Last week, I updated that the Budget Summit planned for this past Saturday was being postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to February 8th. I’m sharing those details along with an update on the situation that prompted the change. Read the full article → from Update on Town Budget Summit and Schools’ Budgets & Buses
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
NSBORO commits to “safe environment” for children regardless of “immigration status”
Since the new president was inaugurated last Monday, there have been a number of national news stories about parents and teachers’ worries about potential ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) raids at schools. Today, the Superintendent of NSBORO schools issued a message about the situation to parents and caregivers.
The text and email seeks to reassure parents by clarifying students’ rights and the schools’ responsibilities. Read the full article → from NSBORO commits to “safe environment” for children regardless of “immigration status”
Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 4th
If you’d like to order this year’s shirt celebrating our public schools community’s love of reading, time is running out. Read the full article → from Celebrate “NSBORO Reads” — February 4th
Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee announces more “Office Hours”
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
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports (along with some photo highlights). Read the full article → from The week in sports
AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
I just learned last minute about a community fundraiser happening this evening (Friday January 17th)! Read the full article → from AWC Panera Fundraiser tonight
CA: School bus contract will go back out to bid
Based on bids that were too high, NSBORO will put out a revised transportation contract for bidding
The administration and school committees were hoping to reduce transportation issues through a new contract for next year. Unfortunately, they learned through the two bids received on the contract, improvements as proposed would have come at a big cost. Read the full article → from CA: School bus contract will go back out to bid
NSBORO posts details on the PowerSchool data breach
Last week, parents of students in Northborough-Southborough Public Schools received an email notifying them that an information system vendor’s data was breached. Read the full article → from NSBORO posts details on the PowerSchool data breach
NSBORO Reads – Order your shirt now and save the date for Feb 4th fun!
If you’d like to order this year’s shirt celebrating our public schools community’s love of reading, time is running out. Read the full article → from NSBORO Reads – Order your shirt now and save the date for Feb 4th fun!
Regional School Committee won’t meet tonight (Updated – Again)
This morning, the Superintendent’s office and the Town posted that the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee won’t meet tonight (Updated – Again)
The week in sports
Power rankings are out for Hockey and Basketball
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in Algonquin Regional High School sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Rec is looking for feedback from parents of Southborough elementary schoolers.
Rec is “Calling all Mary Finn, Woodward, and Neary families” to give their honest feedback in a brief survey. Read the full article → from K-5 families: Weigh in on future RAP classes
Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday
Do you have questions about the big school building project headed to a Special Town Meeting this spring? Or do you have an issue you’d like to raise or discuss with members of the committee overseeing the proposal? Read the full article → from Neary Building Committee “Office Hours” this Friday