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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.

Lincoln Street fifth graders fundraise for St. Jude’s

As the fifth graders at Lincoln Street School graduated from elementary school on June 21, the students were recognized for their fundraising efforts. The students presented a check for $1,274.49 to Sarah Potter, who is the area manager for ALSAC/St. Jude’s.

Mill Pond students donate $7,500 to Westborough Connects

Westborough Connects has announced that it has received a $7,500 donation from Team Wonder - a cohort of three sixth-grade classes at Mill Pond Elementary School.

Shrewsbury schools named Unified Champion

The runners made their way to the Oak track where members of the Unified Basketball teams participated in a relay to welcome the Flame of Hope.

Local students named to dean’s lists

Several colleges have released their dean's lists, featuring local students from the region, including the University of New England.

Schools finish first year of composting program

The proper disposal of food scraps may not be the most appetizing topic for a school’s curriculum. But when it comes to learning how these scraps can help save the earth, those bits of breakfast and lunch become very important indeed.

Algonquin wins BSN Sports sweepstakes for new uniforms

Algonquin Regional High School was named the recipient of BSN Sports’ Ultimate Victory Uniform Makeover in late May. 

Shrewsbury Engineering Club hopes to reach new heights

If you’re near SHS on Monday afternoons, chances are you’ve just seen the launch of one of the Engineering Club’s rockets.

A walk down memory lane for Shrewsbury seniors

Members of the Shrewsbury High School class of 2023 never forgot where they started, returning to elementary and pre-schools.

Local students earn National Merit scholarships

Local students Olivia Yoon Seo Lee and Hannah E. Veracka recently earned scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

Mr. WHS talent show raises $21,000

More than 30 members of the senior class at Westborough High School staged the 13th annual Mr. WHS talent show.

Shrewsbury High School NHS donates to American Cancer Society

Leaders of Shrewsbury High School’s National Honor Society chapter donated $1,334.00 to the American Cancer Society.

Westborough Education Foundation awards two $500 scholarships

The Westborough Education Foundation has awarded its two WEF Scholarships to Westborough High graduates Brooke Oberlee and Gavin Grattan-Small.

Shrewsbury seniors honored by School Committee

Friends and family packed the room for the School Committee’s May 24 meeting, where the 10 members of the class of 2023 with the highest GPA were honored.

Blackstone Valley Tech awards scholarships

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District has announced its class of 2023 scholarship and award recipients.

Shrewsbury class of 2023 named Youth Volunteer of the Year

Shrewsbury High School’s class of 2023 has been awarded the United Way of Central Massachusetts Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. 

Saint John’s grad heads to West Point

Antonio Leandres, a recent Saint John’s graduate, will be attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Worcester DA helps fund postprom events

Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is helping fund safe postprom events at Algonquin Regional, Grafton and Westborough high schools this year thanks to his annual grant program, now in its fifth year.

Westborough School Committee reviews Supt. Bock

Amber Bock has earned high marks for her work as superintendent of Westborough Public Schools. Grades were based parent and faculty feedback.

Shrewsbury Public Schools make mindfulness a priority

The Community Advocate followed SPS Mindfulness Director Jordan Grinstein to document his efforts to spread mindfulness.

St. John’s seeks to build new wellness center

St. John’s representatives unveiled plans to build a new student health and wellness center on campus during a June 1 Planning Board meeting.