Lack of Federal Funds Will Affect Next Year's School Budget

The School Committee weighs in on an overview of a budget concept for FY2013.

Who Is Northborough's Athlete of the Year? [Video]

We want your input, and what you say has an impact. Who's the best in sports in our town?

How Many Kids Go to Proctor

This week's "By the Numbers" takes a look at the enrollment at the Proctor School.

Athlete of the Week: Heading to the Olympics in Curling

An Algonquin student heads to the Winter Youth Olympics as part of the curling team.

Who Is the Patch Teacher of the Year?

This month, vote in our second annual teacher of the year contest.

IMAGE GALLERY: Turkey Game!

Algonquin takes on the Westborough Rangers in this annual tradition.

Don’t Panic Over the Head Lice Outbreak

There is an outbreak of head lice in the Northborough public schools. The key is to not panic but eliminate the live bugs and be sure the nits are removed so they do not hatch into new live bugs.

Report Says School Arrests on the Rise—For Northborough, Too?

The Justice Police Institute recently issued a report that school arrests are on the rise, and for seemingly routine offenses.

The Cost of Textbooks

This week, Northborough Patch digs in to the school budget to tell you about the cost of books.

IMAGES: St. Bernadette's Kids Sing for the Veterans

The students at St. Bernadette School paid tribute to the veterans in town with a program of their own.

Fundraising for JDRF and a Visit by Exotic Animals

Peaslee School students raised money for JDRF and Lincoln Street School is visited by a boa, baby alligator and tortoise.

Turkey Trotting at Proctor for the Food Pantry

In conjunction with the annual food drive for the Northborough Food Pantry, kids and families at Proctor trot in gym class.

[POLL] Cancel April Vacation?

Some parents are raising the issue, should April vacation be canceled?

Northborough Schools Closed Again on Wednesday

Southborough's schools are opening back up on Wednesday, but Northborough's not so lucky (or maybe they are, according to the kids).

Athlete of the Week: Danielle Hayes

Algonquin junior knocks it with the field hockey team in the fall, and rugby in the spring.

Rachel's Challenge at Melican Middle School

The popular anti-bullying campaign visits Melican Middle School on Nov. 1.

Hannaford Brings FoodPlay program to Lincoln and Proctor Schools

Proctor and Lincoln Street Schools recently hosted FoodPlay in conjunction with Hannaford grocery store as another means of educating students about healthy eating tips to combat childhood obesity.

Coming Out, to Family and At School, Part II [Video]

Part two of our series on the Gay Straight Alliance at Algonquin talks to teens about their issues of coming out.

Local Schoolteacher Gives Reading and Signing of First Children's Book

Local teacher Farhana Zia recently celebrated the release of her first picture book, Hot, Hot Roti for Dadi-ji.

St. Bernadette School on TV Game Show

St. Bernadette School is the feature on the CatholicTV Network's game show, WOW.

Former Patriots, Executive Chef Visit Assabet Valley High School

Members of the Patriots organization made a special visit to Assabet Valley on Tuesday to talk to kids about healthy eating.

Being Gay In High School: Part I [VIDEO]

In part one of our series on the Gay Straight Alliance at Algonquin High School, Northborough Patch learns about the GSA itself.

Baby Food Drive and a Visit from Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin always tried to make a difference, as an actor portraying Franklin mentioned during a recent assembly at Lincoln Street School, and the fourth graders at Peaslee did just that with their recent baby food drive.

You Said: a Lot About Steve Jobs, New AT&T Store

This week, our readers let us know that the School Committee has an opening for its appointment to the town's Financial Planning Committee and made suggestions to cope with school buses needing a tardy slip.

National Coming Out Day: Stay Tuned for Series on GSA

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. Northborough Patch plans a short series of articles focusing on the Gay Straight Alliance at Algonquin Regional High School.

A Late Bus Problem: Schools Working on the Issue

Parents are complaining of afternoon buses arriving late in Northborough. The schools are working on it.

T-Hawks 3, Patriots 0

Algonquin defeated North Middlesex 3-0 in field hockey on Wednesday at home.

What You Missed at the School Committee Meeting

The Northborough School Committee met on Wednesday, Oct. 5, and here's a tidy little package detailing what you may have missed.

The Principal People: Margaret Donohoe

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

Photo Gallery: T-Hawks Ground Scarlet Hawks 3-0

Algonquin boys defeated Milford 3-0 in soccer, and Tyler Morin scored twice.

In the Caf: Chicken Parm and Fajitas on the Menu This Week

Here are the lunch menus for the local schools this week. And remember, no school on Thursday.

'URL Not Found': That's Because the School Sites are Getting an Overhaul

Have you been having trouble finding the schools' websites? Here's why.

The Cost of Being a Senior Tomahawk

Public schools are "free," but it also costs money to be a part of them. Here's the breakdown of the costs for a Tomahawk.

StoryWalk, Bike to School, Race Against Bullying,

Schools continue with fitness initiatives in the form of bike or walk to school days, a 5K race for Bullying Awareness, and a fun StoryWalk is planned for the weekend.

Students Initiate an Impromptu 9/11 Remembrance

Everyone remembered the events of 9/11 in different ways. Two Algonquin High School students decided to perform the National Anthem at lunch.

In the Lunchroom: School Lunches This Week

Here's what's being served in the cafeteria this week.

How Many Kids Go to School in Northborough

In today's By the Numbers, we take a look at Northborough public schools' enrollment.

Principal People Series: Susan Whitten

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

In the Caf This Week: School Lunches

When the lunch bell rings, here's what the public schools are serving up this week.

Tomahawks 5, Colonials 0 in Boys' Soccer

Algonquin Boys crank out a wrack-up emphatic win over Shrewsbury 5-0 in home opener.