Congratulations go out to the Trottier Big Band after a top-notch performance earned them top honors at the University of New Hampshire Jazz Festival earlier this month. Read the full article → from Trottier Big Band earns high praise at prestigious jazz festival
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Superintendent to discuss school budget at the Senior Center on Wednesday
Southborough’s K-8 school budget has received stamps of approval from all key boards and committees, now it just needs a stamp of approval from voters. Toward that end, Superintendent Charles Gobron will make his annual visit to the Senior Center on Wednesday to discuss his department’s request. Read the full article → from Superintendent to discuss school budget at the Senior Center on Wednesday
School is closed today in Southborough and Northborough
It’s another snow day in Southborough and Northborough. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call early this morning to close schools due to the weather. By my (unofficial) count, today marks the sixth snow day this year. When putting together the calendar, the district builds in only five snow days for the school year, so it Read the full article → from School is closed today in Southborough and Northborough
MCAS test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to the storm
In anticipation of school closings and delays from the winter storm expected to hit overnight tonight, the Massachusetts Department of Education has decided to postpone the MCAS ELA Composition test scheduled for Tuesday. Read the full article → from MCAS test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to the storm
Drug-sniffing dogs to search Algonquin on Thursday
As part of an effort to dissuade students from bringing drugs to schools, police will use drug-sniffing dogs to search inside Algonquin for illegal substances. They’ll also search any cars parked on school grounds. It will mark the first time ever K-9 units have been used to search for drugs at the school. Read the full article → from Drug-sniffing dogs to search Algonquin on Thursday
Algonquin lip dub video removed from YouTube over copyright claim
An upbeat tribute video produced by Algonquin seniors and posted last week to YouTube has been removed by the site over a copyright claim. Read the full article → from Algonquin lip dub video removed from YouTube over copyright claim
Algonquin musicians perform at Symphony Hall
A group of Algonquin musicians took the stage at Symphony Hall last weekend as part of the prestigious MMEA All-State Concert. The Northborough-Southborough Music Association sent out these words of congratulations. Read the full article → from Algonquin musicians perform at Symphony Hall
No school in Southborough today
Superintendent Charles Gobron just announced that school is Southborough and Northborough will be closed today due to the snow. Enjoy what will hopefully be the final snow day of the year, everyone! Read the full article → from No school in Southborough today
An ode to Algonquin: Seniors create tribute video
For Algonquin seniors Giles Ober of Southborough and Samuel Huddart and Nic Zanghi of Northborough, it wasn’t your average homework assignment. What began as an idea in a marketing research class, turned into a project that took five months to complete and involved nearly the entire school. It’s a project the three students hope will earn them not just a good grade, but one they hope will leave a lasting impression on the Algonquin community. Read the full article → from An ode to Algonquin: Seniors create tribute video
Southborough’s share of the Algonquin budget will decrease next year
For the past several years, Southborough’s share of the Algonquin budget has been on the increase, thanks mainly to rising enrollment. This year things are different. Read the full article → from Southborough’s share of the Algonquin budget will decrease next year
Reminder: Registration open for the 2013-2014 kindergarten class
Registration packets for kindergarten at Mary Finn School for the 2013-2014 school year were mailed to Southborough families the first week of January 2013. Read the full article → from Reminder: Registration open for the 2013-2014 kindergarten class
Assabet superintendent to retire after 38 years with the school
Assabet Superintendent Mary Jo Nawrocki announced recently she will retire her post after 38 years with the school. Nawrocki began her career at Assabet as a physical education and health teacher, and eventually served as principal and then superintendent of the school. Read the full article → from Assabet superintendent to retire after 38 years with the school
MWDN: Southborough study says closing elementary school is possible
The question of how many schools Southborough needs in the face of declining enrollment has been an ongoing – and often heated – debate for several years now. A study released this week suggests the town could get away with closing one school as soon as 2016, but the K-8 School Committee isn’t necessarily convinced it’s a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough study says closing elementary school is possible
Southborough K-8 School Committee approves $17 million schools budget
Back in January Superintendent Charles Gobron told the K-8 School Committee the district may have to eliminate up to four full-time positions to make the budget numbers work. Last night he told the committee he was recommending the reduction of only two positions thanks to a budget “gamble” on special education funding. Read the full article → from Southborough K-8 School Committee approves $17 million schools budget