Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Readers have been questioning and debating rules and decorum on public fields and playgrounds. I sought clarity on the rules. I also pulled together some of the encouragement and tips residents are getting to safely enjoy outdoor time. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Recreation in Southborough – prohibitions, guidelines, and suggested activities (Updated)
Southborough public school students also have a vocational option out-of-town and we have three private campuses with boarders in town. I’m rounding up what those schools are doing. Read the full article → from Virus Update: What’s happening with Southborough’s other schools
In late February, Algonquin student, staff and parents learned that Principal Sara Walsh’s contract isn’t being renewed for next year. Read the full article → from Algonquin principal being replaced – Friday deadline to apply to serve on search committee
Today and tomorrow two public meetings will be held, but members of the public won’t be allowed to pop in. Instead, under emergency rules set by the Governor, committees and boards will be using technology to allow public participation. Read the full article → from How to participate in meetings (and submit questions) for Regional School Committee (tonight) and BOS (tomorrow) (Updated)
Yesterday and early today, principals provided details on how their schools will handle optional online education during the 3 week closure. Read the full article → from Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings
Tomorrow night, the Regional School Committee will hold a meeting in Algonquin’s library at 7:00 pm. First on the agenda is a public hearing on the recommended budget for FY21. Read the full article → from School FY21 budgets: Regional budget hearing Wed night; overview of K-12 costs for Southborough
The Superintendent of Southborough (and Northborough) public schools has released plans for how families can get help. There appear to be no financial need thresholds for the free aid. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now
The Southborough Library announced that it is now closed until further notice out of caution over the Covid-19 pandemic. The Town House is also announced as closed to outside visitors except by appointment. It also updated the public on the virus in Southborough. In addition, the public schools shared that following an announcement by the Governor, they will be closed for three weeks. Read the full article → from Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
Southborough Public Schools are officially closed for the next two weeks. Read the full article → from Southborough (and Northborough) schools closed until March 30th
The Coronovirus related cancellations in town have spiked. Read the full article → from Coronavirus Closings: Senior Center closed; No School tomorrow; More event cancellations
An update on more cancellations of events in town and an announcement by the district schools. Read the full article → from More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
The district is looking for feedback on the Northborough and Southborough music program. A new survey is targeting all district parents, students in grades 6+ and alumni. Read the full article → from School’s Music Survey deadline extended to Monday
Assabet Valley Mastersingers is highlighting “Building Bridges” this season Read the full article → from AVM Bridges to Unity concert will feature ARHS Chamber Choir – March 15th
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? Applications for Choate Fund Recreation Grants are now being accepted for 2020. Read the full article → from Public recreation grants available – Apply to the Choate Fund by April 30th