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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.

Shrewsbury student’s science fair project earns national recognition

SHREWSBURY – Oak Middle School student Angad Singh Pannu turned curiosity about COVID-19 and immunity into an innovative science experiment earlier this year.  In September,...
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Northborough & Southborough School Districts opt-out of school choice

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH - The Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee unanimously voted to opt-out of the inter-district school choice program at their meeting...

St. John’s class of 2020 is celebrated as ‘Pioneer Strong’

A cloudy morning on May 17 greeted 206 graduates from Saint John’s High School’s class of 2020 on what would have been their graduation day.

Shrewsbury seniors honored by School Committee

Friends and family packed the room for the School Committee’s May 24 meeting, where the 10 members of the class of 2023 with the highest GPA were honored.

Plans approved to honor WHS seniors

By Jennifer L. Grybowski, Contributing Writer Westborough - Westborough Public Schools Superintendent Amber Bock met with the Board of Selectmen (BOS) and Board of Health (BOH)...

Shrewsbury educator Noor Ali aims to be a spot of warm sunlight for others

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer SHREWSBURY - For 41, Noor Ali has accomplished a lot — and she’s bound to do even more. Her guiding...
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Sean Bevan returns to ARHS in the role of principal

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Principal Sean Bevan was no stranger to the school when he accepted the...

Shrewsbury graduate begins Plebe Summer at Naval Academy

Shrewsbury High School graduate Ellie Savoie was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2027 on June 29.

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NORTHBOROUGH - Drone photography recently captured brilliant sunlight shining over Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough.   RELATED CONTENT: Drone pilot offers unique view of local life...

Hudson student honored for ‘peace poster’

Marlborough - Rebekah Krieg, a seventh-grade student at Quinn Middle School in Hudson, was recently honored by the Marlborough Lions Club for her entry in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest held late last year.

Westborough School Committee reviews Supt. Bock

Amber Bock has earned high marks for her work as superintendent of Westborough Public Schools. Grades were based parent and faculty feedback.

New Algonquin mascot options narrowed to five 

NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH – The list of new Algonquin Regional High School mascots has been narrowed to five options – the Eagles, Falcons, Nor’Easters, Thunder and...

Therapy dogs get to work in Northborough

NORTHBOROUGH – Students eagerly turn and point as Toby walks by in the halls of the Lincoln Street Elementary School in Northborough. Toby is a...

Algonquin talks next steps in new mascot selection process

NORTHBOROUGH – The process of choosing a new mascot for Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) is winding down. As such, the Regional School Committee...

Shrewsbury’s Lego Robotics team “Shooting Stars” wins Best Presentation prize

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - The “Shooting Stars,” an all-girl Lego Robotics Team from Shrewsbury is aptly named. The sky is the...

Westborough singer shares passion for music at Marlborough High

Caleb Whelden of Westborough developed an interest in a cappella music while a high school student growing up in Nantucket. 

Reducing exposure to radiofrequency radiation in schools

By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer Region - Did you know that there are scientific studies that link radiofrequency radiation (RFR) with certain diseases and medical...
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Northborough-Southborough special education teachers receive awards

By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator  NORTHBOROUGH/SOUTHBOROUGH – The Special Education Parent Advisory Council of the Northborough/Southborough School District (NSPAC) held its annual Go the Distance...

Saint Paul Diocesan Jr/Sr High School – Co-educational, multicultural, faith-filled Catholic Community

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Worcester – With last December’s announcement that Holy Name Jr/Sr High School and St. Peter-Marian Jr/Sr High School were merging into...

The Peterson School now open at new location in Worcester

Worcester- The Peterson School has moved to its new location at 705 Plantation St., Worcester.  Prior to the move, the school occupied space in...