Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor Peter Arvantely, otherwise known to Southborough students as “Peter the Tutor”.]
A tutor to dozens of Southborough students is organizing mental bootcamps for high school students this summer.
Peter “the tutor” Arventely is offering intense prep classes for the SATs and SSATs: Read the full article → from SAT Bootcamp: register for SAT prep this July
Two other Southborough linked schools have held graduation ceremonies. And with most graduates planning to attend college, it’s time to follow up on local scholarships. Read the full article → from Class of 2017: Scholarships and more graduates
If you’re spending time downtown tomorrow with your kids, swing by Woodward to walk through a story. Read the full article → from Woodward capping year with another StoryWalk
An end of school gift idea for parents who have a child in the Southborough/Regional public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gift: An apple for the teacher – sign up by Friday
With many high schools eliminating Class Rank, Algonquin’s Guidance Department researched whether or not continuing rankings is good for the school. Read the full article → from ARHS looks at phasing out Class Rank by 2019
Last week, the finalist for new Principal of Algonquin Regional High School was named. Last night, the administration confirmed the choice, Sara Pragluski Walsh, Ed.D. Read the full article → from New Algonquin Principal officially named: Sara Pragluski Walsh, Ed.D
Last night was Band Teacher Steven Curtis’ final concert as leader of the Neary Band. Students, faculty members, and families celebrated the milestone. Most of his students (and some teachers) marked the occasion by sporting “Mr. Curtis Day” t-shirts. Read the full article → from Stephen Curtis retiring after “Inspiring Southborough Musicians” for 38 years (Updated)
Yesterday’s ceremony at Algonquin honored the graduating Class of 2017. But they weren’t the only ones honored. Read the full article → from ARHS Graduates the Class of 2017: Video, photos, highlights, and Southborough grads
News of the hiring of Finn School’s new principal brought smiles to more than just the candidate’s face. It was welcome news to many parents who had rallied for the choice – Clayton Ryan. Read the full article → from Clayton Ryan named new Principal of Finn
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