At least one school in town already lost it’s main power. Read the full article → from Southborough’s storm: Power outages begin, gusts up to 54mph expected, 2-3″ of rain, and 1-2″ (or 11″) of snow
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Register for spring RAP – sessions begin next week
Registration is now open for the next session of after school programs (and a before school one). Read the full article → from Register for spring RAP – sessions begin next week
Police called in to investigate social media incident with Trottier student – no threat found
Trottier Middle School and Southborough Police have both issued statements about a report of a social media post that raised concerns. Read the full article → from Police called in to investigate social media incident with Trottier student – no threat found
Patch: False rumors of threat to Algonquin
The Northborough Patch posted about false rumors on Monday that alarmed some about the safety of Algonquin students. Read the full article → from Patch: False rumors of threat to Algonquin
Videos: Gorgeous Gardens, Music Education, and admissions info nights for 8th graders and juniors
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Gorgeous Gardens, Music Education, and admissions info nights for 8th graders and juniors
Trottier’s Polar Plunge collected more than $10,700 for Special Olympics
Yesterday, Trottier Middle School held it’s big Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. Jumpers raised more than $10,600 for the cause! Read the full article → from Trottier’s Polar Plunge collected more than $10,700 for Special Olympics
Algonquin’s annual celebration of Poetry Out Loud
This winter, Algonquin Regional High School held its annual in-school competition to select their representative for Poetry Out Loud. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s annual celebration of Poetry Out Loud
ARHS teacher demonstrates heroism (and knowledge of his subject)
This winter, an Algonquin coach and teacher put himself in harm’s way to help a skier in danger. Read the full article → from ARHS teacher demonstrates heroism (and knowledge of his subject)
Snow Day – February 7, 2018 (Updated)
The call went out. Northborough and Southborough Public Schools are cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 6th. Read the full article → from Snow Day – February 7, 2018 (Updated)
School music news: Top musicians selected for Symphony Hall; upcoming concerts for grades 4-12
Algonquin has musical accomplishments to boast and news to share. Read the full article → from School music news: Top musicians selected for Symphony Hall; upcoming concerts for grades 4-12
Reminder: District speaker on how science informs music education for all – Monday
The school district is bringing in another expert to talk to parents. This Monday’s talk focuses on the importance of music. Read the full article → from Reminder: District speaker on how science informs music education for all – Monday
Clear your calendar: March 15th is UNscheduled
Southborough Youth and Family Services has announced the annual NON-event of the year, Southborough UNscheduled. The goal is to help families reconnect in an era of over-scheduling and electronic distractions. Read the full article → from Clear your calendar: March 15th is UNscheduled
Creating Successful Students: Parent workshop – Feb 12
Although the program is hosted by The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council, it will address “all types of learners”. Read the full article → from Creating Successful Students: Parent workshop – Feb 12
N-S School decisions on religious holidays (observance and policy) and Professional Development Days
Southborough and Northborough schools will continue observing “high” religious holidays next year. To help smooth the start of the school year, the Professional Development schedule is being adjusted instead.
Observance of holidays won’t be reconsidered in near-future years, unless there is a “compelling” reason. In addition, the schools will adopt a policy for handling other religious holidays. Read the full article → from N-S School decisions on religious holidays (observance and policy) and Professional Development Days