BPS Celebrates Superintendent Mary Skipper as 2026 Pinnacle Award Honoree

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Network selected Superintendent Mary Skipper as one of the 2026 Pinnacle Awards honorees.

Boston Public Schools Celebrates Superintendent Mary Skipper as 2026 Pinnacle Award Honoree

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 5, 2025 -The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Network selected Superintendent Mary Skipper as one of the 2026 Pinnacle Awards honorees for Achievement in Management – Government. The annual Pinnacle Awards are one of the region's highest professional distinctions for women leaders, recognizing their achievements in business, government, and management. This prestigious award recognizes Superintendent Skipper's leadership and her commitment to building a stronger, more equitable school district for Boston's students, families, and educators.

"It is an honor to be recognized alongside so many remarkable women leaders who are shaping the future of our region," said Superintendent Mary Skipper. "It takes a village to support our school communities and this award reflects the dedication of our educators, staff, families, and partners who work every day to uplift our students. Boston's youth deserve the very best and I am proud to lead a district of talented leaders and educators who are deeply committed to their success."

Since her selection by the Boston School Committee in 2022, Superintendent Skipper has championed transformative initiatives to modernize school facilities, expand multilingual education, strengthen pathways from school to career, and ensure that every student receives a high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment.

Superintendent Sipper will be recognized at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards Ceremony on January 30, 2026, where more than 1,200 business, civic, and community leaders will gather to celebrate this year's honorees.

###

About Boston Public Schools

The Boston Public Schools (BPS), the birthplace of public education in the United States, serves more than 48,000 pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students in 121 schools. BPS is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary

teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

About the Chamber’s Women’s Network

In the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Network, there is a diverse group of more than 3,000 women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds, sectors, and industries, and professions, with the collective mission to make Greater Boston the best place for professional women to thrive. For 30 years, the Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all backgrounds and career levels. The Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women.

About the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is the convener, voice, and advocate of the region’s business community, committed to making Greater Boston the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. We help our members and Greater Boston succeed by convening and connecting the business community; researching, developing and advocating for public policies that contribute to our region’s economic success; and providing comprehensive learning and development programs designed to grow strong business and civic leaders. Learn more at BostonChamber.com.

East Boston High School

We are committed to educating, caring for and inspiring all East Boston High School students to be successful in their life pursuits. Our expectation is for all members of our school community to embody our legacy of “Class, Pride, Tradition.”

Unique Features

Our commitments are to nurture all students' academic development and character, to maintain a safe environment, and to ensure that each student will be a life-long learner. We focus on servicing the entire child. We focus on quality academics, college readiness and preparing students for life.

Before School Programs

We provide intramural sports for 7th and 8th grade students, along with tutoring sessions to support MCAS preparation.

After School Programs

We provide after school tutoring for all grades. Students may participate in an SAT Prep Program, a student-athlete advisory, and a support center. We also have nine CTE pathways, a Dual-enrollment program and Early College.

Sports

Women’s volleyball
Co-ed swimming,
Football
Soccer (boys/girls)
Baseball
Softball
Hockey
Track (co-ed)
Basketball (boys, girls)
Cheerleading, Pep Squad

Extracurricular

Art Club
Culture Club
Chess Club
Drama Society
Gay Straight Alliance
Guitar Club
Key Club
Music
Student Government
Senior Council
National Honor Society

Additional Information

Early College Enrollment

CTE Pathways

Advanced Placement

Partners

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Uniform Policy

Language Programming Text

East Boston High School offers a Newcomers Program for multilingual learners in grades 9-12, who have recently arrived in the U.S. The program provides social-emotional support, accelerated literacy, and grade-level content. Instruction is primarily in English. Once students build foundational English skills, they transition to an inclusive classroom with English-speaking peers.

East Boston High School offers a transition program for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). Educators address learning gaps and may use native language instruction to help students. The program includes academic and social-emotional support. Once students have developed foundational English skills and approach grade-level proficiency, they transition to an inclusive classroom with English-speaking peers.