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Marlborough High School Business Professionals of America students have strong showing
Twelve MHS students won a total of twenty medals at this year’s Business Professionals of America state leadership conference.
Marlborough’s Hillside School envisions new building at site of barn fire
The Hillside School has submitted a notice of intent to build an elementary school at the site of a barn that was destroyed last year.
Assabet’s LPN students lend a hand with vaccinations
By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer
Marlborough - “Our student nurses are trained and ready to go,” explained Ellen Santos, Director of Practical Nursing at Assabet...
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.
Superintendent gives update on COVID-19 in Marlborough schools
By Stuart Foster, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – School officials say they’re happy about the multiple COVID-19
vaccination clinics held by the district amid the ongoing immunization...
Assabet students inducted into National Honor Society
Superintendent Ernest Houle has announced that Assabet Valley students were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, March 15.
Assabet students qualify for state competition
By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator
Region - Annual SkillsUSA competitions among technical and vocational high schools across the country have begun with some modifications due...
AMSA hosting The Perfect Career Search for first time employment
By Cindy Zomar, Education Coordinator
Marlborough - Searching for a first job can be a daunting task. But add a pandemic to the mix, with...
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).
Marlborough Schools Superintendent recognizes student award winners
MARLBOROUGH - A school superintendent has many duties. But acknowledging students who have excelled in one way or another is one of Superintendent Michael...
Marlborough celebrates effort to increase early college program participation
MARLBOROUGH - Marlborough has joined a statewide coalition to encourage more students to enter into early college programs.
The Massachusetts Alliance for Early College (MEAC)...
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.
Marlborough school program offers help for families in need
Last year, Marlborough Public Schools began offering wraparound services to assist less fortunate families.
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.
Area schools react to MCAS score reports
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
REGION - While some local school districts saw their Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scores dip this year compared...
‘Marlborough is your home’: Marlborough seniors graduate
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH — Dressed in black gowns and colorfully-decorated caps, Marlborough High School seniors walked across the stage at the John...
Marlborough schools formalize attendance accountability waiver request
School officials sent a letter to the state last month asking that it not use attendance in its 2021-2022 accountability assessments.
For Marlborough teen, volunteering is a way of life
MARLBOROUGH - From running park cleanups to working with refugees, Poorvi Mohanakrishnan is passionate about volunteerism.
“Whenever I’m not in school doing work, I’m working...
Assabet student recognized for bowling success, welding sculpture
A junior at Assabet High School recently won both a bronze medal for bowling and a gold medal for a welding sculpture.
Assabet programs seeking votes for Saint-Gobain contest
Two technical programs at Assabet have made it to the final rounds of competition in a new grant program offered by Saint-Gobain.