On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the District is testing its emergency communication system at 10:00 AM.
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s), The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough prioritize school safety and preparedness through a comprehensive, collaborative approach that focuses on prevention, education, safe facilities, and disaster management. In light of the recent events in Minnesota, this commitment has never been more important, reminding us that ensuring the safety of every student and staff member requires constant vigilance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Safety Practices
Controlled Building Access: All visitors must identify themselves, sign in, and wear a visitor badge.
Student Awareness Training: Through the Sandy Hook Promise “Say Something” program, students are trained to recognize warning signs, especially on social media, and report potential threats.
ALICE Protocols: All students and staff are trained and regularly drilled on Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate protocols to enhance safety readiness.
Annual Safety Training: Mandatory for all staff and students, in partnership with police and fire departments.
Employee Screening: All employees undergo CORI, SAFIS fingerprint, and SORI background checks to ensure a safe environment.
Bullying Prevention: The District maintains a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan and offers anonymous reporting forms on its website.
Commitment
While some security details remain confidential for safety reasons, the District remains steadfast in fostering a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all students and staff.
As part of the District’s emergency response, communication is essential. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the District is testing its emergency communication system at 10:00 AM.
The communication will be: “THIS IS A TEST of The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough emergency communication system. You should have received this message by email, text, and phone. THIS IS ONLY A TEST.”
Respectfully, Gregory L. Martineau Superintendent of Schools
A Great First Day
School Committee Meetings
Northborough School Committee Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Southborough School Committee Wednesday, September 10, 2025
6:30 PM
Agenda (TBD)
P. Brent Trottier Middle School Library
49 Parkerville Road
Southborough, MA 01772
Regional School Committee Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00 PM
Agenda (TBD)
ARHS Library
79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Combined School Committee Meeting
Northborough School Committee
Southborough School Committee Regional School Committee
Superintendecy Union #3
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5:30 PM
Agenda (TBD)
ARHS Library
79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
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.
Monday, November 3, 2025, from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Algonquin Regional High School Career Resource Center
Monday, January 26, 2026, from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Lincoln Street School Library
Monday, May 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Woodward School Library
Other News
Key Information
Transportation
NSboro 2025-2026 District Calendar
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
Northborough School Committee Southborough School Committee Regional School Committee
School Safety
Download the ParentSquare Application to Your Phone
Parents can expect to receive District and school-based emails via ParentSquare, the District's unified communication system. Parents will receive District and school-based emails automatically to their inboxes. However, to access advanced features, I encourage caregivers to download the ParentSquare application or log in to the ParentSquare portal and sign up.
Announcements, Reminders, and Emergency Alerts: Stay informed and up-to-date with important announcements and reminders from the District and principals. Furthermore, parents will receive urgent and emergency alerts via ParentSquare.
Multi-Language Support: ParentSquare is designed to cater to the diverse needs of our school community. It offers multi-language support, enabling effective communication. We strive to ensure that all parents can fully engage in their child's education.
Privacy and Security: We understand the importance of keeping your personal information secure. ParentSquare prioritizes privacy and provides a safe environment for communication.
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