Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
For the third year in a row, Southborough schools will take part in Stop & Shop’s A+ School Rewards program (formerly called Bonus Bucks). It’s a program that lets shoppers earn money for their favorite school when shopping at a Stop & Shop store. In past years Southborough schools have earned more than $1,000 through the program. Read the full article → from Earn money for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
Algonquin’s MCAS scores aren’t the only thing out of the school making news recently. Here’s a round-up of Algonquin-related stories in the local media from the last week or so. Read the full article → from Roundup: Algonquin stories in the media
School Superintendent Charles Gobron told the Regional School Committee last week the districts’ central office is understaffed and he plans to take steps this year to ease the pressure. Read the full article → from School superintendent says central office is understaffed
I’m a little late in bringing you this announcement, but the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council is kicking off the school year with dessert and coffee on Friday. Read the full article → from Special education group invites parents to dessert and coffee hour – FRIDAY
The Department of Education released the state’s MCAS scores for 2012 yesterday. You’ll all be happy to hear Algonquin performed phenomenally well. In the 10th grade MCAS, Algonquin had the most students pass of any school to take the exam. Of the 375 students who took the English test and the 376 who took the math test, not a single one failed. Read the full article → from MCAS scores are out: Here’s how Southborough schools did
The Southborough schools announced recently they’re looking for substitute teachers and cafeteria workers for the current school year. Both are opportunities to work with kids and help out the schools. Read the full article → from Substitute teachers and cafeteria workers needed in Southborough
Last spring the Northborough-Southborough schools embarked on a project to develop a new strategic plan to guide the district over the next decade or so. Now they’re looking for your feedback as parents, taxpayers, and members of the community on what that vision should be. Read the full article → from Reminder: Residents invited to strategic planning focus group on Tuesday at Trottier
Last spring the Northborough-Southborough schools embarked on a project to develop a new strategic plan to guide the district over the next decade or so. Now they’re looking for your feedback as parents, taxpayers, and members of the community on what that vision should be. Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough schools want your input on strategic vision
The much-anticipated Algonquin football home opener on Friday evening has been postponed to Saturday. The move comes after Northborough canceled evening activities in an effort to minimize the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. Read the full article → from Algonquin football game rescheduled to Saturday
Algonquin football begins their season tonight with a new coach and new hopes. The school hasn’t had a wining football season since 1997, but they’re banking on Assumption College grad and former Wachusett Regional offensive coordinator Justin McKay to turn things around. Read the full article → from Algonquin football hopes for a winning season
The Epicurean Room is Assabet’s full-service, student-run restaurant and bake shop. It opens for the season today with its popular all-you-can-eat buffet. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Epicurean Room opens for the season today with an all-you-can-eat buffet
Getting involved in your kid’s education is one of the most important things a parent can do. Helping them with homework is one thing, but if you’re looking to go even further, consider joining one of the many parent organizations that support Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Repost: School organizations help parents get involved
On a crisp, bright morning with the feel of fall in the air, Southborough students headed back to school yesterday. There were some sniffles and jitters (on the part of both kids and parents), but mostly smiles. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough students head back to school
St. Mark’s School announced this week that it has received a $5M challenge grant from an anonymous foundation to help fund substantial renovations to the School’s historic Main Building. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s gets $5M to renovate historic Main Building