Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Algonquin principal will address parents’ concerns about newly announced curriculum changes. Read the full article → from Algonquin principal will address concerns about curriculum changes – Thursday Feb 6 (Updated)
Southborough Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are cancelled Wednesday. Read the full article → from (Updated-again) Storm closings and cancellations – for Wednesday, 2/5/14
District school committees held a discussion on proposed changes to the school calendar at their combined meeting Wednesday night. Telegram & Gazette reports that about 35 people “packed” the meeting. According to The Metrowest Daily news, the majority were expressing displeasure at proposed changes. Read the full article → from Local media: Packed school committee meeting on calendar changes
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of Algonquin news: Gymnasts for One Fund, champion poet, student business leaders, musician honor society, and travel scholarships
The Metrowest Daily News reports that school committees will seek internal candidates for superintendent before considering an external search. Read the full article → from MWDN: School committee will search internally for Superintendent
Here are some more stories about what’s happening at Assabet Valley. Read the full article → from AV Roundup: Reality check, renovation progress, and more
Increased iPad use in the 4th grade to begin this February. Read the full article → from Update on iPads in 4th grade classrooms
St. Mark’s School’s website posted some images of Chestnut Hill farm captured by student artists. Read the full article → from St Mark’s students capture images of Southborough
ARHS Principal Tom Mead explains the importance of the request for increased phys ed staffing. Read the full article → from Algonquin Principal: School failing to provide adequate PhysEd; additional Gym teacher needed
On January 29, the combined school committees will hold an open meeting. Read the full article → from Combined school committee meeting this Wed: Calendar discussion and superintendent search
The snow’s stopped and the roads are plowed. It’s a school day. Read the full article → from Back to school: No snow day in Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Superintendent Gobron is forecasting a 5% increase in the Algonquin Regional High School budget. Read the full article → from MWDN: School committee to vote on estimated 5% budget increase for Algonquin
AVRT is hoping for 8th graders to submit applications by February 3rd. To help students (and parents) make up their mind, they are stepping up PR efforts this month. Read the full article → from Roundup of AVRT news: Staff raises funds for adversities, robotics team strategizes, students weld public art, and Harvard makes pitch to students
I was preparing a roundup of Assabet Valley Technical High School news when I came across their recent tragedy I missed about an Assabet student from Westborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Assabet mourns soccer captain