I’m sharing a couple of updates from the Northborough and Southborough Public Schools. Read the full article → from NSBORO Update: Covid numbers; ARHS Athletics “Fall II” season to start Feb 22nd
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
NSBORO Phased path to 4-days in person for K-5: Webinar Tues; Parent decisions by Feb 7; launch Mar 23 (Updated)
Northborough-Southborough public schools hope to allow 4-days per week attendance for K-5 students starting a year and ten days since the schools closed last spring. A phased roll out indicates that middle school and Algonquin would follow at dates not yet certain. Read the full article → from NSBORO Phased path to 4-days in person for K-5: Webinar Tues; Parent decisions by Feb 7; launch Mar 23 (Updated)
Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
While a formal decision has yet to be made – the School Research Subcommittee seems on track to recommend closing one school. It would be part of a multi-pronged approach to handle municipal building needs. Read the full article → from Town research into “closing” a current school and selling an old school may lead to new building renovation projects (Updated)
Covid Update: 345 cumulative cases in Southborough, 31 new cases in one week
The latest information from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 345 cumulative cases in Southborough, 31 new cases in one week
School updates: Addressing parent worries, planning for potential increased attendance, Covid screening, and more
NSBORO school committee meetings covered a lot of ground in the past two weeks. Presentations included overviews of parent responses to a survey issued in late November and updates and actions relevant to some of the concerns raised. Below are some of the highlights for Southborough K-8 and Algonquin. Read the full article → from School updates: Addressing parent worries, planning for potential increased attendance, Covid screening, and more
Schools seeking remote, long term substitute for remote students and other NSBORO jobs
The Northborough and Southborough Public Schools have had difficulty finding needed staff to support remote schooling for students who are staying at home during the pandemic. I offered to help get the word out. Read the full article → from Schools seeking remote, long term substitute for remote students and other NSBORO jobs
Covid Update: 324 cases; School issues FAQ on plans for weekly student testing
The latest information from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 324 cases; School issues FAQ on plans for weekly student testing
NECC vaccinating students and direct-care staff
Yesterday, the Southborough based institute for autism received enough doses of a Covid-19 vaccine for all of its students ages 16 and older and NECC’s direct-care staff. Read the full article → from NECC vaccinating students and direct-care staff
Southborough doctor held Covid Vaccination Clinic for school nurses
Southborough’s Dr. Louis Kuchnir used his nearby Kuchnir Dermatology office to vaccinate close to 100 people, including at least 65 public school nurses. Read the full article → from Southborough doctor held Covid Vaccination Clinic for school nurses
Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
The latest figures from the Town and Schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: Over 300 cases; Schools to offer weekly student testing
Apply for scholarships from Southborough Teachers Association
The Southborough Teachers Association announced they are again offering two scholarships to high school seniors graduating this year. Read the full article → from Apply for scholarships from Southborough Teachers Association
NSBORO newsletter looks back at 2020 (and planning for 2021)
Last week, the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools issued its final monthly newsletter of 2020. I’m sharing highlights. Read the full article → from NSBORO newsletter looks back at 2020 (and planning for 2021)
Covid Update: 17 cases confirmed in past week; ARHS students screened negative
The latest figures from the Town and schools. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 17 cases confirmed in past week; ARHS students screened negative
Covid Update: 65 active cases, 231 total
The Town appears to be catching up on clearing active cases from the post-Thanksgiving surge. Read the full article → from Covid Update: 65 active cases, 231 total