The Metrowest Daily News reported recently that the Southborough Education Foundation awarded $33,000 in grants to fund new programs in Southborough schools and at Algonquin. “So many teachers out there are doing the work and coming up with grant ideas to make the schools better,” said foundation President Nicki Healey. The grant money will go Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough group awards $33K in education grants
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Finn one of first in nation to receive prestigious accreditation
If you’re sending your kid to Finn for kindergarten or preschool next year, here’s a story that will make you feel good about your choice. After a nearly two-year process, Finn became one of the first early childhood development centers in the nation to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Read the full article → from Finn one of first in nation to receive prestigious accreditation
Neary students visit the State House
Last Monday Neary fifth graders took a field trip to the State House in Boston. They toured the historic building and met with both of Southborough’s State Representatives — Representative Carolyn Dykema and Representative Danielle Gregorie. Read the full article → from Neary students visit the State House
Technology recycling day tomorrow
Get rid of your old electronic equipment at Algonquin on Saturday morning and help out the Algonquin Green Club in the process. Technology Recycling Day runs from 8:00 am to noon. Items accepted include: Computer monitors Laptops CPUs Speakers Mice and keyboards Computer accessories All printers Camera equipment Stereos VCRs TVs Appliances IPods and MP3 Read the full article → from Technology recycling day tomorrow
State busing cuts could mean increased class size
The Metrowest Daily News reports on the Regional School Committee meeting last night where members talked about potential state cuts to regional transportation that could end up affecting classroom services. The cuts could mean a loss of $300K in state funding for the district, a shortfall that would have to be made up somehow. Gobron Read the full article → from State busing cuts could mean increased class size
In the media: New Fay School dorms
The Metrowest Daily News recently reported on the new Fay School dorms constructed along Main Street.. The dorms were opened to students in March. In addition to the dorms, the project included a new wastewater treatment plant, maintenance building and a new ceremonial entrance. You can read all the details here. Read the full article → from In the media: New Fay School dorms
Photos from the Algonquin graduation
Southborough resident Chris Wraight took a whole bunch of photos at the Algonquin graduation last week. You can check them out in his Flickr photostream. Read the full article → from Photos from the Algonquin graduation
Girls tennis takes the title
Congratulations to the Algonquin girls tennis team. They won the state championship title on Wednesday, beating out Wellesley in a match at Shrewsbury High. Southborough players Stephanie Hom and Jen Pigott both won their matches to help carry the team to victory. You can read all the details in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Girls tennis takes the title
Algonquin sports news
It was a tough way to end the season for the Algonquin boys tennis, boys baseball, and boys and girls lacrosse teams, with each losing championship matches in the past week. But the girls tennis team still has a shot at the state finals. They play Wellesley today at 3:30 pm at Shrewsbury High. Here’s Read the full article → from Algonquin sports news
Algonquin graduation wrap-up
Algonquin graduated 356 students yesterday in a ceremony in the school gymnasium. You can read about the ceremony, the speeches, and see some photos in the Metrowest Daily News. The paper also has a complete list of members of the class of 2009. Friday night was the Senior Ball. Wicked Local Southborough has a photo Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation wrap-up
Trottier band to perform at PawSox game
The Trottier band will perform the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox game at McCoy Stadium on Tuesday night. The Rec Department has arranged for a bus to take Trottier kids down to see the game and cheer on their peers. Not sure if there’s still space on the bus, but you could call Read the full article → from Trottier band to perform at PawSox game
Algonquin graduation on Sunday
It’s a big weekend for Algonquin seniors. Tonight is the Senior Ball at the Sheraton Tara, and on Sunday it’s graduation. The ceremony takes place in the gym starting at 2:00 pm. Congrats to the grads! If you go and take pictures, why not send me some? (Photo by CarbonNYC) Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation on Sunday
Save the date: Technology recycling day 6/20
Start cleaning out your closets, because the Northborough-Southborough Schools Technology Department will hold a technology recycling day on June 20. All proceeds will go to the Algonquin Green Club. Items accepted include: Computer monitors Laptops CPUs Speakers Mice and keyboards Computer accessories All printers Camera equipment Stereos VCRs TVs Appliances IPods and MP3 players Phones Read the full article → from Save the date: Technology recycling day 6/20
Pops Night at Algonquin
Wednesday is the annual Pops Night concert at Algonquin, always a favorite of mine because you get to listen to good music while munching on snacks. The show will feature performances by the jazz and concert bands, wind ensemble, and orchestra, along with the full chorus and some smaller acapella ensembles. Finger foods, both savory Read the full article → from Pops Night at Algonquin