Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Fay School and St. Mark’s School to celebrate their 150th anniversaries by running a 5K to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Reminder: Fay & St. Mark’s 5K & Fun Run to benefit Food Pantry – April 23rd
Member of Team 1100 got the news this week. Their score at district competitions ultimately earned them a spot in the New England Championships. Read the full article → from ARHS robotics competing in NE championships today and tomorrow (Updated)
Southborough Wicked Local is reporting that a discrimination case by a former ARHS janitor has been settled for $100,000. Read the full article → from Algonquin settled discrimination case for $100,000; confidential agreement signed in March
Southborough Recreation is seeking volunteers for a program to help children with disabilities. While I’m putting out the word, it seems like a good time to share some other news. Read the full article → from Special news: Seeking buddies for Rec program, Best Buddies honor, and Special Olympics
Media sources are reporting that Patricia Metz (73) of Sudbury died as a result of yesterday’s bus crash. Read the full article → from Sudbury driver in yesterday’s crash with Algonquin athletics bus died
Two Rugby players were admitted to the hospital for evaluation after a car struck the team’s bus today. Read the full article → from ARHS Rugby team in bus accident (Updated-again)
You can stop throwing those egg cartons and take-out containers in the trash. A Southborough school will host a recycling event. Read the full article → from Reminder: Recycle foam (and more) on Saturday at Woodward
Fay School and St. Mark’s School to celebrate their 150th anniversaries by running a 5K to benefit the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Fay & St. Mark’s 5K & Fun Run to benefit Food Pantry; Register now for April 23rd
The public is invited to join the Fay School community to experience and learn about mandala sand painting by visiting Buddhist monks. Read the full article → from Fay School welcomes public to view and learn about sacred mandala sand painting – Wednesday
Today, Superintendent Christine Johnson announced that all funds lost, over $380k, have been covered by insurance. Read the full article → from Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
At school committee meetings this month, a lot of the talk focused on technology. Read the full article → from Superintendent boasts pushing technology beyond educators’ comfort zones
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 Expert parenting advice: Tonight, next week, and a replay (Updated)
Next week, Algonquin Regional is honoring R-word awareness. The program is sponsored by ARHS Best Buddies. Read the full article → from Algonquin looking to end the R-word: Motivational comedian – March 31
There has been a lot in the news about the opiod abuse crisis, especially among youth. I have three related news items to share on the issue that effect our community. Read the full article → from Opiod abuse news: District waiver on student abuse screening, pending Narcan policy for schools, and invite to parent forum on abuse awareness