I’m a little late in bringing you this announcement, but the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council is kicking off the school year with dessert and coffee on Friday. Read the full article → from Special education group invites parents to dessert and coffee hour – FRIDAY
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
MCAS scores are out: Here’s how Southborough schools did

The Department of Education released the state’s MCAS scores for 2012 yesterday. You’ll all be happy to hear Algonquin performed phenomenally well. In the 10th grade MCAS, Algonquin had the most students pass of any school to take the exam. Of the 375 students who took the English test and the 376 who took the math test, not a single one failed. Read the full article → from MCAS scores are out: Here’s how Southborough schools did
Substitute teachers and cafeteria workers needed in Southborough
The Southborough schools announced recently they’re looking for substitute teachers and cafeteria workers for the current school year. Both are opportunities to work with kids and help out the schools. Read the full article → from Substitute teachers and cafeteria workers needed in Southborough
Reminder: Residents invited to strategic planning focus group on Tuesday at Trottier
Last spring the Northborough-Southborough schools embarked on a project to develop a new strategic plan to guide the district over the next decade or so. Now they’re looking for your feedback as parents, taxpayers, and members of the community on what that vision should be. Read the full article → from Reminder: Residents invited to strategic planning focus group on Tuesday at Trottier
Northborough-Southborough schools want your input on strategic vision
Last spring the Northborough-Southborough schools embarked on a project to develop a new strategic plan to guide the district over the next decade or so. Now they’re looking for your feedback as parents, taxpayers, and members of the community on what that vision should be. Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough schools want your input on strategic vision
Algonquin football game rescheduled to Saturday

The much-anticipated Algonquin football home opener on Friday evening has been postponed to Saturday. The move comes after Northborough canceled evening activities in an effort to minimize the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Read the full article → from Algonquin football game rescheduled to Saturday
Algonquin football hopes for a winning season

Algonquin football begins their season tonight with a new coach and new hopes. The school hasn’t had a wining football season since 1997, but they’re banking on Assumption College grad and former Wachusett Regional offensive coordinator Justin McKay to turn things around. Read the full article → from Algonquin football hopes for a winning season
Assabet’s Epicurean Room opens for the season today with an all-you-can-eat buffet

The Epicurean Room is Assabet’s full-service, student-run restaurant and bake shop. It opens for the season today with its popular all-you-can-eat buffet. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Epicurean Room opens for the season today with an all-you-can-eat buffet
Repost: School organizations help parents get involved
Getting involved in your kid’s education is one of the most important things a parent can do. Helping them with homework is one thing, but if you’re looking to go even further, consider joining one of the many parent organizations that support Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Repost: School organizations help parents get involved
PHOTOS: Southborough students head back to school
On a crisp, bright morning with the feel of fall in the air, Southborough students headed back to school yesterday. There were some sniffles and jitters (on the part of both kids and parents), but mostly smiles. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough students head back to school
St. Mark’s gets $5M to renovate historic Main Building

St. Mark’s School announced this week that it has received a $5M challenge grant from an anonymous foundation to help fund substantial renovations to the School’s historic Main Building. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s gets $5M to renovate historic Main Building
Southborough heads back to school today

I heard the familiar sound of a school bus rumbling down my street this morning as Southborough students headed back to school. Read the full article → from Southborough heads back to school today
Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2012-2013 school year
School in Southborough starts next Wednesday. As summer vacation winds down, thoughts are turning (reluctantly for many) to the year ahead. Yesterday we took a look at the bus routes for 2012-2013. Today we’ll focus on the calendar for the school year. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2012-2013 school year
Countdown to school: Bus routes for 2012-2013 (UPDATED)

For those of you working a countdown, your kids will be climbing aboard the bus for their first day of school in just seven short days. Details on what those bus trips will look like was released yesterday by the school district. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Bus routes for 2012-2013 (UPDATED)