Algonquin Athletic Boosters are raising funds for a cause I can really get behind – ARHS Concussion Awareness Program. Read the full article → from Support baseline concussion testing for Algonquin athletes – Postponed (Updated)
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Assabet Valley celebrating major renovation – October 24
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has completed its 3 year, $64.2 Million renovation. The vocational/tech school is holding a celebration this Saturday. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley celebrating major renovation – October 24
MCAS results: Algonquin ranked 25; how Southborough performed
The Massachusetts Department of Education has released the results of the MCAS tests from spring 2014.
How did we do? It depends on your perspective. Read the full article → from MCAS results: Algonquin ranked 25; how Southborough performed
School district news: MCAS, student sleep issues, STEM, and curriculum advisory topics
Superintendent Christine Johnson recently shared news with parents on upcoming workshops, a task force, and updates on standardized testing. Read the full article → from School district news: MCAS, student sleep issues, STEM, and curriculum advisory topics
Grand Reopening of Assabet’s renovated Epicurean Room tomorrow
The Epicurean Room is Assabet’s full-service, student-run restaurant, bake shop and catering service.
This year, it’s undergone a renovation. Read the full article → from Grand Reopening of Assabet’s renovated Epicurean Room tomorrow
Telegram sheds light on #FreeWalsh
The Worcester Telegram sheds a little more light on the recent controversy at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Telegram sheds light on #FreeWalsh
Superintendent: Algonquin’s Dick Walsh will continue to guide students within athletic department
It appears our high school has been all atwitter with (possibly inaccurate) news that longtime school employee Dick Walsh was being forced out. Read the full article → from Superintendent: Algonquin’s Dick Walsh will continue to guide students within athletic department
SWL: Teacher lawsuit moving forward with one less claim
Southborough Wicked Local reports that a lawsuit against our school district will proceed, but with one claim dismissed. Read the full article → from SWL: Teacher lawsuit moving forward with one less claim
St. Mark’s Sesquicentennial: Celebration with fireworks(?) and weekend traffic (Updated)
St. Mark’s School is proud to be celebrating 150 years. They are inviting the community to join them for fireworks and to cheer on athletes.
The invitation comes with a traffic warning. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s Sesquicentennial: Celebration with fireworks(?) and weekend traffic (Updated)
Fun tweets and posts
I thought it would be good to share some of the fun news and photos related to our town and schools shared on social media. Read the full article → from Fun tweets and posts
New recreation at Woodward – Thanks to Eagle Scouts
Town Recreation was pleased to share two new offerings this fall. Thanks to two Eagle Scouts, the town now has an excercise obstacle course and a new “Wall Ball” wall. Read the full article → from New recreation at Woodward – Thanks to Eagle Scouts
Solar Bylaw: Planning Board approves regulations; Schools and non-profit projects need ZBA approval
Last night, the Planning Board approved the rules and regulations for solar projects covered by the Solar Bylaw. The related discussion clarified that installations by schools and non-profits are subject to approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read the full article → from Solar Bylaw: Planning Board approves regulations; Schools and non-profit projects need ZBA approval
Upcoming school holidays and early dismissals (Updated)
If you’ve been referring to the official school district calendar, there may be some things you are missing.
And if you were relying on a school website’s event list there may be some half days that were posted or corrected since you last looked. Read the full article → from Upcoming school holidays and early dismissals (Updated)
Town development news: Researching solar at schools and siting of public safety complex; construction project updates
I haven’t had a chance to cover all that I’d like in Town and school business. Fortunately, there are other sources doing some of that work for me.
Here’s my latest roundup. Read the full article → from Town development news: Researching solar at schools and siting of public safety complex; construction project updates