The Serenity Garden Project at Algonquin aims to create a “quite, contemplative” space in the school’s courtyard where students and faculty can remember those in the Algonquin community who have passed before their time. It’s no coincidence that the project has been funded in large part by the Murphy Sisters Foundation. Plans for the garden Read the full article → from Concert to benefit the Algonquin Serenity Garden
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
Last night was the first meeting of the year for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee, and high on the agenda was the Algonquin reimbursement issue. For those of you who need a refresher, this is the long-standing debate about how to equitably split Algonquin mortgage payments for the next 17 years. Southborough voters rejected a Read the full article → from School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
NSPAC presents seminar on college options for special needs kids
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) will hold a seminar tomorrow night on college and postsecondary options for students with special needs. The event is open to the public. Here are the details: Planning for Success: College and Postsecondary Options for Students with Special Needs Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm Algonquin Regional High Read the full article → from NSPAC presents seminar on college options for special needs kids
Algonquin football season opener on Saturday
The Algonquin football season kicks off on Saturday with a game against St. Peter-Marian in Worcester (map). The game, which takes place in Worcester, was scheduled to start at 1:00 pm, but was pushed back to 2:00 pm to accommodate the ACT exam. For what it’s worth, the Metrowest Daily News picks Algonquin to win Read the full article → from Algonquin football season opener on Saturday
What did your kids think of the Obama speech?
I asked Superintendent Charles Gobron whether Southborough kids watched President Obama’s speech during school yesterday. Here’s what he told me: Several students at Trottier, Neary, and Woodward watched the video, either live or at a more convenient time during the day. Reaction was very favorable. The Finn teachers found the speech a little long for Read the full article → from What did your kids think of the Obama speech?
Southborough schools stay calm amid H1N1 concerns
With kids heading back to school, HINI seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, at least if you believe the media, it is. But Superintendent Charles Gobron said he hasn’t had many calls from Southborough parents concerned about the virus. Some area schools are holding flu clinics to vaccinate kids against seasonal flu Read the full article → from Southborough schools stay calm amid H1N1 concerns
With a new school year comes new staff
There are a number of new teachers in Southborough schools this year, and notably, a number of new principals. Algonquin has a new principal, as do two of the four K-8 schools in town. Here’s a summary of the changes: Algonquin Thomas Mead joins as principal to replace the retired Ed Gallagher New teachers include Read the full article → from With a new school year comes new staff
It’s back to school for Southborough kids
I heard the familiar sound of a school bus rumbling down my street this morning as Southborough students headed back to school. As always, be on the lookout for increased traffic around the schools during drop off and pick up times. School is in session during the following hours: Algonquin Regional High School – 7:20 Read the full article → from It’s back to school for Southborough kids
Paul Gaffney resigns from school committees, replacements sought
The Southborough and regional school committees have some “big shoes to fill,” said Superintendent Charles Gobron. Those big shoes belong to Southborough resident Paul Gaffney who last week formally resigned his position on both the Southborough School Committee and the Northborough/Southborough Regional School Committee. Gaffney told committee members back in June that he had accepted Read the full article → from Paul Gaffney resigns from school committees, replacements sought
Some helpful back to school links
With the start of school less than a week away, summer is nearly over for kids in Southborough. Teachers return on Monday, and classes begin on Wednesday, September 2 in all Southborough schools. If you’re a parent scrambling to get organized before the school year starts, here are some links to help you out. All Read the full article → from Some helpful back to school links
Southborough school bus routes posted
Figure out when you need to get the kids out the door. The 2009-2010 bus routes (.pdf) for Algonquin, Trottier, Neary, Woodward, and Finn have been posted on the school district website. (Did you know Algonquin pick-up starts at 6:35 am? All I can say is – yikes.) You can also check out an electronic Read the full article → from Southborough school bus routes posted
Sports tryouts, band camp, freshmen orientation and more at Algonquin
The Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization (APTO) passed along some important start-of-year dates. You can find more information on preparations for the school year — along with advice especially for freshmen and their parents — in the APTO August newsletter. 8/24 – Sports physicals, 8:00 am 8/24 – Football tryouts, 8:00 am 8/24-26 – Band camp, 6:00 Read the full article → from Sports tryouts, band camp, freshmen orientation and more at Algonquin
Southborough kids head back to school soon
It’s hard to believe, but school starts in just over two weeks. Teachers return on Monday, August 31, and the first day of school is two days later on Wednesday, September 2. And while that doesn’t seem very far away, this year’s start date is actually on the later side. As a point of comparison, Read the full article → from Southborough kids head back to school soon
Made in the shade at Woodward
During some scorching Southborough summers, I’ve been know to zig zag across the street while out on a walk to find the shadiest route possible. Needless to say, I haven’t had to do that much this summer. But on those few days this summer when shade has been desirable, the kids playing at Woodward have Read the full article → from Made in the shade at Woodward