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2013-2014 school calendar available

May 24, 2013 07:12:42 AM

School hasn’t let out for the summer yet, but for those of you who are already looking ahead to September, the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year is available for your advance planning purposes.

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School committees reject school choice again

May 21, 2013 11:44:48 AM

Both the K-8 and Regional School Committees voted unanimously this month to reject school choice for the upcoming school year, citing concerns about class size, administrative capacity, and cost.

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BREAKING NEWS: Trottier placed in lockdown this afternoon after bullet found in classroom

May 20, 2013 01:23:46 PM

Classes have resumed at Trottier Middle School this afternoon after the school was briefly placed on lockdown. In a message to parents, Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie said the lockdown was initiated after a 22-caliber bullet was found in a classroom.

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Algonquin named among top 500 high schools in the nation

May 9, 2013 09:26:36 AM
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Newsweek released its ranking of the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation this week, and Algonquin made the list at #443.

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School tech committee to showcase mobile technology at meeting on Thursday

May 1, 2013 02:04:14 PM
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Members of the community are invited to attend a presentation on Thursday that will showcase how mobile technology is being used in the Southborough and Northborough school system.

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MWDN: Judge rules for Northborough in lengthy Algonquin debt dispute

April 30, 2013 11:40:43 AM
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The battle over how to split state reimbursement money issued after Algonquin was renovated and expanded has continued long after the construction debris was cleared away

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Superintendent: Support staff available as school reopens today

April 22, 2013 11:41:10 AM

After a week of vacation, today marks the first day back in class for Southborough students following the bombing at the Boston Marathon one week ago today. In a message sent to parents yesterday, Superintendent Charles Gobron said his staff is ready to help any students who might need it.

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Neary and Woodward students win awards at Destination Imagination regional tournament

April 12, 2013 09:22:34 AM
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If you were asked to build a structure that could support more than 200 pounds using just bamboo, glue, and duct tape, could you do it? A group of Neary fifth graders did, and it earned them first place at last month’s Destination Imagination regional tournament.

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Nominations sought for ‘Go the Distance’ awards

March 29, 2013 09:28:15 AM
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Has someone made a difference in the life of your special needs child? Nominate them for a Go the Distance Award. Here’s more information from the Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council.

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Fundraising meeting for new Algonquin turf field and track – Wednesday, March 27

March 25, 2013 02:07:18 PM

Late last year, a group of “enthusiastic volunteers” kicked off an initiative that aims to install a new turf field, track, and stadium at Algonquin. Planning is underway, and organizers invite anyone interested in the project to a community meeting on Wednesday to discuss fundraising efforts.

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Learn about the proposed school budgets at public forums on Tuesday

March 25, 2013 11:44:29 AM
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We all know the K-8 and Algonquin school budgets make up the lion’s share of our town’s spending. If you’d like a better handle on where your tax dollars are going, and what requests are being made for fiscal year 2014, consider attending one of two public forums being held on Tuesday.

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Algonquin takes gold at annual jazz festival

March 22, 2013 11:42:03 AM
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Two Algonquin jazz bands took part in the annual Massachusetts Association for Jazz Educators (MAJE) district festival last week, and both offered performances that impressed the judges. Jazz I took home a Gold rating, while Jazz II got High Silver.

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Trottier Big Band earns high praise at prestigious jazz festival

March 20, 2013 02:03:23 PM

Congratulations go out to the Trottier Big Band after a top-notch performance earned them top honors at the University of New Hampshire Jazz Festival earlier this month.

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Superintendent to discuss school budget at the Senior Center on Wednesday

March 19, 2013 09:31:35 AM
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Southborough’s K-8 school budget has received stamps of approval from all key boards and committees, now it just needs a stamp of approval from voters. Toward that end, Superintendent Charles Gobron will make his annual visit to the Senior Center on Wednesday to discuss his department’s request.

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