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Northborough/Southborough District vote to cancel April vacation
By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer
Northborough/Southborough – On April 7 Northborough/Southborough Schools Superintendent Greg Martineau reached out via email to all parents and faculty in...
Shrewsbury High School expansion not selected by MSBA
Superintendent Joe Sawyer announced at the Dec. 21 School Committee meeting that the MSBA did not select the SHS expansion project.
‘COVID has made it much worse’: Shrewsbury officials share data on student mental health...
SHREWSBURY – There have been at least 19 Shrewsbury Public Schools students hospitalized for mental health crises so far this year, according to Superintendent...
Westborough elementary parents urge superintendent to completely re-open schools
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
Westborough – Three parents, representing others, urged the Westborough School Committee to prioritize grades K-3 school children’s academic and emotional well-being...
Shrewsbury High School publishes third quarter honor roll
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury High School has released its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2021-2022 school year.
Grade 12, Highest Honors
Acquah, David EmmanuelÂ
Agiomavritis,...
Students, staff settle into Westborough’s new Fales School
WESTBOROUGH – Community members have eagerly kept an eye on the Annie E. Fales Elementary School over the past two years, watching as a...
Shrewsbury’s Assistant Superintendent Patrick Collins to retire
Shrewsbury Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Patrick Collins will retire at the end of June.
Nawrocki named new principal of Advanced Math and Science Academy
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Mike Nawrocki is the newest principal of the Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Charter school in Marlborough,...
Westborough responds to water damage at new Fales School
WESTBOROUGH – Rain and snow in January recently led to water seeping under the gymnasium floor at Westborough’s new Fales Elementary School, according to...
A History of Northborough Schools
A History of Northborough Schools
Northborough’s school history began shortly after the town was incorporated in 1766. The town strongly believed in its duty to educate its citizens by providing public schools, starting with grammar schools and eventually opening a high school.
Westborough High School graduates its 150th class
WHS celebrated its 150th graduating class on Saturday when the 292 students of the class of 2022 assembled for their outdoor ceremony.
ARHS school day will start later this year
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH — When Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) students start the year tomorrow they will start the school day...
Shrewsbury superintendent declares district an ‘education emergency’
District faces nearly $5 million gap; opening of new Beal School in jeopardy.
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Public Schools District is...
Retirements, resignations prompt hiring push at Westborough Schools
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – The Westborough Public Schools had hired more than 90 people over the summer in preparation for the upcoming...
Town of Southborough expresses appreciation to Assabet Valley students
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Southborough - Karen Galligan, director of the Southborough Department of Public Works, knew exactly who to call when she needed...
Titans selected as new Algonquin mascot
NORTHBOROUGH – Say hello to the Titans — Algonquin Regional High School’s (ARHS) new mascot.Â
The high school announced the new mascot on Feb. 11,...
‘Just be you’: ARHS holds 2022 graduation
Families and loved ones cheered on Sunday as the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Class of 2022 tossed their caps into the air.Â
School bus drivers may go on strike May 8
Schools in Westborough, Marlborough and Framingham are bracing for a possible strike by school bus drivers next week.
Shrewsbury School Committee approves changes to school start times
After months of research, the School Committee unanimously voted to change school start times for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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...