Much like many other retro trends that have resurfaced over the last few years, ‘80s and ‘90s hit pastime Hacky Sack has recently made a popular comeback.  This spring, sidewalks and hallways that...

The school yearbook is created each year by student staff members through spring planning, monthly production deadlines and collaboration, finishing each March to preserve snapshots of the school year. The...

Choosing the right MCAS locations is a challenging puzzle for school administrators every year; however, when problems are solved, some students are left frustrated by the test locations.  The Massachusetts...

After four years of teaching at Algonquin and building connections with students through language, Spanish teacher Pauliny Smith has decided to switch careers in order to become a state police officer.  Citing...

It now appears almost certain that the state will pass a bell-to-bell phone ban soon. What plans are being made for a phone ban at Algonquin, and what can students expect?  “I feel very strongly, and...

Algonquin’s Portuguese Heritage class is being removed for the upcoming school year due to its low enrollment, staffing concerns and budget limitations. World Language department head Emily Squires...

Applied arts teacher Mary Beth Pappas is retiring after 22 years, leaving behind a legacy of authentic connections with students and colleagues while looking forward to pursuing her personal interests.  Pappas...

After dedicating 20 years at Algonquin, math teacher Eileen Cronin is ready to retire and move on to the next chapter of her life and enjoy the perks of having time to travel and spend time with family.  After...

After 28 years, applied arts teacher Christine Ferreira will retire after fostering growth in students, making valuable connections and contributing to the development of the Applied Arts department.  Ferreira...

Applied Arts department head George Clarke is retiring after 30 years of sharing his passion for working with his hands and brightening peoples’ days. Clarke joined Algonquin in 1996 and became the...

After 21 years at Algonquin, English teacher Deborah Saltzman will retire at the end of this year, cementing a legacy of uplifting hundreds of students through literature.  Throughout her decades teaching,...

Postgraduate Catie Campbell has been selected as one of two students to represent Massachusetts as a youth leader at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in late June. Now in her first year of...