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Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.

Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

SCAC has announced that they are short the number of members needed to conduct official business

by Beth Melo on

Last week, I shared a number of government committee vacancies in need of filling. That was initially prompted by the Town advertising for volunteers to join the Southborough Cultural Arts Council.

But what I hadn’t shared, and just learned, is that the SCAC “has only three active members and needs at least five members to conduct official business.” Read the full article → from Cultural Arts Council is in dire need of volunteers

ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

Superintendent "appreciates the opportunity to provide a complete factual record surrounding the allegations"

by Beth Melo on

As I reported earlier this week, Algonquin Regional High School is in the national spotlight after Southborough parents publicly claimed that Algonquin staff secretly counseled their child to transition genders from a girl to a boy. Yesterday, the federal Dept of Education issued the announcement, “Trump Administration Investigates Massachusetts School District for Allegedly ‘Transitioning’ Student Without Parents’ Knowledge”.

A story by the Boston Herald quotes a response from NSBORO Superintendent Gregory Martineau. Read the full article → from ARHS under investigation by Trump Administration’s Dept of Ed

Superintendent denies public allegations by parents

A Southborough couple's attorney claimed that Algonquin staff secretly transitioned their child's gender identity and reported parents to DCF because of their religious beliefs.

by Beth Melo on

In recent days, national media have picked up on claims publicly made by a Southborough couple against the state and Algonquin Regional High School. Last night, the district superintendent issued a statement rebutting some of the allegations.

The school can’t speak on specifics related to the case involving a former student (who is a minor). But it does refer to legal requirements to report abuse. And other reporting reveals that the student reported alleged physical abuse to a staff member.  Read the full article → from Superintendent denies public allegations by parents

Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more (Updated)

Join a Town committee to support the arts and recreation, protect wetlands, "give back" to the community, and/or hone skills to further your career.

by Beth Melo on

The Town is advertising its need for___. While I’m sharing that news, I’ll highlight other committees with vacancies. Read the full article → from Need for Volunteers: Cultural Arts, Recreation, CPC, Conservation, and more (Updated)

Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

Spots are available for the school year that kicks of September 14th.

by Beth Melo on

Now that NSBORO School is in session, the part-time preschool run out of the high school is preparing to launch its school year.

The program run with help from supervised Algonquin students is promoting that there are still some slots available. Read the full article → from Algonquin Preschool: Sign up quickly for in-school sessions starting this month

ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday

Students can use the "Doorman" app to restrict use during the school day, or "opt out" by leaving the phone at the office or at home.

by Beth Melo on

Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. Read the full article → from ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday

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