Over the past week, two key committees cast votes related to the Town’s plans for dealing with school building needs. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from School Building Project Update: February Special Town Meeting (Updated – again)
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
Aspiring storytellers in the NSBORO community are invited to apply to take part in the district's 4th annual program. Participants will learn how to tell their stories for a public showcase.
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are seeking community members interested in participating in the district’s third annual “Story Bridge”. Applicants will be selected to participate in meetings to prepare them to tell stories from their own lives on stage this spring. Read the full article → from 2026 NSBORO Story Bridge
The week in sports
Algonquin winter sports is off to a stellar start. Read the full article → from The week in sports
It’s time to book NSBORO Preschool screenings (Updated)
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 (Updated)
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 (Updated)
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 (Updated)
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