I have a few updates on Town committees and boards. I’m rounding them up as “Meeting Notes”. Read the full article → from Meeting Notes: EDC tomorrow; Schools guarding zoom sessions; Planning on public participation; and Capital Committee on oversight responsibility
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
School update: No spring break; last day set for June 16th

Southborough and Northborough public schools have cancelled spring break. Read the full article → from School update: No spring break; last day set for June 16th
Algonquin Writing Center using digital platform to help students

A group of students from Algonquin have thrown a lifeline to peers struggling with their writing. Read the full article → from Algonquin Writing Center using digital platform to help students
Schools ask for input on April Vacation vs ending school early – respond to survey ASAP

On Thursday night, the Combined School Committees will address how to handle Spring Break. In preparation, Superintendent Gregory Martineau is asking for input from students’ parents and teachers. Read the full article → from Schools ask for input on April Vacation vs ending school early – respond to survey ASAP
Kindergarten registration screening on hold

Screening sessions for incoming Kindergarteners will be rescheduled after school reopens. Read the full article → from Kindergarten registration screening on hold
School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated

These days, the only passengers have been Northborough and Southborough school nurses. The staff has been able to use the available buses to deliver lunches to students. Still, the district is working to renegotiate the contract given the long school closure. Read the full article → from School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
Kindness Project & Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt coincide this week

Two different movements overlap this week, encouraging the community to make, display and hunt for special painted rocks. Read the full article → from Kindness Project & Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt coincide this week
Reminder: School starts Monday (remotely, of course)

Just a friendly reminder to parents about the launch of mandatory remote learning this Monday, April 6th. Read the full article → from Reminder: School starts Monday (remotely, of course)
District offers advice on “Emotional Health and Wellness During the School Closure”

The Northborough and Southborough Schools latest newsletter highlighted advice on staying healthy physically and emotionally. Read the full article → from District offers advice on “Emotional Health and Wellness During the School Closure”
School searches: Answer ARHS principal survey by next Thursday; update on Asst. Superintendent

Today, the Northborough and Southborough Schools issued updates on leadership searches. Read the full article → from School searches: Answer ARHS principal survey by next Thursday; update on Asst. Superintendent
NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0 details released

Our public schools are gearing up to launch mandatory remote learning on Monday, April 6th. This morning, the administration released details on how that will work. Read the full article → from NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0 details released
Southborough Teachers and Central Office Staff pitch in meals for Our Father’s Table

Southborough & Central Office staff distributed a hot meal tonight to 31 people and will be providing several more in the upcoming weeks. Read the full article → from Southborough Teachers and Central Office Staff pitch in meals for Our Father’s Table
School launch of mandatory remote learning to begin next Monday

Sunday night’s message specified that “NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0” will begin next Monday, April 6th. Read the full article → from School launch of mandatory remote learning to begin next Monday
Combined School Committees on District’s response to pandemic – Monday night

On Monday night, the Combined Northborough and Southborough school committees will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Combined School Committees on District’s response to pandemic – Monday night