School Building Project Update

The Select Board discussed which options to present voter, including one that wasn't on the School Committee's list. A Special Town Meeting will potentially be held in early March.

This week, the Southborough Select Board continued to discuss the plan to bring a building project forward. That included important upcoming meeting dates and next steps.

It also included the start of a debate around which options, and how many, should be presented to voters for potential study. Read the full article → from School Building Project Update

Parents & Caregivers of K-5 students are invited to a Math Info Night — Thursday

This week, NSBORO Schools is holding the first of two info sessions about the new elementary school math curriculum

The Northborough-Southborough Public Schools are holding two info sessions to talk to “Caregivers” about the new Math curriculum for K-5 students. Read the full article → from Parents & Caregivers of K-5 students are invited to a Math Info Night — Thursday

Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)

The Select Board, School Committee, and other officials are working on a phased plan, including a Special Town Meeting in the spring.

Officials are working towards holding another Special Town Meeting on spending on Southborough school buildings. But this time, there will be big differences.

The Select Board and School Committee are targeting spring for a meeting that will focus on Feasibility Studies and Schematic Plans. They will ask for funding the work for multiple potential building/renovation project(s). Read the full article → from Officials agree to bring school building research choices to voters (Updated)

Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news

Next week, Algonquin students will hit their big stage to entertain with “a whimsical and witty musical”. It’s a show geared to entertain all ages.

While I’m sharing those details, I’m also throwing in some other news/updates related to the Northborough-Southborough Schools’ music program. Read the full article → from Musical Notes: ARHS’ Once Upon A Mattress & other NSBORO music news

Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday

The parent organization for K-8 Public Schools is tapping into town and school pride (and early holiday shopping) with an apparel fundraiser.

SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) is promoting a fundraiser that ends this Tuesday (November 18th). Their online shop is offering a wide variety of school themed clothing. Plus, they’re selling an ever wider variety of Southborough gear. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS — Ends Tuesday

Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships

ARHS qualified to send one Cross Country team and 2 individual runners to this week's State Championships

I have a correction to a mistake I made in last Thursday’s post about Algonquin Boys and Girls teams performance at the Cross Country League Championship. Plus, I have the results from their recent Division Championships. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: Some Titans head to XC State Championships

Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements

Starting with next year's freshman class, Algonquin students will be required to meet the state's "Common Core" requirements. The increased "rigor" should mainly impact about 10% of students.

Until recently, the Algonquin Regional High School administration defended its decision to not adopt the MassCore graduation standards. But, thanks in part to the state using special grants as an incentive, ARHS is changing it’s tune. Read the full article → from Big changes coming to ARHS graduation requirements

Post-Season Update: XC still running; Field Hockey and Boys Soccer out (Updated)

ARHS Cross Country came in 2nd at their League Championships last month. This weekend, they head to the Divisional Championships

Two out of three Algonquin varsity teams are advancing to the next round of MIAA Division 1 playoffs tomorrow. In all three games, the lower seed team triumphed.

That’s something the Titans will hope is a trend as they face top seed competitors this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Post-Season Update: XC still running; Field Hockey and Boys Soccer out (Updated)

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