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Shrewsbury High School in top tier of national ranking
Westborough, Algonquin also perform well
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — Shrewsbury High School is ranked among the top six percent of high schools nationwide,...
Westborough to offer new general education summer programs
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Westborough schools will offer general education programs for all grades in addition to its usual special education summer...
Virtual Visits for kids at Grafton’s North Street Elementary School
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
GRAFTON - Even in the best of times, teaching is hard work.
During this pandemic it’s been even harder. This...
Westborough Schools change Columbus Day name on school calendar
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Changing Columbus Day’s name on the school calendar to Indigenous People’s Day is “an outward sign of our...
Gratitude Garden fundraiser to benefit innovative educational programs
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – A Gratitude Garden will “bloom” at each of Westborough’s six schools to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7.
The...
Families have mixed views on travel restrictions, Westborough Schools superintendent says
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – The reopening of schools in Westborough concluded April 26, with high school students returning following spring break.
Through this...
Melican Middle School prepares for full reopening on April 26
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH - Robert E. Melican Middle School Principal Michelle Karb has been working with her team to prepare the school...
Northborough Southborough schools encourage students to pool test
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - The Public Schools of Northborough Southborough has seen an overall 51 percent student participation in its COVID pool...
Shrewsbury Schools Music and Theater Association to hold online fundraiser
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Last year, when the Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theater Association (SSMA) was gearing up for its Fifth Annual Rockin’...
Almost ‘business as usual’ as school reopening continues, Superintendent says
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – It’s almost “business as usual” at the Shrewsbury Public Schools as grades K-4 navigate a successful in-person...