Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
School committees for Southborough, Northborough and the Regional district will vote to implement new school policy on “Physical Restraint Prevention and Behavior Support Policy”. The policy documents when and how physical restraints and seclusions or “time-outs” can be used. Read the full article → from District to implement new policies on restraint and time-outs
On Tuesday, May 24, the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its fifth annual Go the Distance Award ceremonies. Read the full article → from Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations for ‘Go the Distance’ awards due Monday
This Saturday, is New England Center for Children’s 10th Annual Walk/Run for Autism. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday
Earlier this month, the Southborough Library hosted the annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit. It was a fantastic collaboration between young artists and Southborough Gardeners. Read the full article → from Exploring at Art in Bloom: Photo Gallery and video
For more than twenty years, parents of Algonquin students have sought to keep kids safe after prom. The APTO is asking for help managing it again this year. They are hoping the community and businesses answer the call. Read the full article → from APTO seeking donations for safe post prom night
Northborough police tracked down a man accused of making sexual comments to two girls near Algonquin. The NPD brought in a K-9 to help with their search, which ended in arrest. Read the full article → from Man arrested for verbally accosting girls on trail behind Algonquin (Updated)
Fay School and St. Mark’s School to celebrate their 150th anniversaries by running a 5K to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Reminder: Fay & St. Mark’s 5K & Fun Run to benefit Food Pantry – April 23rd
Member of Team 1100 got the news this week. Their score at district competitions ultimately earned them a spot in the New England Championships. Read the full article → from ARHS robotics competing in NE championships today and tomorrow (Updated)
Southborough Wicked Local is reporting that a discrimination case by a former ARHS janitor has been settled for $100,000. Read the full article → from Algonquin settled discrimination case for $100,000; confidential agreement signed in March
Southborough Recreation is seeking volunteers for a program to help children with disabilities. While I’m putting out the word, it seems like a good time to share some other news. Read the full article → from Special news: Seeking buddies for Rec program, Best Buddies honor, and Special Olympics
Media sources are reporting that Patricia Metz (73) of Sudbury died as a result of yesterday’s bus crash. Read the full article → from Sudbury driver in yesterday’s crash with Algonquin athletics bus died
Two Rugby players were admitted to the hospital for evaluation after a car struck the team’s bus today. Read the full article → from ARHS Rugby team in bus accident (Updated-again)
You can stop throwing those egg cartons and take-out containers in the trash. A Southborough school will host a recycling event. Read the full article → from Reminder: Recycle foam (and more) on Saturday at Woodward
Fay School and St. Mark’s School to celebrate their 150th anniversaries by running a 5K to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Fay & St. Mark’s 5K & Fun Run to benefit Food Pantry; Register now for April 23rd