This spring, 676 families and caregivers across The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough participated in our Family & Caregiver Survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspectives, ideas, and experiences. Your feedback is essential to the District’s ongoing work of educating, inspiring, and challenging every learner.
What We Heard: Positive School Experiences: Families report high levels of satisfaction with teaching and learning. Over 90% of respondents feel their child is known by teachers as a learner, and 88% are satisfied with the teaching and learning at their child’s school.
District Values & Vision: Families strongly connect with our Portrait of a Graduate—particularly the focus on developing students as Critical and Creative Thinkers, Collaborators, and Communicators. Inclusivity, Respect, and Integrity were highlighted as the District’s strongest values, while Inclusivity and Perseverance were seen as areas for continued growth. Partnerships & Trust: Families report strong levels of relational trust. More than 90% feel supported, welcomed, and respected in their interactions with schools and teachers.
Family Involvement: Families are actively engaged—attending events, following school news, and communicating with teachers. The most common barrier to even greater involvement is time. Families shared that offering more flexible opportunities (including virtual options and surveys) would help.
Communication: Email and newsletters are the most widely used and preferred forms of communication. Families generally feel that the amount and frequency of communication is appropriate, and they rate its importance very highly.
What’s Next Your input helps shape our work. Based on the survey, we will continue to: Strengthen inclusive practices so that every student feels recognized and supported. Expand flexible and accessible opportunities for family engagement. Ensure communication is clear, coordinated, and responsive to family preferences.
The District appreciates your partnership and ongoing commitment to our students and schools. Together, we are building a community where every student feels a sense of belonging and is prepared for success in school and beyond.
Respectfully, Gregory L. Martineau Superintendent of Schools
School Committee Meetings
Northborough School Committee Monday, September 29, 2025
6:30 PM
Agenda (TBD)
Lincoln Street School Cafetorium
76 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Southborough School Committee Wednesday, October 8, 2025
6:30 PM
Agenda (TBD)
P. Brent Trottier Middle School Library
49 Parkerville Road
Southborough, MA 01772
Regional School Committee Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:30 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, December 3, 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
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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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