Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Yesterday, the work of Northborough and Southborough school nurses and cafeteria workers to support district students was documented in a feelgood story shared by local news stations across the country. Read the full article → from District nurses and cafeteria workers make news across the country
Earlier today, Northborough and Southborough public school parents received the monthly newsletter from the Superintendent. In it, he asks for responses to three surveys with deadlines this Friday, June 5. Read the full article → from School Surveys: Fall “Hybrid” Reopening, Start Times, & Strategic Plan surveys seek feedback from parents/community by Monday (Updated)
Algonquin faculty held a tribute and farewell for the Class of 2020 last week. Read the full article → from Photos: Faculty Farewell tribute to Algonquin seniors
Southborough’s Nancy Gould is making a special offer to families of the Class of 2020 this week. Read the full article → from Get a professional photo of your graduate in cap & gown for a donation to MA Covid-19 Relief Fund
Two candidates are seeking election as Southborough’s representative on the school committee for Assabet Valley Regional Technical School. To help you make that decision, I have invited each of them to submit letters to readers. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Mark Pietrewicz (write-in) for Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District
Last week, The National Merit Scholarship issued the announcement that another Southborough resident received a high honor. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Joseph Zhang named National Merit Scholar
Two candidates are seeking election as Southborough’s representative on the school committee for Assabet Valley Regional Technical School. To help you make that decision, I have invited each of them to submit letters to readers. Read the full article → from Candidate’s Letter: Dan Butka (write-in) for Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District
I learned yesterday that one of the write-in positions on the Town election ballot is contested. So, it’s time for an update on the June 16th election. Read the full article → from Town Election: A new school committee race and an update on another
Over the weekend, Algonquin Regional High School’s administration announced that they are making plans to gather graduates for a ceremony this summer. Read the full article → from Algonquin hopes to hold July 30th Graduation gathering
The details for Algonquin Regional High School’s graduation have been released. It’s not the celebration petitioners are asking for, but graduates will be able to cross a stage, get diplomas, and turn tassels in front of relatives. Read the full article → from How ARHS is (and isn’t) honoring the Class of 2020
A group of community members are seeking to fund face masks for the close to 350 member graduating Algonquin seniors. The initiative is part of an effort to allow seniors to hold some kind of Graduation celebration. Read the full article → from Fundraiser for ARHS Facemasks for graduating seniors
A look at the cuts being made to cap the Southborough K-8 Schools at a 2% budget increase. Read the full article → from How Southborough Schools are cutting the proposed FY21 budget (Updated)
I’m rounding up video highlights from social media postings by the lower schools. Read the full article → from Finn & Woodward videos: Student Art and teacher/student connections
Whether or not their kids take the bus, parents need to submit a Transportation Services form for each child who will be attending a Northborough or Southborough K-12 public school in the fall. Read the full article → from K-12 families must complete Transportation form(s) (even for kids who don’t take the bus)