Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
NSREF is holding a fundraiser to benefit a STEAM team at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Silent Auction to support ARHS’ Robotics team
Algonquin is requiring students to use a new app that disables most phone features if they want their phone in the school during school hours. Read the full article → from ARHS has new cell phone restrictions, with Opt Out deadline by noon Friday
Last year, I posted that U.S. News & World Report’s best public high school rankings gave Algonquin Regional a big boost — from #30 in the state to #14. This year, it dropped back down, to even lower than the 2024 & 2023 rankings. Read the full article → from Algonquin’s “best high school” rank drops in US News 2026 report
I’m sharing highlights from NSBORO’s Back-to-School Newsletter, which includes parent surveys related to school leadership’s efforts to address and balance the opportunities and challenges posed by evolving technology. Read the full article → from NSBORO Back-to-School News & Parent Surveys
Last weekend, Southborough BSA Troop 1 celebrated its 116th member to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Read the full article → from Finn School’s garden fence replaced through Eagle Scout project
Last week, the Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) met to hear a presentation from the consultants on potential renovations to Neary School. Read the full article → from Update on Neary School building project study
The Regional School Committee and Select Board are voting this week on adopting a state law that would enable the district and Town to change how it negotiates for employee health insurance plans. Read the full article → from Regional School Committee (and Select Board) to vote on enabling changes to how employee healthcare is negotiated (Updated)
SOS (Southborough Organization for Schools) promoting another clothing and accessories sale. The fundraiser again taps into school and town pride. Plus, a new collection capitalizes on a recent media sensation. Read the full article → from Southborough & School Merch Fundraiser for SOS
Since I last posted about Neary School’s roof replacement and the plan for addressing other issues with the elementary school building, both timelines have been delayed.
I’m updating readers on the latest plans. Read the full article → from Neary Building Update: Delayed roof replacement and project timeline
Yesterday, the T&G reported that Eathan Renteria — the victim of an April 2024 deadly shooting in Worcester — had graduated from Algonquin Regional High School less than a year prior. (His link to Algonquin doesn’t appear to have been publicly reported at the time.)
The Telegram reports that two men have been indicted for the murder. Read the full article → from Two men charged with murdering ARHS Class of ’23 alum in 2024
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? The Choate Fund Trustees are looking for applicants for this year’s round of awards, with approximately $5,000 available for grants.
It’s worth highlighting that the opportunity might be less competitive than you would assume. Read the full article → from Choate’s Public Recreation grant funding available
Above: Neary students visited the installation of the 4th & 5th grade art project at Art on the Trails. (contributed photo) Recently, sixteen art exhibits were installed for the public to enjoy Art on the Trails this summer. One of the exhibits was the 8th annual collaborative 4th & 5th grade student art project organized Read the full article → from Neary students’ “Phases of the Moon” and other exhibits at Art on the Trails
This spring, the Community Advocate published stories about four members of the Southborough community. Today, I’m sharing those stories. Read the full article → from CA profiles of community members
This past Saturday, Algonquin Regional High School and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School held their graduation ceremonies. Close to two weeks earlier, St. Mark’s School celebrated its Prize Day. Here are some highlights from the events. Read the full article → from Congrats to Class of ’26 Graduates