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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.

Algonquin Regional HIgh School (ARHS)

State complaint filed by parent on ARHS mandatory student activity fees

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough/Southborough - The Northborough Southborough Regional School District received a parent initiated complaint through the Department of Elementary and Secondary...

New Beal School under budget as it nears completion

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Crews are making steady progress on Shrewsbury’s new Beal School, a project architect and a contracted consultant...

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.

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 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 Emmanuel  Agiomavritis,...

‘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...

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...
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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’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.

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.

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...
Algonquin Regional High School Photo/Dakota Antelman

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...
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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...
Sun shines over Gibbons School in Westborough. Photo/Dakota Antelman

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...

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.

Titans selected as new Algonquin mascot

NORTHBOROUGH – Say hello to the Titans — Algonquin Regional High School’s (ARHS) new mascot.  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