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Assabet teacher driven by passion for automotive technology
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - Students electing the Auto Technology program at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High (AVRTH) may have always had an...
Westborough district opts out of School Choice program
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Because of space limitations, the Westborough School Committee voted unanimously to opt out of the School Choice program...
Northborough/Southborough superintendent answers FAQ’s regarding COVID-19 school closures
By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer
Northborough/Southborough – Though there is still national uncertainty regarding the day-to-day mitigation strategy for minimizing the spread of COVID-19, local...
Northborough school officials detail damage, ongoing work at Proctor School
District staff recently provided an update on work to replace the roof at the Fannie E. Proctor School in Northborough.
Updated – Marlborough High School to switch to remote learning
Change made after city's cases go up; 45 percent of active cases are in High School through age 29
Marlborough - Following review of data...
For Westborough student, publication in major scientific journal is latest accolade
By Morgan Hume, Contributing Writer
Westborough - Most high schoolers spend their junior year shopping for prom attire and stressing about homework assignments. Adway Wadekar...
Shrewsbury student wins first place prize at state science fair
Nevin Thinagar won major recognition in May when he earned first place for his project at the 2022 Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair.
Shrewsbury High School to present ‘Seussical the Musical’
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community reporter
Shrewsbury – It’s been 10 years since Shrewsbury High School’s Performing Arts Department has presented “Seussical the Musical” and they...
St. John’s starts process for fall semester
Shrewsbury – St. John’s High School recently announced its initial plans for students to return to its 378 Main St. campus this fall. In...
Blackstone Valley Tech honors students from Grafton
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School has released the superintendent-director’s commendation list.
With override, Shrewsbury prepares for school redistricting, full-day kindergarten
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — With the Proposition 2 1/2 budget override approved by voters earlier this month, the Shrewsbury Public Schools will...
Westborough High School offers fond farewell to three of its staff
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Westborough - As the school year finally came to its unusual end, Westborough High School (WHS) also said goodbye to three...
Westborough schools remain unhappy with NRT
Westborough Public Schools is still not happy with its bus transportation provider, NRT.
Shrewsbury schools note spike in COVID-19 cases, discuss challenges with contact tracing
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Public Schools leaders said the district had a smooth return from the December vacation.
However, staff reported that contact tracing has become...
Shrewsbury’s new Beal school officially welcomes students
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Applause and cheers filled the entrances of the new Maj. Howard W. Beal Elementary School as school...
Shrewsbury School Superintendent presents dire budget reduction plan
Officials to discuss possibility of Proposition 2-1/2 override
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – A plan to close a $5 million deficit in the will...
Saint John’s holds graduation ceremony
Hundreds of friends and family gathered to celebrate the 204 seniors graduating as part of the Saint John’s High School Class of 2023.
Community members discuss proposal to change SHS mascot
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — Arguments for both keeping and changing Shrewsbury High School’s mascot were voiced by community members and alumni during...
What does it mean to educate the ‘Whole Child’?
Submitted by Reina R. Rago, Communications Coordinator, Marlborough Public Schools
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Marlborough - One in five students today may struggle with mental...
Compensation, staffing levels among concerns voiced by Westborough paraeducator
The Westborough School Committee, last week, fielded a call for change for paraeducators in Westborough Public Schools.