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LOCAL EDUCATION NEWS & EVENTS

Stay in the loop with local education news and events in Massachusetts & get to know about latest developments, educational initiatives, and upcoming events that impact your community. Our concise updates cover Massachusetts education news and highlight significant education events, keeping you connected to the evolving educational landscape in your locality.

AMSA student receives Alger scholarship

Since the establishment of its scholarship programs in 1984, the association has become one of the largest privately funded, need-based scholarship providers.

Three brothers allege sexual abuse at Saint John’s in mid-1960s

Three brothers are alleging that Saint John’s religion teacher Richard “Dick” Doyle sexually abused them while they were minors.

North Street students get hands-on approach to engineering

“We like to think of ourselves as ambassadors of play, and we are helping kids learn some really valuable knowledge and skills"
Shrewsbury employees will now be required to wear masks again in Town Hall following an Aug. 10 announcement by Town Manager Kevin Mizikar. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Shrewsbury School Committee talks school security

Last year, the School Committee earmarked money to fund a security audit. On Dec. 6, they met to discuss the results of that audit.

Westborough School Committee approves FY25 budget

The Westborough Public Schools budget for fiscal 2025 was approved by the School Committee on December 13.

Bock stepping down as WPS superintendent

Amber Bock, who has served as Westborough’s top school official for 10 years, will be stepping down at the end of the academic year.

School Committee ponders AP course adjustment

The School Committee on Nov. 29 discussed the possibility of allowing ninth- and 10th-grade students to take AP courses.

Veterans, Mill Pond celebrate successful clothing drive

For years, the breakfast has served to cap the annual winter clothing drive sponsored by Mill Pond and the town’s Veterans Advisory Board.

Saint John’s alum to become next headmaster

The Saint John’s High School Board of Trustees has selected Benjamin Horgan to be the next head of school.

Advanced Math & Science Charter School hosts Booster Fun Run

As a charter school, AMSA does not have access to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) grant funding and thus is dependent on private bank funding and fundraising.

Select Board discusses moving polling location from Melican

School leaders are asking the Select Board to reconsider using Melican Middle School as a location for elections.

Employers sought for Shrewsbury High School job fair

Shrewsbury High School will be hosting a job fair on Nov. 16 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Shrewsbury High School commons.

Assabet Valley kicks off 50th anniversary celebration

Assabet's second superintendent recalled his experiences as part of Assabet’s 50th anniversary building rededication on Nov. 3.
drone photo of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough by Tami White

Algonquin dodgeball tournament to be held Nov. 18

The 13th Annual Dodgeball Tournament to benefit the Algonquin Regional High School boys hockey team will be held at Algonquin.

Shrewsbury student earns perfect score on SAT

Ashwin Sivagaminathan has achieved one of the country’s rarer academic feats. The Shrewsbury High School sophomore aced the SAT – scoring all 1600 available points.

Opening date for Maple & Main announced

Maple & Main located at 557 Main St. in Shrewsbury will be run by Shrewsbury’s Reaching Independence through Supported Employment Program.

Northborough Halloween school parade back on

Northborough school officials announced that the Halloween parade will take place at the elementary schools this year.

Grafton High Class of 1968 holds reunion

The Grafton High School class of 1968 held its 55th reunion on Sept. 20 at the Grafton Town House Tavern.

Clinton Savings Bank, WXLO 104.5 fundraise for Coolidge school

Clinton Savings Bank and WXLO 104.5 recently teamed up to provide a bright start to the school year for Coolidge Elementary School.

Local non-profit organization created by students for students

Westborough and Hopkinton High School students recently created a non-profit organization called Learn It in order to assist fellow students with career paths and college applications.