Even with a short week, our students maintained their groove in learning and having fun.

Grade 1tudents across the school were thrilled to welcome Southwick Zoo’s traveling mobile zoo, which brought learning to life in a truly hands-on way. their were some close-up encounters with skunks, pythons, and parrots (check out the photos below). Students asked thoughtful questions and it was a great experience. Thank you to Finn SOS for funding this enriching event.

In Kindergarten, students are continuing to learn about farm animals and building vocabulary, making connections to their world, and deepening their understanding through stories, discussions, and joyful exploration.

And Midweek, our school handled an unexpected fire alarm during the school day, and we could not be more proud. Students and staff responded calmly, responsibly, and efficiently, demonstrating exactly the kind of readiness and teamwork we practice regularly. Thank you to our staff, students, and parent lunch volunteers for their calm response.

And finally, there’s a noticeable buzz in the air—students are already excited about the snowstorm forecasted for Sunday into Monday.

Thank you and please stay safe this weekend.

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 version administered in January 2021, allowing for a 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.

 

As part of this process, citizens are invited to participate in one of our upcoming Strategic Planning Sessions. Each session will explore the landscape students will encounter in the future—careers, higher education, and societal expectations. Together, we will identify the habits, skills, and knowledge that will empower our graduates to thrive in a complex, rapidly changing world.

 

Before completing the survey, we encourage all residents to review the current Strategic Plan – Vision 2026: Educate, Inspire, and Challenge .

 

January 28, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM | Virtual

Each session offers the same content. Please choose one to attend.

Your voice is essential as we envision the future of learning in Northborough and Southborough. We hope you will join us in this important work.

1/23~ Semester Closes

1/30~ Report Cards sent home via ParentSquare at 4:00 p.m.