Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Enrollment in half-day kindergarten at Finn has been on the decline in past years, and with only eight children signed up to start as half-day students next fall, Superintendent Charles Gobron said they’ve decided to make some changes to the program. Read the full article → from Changes to half day kindergarten at Finn next year
Southborough 4th graders may be part of a one-to-one technology pilot next spring. One-to-one technology is the use of one electronic device (computer or tablet) per student for use in classroom and/or home. Read the full article → from Neary planning 1:1 technology pilot for next year
The Algonquin and Assabet classes of 2013 will take their first steps into the real world this weekend, as both schools hold their graduation ceremonies. Read the full article → from Algonquin and Assabet graduations this weekend
School hasn’t let out for the summer yet, but for those of you who are already looking ahead to September, the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year is available for your advance planning purposes. Read the full article → from 2013-2014 school calendar available
Both the K-8 and Regional School Committees voted unanimously this month to reject school choice for the upcoming school year, citing concerns about class size, administrative capacity, and cost. Read the full article → from School committees reject school choice again
Classes have resumed at Trottier Middle School this afternoon after the school was briefly placed on lockdown. In a message to parents, Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie said the lockdown was initiated after a 22-caliber bullet was found in a classroom. Read the full article → from BREAKING NEWS: Trottier placed in lockdown this afternoon after bullet found in classroom
Newsweek released its ranking of the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation this week, and Algonquin made the list at #443. Read the full article → from Algonquin named among top 500 high schools in the nation
Members of the community are invited to attend a presentation on Thursday that will showcase how mobile technology is being used in the Southborough and Northborough school system. Read the full article → from School tech committee to showcase mobile technology at meeting on Thursday
The battle over how to split state reimbursement money issued after Algonquin was renovated and expanded has continued long after the construction debris was cleared away Read the full article → from MWDN: Judge rules for Northborough in lengthy Algonquin debt dispute
After a week of vacation, today marks the first day back in class for Southborough students following the bombing at the Boston Marathon one week ago today. In a message sent to parents yesterday, Superintendent Charles Gobron said his staff is ready to help any students who might need it. Read the full article → from Superintendent: Support staff available as school reopens today
If you were asked to build a structure that could support more than 200 pounds using just bamboo, glue, and duct tape, could you do it? A group of Neary fifth graders did, and it earned them first place at last month’s Destination Imagination regional tournament. Read the full article → from Neary and Woodward students win awards at Destination Imagination regional tournament
Has someone made a difference in the life of your special needs child? Nominate them for a Go the Distance Award. Here’s more information from the Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Read the full article → from Nominations sought for ‘Go the Distance’ awards
Late last year, a group of “enthusiastic volunteers” kicked off an initiative that aims to install a new turf field, track, and stadium at Algonquin. Planning is underway, and organizers invite anyone interested in the project to a community meeting on Wednesday to discuss fundraising efforts. Read the full article → from Fundraising meeting for new Algonquin turf field and track – Wednesday, March 27
We all know the K-8 and Algonquin school budgets make up the lion’s share of our town’s spending. If you’d like a better handle on where your tax dollars are going, and what requests are being made for fiscal year 2014, consider attending one of two public forums being held on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Learn about the proposed school budgets at public forums on Tuesday