Kidsborough was purportedly unable to renew its lease for the site of the former downtown post office. Read the full article → from Kidsborough says Sayonara to Southborough at summer’s end
Kidsborough says Sayonara to Southborough at summer’s end
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Recap of St. Mark’s School meeting on solar project
According to the Community Advocate, neighbors to St. Mark’s applaud the school’s initiative to install solar panels, just not on the proposed Sears Road site. Read the full article → from Recap of St. Mark’s School meeting on solar project
Registration open for Trottier Cross Country fall program
Trottier’s popular track program begins again next month with registration already open. Read the full article → from Registration open for Trottier Cross Country fall program
Back to school supply lists posted for K-8
If you’ve been waiting to find out what supplies you need, wait no longer. Read the full article → from Back to school supply lists posted for K-8
New school district rankings include state’s 4th best teachers and top sports program (15th in US)
Niche.com’s 2015 K-12 school district rankings listed Northborough-Southborough with an A+ rating, some great individual marks, and a rank of 14th in the state.
But I have to point out the ranking system has some serious weaknesses. Read the full article → from New school district rankings include state’s 4th best teachers and top sports program (15th in US)
Online courses and night classes through After Dark – register today
Whether you’re working on a new career, building on work skills, or just interested in a new hobby, Assabet After Dark has a lot to offer this fall.
But if you’re eager to start sooner, the school is also offering a large roster of online courses that begin August 12th. Read the full article → from Online courses and night classes through After Dark – register today
St Mark’s holding meeting on planned Sears Road solar project for immediate neighbors – July 30
St. Mark’s School is “considering” installing a solar array off of Sears Road. Read the full article → from St Mark’s holding meeting on planned Sears Road solar project for immediate neighbors – July 30
SEF awards $29,000 in grants for innovative K-12 education programs
Southborough Education Foundation has announced its latest round of educator grants. This year, $29,000 will fund an impressive array of programs for our K-12 students. Read the full article → from SEF awards $29,000 in grants for innovative K-12 education programs
Videos: Common Core, Author Kirk Westphal, Pops Night, and Summer Concert (Updated)
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Common Core, Author Kirk Westphal, Pops Night, and Summer Concert (Updated)
Superintendent impresses school committees
Superintendent Christine Johnson received her first annual performance review this June. Read the full article → from Superintendent impresses school committees
Combined School Committee addresses criticism and community concerns
Earlier this month, district school committee members addressed parents’ concerns about members’ knowledge of Common Core issues. They also addressed criticism about committees’ communications with the community. Read the full article → from Combined School Committee addresses criticism and community concerns
SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep this July
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp classes: register for SAT prep this July
Car hauler fire on 495 and other Fire Dept. updates
The SFD was one of three departments working to extinguish the fire on 495 yesterday morning. But that’s not all they’ve been up to. Read the full article → from Car hauler fire on 495 and other Fire Dept. updates
St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase
St. Mark’s School is buying a property on Main Street. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase