Global Karate Academy has reached a new level in the journey to mastery of the Art of Tang Soo Do. After years of instructing, testing, and thesis writing, Instructor Kim Dauplaise has earned the title of Master.

The Global Learning Charter Public School has small class sizes but registered a huge number as far as its 2017 graduation rate is concerned. The 2017 high school statewide graduation rates released Monday by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show the Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) with a 96.1% graduation rate which is higher than the state graduation rate of 88.3%. It is also among the highest graduation rates in the region.

We are all saddened by the tragedy that recently occurred in Parkland, Florida and the innocent lives that were taken. These incidents are becoming much too common and we can easily become complacent. It is important that you know how seriously we take the safety of our students and staff.

National and local media are reporting that the current influenza season is the most severe - and deadly - since the 2014-15 flu season. Health officials in 49 states report widespread flu activity. in Massachusetts, the number of reported cases of the flu is nearing 6,000. SouthCoast Hospitals has had a reported 857 cases in its three facilities in New Bedford, Fall River and Wareham. At GLCPS, so far the number of reported flu cases is relatively low.

There are precautions we can take to prevent and stop the spread of the the disease. They say the best prevention is to get the flu shot.