Cultural Council Gives Grants to Local Recipients

Schools and concert series get a good chunk of this year's cultural grants.

Family Drumming, Patriotic Singing, Recycling, a Road Race and a Fair

It's spring! Time to clean out your basement and recycle those electronics. Time to dust off those running shoes and train for a 5K race. Time to attend a kids fair. Always time to spend with the family, maybe doing some drumming.

Principal Bazydlo Leaves for Littleton

Scott Bazydlo has accepted a new position as a principal in the Littleton school district.

Olympics, Folktales, the Feinstein Challenge, and a Children's Book Award

Students are busy learning about the Olympics at Peaslee, performing folktales at Proctor, donating food for the food pantry, and reading the nominees for the Children's Book Award.

Do Nothing on Thursday; Apparently It's OK to Do So

Un-Scheduled Day is happening in Northborough on Thursday. Are you going to do nothing about it!?

UPDATED: Snow Closings

Keep tabs on what's open and what's closed during the last day of February storm.

A Hundred Year Snooze, Teeth Talk, and a Live Wax Museum

Zeh School's Drama Club has their first production, while younger students at Proctor learn about dental hygiene. Fourth graders at Lincoln Street School finish their month long study of biographies with a live wax museum.

ARHS Gets Globe Scholastic Awards

More than ten students students from Algonquin Regional High School were honored with several Scholastic Art Awards, including Gold Keys.

Boys B-Ball Season Ends, While Girls Have a Chance at States

The Lady Tomahawks have a shot at heading to states Friday.

No, They Don't Hate Us: ARHS Student Heads to France to School

Eileen McNicholas, through help from the Rotary Club, is going to school in France for a year.

Committee Approves Superintendent's Algonquin Budget, Institutes Activity Fee

An activity fee is among the budget changes in FY2013 to help alleviate the financial crunch.

Incredibly Cool Photo of the Day: The Whiffenpoofs and the Penguins

A former Algonquin student poses with the penguins in Antarctica.

Three Algonquin Poets Advance to State Finals

After a showdown last week at Algonquin Regional High School, the three winners will advance to the finals.

Algonquin Launches New Hall of Fame Site

The athletic department at the high school is excited about its new Hall of Fame site.

100th Day of School, Valentine’s Day, A Pilgrim and Some Fossils

February is a busy month for Northborough Schools, and the 100th Day Celebration on Friday, Feb. 10 signifies that the school year is a little more than half way done.

IMAGES: Algonquin Youth Wrestling Places At Central Youth Sectionals, Move to States

Youth wrestlers do an "excellent job" at the Central Youth Sectionals and head to states on Feb. 26.

Algonquin Wrestlers Advance to States

Zach Marcoulier marks his 100th win of his career, too.

Dancing with OUR Stars

The Dawn Rand Dance Company presented "Dancing with OUR Stars" at Algonquin this weekend.

Algonquin Still Giving Back

The student organization helped out neighbors again this weekend.

Spirit for Haiti, Marionettes, Black Out Bullying Day, Fitness and Drama

The school year is almost officially at the halfway mark and the year continues with students fundraising for a cause, watching an awesome puppet show, discussing anti-bullying, walking to school, and adding a little drama to the day.

New Schools Appointments Include Food Service Director and Fifth Grade Teacher

The Superintendent of Schools made these changes to the staff at Northborough schools.

PHOTO GALLERY: Tomahawk Gymnasts Fly High Against Hudson

Alissa Wood shines with an all-around score of 37.5

Salaries Drive Decision to Raise Cost of Kindergarten Tuition

The cost of kindergarten tuition is going up next year.

Algonquin Preliminary Budget Shows Almost 6 Percent Increase

It's a preliminary budget, and it could shift, but the preliminary budget for FY2013 shows an increase, which may include some cuts.

Star Gazing, Kindergarten Registration and Treez for Zeh

Fifth graders at Peaslee recently did some star gazing, some parents are gearing up for Kindergarten registration while others can attend a college planning presentation, and one fifth grade student is fundraising to replace trees at Zeh.

PTO Boosts Programs at the Melican School

Representatives from the PTO gave an update to the Northborough School Committee.

Superintendent Sticks to His Nonsmoking Principles

Dr. Charles Gobron stomped out his last butt 25 years ago, and hasn't picked up a cigarette since.

Declining Federal Funds Drive School Budget Increase

Superintendent Charles Gobron said that although the budget shows an increase for 2013, he's satisfied and meets the needs of the students.

Hoofing It to Class: Zeh Works on Possibilities

An assessment team has been working with the Zeh School to determine possible routes for kids to walk to school.

After School Programs in Danger of Cancelation: Sign Up Now to Save Them

The Recreation Department is running a variety of after-school programs at local schools. Have you signed your kids up yet?

The Principal People Series: Jennifer Parson

Get to know your principals in this series, which focuses on the six principals of the Northborough Public Schools.

A Gold Star to Our Teacher of the Year

After poring over the nominations, Northborough Patch grants Teacher of the Year, 2011, to a Zeh teacher.

Northborough, Here's Your Athlete of the Year

The competition was stiff, but we've chosen the Northborough Patch athlete of the year based on nominations from local coaches, fans and sports club employees.

A Holiday Festival at Algonquin

A Holiday Festival concert performed to a full house at ARHS.

Assabet's Breakfast With Santa

Santa made a stop at Assabet Valley for the Immaculate Conception School Breakfast

5 Things to Do with the Kids During Vacation Week

No school for a week! If you are looking for something different to do with the kids other than to see a movie or to eat the last parts of your gingerbread house, here are a few ideas that may interest you.

VIDEO: Will An Excavator Fit Under the Christmas Tree? Conor Has The Key Already

The kids at Skribbles Learning Center in Northborough talk to Patch about Santa, and other stuff.

Green Repair Complete at the Melican School

The new boilers are blaring at the Melican School.

POLL: School Committee Approves Out-of-Town Student to Attend Peaslee

The committee was split, but first grader is allowed to attend Peaslee Elementary School, where his mom teaches.

Toys for Tots, NE Percussion, a Poet and Gift Giving Rules

December has been a busy month so far at the schools. Community service and seasonal songs top the list, as well as a visit by a poet and a reminder about gift giving to school employees.