Sunday night’s message specified that “NSBORO-CONNECT 2.0” will begin next Monday, April 6th. Read the full article → from School launch of mandatory remote learning to begin next Monday
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Combined School Committees on District’s response to pandemic – Monday night
On Monday night, the Combined Northborough and Southborough school committees will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Combined School Committees on District’s response to pandemic – Monday night
Schools will shift to mandatory assignments
With the re-extended school closures, the schools will shift from optional “enrichment” opportunities to assigning required work. Read the full article → from Schools will shift to mandatory assignments
Schools closure extended: Reopening no sooner than May 4th
The Governor announced this afternoon that public schools and non-emergency day cares would continue to be closed through April. Read the full article → from Schools closure extended: Reopening no sooner than May 4th
School district issues FAQs on status of return date, spring break, graduation, testing, and much more
This morning, Superintendent Gregory Martineau issued an update to parents of Northborough and Southborough public school students. The update includes answers to questions that many have. Underlying them is some uncertainty about what may happen. Martineau explained the schools’ and state’s “current plan”, acknowledging that things may change. Read the full article → from School district issues FAQs on status of return date, spring break, graduation, testing, and much more
Schools urge families to social distance during closure
A message from the District Physician and Wellness Coordinator stresses the need for kids to stop hanging out as friends and gathering at fields and playgrounds. Read the full article → from Schools urge families to social distance during closure
Virus Update: What’s happening with Southborough’s other schools
Southborough public school students also have a vocational option out-of-town and we have three private campuses with boarders in town. I’m rounding up what those schools are doing. Read the full article → from Virus Update: What’s happening with Southborough’s other schools
Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings
Yesterday and early today, principals provided details on how their schools will handle optional online education during the 3 week closure. Read the full article → from Virus update: Schools announce their online plans and how to retrieve materials/belongings
Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now
The Superintendent of Southborough (and Northborough) public schools has released plans for how families can get help. There appear to be no financial need thresholds for the free aid. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Schools release information on access to bagged lunches and tech devices – Apply for free aid now
Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
The Southborough Library announced that it is now closed until further notice out of caution over the Covid-19 pandemic. The Town House is also announced as closed to outside visitors except by appointment. It also updated the public on the virus in Southborough. In addition, the public schools shared that following an announcement by the Governor, they will be closed for three weeks. Read the full article → from Virus update: Library Closed; Town House by appointment only; School closure extended; Rec barring “organized” field use; Food Pantry open (Updated-Again)
Southborough (and Northborough) schools closed until March 30th
Southborough Public Schools are officially closed for the next two weeks. Read the full article → from Southborough (and Northborough) schools closed until March 30th
Coronavirus Closings: Senior Center closed; No School tomorrow; More event cancellations
The Coronovirus related cancellations in town have spiked. Read the full article → from Coronavirus Closings: Senior Center closed; No School tomorrow; More event cancellations
More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
An update on more cancellations of events in town and an announcement by the district schools. Read the full article → from More cancellations & postponements: St. Anne’s St. Pat’s party, St. Mark’s Chili Cook-Off, and out of state school trips (Updated)
Schools ask families to report students’ recent international travel to Coronavirus hot spots
Northborough and Southborough Schools are asking parents to let them know if any students have recently traveled to China, South Korea, Iran, Italy or Japan. Read the full article → from Schools ask families to report students’ recent international travel to Coronavirus hot spots