I am avoiding the news today. Partly to protect my 5-year-old daughter from hearing about today’s horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, partly to protect myself. Read the full article → from In wake of CT shooting, school officials offer suggestions on talking to children about tragedy
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
PHOTOS: Neary students raise money for St. Jude
A group of Neary fourth graders raised just under $100 selling hot chocolate on Wednesday. They’re donating the proceeds to St. Jude Hospital. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Neary students raise money for St. Jude
Gobron previews K-8 school budget
Superintendent Charles Gobron previewed the K-8 school budget at a meeting earlier this week. He didn’t talk numbers – that comes next month – rather he discussed the overarching factors that impact the budgeting process. Gobron said the school district is dealing with some significant fiscal constraints, including the loss of one-time savings and the cost of implementing new state mandates. Read the full article → from Gobron previews K-8 school budget
MWDN: Southborough middle school probing ‘extremely hurtful’ texts
A student is believed to have sent harassing text messages to as many as 15 Trottier eight graders, and Southborough Police and school officials are investigating. The messages were sent using a service that keeps the sender anonymous, so the source has not been identified. Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie described the messages as “extremely hurtful.” Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough middle school probing ‘extremely hurtful’ texts
Families invited to schedule screening for admission to preschool at Finn
If you’re thinking about sending your kid to Finn’s integrated preschool program next year, here’s some information you need. Read the full article → from Families invited to schedule screening for admission to preschool at Finn
Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Buying gift cards this holiday season? Help the Southborough schools while you do it.
With a little extra planning this holiday season, your gifts to family and friends can also be a gift to Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Buying gift cards this holiday season? Help the Southborough schools while you do it.
Algonquin students selected to perform in district concert
Thirty-three talented Algonquin musicians have been selected to perform in the Central District Concert at Mechanics Hall in January. Read the full article → from Algonquin students selected to perform in district concert
Southborough schools pursue energy savings
It will soon cost a lot less to keep the lights on at the Southborough schools. Facilities Manager David White told the Southborough School Committee last night new efficiency programs will save the district nearly $50K annually in energy costs. Read the full article → from Southborough schools pursue energy savings
Algonquin girls soccer headed to district finals, boys soccer and field hockey fall
While many of us were glued to our various devices watching the election results come in last night, the Algonquin girls soccer team was on the field in the Central District 1 semifinals, and they were busy winning. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls soccer headed to district finals, boys soccer and field hockey fall
At Trottier Obama is a winner…but barely
They may not be old enough to cast ballots just yet, but Trottier students yesterday got a lesson in the value of a single vote. In the school’s mock presidential election on Monday, Barack Obama squeaked by Mitt Romney by a mere four votes. Read the full article → from At Trottier Obama is a winner…but barely
What to do with your leftover Halloween candy (besides eat it)
I made the mistake this year of buying Halloween candy I really like. That means I need to get the extras out of the house pronto. Luckily I know just how to get rid of it. Read the full article → from What to do with your leftover Halloween candy (besides eat it)
Southborough schools will (hopefully) open on Wednesday (UPDATED)
Superintendent Charles Gobron said this evening power has not been restored to all Southborough K-8 schools, but the district is hopeful National Grid will be able to restore service tonight. Read the full article → from Southborough schools will (hopefully) open on Wednesday (UPDATED)
Breaking news: Southborough schools canceled tomorrow
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron just announced that school in Southborough and Northborough will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 29 due to the impending storm. “This decision has been made in conjunction with public safety officials in both Northborough and Southborough. We will update you on further developments as the storm progresses,” Gobron said in Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough schools canceled tomorrow