Today, Superintendent Christine Johnson announced that all funds lost, over $380k, have been covered by insurance. Read the full article → from Superintendent announces embezzled funds reimbursed; releases crime details
Southborough School News
Stories related to Southborough Public Schools, Algonquin Regional High School, and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
Superintendent boasts pushing technology beyond educators’ comfort zones
At school committee meetings this month, a lot of the talk focused on technology. Read the full article → from Superintendent boasts pushing technology beyond educators’ comfort zones
Expert parenting advice: Tonight, next week, and a replay (Updated)
Next week, our school district is hosting another parenting talk. This time the focus is on five simple tips for raising “competent and confident” children (or “Five to Thrive”). It’s a good time to share a reminder about tonight’s talk and links for replays to past talks. Read the full article → from Expert parenting advice: Tonight, next week, and a replay (Updated)
Algonquin looking to end the R-word: Motivational comedian – March 31
Next week, Algonquin Regional is honoring R-word awareness. The program is sponsored by ARHS Best Buddies. Read the full article → from Algonquin looking to end the R-word: Motivational comedian – March 31
Opiod abuse news: District waiver on student abuse screening, pending Narcan policy for schools, and invite to parent forum on abuse awareness
There has been a lot in the news about the opiod abuse crisis, especially among youth. I have three related news items to share on the issue that effect our community. Read the full article → from Opiod abuse news: District waiver on student abuse screening, pending Narcan policy for schools, and invite to parent forum on abuse awareness
School closed March 21, 2016
After an unusually mild winter, spring kicked of with an ill timed Nor’easter. Read the full article → from School closed March 21, 2016
School fun: Videos capture a Day in the life, improv, jazz, spelling bee, and cheer
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from School fun: Videos capture a Day in the life, improv, jazz, spelling bee, and cheer
SG scholarship applications due April 8
The Southborough Gardeners are promoting their annual scholarship. Read the full article → from SG scholarship applications due April 8
School spending: FY17 budgets, district rankings, and K-8 intitiatives on hold
Last month, local media reported Southborough K-8 per pupil spending as above average for the state and higher than most area schools. And on Friday, the Town published the projected budget for next year’s spending. Read the full article → from School spending: FY17 budgets, district rankings, and K-8 intitiatives on hold
March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled
[Note: The following event has been cancelled.] The Southborough Scholarship Committee is hosting a March Madness fundraiser. Read the full article → from March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled
Superintendent expects to recapture stolen funds that would result in loss this year
An update from the school district on their plans to deal with the recently discovered embezzlement. Read the full article → from Superintendent expects to recapture stolen funds that would result in loss this year
Put aside your foam: Recycling event April 9th
You can stop throwing those egg cartons and take-out containers in the trash. A Southborough school will host a recycling event. Read the full article → from Put aside your foam: Recycling event April 9th
Fay accused of retaliating against family suing school; Q&A with mother
I shared media coverage of the court filing in January. But it didn’t include the full scope of complaints. The mother of G reached out to me to share the allegations and her family’s story with readers. Read the full article → from Fay accused of retaliating against family suing school; Q&A with mother
Student achievements: Jazz honors, adapting menus, and
Time to round up a few more student achievements from news and social media. Read the full article → from Student achievements: Jazz honors, adapting menus, and