Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
With many families and teachers likely stressed about the strange new school year, I thought I’d share some happy stories. Each relates to schools in town, though one isn’t part of the public school district. Read the full article → from Support for and from schools: Teachers, SOS, and NECC volunteers doing good (Updated)
The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place on January 10, 2020. Read the full article → from NSBORO PreK has openings this fall – Apply now
Unsurprisingly, there is a flurry of communications coming out from the NSBORO District and schools these days. Here are some highlights. Read the full article → from School Update: Bus and class schedules issued; more webinars and videos for parents
Southborough Wicked Local posted that a late, former Algonquin coach is being remembered on social media. Read the full article → from SWL: Community mourns passing of Dave Roy, former ARHS Hockey coach
The school issued its Back to School newsletter yesterday. Here are some of the highlights. Read the full article → from School Updates: Resources for families (including learning POD & daycare options), Food Plan, and more
It’s time for another update on the Northborough-Southborough Schools Reopening plans. Read the full article → from School Updates: District Health & Safety; Algonquin athletics, student fees, & orientation; and more
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