Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
SCF is awarding $53,590 worth of grants to organizations benefiting the Southborough community, including for a special after school program at Algonquin.
The announcement was a reminder that I never shared news about two grants the high school was awarded by the Northborough Education Foundation this fall. Read the full article → from Grants announced by Southborough Community Fund (and NEF)
Woodward School’s the Green Team, is vying to win an outdoor garden and a picnic table made of recyclable materials. They are asking for you “votes” to help. Read the full article → from Woodward “Green Team” asks for your vote to win outdoor garden
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on November 11.
In honor of the holiday, some facilities are closed on Friday and/or Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day observances (Friday closings and Saturday ceremony)
I’m overdue on sharing some of the news I’ve come across about Algonquin Regional High School this fall. So, it’s time for another roundup. This one will focus on coverage of the administration team.
It includes a story that shows some rankle among students over what the administration calls “consistent” enforcement of old school policies. Read the full article → from Algonquin roundup: New administrators profiled and new enforcement of old school policies
If you’re interested in signing your child up for winter recreation, better act soon. Skating lessons and the after-school ski/snowboard program have registration deadlines coming up this month. Read the full article → from Register for ice skating lessons and after school skiing/snowboarding – deadlines approaching
A look back at Halloween in Southborough, in pictures. Read the full article → from Photos: Halloween fun 2017 in Southborough (and our schools)
If you are interested in checking out the preschool at Finn School for next year, save the dates for open houses this month. Read the full article → from District invites parents considering preschool options to Finn open houses
Have too much candy in your house? Neary School will be happy to take it off your hands and ship it overseas. Read the full article → from Neary School collecting candy (and/or cash) for troop care packages through November 9
Last week, I shared news on Southborough’s MCAS results. I promised to share Algonquin’s results later in the week. I’m finally following through. Read the full article → from Algonquin MCAS results, how 10th grade fared
A Southborough 15 year old is competing for an international prize by communicating a complex idea in “engaging, illuminating, and imaginative ways”. Hopefully, you’ll “like” his effort. Read the full article → from Student teaching science while competing for international prize – vote through Nov 2nd
The state has released MCAS results from the spring 2017 tests. While some stats may look worse than past years, Southborough students actually performed impressively compared to other districts. Read the full article → from MCAS: Southborough #2 in Math for grades 3-8; #20 for English Language Arts
Trottier Middle School has announced a support group for 6th-8th grade students in “Changing Families”. Read the full article → from Changing Families: Support for Trottier students impacted by separations/divorce/re-marraige
Algonquin’s Arts department has been blogging news from the school. Stories include announcements on two events coming up soon (or three, depending on how you slice them.) Read the full article → from Gonk Art news: “Double Header” on Wednesday; Fall Instrumental – Nov 1; other highlights
Assabet students looking to “Do. More.” in the high school program and adults seeking to learn Advanced Manufacturing skills in the evening are getting a boost through a state grant. Read the full article → from Assabet benefits from state Skills Capital Grants for voc programs: Aid for Advanced Manufacturing