Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Since I last posted, one Algonquin teams earned a spot in the Sweet 16, while two other teams fell out of the state playoffs. Here is the latest in Gonk sports. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Update (Updated)
A reader shared more context around one aspect of the story in which a 5th grade Neary teacher allegedly used a racial slur in the classroom. Read the full article → from More context on Neary classroom incident
I just learned about alleged racially charged incidents in a Neary School classroom that prompted investigations and led to two educators being put on paid leave this spring — one temporarily and one ongoing. Read the full article → from Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)
Since I last posted, two Algonquin teams fell out of the MIAA state championship playoffs, and more teams have been scheduled to enter it, with some playing today or this weekend. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason Update
In a previous article, I shared the Trottier Middle School teacher perspective on the civics projects that are mandated for eighth grade students in Massachusetts. Recently, I followed up to hear directly from some NSBORO students about their experiences. Read the full article → from Eighth Graders Speak to the value of Civics Projects (Updated)
During the Regional School Committee’s April meeting, Algonquin History Department Director Brittany Burns took main stage, discussing past accomplishments of the department and eyeing future developments. Read the full article → from ARHS Social Studies Dept on accomplishments
Algonquin Boys Lacrosse are the Central Mass Champs, Outdoor Track teams earned high scores at States, and more Gonk teams are about to enter state playoffs starting today. Read the full article → from ARHS Sports Postseason (Updated)
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Algonquin students competed in three CMass tournaments. I’m giving an update on those results, and details on more competitions to come this week. Read the full article → from ARHS Tourney Update
Algonquin students have taken action after finding out that math teacher Benjamin Burger has not been asked to return for the 2024-2025 school year. Read the full article → from Non-Renewal of Algonquin Teacher’s Contract Ignites Student Backlash
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports
For those of you don’t receive the Northborough-Southborough Public School messages, I’m sharing the messages from the Superintendent and Principal about the shooting at a party in Northborough that resulted in the death of a Bellingham teenager. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools responds to Northborough shooting
The annual 5K for Southborough based The New England Center for Children is this weekend. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K for Autism – Saturday
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports