Southborough Recreation is offering competitive academics as after school programs. Woodward and Neary students can improve their vocabulary and verbal reasoning through WordMasters. Neary students can also strengthen math and problem solving abilities through Math Olympiads. Read the full article → from Challenging opportunities for Neary and Woodward students to compete in academics
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Do federal nutrition mandates leave too many of our students hungry?
A Southborough School Committee member shared her concerns that federal nutrition mandates have backfired. Read the full article → from Do federal nutrition mandates leave too many of our students hungry?
Help yourself or your business while helping SOS
The Finn Fall Festival is October 4, 2013. This is both a Finn SOS fundraiser and a fun evening of entertainment for Southborough families. There are opportunites to help SOS while getting a tax deduction and/or promoting your business. Read the full article → from Help yourself or your business while helping SOS
Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact
The Metrowest Daily News sometimes covers stories about town committees and meetings that I miss or don’t have time to do justice to.
Some of these stories are relevant to upcoming town committee meetings this week. So, here is the latest roundup …. Read the full article → from Roundup of town committee and meeting news: Barn Hollow problems continue, fighting over Stonebrook construction, and concerns over charter school impact
School safety forum for the public on 9/23
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough will host a community forum to share updates on school safety procedures. Read the full article → from School safety forum for the public on 9/23
Child-soldier shares his story with Algonquin upper classmen
Last week, a former child-soldier shared his experiences with juniors and seniors of Algonquin Regional High School. It was a continuation of this year’s “One Book, One School, One Community”. Read the full article → from Child-soldier shares his story with Algonquin upper classmen
Committee to explore changing the school calendar
Superintendent Charles Gobron invited parents and students, among others, to join a “School Calendar Study Group”. The intent is to examine best practices and determine the best schedule for the 2014-15 school year and forward. Read the full article → from Committee to explore changing the school calendar
Welcoming new students: Foreign exchange program opportunities
International Cultural Exchange Services is seeking hosts for foreign exchange students this fall. Read the full article → from Welcoming new students: Foreign exchange program opportunities
Photo gallery: Back to school
Enjoy these pictures submitted by proud Southborough parents. Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Back to school
Southborough makes top 20% of Boston Magazine’s Best Schools List
Southborough ranked 30 out of 147 in Boston Magazine’s rankings of Best Schools in Boston. Read the full article → from Southborough makes top 20% of Boston Magazine’s Best Schools List
MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
Back to school daze
Here’s the info you need for your back to school routine. Read the full article → from Back to school daze
Finn-Woodward Bus Monitors: Sign up for a shift
The first three days of school, volunteers monitor the Finn-Woodward bus route. Most of the routes still need volunteers, and some don’t have any yet. Read the full article → from Finn-Woodward Bus Monitors: Sign up for a shift
Improved school safety will be implemented this year
An improved school safety plan is being rolled out in Southborough and Northborough for this school year. Read the full article → from Improved school safety will be implemented this year