The question of how many schools Southborough needs in the face of declining enrollment has been an ongoing – and often heated – debate for several years now. A study released this week suggests the town could get away with closing one school as soon as 2016, but the K-8 School Committee isn’t necessarily convinced it’s a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough study says closing elementary school is possible
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Southborough K-8 School Committee approves $17 million schools budget
Back in January Superintendent Charles Gobron told the K-8 School Committee the district may have to eliminate up to four full-time positions to make the budget numbers work. Last night he told the committee he was recommending the reduction of only two positions thanks to a budget “gamble” on special education funding. Read the full article → from Southborough K-8 School Committee approves $17 million schools budget
Registration now open for Recreation After-school Program (RAP) Session 4
Registration is ongoing for Session 4 of the popular Recreation After-school Program (RAP). Age-appropriate programs ranging from art to sports to cooking to games are offered at each of the four Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Registration now open for Recreation After-school Program (RAP) Session 4
Schools closed in Southborough and Northborough on Friday
Administrators announced this afternoon that schools in Southborough and Northborough will be closed tomorrow due to the nor’easter headed our way. Read the full article → from Schools closed in Southborough and Northborough on Friday
School technology advisory committee meets Thursday – new members welcome
The Northborough-Southborough School District’s Technology Advisory Committee meets again tomorrow night, and they’re inviting new members to join them. Read the full article → from School technology advisory committee meets Thursday – new members welcome
Tri-M honors thirty Algonquin students for their academic and musical achievements
Congratulations to the 30 Algonquin students recently inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society based on both their musical and academic achievements. Read the full article → from Tri-M honors thirty Algonquin students for their academic and musical achievements
MWDN: Superintendent recommends five new teachers at Algonquin
Superintendent Charles Gobron presented a preliminary budget for Algonquin at the Regional School Committee meeting last night. The $19.4M budget, which is $893K above the current year’s budget, includes a request for five new teachers and an additional assistant principal. Read the full article → from MWDN: Superintendent recommends five new teachers at Algonquin
Reminder: Last day to schedule preschool screening at Finn is Friday
If you’re thinking about sending your child to Finn’s integrated preschool program next year, a reminder that you need to call the school by Friday to schedule a screening. Read the full article → from Reminder: Last day to schedule preschool screening at Finn is Friday
Snow day in Southborough, 4-6 inches forecast
Snow is falling in Southborough this morning, and forecasters say we’re in for 4 to 6 inches before the storm is through later today. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call shortly before 6:00 am today to cancel school in Southborough and Northborough due to the snow and dangerous road conditions. Read the full article → from Snow day in Southborough, 4-6 inches forecast
Fay School eighth graders make wishes come true
I never get tired of stories about youngsters looking beyond their own lives and doing good for others. Here’s one such story from the campus of Fay School. Read the full article → from Fay School eighth graders make wishes come true
Trottier remembers Eric Green one year later
One year ago tomorrow our community was shocked and heartbroken at the sudden passing of 7th grader Eric Green. Today students at Trottier took time to remember their classmate. Read the full article → from Trottier remembers Eric Green one year later
Southborough schools could face staff reductions next year
Superintendent Charles Gobron unveiled preliminary fiscal year 2014 budget numbers for the Southborough K-8 schools last night. The early numbers have the schools coming in at about $17.6M, a 4.06% increase over the current fiscal year. Read the full article → from Southborough schools could face staff reductions next year
An update on the Assabet renovation project
Last April Southborough voters signed off on $880K to fund the town’s share of a project to renovate Assabet. In this press release, the school gives an update on how the project is progressing. Read the full article → from An update on the Assabet renovation project
MWDN: Algonquin to again weigh adding teachers
At a regional school committee meeting last night, Superintendent Charles Gobron gave a preview of factors driving the Algonquin budget for fiscal year 2013. One of those factors is a desire to lower the student-teacher ratio by hiring more teachers. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin to again weigh adding teachers