The Southborough Education Foundation (SEF) would like to congratulate this year’s Red Apple Award Honorees. Read the full article → from SEF Red Apple awards
SEF Red Apple awards
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Algonquin considering naming part of school or grounds after fallen alumnus
Northborough mourned the loss of its resident, as did the Southborough community. So, it’s no surprise that the Regional School Committee is considering naming part of the school in honor of Arsenault. Read the full article → from Algonquin considering naming part of school or grounds after fallen alumnus
ARHS student group taking on body image issues
A student group, Reflection Redefined, is seeking to encourage “body positivity” through a two week project aimed at fellow students and faculty. Read the full article → from ARHS student group taking on body image issues
Issues to expect in the new year
Here are some past issues the Town and/or schools are dealing with that I expect will continue to concern readers this year. Read the full article → from Issues to expect in the new year
Southborough in the news – 2015
Here’s a look at the stories that captured the media’s interest in our townn Read the full article → from Southborough in the news – 2015
RAP registration closes this week
The next session of RAP programs is in a couple of weeks. But, registration closes on New Year’s Day. Which means you need to sign your kids up quickly. Read the full article → from RAP registration closes this week
Corridor Nine scholarships open to Southborough students (for academics or trade)
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has $11K in scholarships to award next spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Information new to me – students don’t have to be continuing to college to receive assistance. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships open to Southborough students (for academics or trade)
Aztec news: Holiday spirit and other good will
I don’t always get a chance to share Assabet news. But the holiday spirit and good cheer in recent releases prompted me to make the time. Read the full article → from Aztec news: Holiday spirit and other good will
SWL: Schools stick with MCAS; Algonquin short on hours, drops “open campus” exam periods
According to Southborough Wicked Local, Southborough public schools and Algonquin rejected an option to switch to PARCC testing for the spring Read the full article → from SWL: Schools stick with MCAS; Algonquin short on hours, drops “open campus” exam periods
Corridor Nine mini grants include two Southborough Schools
Corridor Nine recently gave out 25 mini-grants to educators. Two went to teachers at Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine mini grants include two Southborough Schools
The week in government: Decision on MCAS/PARCC this spring, Public Safety complex budget, Main St update, and ARHS enrollments
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas.
Plus an update on the state’s decision re MCAS and PARCC testing. Read the full article → from The week in government: Decision on MCAS/PARCC this spring, Public Safety complex budget, Main St update, and ARHS enrollments
Give your teachers an Apple for Christmas – deadline 12/18
This is the time of year you often hear parents asking each other, “What are you giving the teachers”?
Southborough Education Foundation is hoping your answer will be “An apple”. Read the full article → from Give your teachers an Apple for Christmas – deadline 12/18
Schedule your Integrated Preschool screening by January 15th
The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place on January 30, 2015. Read the full article → from Schedule your Integrated Preschool screening by January 15th
Look for your Kindergarten registration packets
2015-16 kindergarten registration will take place at Finn School in January. Read the full article → from Look for your Kindergarten registration packets