Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
The district is hoping kids can hop on the bus the first day of school without any problems. To that end, they have taken back the reigns on designing routes, but will also engage drivers in the process. Read the full article → from School Bus Update: Improved process, routes to be published August 19th
More job listings in town (or our schools). Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Police Business Administrator and Education Support professional
A garden funded through a grant by SEF is doing more than helping kids learn. Over the summer, it’s also helping feed Food Pantry clients. Read the full article → from Finn Family Garden teaching students and helping the community
I thought that with school out for the summer, I’d be done covering high school sports. It turns out that Algonquin athletes are still racking up honors and getting coverage for their accomplishments earlier this year. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s athletes honored: Players of the year, All American players, and Spring All Stars
St. Mark’s School withdrew its applications for tall lighting at Clark Field. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s withdrawing field lighting requests; taking time to address concerns before trying again
The Planning Board’s hearings scheduled for July 22nd include three worth specially noting. Read the full article → from Planning Board hearings: Clark Field lighting, 2 East Main St mixed use, and Fayville Hall renovations
All summer, children can enjoy Woodward’s StoryWalk® combining literacy, science, and outdoor activity. The displays were dedicated to the former principal and installed by a Southborough Scout. Thanks to that Scout’s volunteerism, Finn students will be able to enjoy their display soon after school begins. Read the full article → from More StoryWalks® to enjoy in Southborough thanks to SEF and a Southborough Scout
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
Peter Arvantely offers intensive SAT Bootcamps this July and August. Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp: Register now for July/August classes
The latest news from the Southborough Education Foundation. Read the full article → from SEF announces grants, seeks volunteers for board and updating website (Updated)
A final update on Algonquin varsity athletes’ and teams’ title bids. Read the full article → from Postseason Update: Tennis falls at State Finals
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School held its ceremony the same weekend as Algonquin’s. And St. Mark’s School held its the following week. Plus, since my ARHS post, the Harbinger posted its senior issue. Read the full article → from Graduation Roundup: Assabet, St. Mark’s, and more on ARHS
Update on Algonquin varsity athletes’ and teams’ title bids. Read the full article → from Postseason Update: ARHS Tennis teams to State Finals; Runners earn National silver medals
On the last day of public school, I planned to share some of the media coverage on the outgoing and moving up superintendents. In working on it, I came across more news on the school district worth sharing. Read the full article → from School news: Tuition-free Kindergarten is official, Superintendent transition, school bus update, and district petitions
This spring, I shared news on scholarship opportunities in town. Now, I’m following up to find out who snagged the awards. Read the full article → from Scholarship announcements: Town and Gardeners make awards (Updated)