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Marlborough to seek another vendor to fill school bus gaps
In response to an ongoing problem of not enough school buses for its students, MPS has decided to find another vendor to help fill the gaps.
AMSA breaks ground for new building in Marlborough
AMSA held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 14. to celebrate the start of construction for a new academic building.
Marlborough music teacher steps into Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
By the time you head out the door on Thanksgiving morning, Angie Crockwell will be marching in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Whitcomb students, staff ‘pouch’ their cell phones
Concerned about how cell phones can disrupt classes, from ringtones to videotaping, Whitcomb initiated a new policy in mid-October.
Marlborough schools demand full coverage of bus routes by NRT
Marlborough Superintendent Mary Murphy said NRT has failed to provide buses for all of its routes in Marlborough and Framingham.
Fair offers a dose of ‘reality’ for Marlborough students
For students at Marlborough High School, the annual Reality Fair on Oct. 24 was a chance to learn firsthand about such expenses.
Assabet Valley kicks off 50th anniversary celebration
Assabet's second superintendent recalled his experiences as part of Assabet’s 50th anniversary building rededication on Nov. 3.
Panther’s Den store opens at Marlborough High
The student volunteers staffing the store are enrolled in the Connections and TLC programs (for grades 9-12), and the LIFE and Pathways programs (for ages 18-22).
Akiruno students visit Marlborough for first time in four years
For the first time in four years, students from Akiruno Shi, Japan, were welcomed to Marlborough and attended the Oct. 17 meeting.
Whitcomb plants purple flags to raise awareness about opioid abuse
On Sept. 22, staff and students at Whitcomb Middle School joined local leaders in planting purple flags for opioid abuse awareness.
Homeless families stretch Marlborough schools’ resources
More students mainly from homeless families housed in hotels are coming to Marlborough schools, and it’s getting harder to accommodate them.
Marlborough resident receives scholarship from Lifeworks
A Marlborough resident attending Worcester State University recently earned a $500 scholarship from Lifeworks.
Marlborough welcomes nearly 4,700 for new school year
Marlborough Public Schools welcomed 4,683 students on the first day of classes on Wednesday, Aug. 30. And more may be coming.
First day of classes at Kane Elementary
Despite clouds and a bit of rain, it was all smiles for students and staff at the Francis J. Kane Elementary School on Aug. 30.
Assabet Valley counselor to join statewide program
Assabet's Maki Faria has been selected for Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts Building Advancement Externship.
The Advanced Math and Science Academy charter school begins expansion
The current driveways have proved inadequate to handle the lines of vehicles dropping off or picking up students, forcing traffic to back up onto Forest St. and creating a tangle of vehicles and students at the building entrances.
Marlborough schools to welcome immigrant students
Superintendent Mary Murphy presented details on the registration night held for immigrant/refugee families at the Holiday Inn on Aug. 1.
Local students recently named to the dean’s list
Local students from the area recently made the dean’s list at colleges and universities, including Emerson and St. Lawrence University.
Local students make college, university dean’s lists
Several colleges have recently released their dean’s lists, featuring local students from the region, including Tufts and Saint Anselm.
Dias finishes as Marlborough schools finance director
Douglas Dias wrapped up his tenure as the director of finance and operations for Marlborough Public Schools with good news on several fronts.