The regional school committee met last night to talk about next year’s budget. The Metrowest Daily News reports revenue for the district is still up in the air due to decisions pending at the state level. Read the full article → from Regional school budget still uncertain
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Help Neary and the environment at the same time
We’ve talked about various ways you can help the schools earn extra money – we’ve also talked about why they need the extra money. Here’s another way that has the bonus of also benefiting the environment. Read the full article → from Help Neary and the environment at the same time
Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
There’s been quite a bit of talk on this blog and elsewhere about how to lower the school budget for next year. One option that consistently comes up is to save money by closing one of the schools — the most often mentioned being Neary. Read the full article → from Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
School committee meetings now on public access
As you might remember, the school committee met last week to talk about the cuts they’ll have to make in this “devastating budget year.” I gave you a recap of their conversation, but if you want to hear it for yourself, you now can. Read the full article → from School committee meetings now on public access
Donate your used coats this winter
The forecast says we’re in for a bit of a warm up over the next few days, but this is New England, so you know it’s not going to last. Every winter there are families in our area that need coats to keep warm. The Southborough Organization for Schools is coordinating a used coat drive Read the full article → from Donate your used coats this winter
School committee says more cuts could be coming
The school committee met last night to discuss the budget for what committee member Jack Kessler said “is probably the most devastating budget year in the history of the school.” Read the full article → from School committee says more cuts could be coming
Register for the Finn March Madness 5K road race
Need some motivation to stick with your fitness resolutions this new year? How about signing up for the second annual Finn March Madness 5K run/2K walk? Read the full article → from Register for the Finn March Madness 5K road race
A musical ettiquette reminder from the kids at Finn
In this year of H1N1 mania, we’re all trying to be on our best behavior when it comes to things like washing hands and covering up coughs and sneezes. The kids at Finn have some helpful – and gosh darn cute – reminders to help. Read the full article → from A musical ettiquette reminder from the kids at Finn
Good question: Where do those Bonus Bucks go?
Yesterday I told you about the A+ Bonus Bucks program from Stop & Shop that lets you earn money for Southborough schools as you shop. Reader Heather asked how the schools plan to spend the money they get through the program. Good question. Read the full article → from Good question: Where do those Bonus Bucks go?
Notes from last week’s school committee meeting
The Metrowest Daily News reports on a couple of items from last week’s Southborough School Committee meeting, including a new wireless antenna for Finn and state cuts to special education funding. Read the full article → from Notes from last week’s school committee meeting
Preschool screening at Finn
The Southborough Public School’s Integrated Pre-School Program is inviting Southborough kids who will be three years old by June 15, 2010 to schedule a screening for possible enrollment next fall. The program brings together neighborhood children and special needs children. Last year Finn became one of the first early childhood development centers in the nation Read the full article → from Preschool screening at Finn
School canceled today
It’s the first snow day of the year. Schools in Southborough — along with Algonquin — are closed today due to the weather. Forecasts say we’re in for three to six inches. Read the full article → from School canceled today
Assabet information session on Thursday
If your kid is thinking about going to Assabet, here’s an opportunity to get some more information. The school will hold an information session in Hudson on December 10 at the Hudson Fire Department (296 Cox Street – map) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from Assabet information session on Thursday
School holiday concerts this week and next
‘Tis the season for school holiday concerts, and there are several coming up in the next two weeks. Read the full article → from School holiday concerts this week and next