In a previous article, I shared the Trottier Middle School teacher perspective on the civics projects that are mandated for eighth grade students in Massachusetts. Recently, I followed up to hear directly from some NSBORO students about their experiences. Read the full article → from Eighth Graders Speak to the value of Civics Projects (Updated)
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
ARHS Social Studies Dept on accomplishments
During the Regional School Committee’s April meeting, Algonquin History Department Director Brittany Burns took main stage, discussing past accomplishments of the department and eyeing future developments. Read the full article → from ARHS Social Studies Dept on accomplishments
ARHS Sports Postseason (Updated)
Boys LAX CMass Champs, Track earns 2nd & 3rd place at States, and Tennis and Rugby entering State playoffs
Algonquin Boys Lacrosse are the Central Mass Champs, Outdoor Track teams earned high scores at States, and more Gonk teams are about to enter state playoffs starting today. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason (Updated)
ARHS Tourney Update
Boys Lacrosse in CMass Finals, Golf 2nd for CMass, and details on Track's State Championship competition
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Algonquin students competed in three CMass tournaments. I’m giving an update on those results, and details on more competitions to come this week. Read the full article → from ARHS Tourney Update
Non-Renewal of Algonquin Teacher’s Contract Ignites Student Backlash
Algonquin students have taken action after finding out that math teacher Benjamin Burger has not been asked to return for the 2024-2025 school year. Read the full article → from Non-Renewal of Algonquin Teacher’s Contract Ignites Student Backlash
The week in sports
Girls Tennis in CMass Finals, Lacross in semis, and Track headed to States
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
For those of you don’t receive the Northborough-Southborough Public School messages, I’m sharing the messages from the Superintendent and Principal about the shooting at a party in Northborough that resulted in the death of a Bellingham teenager. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
NECC’s 5K for Autism – Saturday
Support the annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism.
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is this weekend. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – Saturday
The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
Support the annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism.
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is next week. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – May 11
The week in sports
Last week, Algonquin held another recognition ceremony for the latest round of seniors who have announced commitments to play college sports next year.
I’m sharing their news, plus the highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Algonquin underperforms on MassCore (while excelling in other state assessments) (Updated)
A look at how ARHS' graduation requirements don't fully align with MassCore and why.
A look at why ARHS’ MassCore scores fall well below state averages (and scores for neighboring towns) and why the administration doesn’t view that as an issue. Read the full article → from Algonquin underperforms on MassCore (while excelling in other state assessments) (Updated)
St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair
St. Mark’s School is doing some well deserved bragging. Two students will be competing in an international science and engineering fair after earning two of the top three prizes at the state competition. One of them is a Southborough resident. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Students win top prizes at Mass Science & Engineering Fair