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THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

Science teacher and HOSA adviser Lori Mott directs a student participating in the HOSA blood drive inside the bloodmobile on Tuesday, March 11. Every year, Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) collaborates with Massachusetts General Hospital to host an annual blood drive for students to donate blood to patients in need.

40 students donate blood in annual HOSA blood drive

Jax Jackson and Lila Shields March 14, 2025

Students 16 and older were able to donate blood on March 11 during the school day in the blood drive organized by the Algonquin Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and the Massachusetts General...

Freshman Kiera Silvia walks through the halls with a grande iced latte in hand. A typical Starbucks Iced Latte has 150 milligrams of caffeine.

Caffeine culture brews at Algonquin

Andrew Zeiger, Luca Conigliaro, and Robert Narris March 6, 2025

Caffeine has become commonplace at Algonquin, with many students depending on it for energy despite numerous negative health implications. Caffeine use in schools has been a contentious topic for years...

Freshman Gianni DiRenzio participates in Brian Kellet's US History I class by recapping what he and his classmates did before February break during A block on Monday, Feb. 24, 2024.

Students, staff split on possibility of adding unleveled courses

Sam Herbold and Theo Diesenhaus February 28, 2025

Teachers view the un-leveling of US History I to be such a success in community-building and in providing unique learning opportunities that other departments have considered if they should do the same.  The...

Although a 2024 ballot question removed MCAS as a state graduation requirement, Massachusetts students will still take the exam as districts, including Northborough-Southborough, decide whether to retain it as a graduation requirement.

MCAS-ted out

Mina Todorovic, Staff Writer February 27, 2025

Despite a 2024 ballot question removing MCAS as a state graduation requirement, Massachusetts students will continue taking the exam as districts, including Northborough-Southborough, deliberate if they...

Juniors Cara Leonard and Izzie Gaskamp read the morning announcements for Algonquin, talking into the phone which projects the message around the school building.

Addressing problems in the PA system

Sabrina Devine, Assistant News Editor February 26, 2025

The public address (PA) system, often the center of communication within the building, has faced technological issues that have stretched for over a decade; hence, improvements in the PA system are common...

Students walk into Algonquin Regional High School on the morning of February 12. Despite the Trump administration threatening to dismantle the Department of Education, there will be little to no effect on ARHS due to the Massachusetts Department of Education and the regional school committee, along with state and local funding, having the most impact on the school operations and standards.

Will a potential Department of Education disbandment threaten Algonquin?

Maci Iannarelli and Miyah Hull February 24, 2025

The Trump administration has expressed intentions of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, a federal agency that establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance for...

Despite restrictions on flavored vape sales, vaping remains prevalent among high school students.

Vaping in school remains a concern with social, health impacts

Drew Sbordone and Sophia Christakis February 13, 2025

Vaping impacts high schools nationwide, as teens either vape themselves or avoid places where others may vape. Despite restrictions in some states, such as Massachusetts, on flavored vape sales, fruity...

Officer Stephen Sullivan’s new English Chocolate Lab, Marshall, is currently undergoing a 25 week training course to be a comfort dog. Marshall is expected to come to Algonquin next September to provide students with relief and create a positive atmosphere.

Classroom canines

Kiera Silvia and Zoe Schimmoller January 29, 2025

Along with Officer Stephen Sullivan’s new chocolate Labrador Marshall, Algonquin’s classroom canines continue to brighten people’s days and make a positive impact on students’ mental health. There...

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