Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Next week is NSPAC’s final meeting of the school year. That means it’s time to elect new officers and consider volunteer opportunities for the next school year. Read the full article → from NSPAC: June 7th meeting; “Go the Distance” recipients
This afternoon, the district announced the finalist for new principal of Algonquin Regional. Sara Pragluski Walsh, Ed.D was chosen to replace retiring Principal Tom Mead. Read the full article → from Principal search update: Algonquin “finalist” named, Meet & Greet Friday; Woodward hiring official
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any news on the Start School Later movement. It appears that with schools like ours struggling to handle the issue independently, advocates are asking legislators to make it a state-wide mandate. Read the full article → from Start School Later advocates take cause to State House
Algonquin students are On the Air this spring. Well. . . actually, they are on the web. Read the full article → from Algonquin students streaming: WARHS Radio
In the fall, Northborough and Southborough public school committees will vote on the 2018-19 school calendar. Based on district surveys, that could look different than recent years. And the following year could have significantly more changes. Read the full article → from School district revisiting calendar: Handling religions and reconsidering Feb & April breaks
Northborough and Southborough public schools are continuing to efforts to teach their teachers how to incorporate technology in classrooms. Read the full article → from District launching Digital Learning Certificates for teachers
This year, Finn School created a special corner in the library. It serves more than one wonderful purpose. Read the full article → from Finn Library opens Dr. Suess corner in memory of Diane Toomy
For more than twenty years, parents of Algonquin students have sought to keep kids safe after prom. The APTO is asking for help managing it again this year. Read the full article → from Helping to make for a safe prom night – volunteers and donations needed
An alumni concert is planned to honor the beloved Neary School 4th & 5th Grade band teacher. Organizers are inviting any alumni out there to join them. Read the full article → from Neary band alumni invited to join tribute concert for Steve Curtis’ retirement – June 3rd (Updated)
The Tiny Tomahawks preschool program at Algonquin has some openings for the fall. Read the full article → from Tiny Tomahawks accepting pre-K signup for fall
A Southborough author and mother chronicled the difficult and bittersweet journey of Trottier’s 2012-2013 Big Band and its beloved leader. Recently, key players from the story came together to celebrate its publication. Read the full article → from Southborough author honors Trottier teacher and students in “Mr. Clark’s Big Band”
This Saturday, is New England Center for Children’s 11th Annual Walk/Run for Autism. Read the full article → from NECC’s 5K Walk/Run for Autism this Saturday
The search for a Principal of Finn School has been re-opened with a May 1st deadline for applications. And the school is seeking another parent to join the search committee. Read the full article → from Principal hirings: Finn & Algonquin searches rebooted; seeking parent for Finn committee; Woodward pick in negotiations
In December, the Southborough School Committee supported parents’ desires to make full day Kindergarten tuition free. But, given the costs to making a change, it’s something they planned to “transition in”.
What that transition will mean to parents in potential tuition decreases this coming fall and the next few is still unclear. Read the full article → from Full Day kindergarten “transition”: Tuition won’t be eliminated this fall