In a recent survey conducted by Algonquin’s Student Advisory Committee, 82% of Algonquin students reported they don’t get enough sleep. But junior Eddie Lowe from Northborough, one of the students who helped administer the survey, told the Regional School Committee Wednesday night that while students may be sleep deprived, they’re not unhappy. Read the full article → from Algonquin students are sleepy, but happy
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Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Since he passed away unexpectedly on a school trip to Greece last year, friends and relatives of longtime Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have pushed to name one of the performing arts spaces at Algonquin in his honor. Earlier this week, they learned that wasn’t going to happen because the district’s naming policy imposes a 5-year waiting period. Upon hearing the news, dozens took to Facebook to express their disappointment. Read the full article → from Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Silly Bandz a no-no at Finn
Last night WBZ-TV ran a piece on the latest fad in kid accessories: Silly Bandz. Those of you with young ones know that Silly Bandz are brightly-colored rubber bracelets in the shape of animals. A private school in Milton recently banned the bracelets because they’ve become such a distraction for kids. Turns out, they’re a distraction in our town, too. Read the full article → from Silly Bandz a no-no at Finn
Who made the honor roll
Algonquin and Assabet recently released their honor rolls for the previous term. She who made the list. Read the full article → from Who made the honor roll
NSPAC hosts presentation on promoting successful inclusion
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council will host a presentation on how our school district promotes successful inclusion. The talk will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at Algonquin. Read the full article → from NSPAC hosts presentation on promoting successful inclusion
Trottier to host environmental fair on May 22
On Saturday, May 22, Trottier Middle School will partner with Project Green Schools to host an environmental fair. The fair is free, open to the public, and will have something for everyone with giveaways, environmental vendors and exhibits, face painting, eco crafts, and special presentations throughout the day. Read the full article → from Trottier to host environmental fair on May 22
Recycle your electronics on Saturday
The Algonquin Robotics Team is sponsoring an electronics recycling day at Algonquin on Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Here are some of the items they’ll accept, and a few things they won’t. Read the full article → from Recycle your electronics on Saturday
Town seeks to fill vacancy on Assabet School Committee
The town is looking for someone to represent Southborough on the Assabet School Committee. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Town seeks to fill vacancy on Assabet School Committee
Jim Denman posthumously honored by Assabet
When he passed away last month at the age of 89, Southborough resident Jim Denman was in his 29th year as a member of the Assabet School Committee. Last week Denman was posthumously inducted into Assabet’s newly-formed Hall of Achievement for his years of service. Read the full article → from Jim Denman posthumously honored by Assabet
Photos: Prom night in Southborough
Friday night was the Algonquin Junior Prom. Southborough resident Margaret Doyle sent along a couple of photos. Read the full article → from Photos: Prom night in Southborough
Mock car crash a sobering lesson at Algonquin
The aftermath of a car crash involving nine teenagers played out in the Algonquin parking lot last week, and while the blood was fake, the drama was real. Read the full article → from Mock car crash a sobering lesson at Algonquin
Fourth annual NECC road race on Saturday
The New England Center for Children’s 4th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism will take place in Southborough on Saturday, May 8. The race starts and ends near Pilgrim Church, with the route following Clifford, Deerfoot, and Middle Roads. Read the full article → from Fourth annual NECC road race on Saturday
Northborough voters allocate money for court action against Southborough
It probably doesn’t come as a big surprise that Northborough Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly on Monday night to set aside $100K to take Southborough to court over the Algonquin reimbursement dispute. Read the full article → from Northborough voters allocate money for court action against Southborough
Assabet teacher killed in motorcycle crash
Assabet culinary arts instructor Clifford Giovannucci was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sutton on Saturday. Read the full article → from Assabet teacher killed in motorcycle crash