Announcement - New Assistant Superintendent

Dear Westborough Families and Colleagues: I am very excited to announce that Matthew Mehler will be the next Assistant Superintendent of the Westborough Public Schools. Dr. Mehler has served as middle school principal for the Carlisle Schools for the past seven years.  Prior to that, he worked as an assistant principal in Bedford and a curriculum coordinator in Lexington.   Matt’s background as both a building and curriculum leader, working in small districts where he wore many hats and in larger ones where he had the chance to focus on social studies teaching and learning, means that he comes to Westborough with a broad base of experience and a depth of insight about curriculum and instruction.  Throughout the interview process, Matt demonstrated that his values are aligned with our district.  He is committed to meeting the needs of all learners, he understands the importance of data-based decision making, and he has led efforts in his current district to ensure that all students experience a sense of belonging.   As I indicated last week, we held a student forum, and it was fun to see Matt interact with–and be impressed by–our high school students.  One of the students who submitted individual feedback described Dr. Mehler like this:   I think that he is very passionate, positive, self motivated, dedicated and problem solving…he seems pretty cool and makes people comfortable while talking to him. Matt’s current colleagues emphasised his strong interpersonal skills and his capacity to navigate disagreement while maintaining good relationships. They talked about his work ethic as well as his ability to stay calm under pressure. They noted that he asks great questions and listens carefully. And, most importantly, he keeps kids at the center of his decision making.   There were so many strong candidates for this role, and I want to thank all of them for their interest and engagement in the process.   Matt rose to the top, and I am confident that he will be an exceptional leader for Westborough’s schools.  Please join me in welcoming him! Warmly, Allison Borchers Superintendent

Monday, Apr 21 2025

Passover, Good Friday and Easter

Dear Westborough Families and Colleagues: Tomorrow will be a half day in Westborough, as many Christian members of our community observe  Good Friday , followed by  Easter  this coming Sunday, April 20.   Sunday also marks the final day of  Passover , a holiday celebrated by our Jewish community members.    According to our guidelines, no homework assignments, projects, presentations, or other assignments will be due until at least Tuesday, April 29.  The same policy applies for the administration of tests.   Our  Holiday Homework Guidelines  outline a process for students from all faiths to take time off from school assignments, if they choose,  so that they may celebrate important religious and cultural holidays with their families.  Our intent is to provide students with an opportunity to engage fully in their families’ religious and cultural practices.   I hope that everyone enjoys a wonderful April Vacation with your friends and loved ones! Warmly, Allison Borchers Superintendent of Schools

Thursday, Apr 17 2025

Today's Parent Forum to meet the Asst. Superintenden...

Dear Westborough Families, This message is to inform you that we will not be holding the parent forum to meet Ethan Dolleman one of our candidates for the Assistant Superintendent position.  Ethan has accepted a different position and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Allison

Wednesday, Apr 16 2025