At the annual Algonquin Senior Scholarship night held in May, the Northborough-Southborough Music Association awarded twelve scholarships totaling $7,000 to graduating seniors. The scholarships recognize students for their “commitment to the music programs and desire to pursue music, making it an integral part of their future,” the organization said. Read the full article → from NSMA annual awards music scholarships to Algonquin seniors
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Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
It’s the last day of school for Southborough students…mostly
Most public school kids in Southborough are celebrating the last day of school today, but not all of them. Algonquin underclassmen will have to hang on one more day before their summer vacation starts thanks to school closures last fall. Read the full article → from It’s the last day of school for Southborough students…mostly
Algonquin Pops Night a hit (with PHOTOS)
Pops Night has been an annual tradition at Algonquin for I don’t know how long, and this year’s event was as entertaining as ever. The folks at the Northborough-Southborough Music Association, which sponsors the event, sent along this update. Read the full article → from Algonquin Pops Night a hit (with PHOTOS)
The cost of lunch is going up in Southborough schools
Whether their favorites are chicken fingers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, or salads, it’s going to cost your kids a bit more next year to buy lunch at school. The K-8 School Committee last night voted unanimously to raise the cost of lunch by $0.25 in all Southborough schools next year. Read the full article → from The cost of lunch is going up in Southborough schools
Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse join boys in district finals
The Algonquin girls lacrosse team is gearing up for a rematch. For the second year in a row, the girls will face rival Westborough in the Central Division 1 finals on Saturday. But this year they’re hoping for a different outcome. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse join boys in district finals
Congratulations to the Class of 2012
Amid the jokes and laughter at Algonquin’s graduation yesterday, a host of speakers shared some simple, but important messages. They talked about kindness, courage, humility, and taking risks – guidance the 343 members of the Algonquin Class of 2012 can carry with them into the world. Read the full article → from Congratulations to the Class of 2012
Algonquin graduation on Sunday, Assabet tonight
It’s a big weekend for Southborough high school seniors. Members of the class of 2012 will walk across the stage at Algonquin on Sunday to collect their diplomas. The ceremony begins at 2:00 pm in the gym. Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation on Sunday, Assabet tonight
Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances, volleyball falls, baseball on deck today
It was a 50-50 day in Algonquin sports yesterday, with the boys lacrosse team advancing in their Central Mass tournament, but the boys volleyball team reaching the end of the road. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances, volleyball falls, baseball on deck today
Southborough students awarded town scholarships
Last Thursday a group of outstanding students from the class of 2012 were awarded town scholarships in a ceremony at the Community House. Read the full article → from Southborough students awarded town scholarships
Postseason update: Algonquin lacrosse and volleyball in playoffs this week
The high school sports postseason is in full swing, and Algonquin will compete on the lacrosse field and on the volleyball court this week. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin lacrosse and volleyball in playoffs this week
Dargan wraps up 9-year stint on school committee
Susan Dargan has attended her fair share of school committee meetings – nine year’s worth, in fact. But the school committee meeting earlier this month was her last…at least at the K-8 level. Read the full article → from Dargan wraps up 9-year stint on school committee
Assabet Valley staff launches fitness challenge
Staff members at Assabet are taking part in a new exercise program that’s helping them get fit while boosting morale. Sounds like a win-win to me. Here’s the story in a press release from the school. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley staff launches fitness challenge
School district to discuss strategic planning at public meeting on Tuesday
The Northborough-Southborough schools are embarking on a project to develop a new strategic plan that will guide the district over the next decade or so. They’ll introduce the project to the community at a public meeting tomorrow night. They’re also looking for volunteers to join the Steering Committee. Read the full article → from School district to discuss strategic planning at public meeting on Tuesday
MWDN: Regional school board rejects School Choice
Following the lead of the Southborough K-8 School Committee last week, the Regional School Committee on Wednesday voted not to allow school choice at the high school. But unlike the K-8 School Committee, the vote at the regional level was not unanimous. Read the full article → from MWDN: Regional school board rejects School Choice