Works shed silhouetted against the twilight sky.
June 29, 2010.
Winter Playground
The Stratton School blacktop covered in windblown snow.
February 9, 2013.
Mountain Ave.
The suspiciously flat Mountain Avenue, the address of Stratton School.
July 21, 2010.
Field of Play
Referees walk back onto the field as kids play during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day football game between Arlington High School and Arlington Catholic.
November 22, 2012.
Turkey Day Trophy
Arlington Catholic players surround their coach as he hoists the Thanksgiving Day Trophy over his head. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the Thanksgiving Day game between Arlington High School and Arlington Catholic, a tradition started five years ago.
November 22, 2102.
Thanksgiving Day Football
Arlington Catholic’s Kyle Barios catches a pass for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Thanksgiving Day game against Arlington High School.
November 22, 2012.
St. Agnes
A statue in the front of the St. Agnes School on Medford Street.
May 18, 2012.
Polling Place
A man, with his Massachusetts voter guide in hand, follows his wife into the precinct 17 polling place at Stratton School.
November 6, 2012.
Thompson Steel
Construction of the Thompson School at night.
October 15, 2012.
Thompson Redux
The skeleton of the new Thompson School is lit brightly so that work can continue after dark.
October 15, 2012.
Thompson Rises
The new Thompson School starting to take shape. August 31, 2012.
Donated by…
A small note on the corner of the AHS SADD sign outside Arlington High School letting the observant passer by know that the funds for the sign were generously donated by the Garballey family. August 10, 2012.
See a full view of the sign in an earlier post.
Wide Open
A player at the Fidelity House basketball camp takes a wide open shot during a game in the Arlington Catholic gymnasium. June 28, 2012.
School Buses
Vans circle through the driveway of Arlington High School, dropping off summer students from surrounding towns. August 10, 2012.
Bike Rack
Bikes jam the racks at Hardy School after many children (some enticed by the promise of a free movie pass to the Capitol Theatre) participated in a “ride to school” day. May 11, 2012.
Fusco Building
A view of Arlington High School’s Fusco building (the first section of the high school, opened in 1915) from the Minuteman Bikeway. June 6, 2012.
AHS – SADD
A sign at the front driveway exit of Arlington High School reminding people to wear their safety belts. July 24, 2012.
On The Bounce
A young boy dribbles a basketball on his way home from Stratton School. February 1, 2012.
stsoP laoG
Football goal posts installed backwards to allow work to continue on the new Arlington Catholic High School artificial turf field. July 13, 2012.
Thumbs Up
An ice cream truck driver gives a thumbs up as he drives away from the Thompson pool. June 30, 2012.
It Must Be Summer
Kids cool down in the fountains of the “pool” at Thompson School. June 30, 2012.
Batter Up!
The batter makes contact during a hitting competition held at the Peirce Baseball field behind Arlington High School. June 6, 2012.
Class of 2012
The Arlington High School graduation exercises on Warren A. Peirce Field. June 10, 2012.
Relay for Life 5
Teams set up tents, on the baseball field and along the outside of the track, where they could get some rest when not walking. June 2, 2012.
Relay For Life 4
During the 12-hour long event, a total of 574 people walked, raising $103,583 for the American Cancer Society. June 3, 2012.
Relay For Life 3
Two girls tossed a lacrosse ball around on the field during the Relay for Life. June 3, 2012.
Relay for Life 2
While friends and family walked in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, others took advantage of the lights to play on the field. June 3, 2012.
Relay For Life
All night people walked around the track behind Arlington High School to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. June 3, 2012.
From the Ground Up
Heavy machinery hard at work on the new Thompson Elementary School. May 31, 2012.
Happy Birthday, Billy!
A display in the Arlington High School Media Center celebrating the 448th (approx.) birthday of William Shakespeare. April 24, 2012.
神様 門
The Japanese-style gate frames the Hardy Elementary School sign as kids and parents work on the Hardy Garden. May 11, 2012.
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