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$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.
Assabet students earn Adams Scholarships
Seventy-five seniors at Assabet Regional Vocational Technical High School have received a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.
After water damage, Westborough seeks to replace Hastings roof
The roof at Hastings Elementary School “has basically failed,” Superintendent Amber Bock told the School Committee.
Shrewsbury High School may offer new ‘career pathway’ course next year
The School Committee was informed the School Committee of several proposed changes to Shrewsbury High School’s program of studies.
Blackstone Valley Tech honors students from Grafton
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School has released the superintendent-director’s commendation list.
Over 30 applications received to be next Westborough superintendent
The search to replace Amber Bock as superintendent of Westborough Public Schools is well under way. Thirty-four applications were received.
Local students achieve academic success
Locals at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Marquette University, Wentworth Institute of Technology and St. Anselm College achieved honors.
Algonquin to phase out student activity fees
Student activity fees will be eliminated by the 2024 fiscal year, according to a presentation by Superintendent Greg Martineau.
SEF honors Shrewsbury HS Unified Team
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Education Foundation (SEF) honored the Shrewsbury High School Unified Team with the Community Service Award...
Shrewsbury High students share reactions to the unusual ending of their senior year
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – When Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order April 21 extending the closure of all public and...
Shrewsbury library receives grant for English Conversation Circle
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Public Library has received a $4,500 grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation to help fund the library's English Conversation...