Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School asked me to share their “Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records”. Read the full article → from Assabet destroying old Special Ed records
Assabet destroying old Special Ed records
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Class of 2016: More news (and video) – Updated
When I initially covered graduating classes of 2016 from Southborough, I was missing some information. I finally have it all, plus video of the ceremony. Read the full article → from Class of 2016: More news (and video) – Updated
End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
An end of school gift idea for parents who have a child in the Southborough/Regional public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher
Classes of 2016 graduate: highlights and pics (Updated)
News on graduation ceremonies for Algonquin, Assabet and St. Mark’s. Read the full article → from Classes of 2016 graduate: highlights and pics (Updated)
THawks’ John Schunder Day
Over the weekend, district Lacrosse players honored the founder and original coach of Algonquin’s Lacrosse program. Read the full article → from THawks’ John Schunder Day
View Fay School’s collection of Presidential autographs & documents – May 21 & 24
In honor of its 150th anniversary, Fay School is displaying a complete collection of Presidential autographs. It’s more than a collection of signatures. Some of the framed documents include noteworthy letters and historical documents. Read the full article → from View Fay School’s collection of Presidential autographs & documents – May 21 & 24
Algonquin to eliminate home rooms – straight to class, no transitional start
This week, the Algonquin Harbinger reported that Home Room period will be eliminated from the school schedule in the fall. The measure isn’t part of an effort to address School Start Time issues. Instead, it’s a solution for the school’s gap in mandated educational hours. Read the full article → from Algonquin to eliminate home rooms – straight to class, no transitional start
Five tips for raising competent & confident children – May 16
Next week, our school district is hosting another parenting talk. This time the focus is on five simple tips for raising “competent and confident” children (or “Five to Thrive”). It’s a good time to share a reminder about tonight’s talk and links for replays to past talks. Read the full article → from Five tips for raising competent & confident children – May 16
District to implement new policies on restraint and time-outs
School committees for Southborough, Northborough and the Regional district will vote to implement new school policy on “Physical Restraint Prevention and Behavior Support Policy”. The policy documents when and how physical restraints and seclusions or “time-outs” can be used. Read the full article → from District to implement new policies on restraint and time-outs
Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations for ‘Go the Distance’ awards due Monday
On Tuesday, May 24, the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its fifth annual Go the Distance Award ceremonies. Read the full article → from Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations for ‘Go the Distance’ awards due Monday
NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday
This Saturday, is New England Center for Children’s 10th Annual Walk/Run for Autism. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday
Exploring at Art in Bloom: Photo Gallery and video
Earlier this month, the Southborough Library hosted the annual “Art in Bloom” exhibit. It was a fantastic collaboration between young artists and Southborough Gardeners. Read the full article → from Exploring at Art in Bloom: Photo Gallery and video
APTO seeking donations for safe post prom night
For more than twenty years, parents of Algonquin students have sought to keep kids safe after prom. The APTO is asking for help managing it again this year. They are hoping the community and businesses answer the call. Read the full article → from APTO seeking donations for safe post prom night
Man arrested for verbally accosting girls on trail behind Algonquin (Updated)
Northborough police tracked down a man accused of making sexual comments to two girls near Algonquin. The NPD brought in a K-9 to help with their search, which ended in arrest. Read the full article → from Man arrested for verbally accosting girls on trail behind Algonquin (Updated)