The Southborough School Committee has developed new resources to help families prepare for the upcoming Special Town Meeting, scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the P. Brent Trottier Middle School.
Respectfully,
Gregory L. Martineau
Superintendent of Schools
3/27~ Spirit Day- March Madness, wear your favorite team colors/gear
3/27~ Culture & Music Festival, ARHS 5:30 p.m.
Strategic Planning
The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough is reauthorizing its Strategic Plan, Vision 2026: Educate, Inspire, and Challenge. First approved in the spring of 2021, this plan has guided the District’s priorities and actions over the past several years. As we look ahead, it is time to chart the course for the next six years - and we invite our community to help shape that future.
This fall and winter, the District is collecting input from students, families, staff, and community members through multiple avenues, including a community-wide survey. The survey mirrors the January 2021 version, allowing comparison of new feedback with the original baseline data. These insights will inform the goals, priorities, and key actions that will define the next phase of the District’s Strategic Plan.
Your participation in the survey is greatly appreciated. Survey Link
Superintendent's Office Hours
In-person office hours provide a time and space for parents and guardians to connect with the Superintendent about questions, feedback, or concerns about their student or their experience with The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough.
Next Office Hours: Monday, May 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Woodward School Library
Ramadan
Dear Neary Families,
Sundown on Tuesday, February 17th marks the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. It is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and increased devotion. Muslims will fast from dawn to sunset between 29-30 days (depending on the lunar calendar). This means no food or drinks when the sun is up. If your child is fasting during this month, please know our library will be open and supported by our library media specialist, Mrs. Mathew (M, T, Th) and Mrs. Valenti (W, F), during lunch times each day. Students may choose to spend lunchtime in the dining room with their classmates, or if you feel they would prefer to spend that time in the library/conference room, please email their classroom teacher to let them know. If you have any questions, please contact me at 508-481-2300.
Respectfully,
Kathleen Valenti
MCAS Schedule Reminder
Grades 4 and 5 test on the same day for ELA and Math. Only grade 5 students are assessed in Science & Technology/Engineering.
ELA:
Session 1~ April 7th
Session 2~ April 10th
Science & Technology/Engineering (Grade 5 Only):
Session 1~ May 6th
Session 2~ May 7th
Math:
Session 1~ May 14th
Session 2~ May 15th
Let's Talk About It: Cannabis, Alcohol and Today's Youth
Join us for a community program and Q&A with local pediatrician and expert, Dr. Safdar Medina, and a young adult with lived experience. Together, they'll share what adults with teens and tweens in their lives need to know and where to go if they need support.
This program is presented by the Square One Collaboration in Westborough.
Also featuring:
The Hidden in Plain Sight exhibit, an interactive, traveling display designed for parents and caregivers, featuring a mock teenager's bedroom to educate them on identifying signs of substance use, risky behavior, and concealed, everyday items indicating danger.
Talk Early. Talk Often. resources from Central MA Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition to assist parents in starting the conversation about substance use.
