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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 18:47

 

Thank You

 

On behalf of the Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee and the Regional District, we would like to thank the voters of Athol for stepping up to the plate at a crucial time in our existence. The vote that was passed on August 30, 2010 was a true testament to the community in which we live. The people of Athol and Royalston have had a history of supporting our District and nurturing the future of our children. School facilities are only part of the reason for student success, but they do play an important part. We thank you for supporting our move to improve them.

 

Over the past decade we have seen the people of the two communities help the schools immensely. The Royalston Community School was built by Royalston for their children and now some of the children from Athol. The Athol-Royalston Middle School building project was a huge step forward in our fleet of aging schools. The passing of the $1.25 million override was crucial to maintaining and increasing services to the students of the District and now we have this vote to approve the feasibility study both on the Town Meeting floor and at election. This is a tribute to the people of Athol and Royalston and their ability to stand up for what is right and best for the students of this District.

 

Again, thank you for your continued support for our children, the District, and the town. This is one step towards becoming one of the best school districts in the Route 2 corridor between Fitchburg and Greenfield. We appreciate everything that you have done for this school district and the students which we serve.

 

Sincerely,

 

Athol-Royalston Regional School District

 


Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:02
 
Opening Day Information PDF Print
Thursday, 05 August 2010 10:01

2010-2011 School Information

School Starts September 1st!

2010-2011 Bus Routes have been posted! Click here to see them.

School begins for all students on Wednesday September 1st, except Kindergarten, which has a staggered opening. (See Below)

* Please Note- There will be no bussing on September 1 & 2 for Kindergarten Students. Parents are responsible for transportation on these two scheduled days.

  • Kindergarten Students with last names beginning A-M, should arrive with parents on September 1, 2010 at 9 A.M.
  • Kindergarten Students with last names beginning N-Z, should arrive with parents on September 2, 2010 at 9 A.M.
  • Parents should plan to stay with their child for the entire 9-11 A.M. session.
  • Teachers will provide paperwork and classroom supply lists at that time.

Elementary Class Rosters will be posted at your children's school next week.


Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 19:05
 
FY 2011 Budget Documents PDF Print
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 13:15

In the interest of transparency, we are making several documents related to the Fiscal Year 2011 budget available online.  All documents are linked below and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.  You may obtain Acrobat Reader here.

 

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 April 2010 13:15
 
10 Points: Why You Should Educate Your Students in ARRSD PDF Print
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 11:41

TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD EDUCATE YOUR STUDENTS IN THE

ATHOL-ROYALSTON REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (ARRSD)

 

1. ARRSD has been awarded a prestigious AP Grant Program by the Massachusetts Math and Science Initiative that will:

o Double the number of students who take Advanced Placement (AP) courses at Athol High School

o Provide improved AP instruction to increase the number of students who successfully pass the AP Examinations (grade score of 3 or more, on a scale 1-5)

o Provide improved curriculum and instruction to all students from Grades 6-10 in Math, Science and English which will increase the number of students eligible for AP Courses

o Provide almost $300,000 over three years to train teachers to improve student performance not only in AP Courses, but all courses.

2. ARRSD has significantly improved its Academic Quality:

o MCAS scores have risen continually over the last 5 years

o Athol High School is fully accredited without blemish by the NEASC

o Athol High’s MCAS scores are now in the top third of MA high schools

o Students’ MCAS scores in the Elementary and Middle Schools continue to improve

o Over 99% of ARRSD’s teachers are designated Highly Qualfied by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (State average is 97%)

o With Federal stimulus money, ARRSD is spending $300,000 in professional development and training of its teaching and support staff.

o ARRSD teachers have been working on curriculum improvement with particular emphasis on the rewrites of our curriculum in Math, Science, English-Language Arts, and Social Studies.

3. ARRSD has spent over $1 million in the last three years to improve the technology of the schools at all grade levels, and in the technological instruction of its students

4. ARRSD has a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities:

o Grade 6-12, interscholastic sports (including hockey) with the lowest family user fees in the North Quabbin Area

o A strong K-12 fine arts program

o Instrumental and vocal programs, as well a performing arts club at the High School

o A marching band program with new uniforms and an exciting summer music camp

5. ARRSD continues to improve the climate of our Schools:

o The District has been clear in defining and identifying unacceptable student behavior, especially with respect to bullying.

o The District has moved strongly to motivate students who exhibit positive behaviors and to remove students who cannot be motivated.

6. ARRSD has been recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the strength of its leadership team, and has trained all of its administrators (through a scholarship grant from DESE) in the highly-regarded National Institute of School Leaders.

7. ARRSD is considered to be among the most stable financial school districts in the State by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

8. ARRSD has spent almost $1 million in the last three years to repair and renovate its schools, especially the High School.

9. ARRSD is hopefully (with the help of the voters in Athol), on the brink of solving its building problems at the Riverbend and Sanders Street Elementary Schools.

10. Our students have a better chance of performing to their full potential in ARRSD schools.

o Over the years the number of Athol and Royalston students who attend schools outside of ARRSD has decreased.

o Over the years the number of students from other school districts who have “choiced” into our District has increased.

o We continue to have active and supportive PTA’s and Schools Site Councils at all of our schools!

Take another look at the Athol-Royalston Schools. Give us the privilege of serving you and your children In what will likely be a very exciting future!

Questions? Call at 978-249-2400.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:43
 
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