The latest school budget — and in particular the question of whether to add back a teaching position — has been a hot topic on the blog this week. On Monday night, the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee will dig into some of the details as they meet to review the budget with the K-8 School Committee. Read the full article → from School budget, financial fundamentals to be discussed on Monday night
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Schools in Southborough closed today
It’s another snow day for kids in Southborough today. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call early this morning to close school “because of the intensity of the present snow storm and the dangerous driving conditions.” Read the full article → from Schools in Southborough closed today
School committee wants to add a teacher, town faces $1M budget shortfall
The school committee last night voted to increase their budget in the hopes of adding back a teaching position, while across town the Board of Selectmen learned the town is $1.1M short on balancing its budget. Read the full article → from School committee wants to add a teacher, town faces $1M budget shortfall
Volunteers wanted for Trottier career day
Do you love your job? Consider sharing your passion for what you do with students at Trottier Middle School at their upcoming Career Day event. Read the full article → from Volunteers wanted for Trottier career day
Algonquin musicians perform in district concert at Mechanics Hall
For the second year in a row, thirty-four students were selected to represent Algonquin Regional High School at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s (MMEA) Central District Senior Festival Concert which took place at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Saturday, January 15th. Read the full article → from Algonquin musicians perform in district concert at Mechanics Hall
School district assistant superintendent Pytowska to resign
At last night’s regional school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron announced that assistant superintendent Ewa Pytowska has decided to resign at the end of the school year. Read the full article → from School district assistant superintendent Pytowska to resign
No school on Tuesday – but it has nothing to do with snow
In what might be a case of good timing, Southborough students will get to stay home tomorrow for a planned teacher professional development day. Read the full article → from No school on Tuesday – but it has nothing to do with snow
Music association awards $6,000 to area students
The Northborough-Southborough Music Association (www.nsma.info) recently awarded $6,000 to area students to help offset the cost of private lessons or other music enrichment programs. Read the full article → from Music association awards $6,000 to area students
No cancellation or delay expected for Southborough schools on Thursday
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron said tonight he expects Southborough schools will start on time Thursday morning despite Wednesday’s heavy snow. Read the full article → from No cancellation or delay expected for Southborough schools on Thursday
Tours of Assabet offered to Southborough 8th graders
If your child is interested in attending Assabet next year, there are two upcoming opportunities to get a tour of the school. Read the full article → from Tours of Assabet offered to Southborough 8th graders
Southborough schools closed tomorrow
This just in, Southborough schools will be closed tomorrow due to the storm. Read the full article → from Southborough schools closed tomorrow
Corridor Nine scholarships available for Southborough students
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that a total of $11,000 is available in scholastic awards to graduating high school students. Students must be a resident of Westborough, Northborough, Southborough or Shrewsbury to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships available for Southborough students
School district submits anti-bullying plan
Under new legislation, last week was the deadline for school districts to submit anti-bullying plans to the state. According to the state, 99% of districts and charter schools submitted plans by the deadline — including Northborough-Southborough. Read the full article → from School district submits anti-bullying plan
Need a new house? Let Assabet build you one
Assabet Valley Regional Technical School wants to build a house, all they need is the land. It’s part of their House Building Project scheduled to start next year. The school district is currently soliciting applications from landowners who would like a one-family home built on their land. Read the full article → from Need a new house? Let Assabet build you one