Superintendent Charles Gobron told parents and seniors at a series of budget forums last week that the schools have done all they can to trim the K-8 budget, and they don’t plan to make any more cuts in advance of town meeting. It’s a message he reiterated to selectmen last night. Read the full article → from Superintendent says he’ll leave it up to voters
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Electronic whiteboards engage both students and teachers in Southborough
We all know technology has changed the way teachers teach and students learn. Things in the classroom today are different than when we were students. When you see the electronic whiteboards now installed in classrooms at Woodward, Neary, and Trottier, you’ll realize just how far it’s come. Read the full article → from Electronic whiteboards engage both students and teachers in Southborough
Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Algonquin recently released its honor roll for the first term of the school year. Read the full article → from Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Superintendent touts history of belt-tightening at budget forums
“We haven’t done a very good job of publicizing all we’ve done to save money,” Superintendent Charles Gobron told a group of about 20 at the Senior Center yesterday over a lunch of pasta and salad. Read the full article → from Superintendent touts history of belt-tightening at budget forums
Trottier student brought a knife to school yesterday
A Trottier eight-grader brought a knife to school yesterday, but Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie said in a message to parents that not students were ever in danger. Read the full article → from Trottier student brought a knife to school yesterday
Algonquin receives national honor for AP classes
Algonquin can now add another award to its resume. At last night’s Regional School Committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron announced that the school recently had been honored by the College Board for it’s college-level AP courses. Read the full article → from Algonquin receives national honor for AP classes
Trottier roof repairs complete
The Metrowest Daily News reported this week that repairs to the Trottier roof were made over February vacation, and things at the school are back to normal after a heavy snow load bent trusses in the school’s roof in February. Read the full article → from Trottier roof repairs complete
Mary Ryan, Finn principal, to retire at the end of the school year
After 14 years as principal of Finn School, Mary Ryan will retire at the end of the school year. Read the full article → from Mary Ryan, Finn principal, to retire at the end of the school year
School committee trims K-8 budget request by $420K
It wasn’t the $2M in cuts the selectmen had asked for, but the K-8 School Committee last night approved a budget that was $420K lower than what they requested earlier in the budget season. Read the full article → from School committee trims K-8 budget request by $420K
Algonquin to host jazz festival on Wednesday
Algonquin will play host to the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Jazz Festival tomorrow. The competition will see groups from over 70 public and private schools in Central Mass perform, including the Algonquin Jazz I and Jazz II ensembles. Read the full article → from Algonquin to host jazz festival on Wednesday
Public hearing on K-8 budget Wednesday night
Superintendent Charles Gobron will present the latest K-8 budget at a public hearing at Trottier tomorrow night. Read the full article → from Public hearing on K-8 budget Wednesday night
NSPAC to host presentation on MCAS for students with disabilities (3/8)
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) is hosting MCAS & Achievement For Students with Disabilities on Tuesday, March 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Read the full article → from NSPAC to host presentation on MCAS for students with disabilities (3/8)
News from Assabet
Here’s a recap of some stories from Assabet that you might have missed. Read the full article → from News from Assabet
APTO to screen ‘Race to Nowhere’ on Wednesday at Algonquin
Tomorrow evening the Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization will host a screening of the documentary Race to Nowhere. Billed as a call to action for families and educators, the film shines a light on “the dark side of America’s achievement culture.” Read the full article → from APTO to screen ‘Race to Nowhere’ on Wednesday at Algonquin