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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.

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.
“Diwali symbolizes the universal message that good always prevails over evil,” said eighth-grader Ishita Urs at the Nov. 3 Northborough School Committee meeting.

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.
The Margaret A. Neary Elementary School is located at 53 Parkerville Rd.

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.
Superintendent Joseph Sawyer speaks at a School Committee meeting earlier this year. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

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.