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The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough is reauthorizing its Strategic Plan, Vision 2026: Educate, Inspire, and Challenge. First approved in the spring of 2021, this plan has guided the District’s priorities and actions over the past several years. As we look ahead, it is time to chart the course for the next six years—and we invite our community to help shape that future.

This fall and winter, the District is collecting input from students, families, staff, and community members through multiple avenues, including a community-wide survey. The survey mirrors the version administered in January 2021, allowing for a comparison of new feedback with the original baseline data. These insights will inform the goals, priorities, and key actions that will define the next phase of the District’s Strategic Plan.

As part of this process, citizens are invited to participate in one of our upcoming Strategic Planning Sessions. Each session will explore the landscape students will encounter in the future—careers, higher education, and societal expectations. Together, we will identify the habits, skills, and knowledge that will empower our graduates to thrive in a complex, rapidly changing world.

Before completing the survey, we encourage all residents to review the current Strategic Plan – Vision 2026: Educate, Inspire, and Challenge.

Upcoming Strategic Planning Session

January 28, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM | Virtual

Your voice is essential as we envision the future of learning in Northborough and Southborough. We hope you will join us in this important work.

PTO Updates (1/30):

• 2/9-2/13: Winter/Spring Book Fair–Parent volunteers needed!

• 2/9-2/13: Kindness Week and Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue Donation Drive

• 2/9: Monthly PTO meeting at 1:30pm in conference room

• 2/10: Kidzfest Planning Meeting at 7pm at Neighborhood Tavern

• 2/24: PTO Sponsored “Hands on Nature” enrichment program for 4th and 5th graders

• 3/3: PTO Sponsored “Hands on Nature” enrichment program for K and 1st grades

• 3/10: PTO Sponsored “Hands on Nature” enrichment program for 2nd and 3rd grades

• 5/15: Kidzfest at Zeh from 5:30-7:30pm

Details:

• Winter/Spring Book Fair (2/9-2/13): The PTO is pleased to present a “Books Only” Scholastic Book Fair the week of 2/9-2/13.   Families will be able to shop together at the book fair on the evening of Wed 2/11, prior to and after the fifth grade’s Musical Bingo event.  Click here to volunteer, and see the attached flyer for more info.  Proceeds from book fair sales benefit Zeh!

• Kindness Week (2/9-2/13): As part of Zeh’s celebration of kindness that week, Mrs. Dallaire and the fourth graders will once again be helping to organize a donation drive for Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue in Winchendon.  Boxes for donated items will be in the lobby and library.  Donations will be collected through Friday 2/27.

• PTO Monthly Meeting (2/9): Our next monthly meeting will be held on Monday 2/9 at 1:30 in the Zeh conference room.  All are welcome! Can’t make the meeting but want to find out more about supporting Zeh? Email us!

• Kidzfest Planning Meeting (2/10): Mark your calendar for our first planning meeting, which will be held on Tuesday 2/10 at 7pm at Neighborhood Tavern.  Come share ideas, talk with other parents in a relaxed setting, and help us make this annual tradition the best one yet!

• Kidzfest Silent Auction Donations Needed: We are seeking sports tickets, specialty services, gift baskets/gift cards, a few nights at a vacation home, and other goodies to include in our Silent Auction fundraiser.  Remember that the success of this event directly impacts continued PTO funding for field trips, enrichment activities, classroom grants, and needed school improvements at Zeh, so get creative!  Have something to donate or want more info? Email us!