The Public Schools of
Northborough and Southborough
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Superintendent's Update
Friday, February 11, 2022
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Students donate food to the Northborough Food Pantry as an act of kindness.
Table of Contents:
Superintendent’s Weekly Message: Seeking Input on Masking Policy
NSPAC Parent Workshops
COVID-19 Information
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Seeking Input on Masking Policy |
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Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s):
Earlier this week, Jeffrey C. Riley, Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, announced that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will be lifting its masking requirement on February 28, 2022 (Please see Commissioner's Memorandum).
The Public Schools of Northborough, The Public Schools of Southborough, and the Northborough-Southborough Regional School District, currently have face-covering policies in place (Face Coverings A-170) that require masking in each of the districts.
Each district school committee will be reviewing its face-covering policy and will determine whether to keep the policy in place past February 28, 2022, to modify the policy, or rescind the policy.
In preparation for upcoming school committee meetings, I am seeking information that parents and guardians would like the school committees to consider when they are discussing their face covering policies and making decisions.
I will also continue to consult with the District's Medical Advisory Team (MAT) to ensure the committees have the MAT's masking recommendation.
The survey closes Monday, February 14, 2022, at 12:00 PM.
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Today, Friday, February 11, 2022, Algonquin Regional High School unveiled its new mascot, the Titans, which was chosen through a vote of the student body earlier this week. The change marks the culmination of the school’s examination of the now-retired mascot, the Tomahawk, and of choosing its replacement, Titans, which describes a person or thing of great strength or intellect, “one that stands out for greatness of achievement.”
This new mascot meets all of the criteria established by the Mascot Renaming Study Group, which met throughout the fall to narrow the field of choices ahead of the vote. We are excited about the choice and confident that it reflects the school’s many and varied strengths. The mascot was revealed through a multimedia presentation produced by Northborough Cable Access TV (NCAT) that the students were able to watch simultaneously at 2:20 PM on Friday, February 11, 2022. We are excited to open this next chapter as we embrace the next mascot and see it evolve. In the video, Mike Mocerino, ARHS Director of Athletics, explains Algonquin Regional High School has much to celebrate:
We are all parts of a rich history
We are scholars and athletes
We are artists and poets
We are innovators and entrepreneurs
We are leaders in our community
We are the Titans.
Beginning immediately, Principal Bevan and students will work with the graphic design firm, Phoenix Design Works, to develop a series of images of the new mascot choice, using student and staff feedback to reflect the interests, opinions, and preferences of our school community. The new, finalized logo will begin to appear shortly on apparel available through the school store and, later, on athletic uniforms and anywhere else the school’s logo is displayed. Once the logo is finalized, Principal Bevan will unveil the new logo to the students and community.
On behalf of the District, I want to thank the student body, school administration, the graphic design firm, and the Mascot Renaming Study Group for their dedication to the process.
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Black History Month - February |
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In February, the United States celebrates Black History Month or African-American History Month. Throughout the Northborough-Southborough Public Schools, our students and teachers will be recognizing Black History or African-American History Month through writing activities, literature, storytelling, art projects, performance, music, and dance.
Below are some websites you can explore about Black History Month, black authors, and activities you can do at home. We welcome your suggestions for other resources, as well.
Comic Books written by Black Authors:
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Parent and Community Organizations
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