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THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

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

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

District Wellness Coordinator Mary Ellen Duggan explains how COVID testing is done through the school's new pool testing service.

Duggan leads medical team to keep district safe

Sahana Sivarajan, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

District Wellness Coordinator Mary Ellen Duggan is working to keep our community safe from COVID-19 one step at a time. With the help of many others, Duggan has had a tireless year of keeping students...

Principal Sean Bevan has decided to hold focus groups to gather students' opinions and insight regarding the school's mascot.

Focus groups give insight into student opinion about mascot

Melissa Dai and Claire Bai April 5, 2021

As part of the continuing mascot discussion, Principal Sean Bevan directed 17 teachers in holding focus groups with their students during remote classes on Monday, March 8 to gain an understanding of the...

Students, alumnae and faulty have been involved in conversations regarding the impact of race on students' experiences at Algonquin.

Breaking a ‘Culture of Silence’

"In towns like Southborough, insidious racism is like oxygen in the air. It may stand out in extreme cases — but we grew up breathing it.” This quote was part of a widely-shared article titled...

Custodian Jon Souza uses a new electrostatic sprayer to sanitize cafeteria desks. Sanitization of cafeteria surfaces is one of the new cleaning-related expenses this year.

The cost of keeping ARHS healthy

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2021

In order to allow students to safely return to school this year, Algonquin was required to pick up almost $500,000 in new expenses, though much of that has been offset by grants. According to a presentation...

In the H300 hallway, a song about pi is displayed on a whiteboard along with balloons in celebration of Pi Day which was March 14th.

SLIDESHOW: Math department celebrates Pi Day

March 22, 2021

During the week of March 8, the H300 hallway was decorated in celebration of Pi Day. Many teachers celebrated through different class activities and decorations.

New courses offered for 2021-2022 school year

New courses offered for 2021-2022 school year

Melissa Dai, Tisya Singh, and Claire Bai March 4, 2021

This article was updated on March 15.

Steering Committee members meet virtually on Zoom to make plans for senior events and create a memorable experience for the class of 2021.

Senior events to be held following COVID guidelines

Annemargaret Furgal, Staff Writer February 23, 2021

This article was updated on March 7. Although many senior events may not be the same as usual due to COVID restrictions, students and staff are working towards providing safe and fun experiences for...

First place winner Wraven Watanabe performs the poem “Spanglish” by Tato Laviera in Algonquin's Poetry Out Loud competition held over Zoom on February 1.

Students compete in virtual Poetry Out Loud finals

Claire Bai, Assistant News Editor February 21, 2021

Eight students competed in the Poetry Out Loud finals held over Zoom on Monday, February 1.  Due to COVID-19, the Poetry Out Loud competition had to be held virtually. Competitors pre-recorded their...

ARHS provides free COVID-19 pooled screening

ARHS provides free COVID-19 pooled screening

Tisya Singh, Assistant News Editor February 12, 2021

COVID-19 Pooled Weekly Screening by Tisya

Math teacher Mary Rose Steele writes down solutions to exponential expressions on the board during a hybrid day which allows for in person learning.

Hybrid model alters student learning

Billy Smith, Staff Writer February 9, 2021

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, teachers and students have had to change the way they learn both in school and out of school in a hybrid learning model. According to The Public Schools of Northborough...

Snow banks nearly covered the school's sign on Bartlett Street on Tuesday, Feb. 2, the recent official snow day during which there was no remote learning.

District has snow day with hopes of full in-person day in June

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor February 7, 2021

Superintendent Greg Martineau made the decision to have a typical snow day instead of a remote day on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The decision, announced Monday evening, was based on weather data and Martineau’s...

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