Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Assabet is once again sponsoring its Aztec Wishes holiday gift drive. You can help by fulfilling a child’s wish list, or by donating gift cards, cash, or other items. Read on for more information. Read the full article → from Assabet students organize holiday gift drive
Here’s something that’s sure to help you out with your holiday preparations — the annual pre-Thanksgiving bake sale at Assabet next Tuesday. Read the full article → from Annual pre-Thanksgiving bake sale at Assabet on Tuesday
Parents are invited to attend a discussion on the dynamics of bullying and cyber-bullying tomorrow evening at the Trottier Middle School library Read the full article → from Reminder: Bullying workshop for parents on Thursday
On Friday, November 19, Woodward SOS will hold its 7th annual Ice Cream Social and Basket Raffle. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for Woodward SOS, with all proceeds benefiting students and student programming. Read the full article → from Get your ice cream fix at Woodward on Friday
The Algonquin girls field hockey and boys soccer teams won their respective postseason games yesterday, but for the defending state championship girls soccer team, it was the end of the road. Read the full article → from Mixed results in Algonquin postseason action … and I do mean action
Bullying is something people are thinking a lot about these days – from legislators in the State House to those in the classroom. In response to the focus on bullying, a new group formed in Southborough with the mission to promote and further extend respect within the community. Read the full article → from Bullying workshop for parents on November 18
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) Announces Special Education Law:
Parents’ & Students’ Rights Presentation Read the full article → from NSPAC to host presentation on special education law on Tuesday
It’s a busy (and exciting!) day in Algonquin sports. Four teams — boys soccer, girls soccer, girls volleyball, and girls field hockey — will compete in post-season games today. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Four Algonquin playoff games today
The other week when we were talking about RAP (Recreation After-school Program) registration, I went off on a tangent about beasties. Beasties are the creation of retired Neary teacher Ray LaChance. In my post I said that while I had heard about beasties, I had never actually seen one. Thanks to 9-year-old Matthew Richardson, that has all changed. Read the full article → from A beastly ‘beastie’
Neary School opened 40 years ago this fall. To celebrate, students, staff, and faculty held a birthday celebration last Friday complete with singing, cupcakes, and a school-wide hug. Read the full article → from Photos: Neary celebrates its 40th birthday
Students at Neary had a special assignment last week. Dressed in red, white, and blue shirts, the students lined up to create what Principal Linda Murdock called a “living flag.” Read the full article → from Students create a ‘living flag’ at Neary
Fall is the time of pumpkins and foliage. It’s also the time when families with young children start looking for preschools. If you’re one such family and are curious about Montessori, consider attending one of these upcoming information sessions. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school to hold information sessions
Last year the Southborough schools raised more than $1,000 through Stop & Shop’s A+ Bonus Bucks program. They’re participating again this year and need your help. Read the full article → from Earn bucks for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
How many schools does Southborough need? It’s a question that’s been on the table for some time now and it’s been the topic of heated debate on this blog in the past. The Southborough School Committee has done some research into the question, and they continued the discussion at their meeting last night. Read the full article → from Could Southborough make do with three schools?