Today, Algonquin Regional High School was among those that were targeted by a “swatting hoax”. A message from the Superintendent assures that students are safe. Read the full article → from ARHS Swatting Hoax
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Candidate’s Letter: Johanna Sheyner for School Committee
[This spring, Southborough voters will be able to choose among three candidates for two seats on the Southborough School Committee. To help you make that decision, each candidate is invited to submit one letter to readers promoting their campaign.] Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Johanna Sheyner for School Committee
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
Packed hall overwhelmingly approves GonkPlex project
On Saturday, proponents of athletic facilities improvements at Algonquin got over the first of the two big hurdles for funding the close to $8M project. Southborough Town Meeting voters approved authorizing the school to incur the necessary debt. Read the full article → from Packed hall overwhelmingly approves GonkPlex project
Town Meeting vote results
Voters approve St. Mark's Park and Gonkplex Articles, but were less welcoming to Tree & Scenic Roads bylaws and regionalizing Dispatch Services
Voters approved a lot of important town business over the course of nine hours on Saturday. Read the full article → from Town Meeting vote results
Annual Town Meeting: GonkPlex
Algonquin is asking Southborough (and Northborough) voters to approve funding "overdue" repairs, updates and improvements to its outdoor athletic facilities
One of the big Articles on Saturday’s Town Meeting Warrant is a request to allow a close to $8M project to renovate Algonquin Regional High School’s “aging & out of compliance athletic facilities”. Borrowing for the project would be bonded over 15 years and split between the Towns. Read the full article → from Annual Town Meeting: GonkPlex
CA: NSBORO calendar decision
Earlier this month I wrote about the options for next year’s Northborough-Southborough’s public schools calendar that the combined school committees would be voting on. I haven’t had time to follow up on that vote. Fortunately, the Community Advocate has. Read the full article → from CA: NSBORO calendar decision
Fashion Show – March 30
Algonquin's Inclusive DECA Program will showcase personal style in a special fundraiser next week.
The community is invited to enjoy “eclectic” fashion representing individual styles, while supporting a club that helps students with and without intellectual disabilities develop “lifelong business skills”. Read the full article → from Fashion Show – March 30
Seeking Support for ARHS Post Prom Party
The APTO is seeking donations and sponsorships, along with parent volunteers to help solicit them.
The APTO is putting out its annual call for help supporting their biggest expense — putting on a Post Prom Party to keep Algonquin juniors safe. Read the full article → from Seeking Support for ARHS Post Prom Party
Public Recreation grant funding available
Apply for a Choate Grant by April 30th
Trustees asked me to announce this year’s application window is open for Choate Fund Recreation Grants. Read the full article → from Public Recreation grant funding available
Letter: Please Support Much-Needed Algonquin Athletic Complex Upgrades
This letter to the editor is from Co-chairs of the Algonquin Athletic Complex Committee explains the “GonkPlex” project to enhance the school’s outdoor athletic facilities and asks voters to support the Articles at Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Letter: Please Support Much-Needed Algonquin Athletic Complex Upgrades
Snow Day: March 14, 2023
6-8" of snow predicted in Southborough
I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from Snow Day: March 14, 2023
ARHS Postseason Update
Girls Hockey is out of the State Finals, marking the end of Algonquin winter sports
On Thursday night, Algonquin Girls Hockey were shutout by Canton (3-0) in the “Elite 8” round of the Division 2 state championships. Read the full article → from ARHS Postseason Update
Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)
The Rotary Club of Southborough is offering a $4,000 scholarship to a state school
Applications for the Rotary’s scholarship are due in a few weeks. Read the full article → from Apply for a Rotary Scholarship before April 10th (Updated)