Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Southborough and our public school districts are reporting relatively favorable numbers for the past week. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Improved numbers in Southborough and the schools
Yesterday, the Southborough Library posted its companion video to last week’s Meet the Candidates night. This one focused on candidates for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee Election: Meet the Candidates video & statements
The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools revised the format for its weekly graph on isolations & quarantines, reflecting revised policies on who does and doesn’t need to stay home. Read the full article → from Covid Update: NSBORO revised policies for students/staff within 3-6 feet of confirmed cases; Updated Town figures
Thanks to a partnership with neighboring Towns, Southborough is able to offer the first dose of pfizer’s Covid vaccine to students ages 16+. Read the full article → from Student Covid Clinic next Saturday
Last night, the Regional School Committee voted to support the recommendation to retire Algonquin’s Tomahawks mascot. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee votes to retire T-Hawks mascot (Updated)
U.S. News and World Report issued its latest round of Best High Schools rankings. While Algonquin Regional moved up from last year, some of our neighboring high schools also moved up. Read the full article → from US News & World Report ranks ARHS #54 in state
The Choate Fund Trustees asked me to remind the public that applications for Choate Fund Recreation Grants are due this Friday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Public recreation grants available – Apply by Friday
Southborough Public Health asked me to alert residents about an opportunity to sign up for reserved slots this week. While I’m doing that, I’m also sharing their latest figures on confirmed cases. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Clinic slots available this Friday; updated figures (Updated)
I’m sharing the latest updates and reports on Covid-19 vaccinations and cases from the state, town, and schools this week. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Clinic posting last minute appointments; Updated reports on cases and vaccinations
Last night, the Regional School Committee heard from the Mascot Study Group. The group recommended that it’s time to “retire” the Tomahawk as the Algonquin Regional mascot. Read the full article → from Recommendation to “retire” T-Hawk over 5-7 years; Community Feedback open until April 23
The district administration asked me to share a flyer requesting more substitutes. Read the full article → from Schools seeking Substitutes – teachers, aides, custodians, cafeteria staff, nurses, and summer help
This Thursday, the group will report to the Regional School Committee. The committee is expected to vote on the issue in two weeks. Read the full article → from ARHS Mascot Study Group to make recommendations to Regional School Committee – Thursday
In preparation for Town Meeting discussions, NSBORO schools administration has posted Budget documents for the next fiscal year. I’m pulling together some highlights of what they are asking voters, and how it is being pitched. Read the full article → from Town Meeting Update: School budgets
It’s time to nominate those who have gone the distance for your children. Read the full article → from Go the Distance nominations due by April 16