Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news

Next week, Algonquin students will hit their big stage to entertain with “a whimsical and witty musical”. It’s a show geared to entertain all ages.

While I’m sharing those details, I’m also throwing in some other news/updates related to the Northborough-Southborough Schools’ music program. Read the full article → from Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news

Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday

The parent organization for K-8 Public Schools is tapping into town and school pride (and early holiday shopping) with an apparel fundraiser.

SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is promoting a fundraiser that ends this Tuesday (November 18th). Their online shop is offering a wide variety of school themed clothing. Plus, they’re selling an ever wider variety of Southborough gear. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday

Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships

ARHS qualified to send one Cross Country team and 2 individual runners to this week's State Championships

I have a correction to a mistake I made in last Thursday’s post about Algonquin Boys and Girls teams performance at the Cross Country League Championship. Plus, I have the results from their recent Division Championships. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships

Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements

Starting with next year's freshman class, Algonquin students will be required to meet the state's "Common Core" requirements. The increased "rigor" should mainly impact about 10% of students.

Until recently, the Algonquin Regional High School administration defended its decision to not adopt the MassCore graduation standards. But, thanks in part to the state using special grants as an incentive, ARHS is changing it’s tune. Read the full article → from Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements

Post-Season Update: XC still running; Field Hockey and Boys Soccer out (Updated)

ARHS Cross Country came in 2nd at their League Championships last month. This weekend, they head to the Divisional Championships

Two out of three Algonquin varsity teams are advancing to the next round of MIAA Division 1 playoffs tomorrow. In all three games, the lower seed team triumphed.

That’s something the Titans will hope is a trend as they face top seed competitors this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: XC still running; Field Hockey and Boys Soccer out (Updated)

School Buildings Update

A recap of Tuesday night's presentation and the data the Select Board will be considering when deciding next steps on maintentance and any projects for the K-8 school buildings.

On Tuesday night, the Select Board heard the final report from the PreK-8 School Building Committee. The committee gave them a lot of data to reflect on when the board decides what next steps to take.

Here’s my high level overview of the picture presented and highlights from the meeting. Read the full article → from School Buildings Update

PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)

As I’ve previously posted, the PreK-8 School Building Committee is scheduled to present its findings to the Select Board this Tuesday.

They have a lot of data to share, and a member reached out to get started. Read the full article → from PreK-8 School Building Committee shares documents for Tuesday’s meeting (Updated – again)

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