Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Southborough Wicked Local reports that combined school committees greenlighted exploring school schedules and students’ sleep needs. Read the full article → from Combined school committees to study fixes to let students get more sleep
Southborough Recreation is offering competitive academics as after school programs. Woodward and Neary students can improve their vocabulary and verbal reasoning through WordMasters. Neary students can also strengthen math and problem solving abilities through Math Olympiads. Read the full article → from Young students challenged to be WordMasters and Math Olympiads
Local employer awards SEF grant to purchase a gas chromatograph machine. Read the full article → from Local employer awards Southborough’s Education Foundation with $5,000 grant
Southborough Wicked Local covered the recent school committee meetings for the town and district. Here are excerpts from their recent stories. Read the full article → from School news roundup: Boost in state funding, superintendent priorities, tech update and more
I was going to follow up with a story from last week’s School Committee meeting. But Southborough Wicked Local did it for me. Read the full article → from Southborough Access Media seeking a new home in Southborough schools
Last night, the Southborough School Committee had its first meeting of the new year. One recurring topic was initiatives and mandates driving much of the administration’s efforts. Read the full article → from School Committee: Updates on standards and mandates
Some parents are concerned about potential health hazards of the type of Wi-Fi used for iPads in the schools. They are bringing in an expert to speak and answer questions on the issue. Read the full article → from Industrial Wi-Fi in our schools: “Why or Why not” presentation on September 25
Last week, the district released its back to school newletters. But I’m hazarding a guess that most of you didn’t take time to read the whole thing.
So, here’s some announcements you may have missed from Jean Tower, Director of Technology. Read the full article → from School technology news: “There’s an app for that” and upcoming planning committee
New students aren’t the only fresh faces starting school this week. The schools shared their lists of new teachers and staff for the school year. Read the full article → from New school year brings new faces
The Community Advocate posted two stories related to international students in our community this week. Read the full article → from Roundup: Hosting international students
Getting excited or nervous about packing the kids off to school tomorrow morning?
Here are some quick links to information you may be looking for in preparation. Read the full article → from Back to School at a glance
To get things off on the right foot for the year, the schools have some fun in store for students. Of course, the fun comes with inspirational messages. Read the full article → from Kicking off the school year with smiles and inspiration
Southborough Wicked Local reported that a familiar face will be at AVRT’s helm for the interim. Read the full article → from SWL: Former Assabet Superintendent filling in
Sharing some news highlights from each of our town’s public schools. Read the full article → from School newsletter highlights: Buddy Benches, iPads, School Improvement Plan, and an Instructional Technologist