The school committee met last night to discuss the budget for what committee member Jack Kessler said “is probably the most devastating budget year in the history of the school.” Read the full article → from School committee says more cuts could be coming
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Register for the Finn March Madness 5K road race
Need some motivation to stick with your fitness resolutions this new year? How about signing up for the second annual Finn March Madness 5K run/2K walk? Read the full article → from Register for the Finn March Madness 5K road race
A musical ettiquette reminder from the kids at Finn
In this year of H1N1 mania, we’re all trying to be on our best behavior when it comes to things like washing hands and covering up coughs and sneezes. The kids at Finn have some helpful – and gosh darn cute – reminders to help. Read the full article → from A musical ettiquette reminder from the kids at Finn
Good question: Where do those Bonus Bucks go?
Yesterday I told you about the A+ Bonus Bucks program from Stop & Shop that lets you earn money for Southborough schools as you shop. Reader Heather asked how the schools plan to spend the money they get through the program. Good question. Read the full article → from Good question: Where do those Bonus Bucks go?
Notes from last week’s school committee meeting
The Metrowest Daily News reports on a couple of items from last week’s Southborough School Committee meeting, including a new wireless antenna for Finn and state cuts to special education funding. Read the full article → from Notes from last week’s school committee meeting
Preschool screening at Finn
The Southborough Public School’s Integrated Pre-School Program is inviting Southborough kids who will be three years old by June 15, 2010 to schedule a screening for possible enrollment next fall. The program brings together neighborhood children and special needs children. Last year Finn became one of the first early childhood development centers in the nation Read the full article → from Preschool screening at Finn
School canceled today
It’s the first snow day of the year. Schools in Southborough — along with Algonquin — are closed today due to the weather. Forecasts say we’re in for three to six inches. Read the full article → from School canceled today
Assabet information session on Thursday
If your kid is thinking about going to Assabet, here’s an opportunity to get some more information. The school will hold an information session in Hudson on December 10 at the Hudson Fire Department (296 Cox Street – map) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from Assabet information session on Thursday
School holiday concerts this week and next
‘Tis the season for school holiday concerts, and there are several coming up in the next two weeks. Read the full article → from School holiday concerts this week and next
Parent technology workshop on Tuesday
Northborough-Southborough Schools Director of Technology Jean Tower will host the first in an ongoing series of parent technology workshops tomorrow night. It will be held in the Algonquin Library starting at 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Parent technology workshop on Tuesday
Assabet students renovate affordable home in Southborough
The town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund purchased 209 Parkerville Road in the summer of 2008 for $180K with the intent of selling it as affordable housing. But first the house needed work, and for that the town turned to Assabet. Read the full article → from Assabet students renovate affordable home in Southborough
Algonquin falls to Westborough in Thanksgiving classic
It would have been nice for the Algonquin football players to be able to sit down to their turkey dinners with a Thanksgiving Day win under their belts, but alas, it was not to be. Details and photos after the jump. Read the full article → from Algonquin falls to Westborough in Thanksgiving classic
Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
The Thanksgiving Day rivalry between Algonquin and Westborough stretches back more than five decades. On Thursday they’ll meet for the 57th year. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
Regional school committee votes to put assessment compromise before voters again
For two years now the towns of Northborough and Southborough have been at odds about how to assess debt payments for the Algonquin building project. A compromise plan put forward by the Regional School Committee was overwhelmingly rejected by Southborough voters at town meeting last April. At their meeting last week, the school committee decided Read the full article → from Regional school committee votes to put assessment compromise before voters again