Southborough’s burden is minor compared to neighbors, but we do have its own unpaid lunch problem. Read the full article → from Did you pay your lunch bill?
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Community reads together: Never Fall Down is the “One Book” for students and seniors
For the fourth year, Algonquin students and senior citizens in Southborough and Northborough are sharing a community reading experience. This year’s book selection is Never Fall Down by young adult author, Patricia McCormick. Read the full article → from Community reads together: Never Fall Down is the “One Book” for students and seniors
Scammers caught in Weston with materials for fake Algonquin raffle
Teens arrested for a scam in Weston also had a flyer for a fake Algonquin raffle. Read the full article → from Scammers caught in Weston with materials for fake Algonquin raffle
MWDN: Algonquin drug sweep leads to one arrest
On Friday, Northborough and Southborough Police conducted a drug sweep in conjunction with State Police’s K-9 and its handlers. The sweep led to the discovery of drugs and an arrest. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin drug sweep leads to one arrest
Changes to half day kindergarten at Finn next year
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
Neary planning 1:1 technology pilot for 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
Algonquin and Assabet graduations this weekend
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
2013-2014 school calendar available
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
School committees reject school choice again
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
BREAKING NEWS: Trottier placed in lockdown this afternoon after bullet found in classroom
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
Algonquin named among top 500 high schools in the nation
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
School tech committee to showcase mobile technology at meeting on Thursday
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
MWDN: Judge rules for Northborough in lengthy Algonquin debt dispute
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
Superintendent: Support staff available as school reopens today
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