Shrewsbury High experiences 'Ultimate School Restyle'
By Mary Pritchard Contributing Writer
      Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) cafeteria celebrated a grand reopening of sorts on the first day of school Aug. 28. In an effort to promote healthy eating, support the local wellness policy, and help fight childhood obesity, the school participated in a "school health makeover," referred to as an Ultimate School Restyle (USR).
More ...

Students take a Bahamas break
By Melissa Muntz Community Reporter
      Shrewsbury - How great would it be if every time we did something we weren't supposed to do, we got a nice vacation to the Bahamas? That's exactly what's happening for the students in Carol Virzi McLaughlin's and Diane Lavery's fifth-grade classrooms at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury.
More ...

MCAS results show overall improvement
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
      Westborough - With one exception, Westborough schools exceeded expectations on MCAS results again, Assistant Superintendent Marianne O'Connor reported to the School Committee Sept. 5. "Once again, we did really very, very well," she said.
More ...

Gold Card sales support Booster Club
     Gold Card sales support Booster Club Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury High School (SHS) students (l to r) David Hack, Wil Michalski, Tom Ford, Greg Silverberg and Matt Lapeikis are among many athletes who hit the road throughout Shrewsbury to sell Gold Cards Sept. 15. The card costs $10 and offers discounts at local participating businesses. Proceeds from the sale of the cards benefit the SHS Boosters. PHOTO/MARY PRITCHARD
More ...

MHS students explore career opportunities
By Jennifer Gray Contributing Writer
      Marlborough - Students at Marlborough High School (MHS) are learning skills necessary for a lifetime of career success through the Young Adult Employment Initiative (YAEI) at the MHS Career Connection. The YAEI program prepares students for employment by off ering preemployment skill training, along with job and/or internship placement.
More ...

Hillside begins new academic year
      Marlborough - Hillside School recently greeted one of its largest student classes to campus for the opening day of its 2007-2008 academic year. One hundred and forty new and returning students and their families arrived at Hillside School Sept. 9 for Registration Day, the day set aside for the start of Hillside School's new school year.
More ...