December school news, updates

December school news, updates

Goodbye November! The Thanksgiving holiday break is over and students and staff prepare to dive into the winter months of learning, sports, and music performances. The School Committees and administration have started budget discussions and the Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) new mascot process continues.

  • The ARHS Mascot Renaming Study Group announced the top five new mascot names are Eagles, Falcons, Nor’Easters, Thunder, and Titans. These choices will be presented at an upcoming Regional School Committee Meeting for their approval, and if approved, then ultimately will be presented to students for a vote. Questions about the process can be emailed to MascotStudyGroup@nsboro.k12.ma.us.
  • Congratulations to the Algonquin Football Team, who won the Thanksgiving Day game against Westborough, 49-0.
  • Student lunches are still free for the remainder of the year. A la carte items or second meals still require payment at the time of purchase.
  • Kindergarten Registration is scheduled for January 12-14., 2022.
  • The 2022-2023 School Year calendar draft is available to review.
  • The District COVID Dashboard is updated regularly and the schools continue to offer non-mandatory weekly testing, as well as the Test & Stay program geared to those who are considered a close contact and are unvaccinated.

IMPORTANT DATES. Be sure to view individual school websites and calendars for all updated information.

  • December 1: Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council virtual general meeting. Online registration is required. The featured guest will be District ELA Coordinator Megan Kelty who will present on Literacy Screening in our District.
  • December 1: Northborough School Committee meeting, Melican Middle School, 6:30 pm. View agenda
  • December 1-3: Melican Middle School basketball tryouts
  • December 2: ARHS underclassmen photo retakes
  • December 7: Melican Middle School Grade 7 concert at ARHS, 7 p.m. Concert will stream on the Northborough Cable YouTube Channel.
  • December 8: Melican Middle School Grade 8 concert at ARHS, 7 p.m. Concert will stream on the Northborough Cable YouTube Channel.
  • December 9: Melican Middle School Grade 6 concert at ARHS, 7 p.m. Concert will stream on the Northborough Cable YouTube Channel.
  • December 10: ARHS Midpoint to Term 2
  • December 13-17: Melican Middle School Musical Auditions
  • December 15-17: ARHS Freshmen workshops
  • December 15: Combined/Regional School Committee meeting at ARHS, 6 p.m.
  • December 20: Melican Middle School Evening of Song, 7 p.m. Concert will stream on the Northborough Cable YouTube Channel.
  • December 21: ARHS Holiday Concert
  • December 23: Early dismissal for all schools, start of winter break
  • December 24-31: Winter break, no school!

LUNCH MENUS

ARHS December lunch menu

Melican Middle School and Elementary Middle School December menus