Opening dates staggered over two weeks for Stoughton, Randolph, Canton, and Holbrook schools, with Holbrook first on the starting line with Thursday, Sept. 9, as first day for grades 1 through 12.

Merrimac Elementary School in Holbrook will stay open, Sachem school board decides Merrimac Elementary School in Holbrook had been considered for possible closure due to a budget shortfall.

John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Holbrook, will host a Fun Run on Sept. 24 at 245 South Franklin St., Holbrook. The scheduled start times are as follows: 9:15 a.m. for pre-K, kindergarten and fir… ...