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School Committee gets a glimpse of 2024-2025 school calendar
The School Committee is expected to vote on whether to approve the 2024-2025 calendar at today's (March 13) meeting.
Assabet seeks to establish capital stabilization fund
The Assabet Valley Regional Vocational District is seeking another, more reliable way to pay for its capital projects.
Westborough schools add religious holidays to calendar
Superintendent Bock recommended that Diwali be made a full day off, along with Eid al-Fitr; Good Friday and Lunar New Year become half-days.
Millbury Street Elementary School students visited by local author
An award-winning author, Frost has published over nine illustrated books, including “Not Yet, Yeti” and “Capybara Is Friends with Everyone.”
Hillside honors NBA star, alum Terance Mann
On Friday, Feb. 16, Los Angeles Clippers' Terance Mann returned to the private boys’ middle school and was honored.
Public forums on Neary School building
The Neary Building Committee will host two open public forums on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Monday, March 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Schools ask for $4.12 million to replace Hastings roof
Should the article be approved, the loan will be used to replace the entire roof at Hastings Elementary School.
Northborough to apply for Zeh roof replacement
The membrane section of the roof has “significant failures,” according to the statement, including punctures; drainage concerns; and flashing peeling away.
Scholarship Committee accepting applications
In 2023, a total of $3,300 was awarded to seven people. Scholarship awards are determined by the committee annually based on funds available.
BVT students from Grafton awarded Adams scholarships
85 Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School seniors are the proud recipients of a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.
$86.8 million Shrewsbury schools budget proposed
Shrewsbury Public Schools proposed fiscal 2025 budget is hoping to address the district’s post-COVID literacy challenges.
Westborough School Committee chooses new superintendent
The Westborough School Committee selected Allison Borchers on Feb. 12 to be the next Westborough superintendent.
Sherwood Middle School holds inaugural Culture Night
Hundreds of students, staff and families were invited to explore the numerous religious and cultural identities present in the Sherwood community.
Schools work on Town Meeting article for Hastings roof
The school district is working on a draft Town Meeting warrant article to address the leaky roof at Hastings Elementary School.
Next Westborough superintendent could be named Monday
A replacement for Amber Bock as Westborough superintendent could be named as soon as Monday, Feb. 12. The candidates were interviewed Feb. 7.
Westborough community meets the superintendent finalists
On Monday, Feb. 5, residents, students and staff got their first opportunity to meet the three finalists for Westborough superintendent.
Westborough Public Schools announce superintendent finalists
Everyone will be asked to give feedback on the candidates via a short survey that will be sent out through ParentSquare on Monday.
School Committee approves improvement goals for Sherwood and Oak
Sherwood Middle School and Oak Middle School received special attention at the School Committee’s Jan. 24 meeting.
Sawyer outlines Shrewsbury Public Schools’ highlights, challenges
Superintendent Joe Sawyer delivered his annual State of the District address during the School Committee’s Jan. 24 meeting.
St. Mary School holds clothing and book drive
The Shrewsbury-based school from Nov. 27 to Dec. 11 held a clothing and book drive that collected 1,550 books and 990 items of clothing.