The Metrowest Daily News reports that school committees will seek internal candidates for superintendent before considering an external search. Read the full article → from MWDN: School committee will search internally for Superintendent
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
AV Roundup: Reality check, renovation progress, and more
Here are some more stories about what’s happening at Assabet Valley. Read the full article → from AV Roundup: Reality check, renovation progress, and more
Update on iPads in 4th grade classrooms
Increased iPad use in the 4th grade to begin this February. Read the full article → from Update on iPads in 4th grade classrooms
St Mark’s students capture images of Southborough
St. Mark’s School’s website posted some images of Chestnut Hill farm captured by student artists. Read the full article → from St Mark’s students capture images of Southborough
Algonquin Principal: School failing to provide adequate PhysEd; additional Gym teacher needed
ARHS Principal Tom Mead explains the importance of the request for increased phys ed staffing. Read the full article → from Algonquin Principal: School failing to provide adequate PhysEd; additional Gym teacher needed
Combined school committee meeting this Wed: Calendar discussion and superintendent search
On January 29, the combined school committees will hold an open meeting. Read the full article → from Combined school committee meeting this Wed: Calendar discussion and superintendent search
Back to school: No snow day in Southborough
The snow’s stopped and the roads are plowed. It’s a school day. Read the full article → from Back to school: No snow day in Southborough
MWDN: School committee to vote on estimated 5% budget increase for Algonquin
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Superintendent Gobron is forecasting a 5% increase in the Algonquin Regional High School budget. Read the full article → from MWDN: School committee to vote on estimated 5% budget increase for Algonquin
Roundup of AVRT news: Staff raises funds for adversities, robotics team strategizes, students weld public art, and Harvard makes pitch to students
AVRT is hoping for 8th graders to submit applications by February 3rd. To help students (and parents) make up their mind, they are stepping up PR efforts this month. Read the full article → from Roundup of AVRT news: Staff raises funds for adversities, robotics team strategizes, students weld public art, and Harvard makes pitch to students
MWDN: Assabet mourns soccer captain
I was preparing a roundup of Assabet Valley Technical High School news when I came across their recent tragedy I missed about an Assabet student from Westborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Assabet mourns soccer captain
Kindergarten registration is next week.
2014-15 kindergarten registration will take place at Finn School on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Read the full article → from Kindergarten registration is next week.
News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Here are some stories the Metrowest Daily News covered this week that I haven’t gotten to yet. Read the full article → from News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Southborough students will benefit from teacher mini-grants awarded by Corridor Nine
This past November, the Corridor Nine Chamber awarded 22 mini-grants to educators in the region. Three of them were awarded to teachers of Southborough students. Read the full article → from Southborough students will benefit from teacher mini-grants awarded by Corridor Nine
MWDN: Superintendent hopes to increase Algonquin staffing, considering cap on activity fees
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron would like to increase staffing in Algonquin Regional High School’s FY15 budget. Right now, he is waiting to see what the state’s required contribution assessment to the district will be. Read the full article → from MWDN: Superintendent hopes to increase Algonquin staffing, considering cap on activity fees