Edgartown Elementary School, Martha’s Vineyard

As previously mentioned, I’m going to be giving a run-down of all the island schools…

When the Edgartown school first opened in the quaint whaling town known for it’s white clapboard houses and brick walkways, it was located in two buildings. Grades 1-6 met in the North School and grades 6-12 met in the South School. The first graduating class in 1926 granted 11 diplomas.

In the early 50’s overcrowding became a significant problem, and The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School was opened. In 1959, the four upper grades moved to the high school, leaving more space for the remaining grades.

Since then many additions have been built and the school has transformed into the biggest elementary school on MV. The most recently completed addition gives the school the capacity to hold over 550 students.

The Edgartown School offers unique opportunities such as School Store, Volleyball, Football, Cheerleading and more - all Elementary-School style. The school also provides workshops for parents of children taking the MCAS and helpful suggestions for getting kids to do their homework.