Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
With all of the news around school reopenings, I decided to check out how our other public school and the private schools based in our town are handling this fall. Read the full article → from Other School Reopening Updates: Assabet Hybrid; Fay welcoming boarders; St. Mark’s delaying start with no boarding this fall
Students who have been preparing to take the SATs at Algonquin on the 29th will have to wait at least another month. Read the full article → from Algonquin cancels August SAT test; seeking to reschedule for late September
Since late last week, there has been a flurry of communication around the Northborough and Southborough Schools’ Reopening Plans. Read the full article → from School Update: Website launched, Webinar posted, and more
The district administration asked me to share a flyer requesting substitutes. The long list, encompassing more than teachers reflects the new reality the schools are grappling with. Read the full article → from Schools seeking Substitutes – teachers, nurses, custodians, and cafeteria workers
A message to school parents last night explained both options NSBORO students have in September – being part of the phased strategy to get kids into classrooms at least part-time or opting out of that and into a fully remote learning model. Read the full article → from School issues Phased Schedule and Stand Alone Program info
Northborough Cable Access has posted the video of last night’s school committees meeting. Read the full article → from View last night’s School Committee meeting: Explanation of staggered plan, Preview of school schedules, and more
The recommendation is one that hadn’t been previously floated to the community. Read the full article → from NSBoro schools to stagger start of Hybrid learning models by grade
More detail on Special Ed Support Services under the schools’ Hybrid Model in the Reopening Plan. Read the full article → from School Reopening Update: More detail on in-person learning time for Special Ed students
The latest school update on Reopening Plans – including another quick survey and the new start date. Read the full article → from School Update: Start pushed to September 16th; New survey due Sun afternoon, and more
Tonight, the Combined School Committees for Northborough and Southborough Public Schools will discuss a potential delay in reopening district schools. This morning, Superintendent Gregory Martineau emailed parents an update on Reopening Plans. The latest message links to new FAQs along with where parents can view the recent Community Forums. Read the full article → from School Reopening Update: Potential delay to start, FAQs, and updated Plans
Parents have until 2pm tomorrow (Sunday, August 2nd) to submit questions for Community Forums on school Reopening Plans. The question form also serves as a survey that all parents are being asked to complete. Read the full article → from Reopening Plans: Deadline Sun 2pm for Qs to be answered at Mon forums; Another Survey request (Updated)
In this morning’s Regional School Committee meeting, the same recommendation was made for the high school. Meanwhile, Algonquin is still working on offering sports in the fall – including competition with other schools. Read the full article → from Reopening Update: Hybrid recommended for ARHS, while sports still being pursued; Committees to vote on starting model(s) in mid-August
Yesterday, Algonquin Regional High School held a gathered, graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. Read the full article → from ARHS held its Graduation for the Class of 2020
Last night, the K-8 School Committees for Northborough and Southborough heard the administration’s plans for reopening school in September. In the meeting, the administrative team recommended a Hybrid Model as the best option. Read the full article → from Administration recommending revised Hybrid model for K-8 schools