Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
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
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 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)
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
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
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
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)
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
I’m sharing this for other parents of Neary students who mistakenly assumed that tonight would be a family friendly open house (like we’ve experienced in earlier grades in past years.) Read the full article → from Neary’s “Parents only” Curriculum Night isn’t an “open house”; note the schedule
I’m excited by a new re-use and recycling program launched at the end of the last school year. (Somehow I missed the news, so maybe you did, too.) Read the full article → from Help the schools by recycling old clothes, shoes and junk (while donating the good stuff for re-use)
Some parents concerned about the impact of Wifi on children’s health have been working to raise awareness in Southborough and through the media. Read the full article → from Grass-roots effort to raise concerns about Wifi in Southborough
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS discusses best practices & key issues; Combined School committee looks at next year’s proposed calendar
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: School Committee
If you have a child with special education needs, two upcoming meetings may be of interest. Read the full article → from Special Education events: NSPAC’s 9/9 “Coffee and Connect” and 9/25 Welcome Back Night