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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.

Local fundraising affected by closures

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer  Region – The changes that have been made due to COVID-19 closures have not been easy for businesses, schools or...

Fay School to host Admission Classroom Visit Day

Southborough - Take a closer look at Fay School, a private school for K-Grade 9, at is Admission Classroom Visit Day on Wednesday, Dec....

Marlborough middle school art teacher is ‘exceptional’

Marlborough – Tim Chaves, an art teacher at 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School, is the recipient of the 2017 Exceptional New Art Educator of the Year award, given by the Massachusetts Art Education Association (MAEA). He received the award at a special ceremony held in November at Lesley University in Cambridge.

Algonquin actress continues adding stage credits to resume

Northborough – Christina DiMare’s resume is filled with stage credits including eight summers with the Hudson-based River’s Edge Arts Alliance (REAA) and performances at Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) in Northborough, where she’s now completing her junior year. She also landed her first professional gig last summer at the largest operating regional theater in New England. The DiMare family moved from Framingham to Northborough when she was 7 and entering second grade at Marguerite E. Peaslee Elementary School. Her mother suggested a summer theater camp to meet other children.

Armstrong playground to be replaced following Westborough Town Meeting

Students of Armstrong Elementary School in Westborough will soon be playing on a replaced playground following a Town Meeting vote.

Fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer patient

Region – A fundraiser will be held on Monday, July 24 at the Crystal Room, 49 Cedar St., Milford, to benefit Leah Davis. At...

Southborough Fire Dept. to benefit from Fay ropes course

Southborough - Plans for a new ropes course at the Fay School were already underway this past summer when Bob Rojee, Fay’s director of FaySummer and Auxiliary Programs, learned of a unique opportunity to help the local Southborough community.

Start of Marlborough schools delayed to Sept. 6

Marlborough - As a result of extended power outages and other after-effects of the recent storm, Marlborough Public Schools is moving the start day...

Challenged to learn the ropes in Northborough

Northborough - Fifth-grader Mackenzie Rice travels on a tire swing during the March 15 session of the Ropes Course Challenge at Zeh...

Shrewsbury dedicates new Beal school

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – A large orange dot in the entrance of Maj. Howard W. Beal Elementary School reads “Reach for...

Two Assabet students attend premier leadership program at Stonehill

Region – Two students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School - Hannah Belan, a rising senior from the biotech program, and Jacob Marinelli, a rising senior from the auto technology program - are currently at the Boys and Girls State program sponsored by the American Legion at Stonehill College.

Shrewsbury School Committee praises superintendent’s performance

Superintendent Joe Sawyer has received an “exemplary” performance review from the School Committee, as reported on April 26.

Former Paton students, Shrewsbury High School grads enjoy senior walk through

Walter J. Paton Elementary School in Shrewsbury hosted a walk through on Tuesday for Shrewsbury High School graduates.

St. Bernadette School to hold open house

Northborough - St. Bernadette School, 266 Main St. (Route 20), Northborough, will host an open house for those interested in enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year Sunday, Jan. 31, from 1 – 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Hard work of ARHS Math Teams, Math Honor Society adds up to successful year

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) students who are members of the school’s math teams and its Mathematics Honor...

ARHS Best Buddies visit Lincoln Street School

At Lincoln Street School, students had an opportunity to learn more about the Best Buddies program at Algonquin Regional High School.

Hudson Rotary recognizes student achievers

Hudson - The Hudson Rotary Club invited Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Principal Mark Hollick and Hudson High School Principal Brian Regan to...
A scoreboard bearing the now retired “Tomahawk” name towers over an Algonquin ballfield. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Algonquin seeks feedback on new mascot search

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH — What do you think the new Algonquin Regional High School mascot should be? That’s the topic of a...

Nathaniel Askew named to President's List at Bryant University

Westborough - The spring semester President's List at Bryant University includes local student Nathaniel Askew, a junior in Information Technology from Westborough. President's List...

Marlborough Public Schools to host forum

The Marlborough Public Schools (MPS) will host a Parent and Community Forum Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at the District Education Center, 17...