Southborough School News

A student is believed to have sent harassing text messages to as many as 15 Trottier eight graders, and Southborough Police and school officials are investigating. The messages were sent using a service that keeps the sender anonymous, so the source has not been identified. Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie described the messages as “extremely hurtful.” Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough middle school probing ‘extremely hurtful’ texts

If you’re thinking about sending your kid to Finn’s integrated preschool program next year, here’s some information you need. Read the full article → from Families invited to schedule screening for admission to preschool at Finn

Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students

With a little extra planning this holiday season, your gifts to family and friends can also be a gift to Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Buying gift cards this holiday season? Help the Southborough schools while you do it.

Thirty-three talented Algonquin musicians have been selected to perform in the Central District Concert at Mechanics Hall in January. Read the full article → from Algonquin students selected to perform in district concert

It will soon cost a lot less to keep the lights on at the Southborough schools. Facilities Manager David White told the Southborough School Committee last night new efficiency programs will save the district nearly $50K annually in energy costs. Read the full article → from Southborough schools pursue energy savings

While many of us were glued to our various devices watching the election results come in last night, the Algonquin girls soccer team was on the field in the Central District 1 semifinals, and they were busy winning. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls soccer headed to district finals, boys soccer and field hockey fall

They may not be old enough to cast ballots just yet, but Trottier students yesterday got a lesson in the value of a single vote. In the school’s mock presidential election on Monday, Barack Obama squeaked by Mitt Romney by a mere four votes. Read the full article → from At Trottier Obama is a winner…but barely

The Regional School Committee said last week it expects another tough budget year, one that may force it to give up on goals like reducing class size. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin School Committee sets budget goals it may not reach

Last week eighth graders at Fay School got out of the classroom and into the world for a school-wide Day of Service. It was a day designed to give students a hands-on opportunity to explore the idea of service and the many ways people can pitch in and make a difference. Read the full article → from Southborough community leaders kick off Fay School Day of Service