The district’s integrated preschool screening for the next school year is January 16th. Appointments are required. Read the full article → from It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
ARHS alerts parents to “bias-related incident” being investigated
This afternoon, Algonquin students and parents received a “Notice about a recent bias-related incident”. The message informed them of an incident being investigated by the school, after students made them aware of “an image” circulating. Read the full article → from ARHS alerts parents to “bias-related incident” being investigated
School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof
The Select Board plans to ask Southborough voters to approve funding 1-3 Feasibility Studies for a school renovation or addition, plus urgently needed work on the Neary School roof.
The ask will be presented at a Special Town Meeting, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. If the expense is high enough, Town election voters may also need to approve a ballot measure in May. Read the full article → from School Building Update: Special Town Meeting in March on Study Options and Neary Roof
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
NSBORO Schools seeks feedback on its next Strategic Plan
Help shape the schools' future by answering the districts' survey and saving the date for one of the upcoming forums.
NSBORO Schools is asking the school community and Northborough and Southborough residents to look at the school’s current “vision” and weigh in on future strategy. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools seeks feedback on its next Strategic Plan
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress — Tonight & Tomorrow
Last night, Algonquin students hit their big stage to entertain with the comedic retelling of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. For those that haven’t seen it yet, there are still two more chances to attend the musical. Read the full article → from ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress — Tonight & Tomorrow
School Building Project Update
The Select Board discussed which options to present voter, including one that wasn't on the School Committee's list. A Special Town Meeting will potentially be held in early March.
This week, the Southborough Select Board continued to discuss the plan to bring a building project forward. That included important upcoming meeting dates and next steps.
It also included the start of a debate around which options, and how many, should be presented to voters for potential study. Read the full article → from School Building Project Update
Parents & Caregivers of K-5 students are invited to a Math Info Night — Thursday
This week, NSBORO Schools is holding the first of two info sessions about the new elementary school math curriculum
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are holding two info sessions to talk to “Caregivers” about the new Math curriculum for K-5 students. Read the full article → from Parents & Caregivers of K-5 students are invited to a Math Info Night — Thursday
Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)
The Select Board, School Committee, and other officials are working on a phased plan, including a Special Town Meeting in the spring.
Officials are working towards holding another Special Town Meeting on spending on Southborough school buildings. But this time, there will be big differences.
The Select Board and School Committee are targeting spring for a meeting that will focus on Feasibility Studies and Schematic Plans. They will ask for funding the work for multiple potential building/renovation project(s). Read the full article → from Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)
Assabet’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale, Early Thanksgiving Buffet, & Annual Showcase
Assabet’s Culinary program is putting their skills to work through special pre-Thanksgiving events. And the school is inviting prospective students to come check out all of their programs the week after the holiday. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale, Early Thanksgiving Buffet, & Annual Showcase
ARHS Post-Season Wrap Up (Updated)
With the exception of the Thanksgiving Day game, Algonquin’s varsity sports are over for the season. Here’s a look at how the final competitions played out this fall. Read the full article → from ARHS Post-Season Wrap Up (Updated)
Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders
Southborough Police are using basketball to connect with kids in the community.
Southborough Recreation and the Southborough Police Department are offering free fun and “community connection” with kids in grades 5 to 8. The events will use “Hoops” to draw kids in. Read the full article → from Free Winter Hoops with the SPD for 5th – 8th graders
NEF Snow Day Raffle
NSBORO Students can enter a raffle to record the public schools' first snow day of the year. Enter by Tuesday!
The Northborough Education Foundation is raffling off a reason that at least one NSBORO student will be even more excited than usual if school is cancelled this year. Read the full article → from NEF Snow Day Raffle