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Murphy to step down as Marlborough superintendent
Mary Murphy, superintendent of Marlborough Public Schools, has announced her retirement at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Feasibility study to examine two options for Richer
Kate Robey, the council’s representative to the Richer School Building Committee, presented an update on Dec. 16.
Improved bus scheduling may lead to fewer snow days in Marlborough
Thanks to a more consistent bus schedule, Marlborough Public Schools students may not have as many snow days this winter.
AMSA club conducting winter clothing drive
The Advanced Math and Science Academy School Leaders of Tomorrow Club will be conducting a citywide coat drive.
Marlborough students honored for academic achievement
During its meeting on Nov. 26, the School Committee honored several members of MHS for their academic achievements.
Marlborough students start up organization to help immigrants
“It’s difficult to get a better life when you start with nothing,” said Isaac Ladas, a junior at Marlborough High School.
Volunteers assemble 400 kits for less fortunate children
The mission of Kits for Kids is to provide comfort, aid and simple happiness to children and teens experiencing poverty.
Marlborough braces for possible AMSA enrollment increase
The School Committee discussed a charter amendment request being made by AMSA to the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education.
Food show serves up experience for culinary students
On a typical day, culinary arts students at Assabet Valley High School learn how to whip up anything from appetizers and desserts.
Assabet students produce TV series on classroom careers
The "Nailing It! Classroom Careers" series is meant to be similar to shows the Magnolia Network or HGTV that highlights community work.
Following increase in reports of bullying, MPS introduces new program
In response to a reported increase in the number of bullying incidents, Marlborough recently introduced a “Second Step” course at Whitcomb.
Assabet Valley plans alumni and staff reunion
Assabet Valley Regional High School is planning its alumni and staff reunion for Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Marlborough starts school year with fewer students
Despite a decrease in the number of students enrolled, the space crunch continues at Marlborough Public Schools.
Marlborough third-grade student left on bus, then alone on street
Marlborough Public Schools is conducting an investigation into how a third-grade student was first placed on a bus he was not supposed to ride
Assabet Valley begins the school year with a new principal
O’Rourke hopes to quickly set the stage for the incoming class of 315 students so that they see the value of a hard day’s work.
Marlborough schools kicks off school year with orientation
Marlborough Public Schools kicked off the 2024-2025 year with an all-staff orientation on Monday, Aug. 26.
New assistant principal announced at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High
In 2012, Maki Faria walked into Assabet Valley Regional Technical High as the new career and college counselor.
Local residents earn honors, graduate from medical school
Congratulations to Victoria Lagasse of Southborough, who graduated from Boston University School of Medicine.
Northborough, Grafton students earn honors at SkillsUSA competition
An Assabet Valley student from Northborough earned a silver medal at the SkillsUSA Championships on June 26-27.
Assabet Valley retiring Principal Mark Hollick honored with surprise party
Former Superintendent Mary Jo Nawrocki, who had Hollick as a student back in the 1980s, was asked to speak.