Sharing some news highlights from each of our town’s public schools. Read the full article → from School newsletter highlights
School newsletter highlights
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
T&G: Fay School being sued over claimed wi-fi caused illness
As reported by T&G – While the school’s wifi signal strength is well below safety standards, the family claims their son is suffering due to Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome. Read the full article → from T&G: Fay School being sued over claimed wi-fi caused illness
District seeking nominees for naming areas of ARHS
This week, the school district asked the public to nominate those who ave made extraordinary contributions to their field of service and/or the High School. Read the full article → from District seeking nominees for naming areas of ARHS
Bus Routes: This year’s routes; Ask your questions
The School Routes for the 2015-16 school year are now available. Read the full article → from Bus Routes: This year’s routes; Ask your questions
Algonquin no longer a Newsweek top 500 school
My impression is that ARHS fall from the Newsweek list has less to do with the school than with the magazine’s methodology. Read the full article → from Algonquin no longer a Newsweek top 500 school
Call for Southborough to add school holiday (but, so far, not from district families)
A “Hindu statesman” outside the region is calling for our district to add Diwali to the list of school holidays. Read the full article → from Call for Southborough to add school holiday (but, so far, not from district families)
Kidsborough says Sayonara to Southborough at summer’s end
Kidsborough was purportedly unable to renew its lease for the site of the former downtown post office. Read the full article → from Kidsborough says Sayonara to Southborough at summer’s end
Recap of St. Mark’s School meeting on solar project
According to the Community Advocate, neighbors to St. Mark’s applaud the school’s initiative to install solar panels, just not on the proposed Sears Road site. Read the full article → from Recap of St. Mark’s School meeting on solar project
Registration open for Trottier Cross Country fall program
Trottier’s popular track program begins again next month with registration already open. Read the full article → from Registration open for Trottier Cross Country fall program
Back to school supply lists posted for K-8
If you’ve been waiting to find out what supplies you need, wait no longer. Read the full article → from Back to school supply lists posted for K-8
New school district rankings include state’s 4th best teachers and top sports program (15th in US)
Niche.com’s 2015 K-12 school district rankings listed Northborough-Southborough with an A+ rating, some great individual marks, and a rank of 14th in the state.
But I have to point out the ranking system has some serious weaknesses. Read the full article → from New school district rankings include state’s 4th best teachers and top sports program (15th in US)
Online courses and night classes through After Dark – register today
Whether you’re working on a new career, building on work skills, or just interested in a new hobby, Assabet After Dark has a lot to offer this fall.
But if you’re eager to start sooner, the school is also offering a large roster of online courses that begin August 12th. Read the full article → from Online courses and night classes through After Dark – register today
St Mark’s holding meeting on planned Sears Road solar project for immediate neighbors – July 30
St. Mark’s School is “considering” installing a solar array off of Sears Road. Read the full article → from St Mark’s holding meeting on planned Sears Road solar project for immediate neighbors – July 30
SEF awards $29,000 in grants for innovative K-12 education programs
Southborough Education Foundation has announced its latest round of educator grants. This year, $29,000 will fund an impressive array of programs for our K-12 students. Read the full article → from SEF awards $29,000 in grants for innovative K-12 education programs