Monday, May 20, 2013
A forum will be held tonight as the school district prepares to fill the shoes of
Editor's Note: The following information was submitted by the Marlborough Public Schools. Kane Elementary Principal Kirk Gibbons recently announced that he will be leaving at the end of the school year to take a position in another district. As the district begins its process to identify Kane’s next principal, administrators are seeking input from Kane families as to the characteristics they believe that person should possess to best serve the students and families of Kane School. Kane parents and guardians are invited to a parent forum at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Kane Elementary regarding the principal search. In addition to discussing characteristics to look for in candidates, the district will share with parents the timeline and …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The former Marlborough superintendent is in the running for the same position in Wareham.
Former Marlborough Supterintendent Anthony Pope is in the running for another superintendent position in Massachusetts. Pope is one of three finalists in the Wareham School District's search for a superintendent. The other two finalists are Kimberly Shaver-Hood, who serves as the superintendent of the Blackstone-Millville Regional School District in Blackstone and Elise Frangos, who currently is the assistant superintendent of curriculum for the Old Rochester Regional School District, in Mattapoisett. Former Superintendent Anthony Pope resigned in July. His resignation followed months of controversy and cost the district $99,000. Pope's decision to first suspend and later fire Marlborough High School Assistant Principal Adam Bakr angered …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A Marlborough high schooler has won a National Film award for his film "Thornbrush."
A short film created by Joel Wilner, an 11th grader at the Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School and a resident of Marlborough, won an award at the sixteenth annual Green Mountain Film Festival in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Wilner's film "Thornbush" (which can be seen here) won Best Dramatic film in the 2013 Catamount Arts' High School Filmmakers Showcase. The film competed against numerous film entries submitted by teens from the U.S., Canada and other countries. Teens were invited to submit film works in the competitive categories of Comedy, Drama, Documentary and Experimental Films. Wilner wrote, filmed and edited his dramatic work through the School of Cinema and Performing Arts (SOCAPA). His film was also recognized as a winner …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The school is set to close in June.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Finances and declining enrollment will cause the school to close just shy of its 50th anniversary.
Editor's Note: The following information was submited by The Sisters of St. Anne. The Sisters of St. Anne announce the closing of their St. Anne Montessori School in Marlborough. Established just less than 50 years ago, the well-known educational facility will close its doors in June. "While we are all saddened by this announcement, a combination of ongoing financial challenges faced by families in general, and a steady decline in student enrollment throughout the educational scene, have made necessary this decision to close St. Anne Montessori School," said Sister Joanne Dion, SSA, speaking for the Sisters’ leadership group. Originally housed at the former St. Anne Academy complex, generations of pre- school children have experienced the…
The Finance Committee voted 3 to 2 to cut $250,000 of the $55.3 million school district budget.
Citing an 8.7 percent increase over the previous year's budget, the Finance Committee voted to cut $250,000 from the school district's budget in the coming year. “We have to be fair to all the residents of Marlborough," said City Council President Patricia Pope who said schools are extremely important to the community. "We can’t continue to grow at this rate ... Mayor Vigeant, when you sat on our side of the table, your head would have blown up with that number.” The committee discussed a $500,000 cut to the school budget as was proposed by City Councilor Richard Jenkins. He amended that figure to $250,000 in cuts which was voted through by committee members Michael Ossing, Robert Seymour and Jenkins. Committee members Mark Oram and Joseph…
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The high school named it honor roll for the third quarter. Several students from Northborough, Shrewsbury, Marlborough, Framingham, Grafton and Westborough made the list.
Editor's Note: The following information was submitted by Saint John's High School Saint John’s High School recently announced its honor roll for the third quarter of 2012-13. To qualify for the Headmaster’s List, a student must have achieved a grade of A-minus or better in all subjects. For First Honors, a student must have achieved all B’s or better; for Second Honors, all B-minuses or better. Honorees are listed below: HEADMASTER’S LIST Ashland: Sean Choudhury, Mihir Marathe Auburn: Liam Kelleher Boylston: James Goljan Charlton: Nicholas Flowers Clinton: William Hughes, Byron Morataya Dudley: Christian L'Heureux Framingham: Christopher Palace, Yongbo Song, Evan Stefanini Grafton: Alex Crolais, Sean Rowell Holden: Peter DelMastro …
The $500,000 inspection costs will be distributed among seven communities.
The estimated $500,000 cost of inspections for a $62.4 million renovation to the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School will be born by the seven member communities. “The cost will just be assessed to the member communities," said Superintendent-Director Mary Jo Nawrocki of the Assabet Valley School District. Nawrocki declined to comment further on the matter, saying she had not heard anything officially from city of Marlborough officials. She said no cost had been given for the inspection of the project, which is being done in Marlborough. She did not specify the mechanism that would be used to have the member communities pay for the inspections nor whether it would increase the cost of the project. The Marlborough City Council …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
In honor of National Teacher Day, we ask you to share your stories of gratitude, and let us know who is the best teacher in town.
Tuesday, May 7, is National Teacher Day, according to the National Education Association. Teachers have long been among the most unsung heroes of our time, affecting and shaping the brains of countless individuals without truly getting acknowledged for their remarkable influence. By the way, teachers, bring your teacher ID to any Chipotle and the meal's on them. The details are on the restaurant's Facebook page. Today, in honor of this day, we ask you to share your stories about your favorite teacher. Or, we ask that you shine the light on a remarkable teacher in town. Did an educator change your life? Say something to you, or teach you something that would forever influence you? Who do you think is the best teacher in town, and why? …
A student was transported to the hospital following a fall initial reports said was from a height of more than 25 feet.
An Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School student was transported to the Marlborough Hospital following a fall at school. “He was involved in a fall with project adventure. He was taken to the Marlborough Hospital for evaluation,” said Marlborough Fire Deputy Chief Ron Ayotte of the incident that occured around 9 a.m. The initial reports indicated a fall from over 25 feet with extensive back, leg, and foot injuries. While he could not comment on the student's condition, Ayotte said the fall was not from that height. “He fell from a height of 6 feet,” he said explaining the student was transported as he was complaining of pain. School officials were not able to be reached for comment.
Jennifer Daigle
3:11 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Mom of two - completely agree - hope Wareham is paying attention to the articles... more ›