Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron would like to increase staffing in Algonquin Regional High School’s FY15 budget. Right now, he is waiting to see what the state’s required contribution assessment to the district will be. Read the full article → from MWDN: Superintendent hopes to increase Algonquin staffing, considering cap on activity fees
The school committees are following through on their promise to survey the community prior to conducting a replacement search. Read the full article → from School committees solicit feedback for superintendent search – deadline of January 20
A vote is scheduled to decide if three religious holidays should be removed from the school calendar. The three holidays that would be eliminated are Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and Good Friday. Read the full article → from School Committee to weigh changes to calendar, including elimination of 3 holidays
The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place on January 31, 2014. Read the full article → from Integrated Preschool screening on January 31 (schedule by 1/17)
Southborough Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are cancelled this week. Read the full article → from Updated: Snow day lengthens holiday break
I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top 10 stories of 2013. Read the full article → from 2013 in review: story countdown
The New England Association Of Schools and Colleges released its assessment of Algonquin Regional High School. The report listed 44 commendations and 28 recommendations. Read the full article → from Accreditation association releases report on ARHS: 44 commendations and 28 recommendations
For ten years, Fay School students have sold candy cane greetings to raise charitable funds. This year the fundraiser had phenomenal success for a personal cause. Read the full article → from Fay students’ successful candy canes for a cause
The Northborough Patch reports that after seven years as Superintendent of the Northborough-Southborough school district, Dr. Charles Gobron will retire this June. Read the full article → from NP: Superintendent Gobron retiring
8th grade science teacher Shannon Souaibou is fostering a love of gardening among Trottier Middle School students. Earlier this fall, her Garden Club made use of Southborough Education Foundation funding. The groundwork is now layed for a big spring season. Read the full article → from Trottier Garden club looks towards spring
St. Mark’s School asked me to share some of their news on students’ athletic honors.
While at it, I’ve rounded up some of their noteworthy stories from the past couple of months. Read the full article → from St Mark’s roundup: Presidentially honored alumnus, student athletic achievements, and annual Christmas service for community
Local 3rd-5th grade students registered and came to learn from the high school robotics team. Read the full article → from Build Your Own Robots a success
Southborough public schools will send out registration packets for Kindergarten next month. Read the full article → from Getting ready for Kindergarten
uperintendent Dr. Charles Gobron issued a statement last week about the ethics regulations surrounding gifts to public school teachers. Read the full article → from Ethics of giving to teachers