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Forty-six percent of Natick 10th graders scored proficient or above in Science & Tech, according to the latest MCAS results.

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'Fame' schools struggle to survive

'Fame' schools struggle to survive

Enrollment has fallen at some private performing arts schools and endowments have lost value, said Roger Shoemaker, associate head for the arts at the boarding school Walnut Hill in Natick. Associated Press, 9/24/09

School committee selects existing site for new high school

The Natick School Committee voted unanimously Thursday to build the proposed new high school on the existing high school's site, a move that assures the school's location.Boston Globe, 9/25/09
High school classes going virtual (Ellen Harasimowicz for The Boston Globe)Concord-Carlisle High guidance counselor Brad McGrath checks Jack Michaud's grades for his Virtual High School course in government.

High school classes going virtual

Natick High is one of 48 schools participating in the Virtual High School, a Maynard-based nonprofit consortium involving more than 400 middle and high schools worldwide. Boston Globe, 9/24/09

Parents step up for gifted students

Parents of gifted students are working with educators to address what they describe as a dearth of services. Boston Globe, 9/20/09

Good showing on the SATs

Using SAT scores as a measure, the communities west of Boston have some of the best public schools in the country. Coming in 54th statewide was Natick High, with last spring's seniors earning an average combined score of 1,639 on the test's three sections. Boston Globe, 9/13/09

Schools prepare for flu

Natick has an aggressive plan in place to inoculate children against H1N1 during the school day at every grade level. Permission slips have already gone home to give high schoolers a dose of seasonal flu vaccine. Boston Globe, 9/10/09
Schools tape Obama's speech

Schools tape Obama's speech

Natick schools did not show President Barack Obama’s back-to-school speech to students live on Tuesday, but instead taped it for possible showing at a later date, according to the superintendent’s office. Boston Globe, 9/8/09

School board chooses architect for high school

The Natick School Committee has voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with the architecture firm Ai3 to design the new Natick High School. Boston Globe, 8/18/09
(Bill Polo/Globe Staff/File 2007)Natick High Principal John Hughes (left) toured the school with consultants David Ziskind (middle), Charlie Paradie (right), and a team from the state School Building Authority assessing its condition July 2007.

Architects offer high school plans

Armed with PowerPoint presentations, sleek posters and a 3-D animated video, three architecture firms presented their design proposals and visions for Natick’s new high school at a public meeting Wednesday evening. Boston Globe, 8/13/09

School building projects proceed despite economy

In spite of the shaky economy, several area school districts, including Natick, continue to work with the Massachusetts School Building Authority and are moving forward with plans for new or renovated facilities. Boston Globe, 8/9/09

Teens: We drink, smoke less, but marijuana on rise

Alcohol and cigarette use by teens in area communities have declined slightly in the past two years, but marijuana smoking is on the rise, according to a new survey performed by the MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation. Boston Globe, 8/6/09