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New Canaan Leads Way With Some Of State's Best Elementary Schools: New Report New Canaan Leads Way With Some Of State's Best Elementary Schools: New Report
New Canaan Leads Way With Some Of State's Best Elementary Schools: New Report One school district in Connecticut scored three of the top five elementary schools in the state in a new ranking.  New Canaan Public Schools have clinched the top spots in Niche’s annual ranking of the best public elementary schools in Connecticut.  Leading the way is West School, ranked as the best elementary school in the state, with East School and South School following close behind in the second and third positions, respectively. These schools shine because of their student-to-teacher ratios, dedicated faculty, and community support. West School, which serves students from p…

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by Josh Lanier
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Social Media Trend Honors New Canaan High Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned Social Media Trend Honors New Canaan High Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned
Social Media Trend Honors New Canaan High Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned A Connecticut town is going "sticks out" for Elliott Kropf, a high school senior who died unexpectedly over the weekend. His family has set a funeral and memorial service for him next week.  A Fairfield County resident, 16-year-old Elliott's life hinged on hockey. He was a star forward for the New  Canaan High School Rams in the No. 22 jersey. It was his passion.   Related: Details Into Death Of New Canaan High's Elliott Kropf Released To honor that love, his friends started a hashtag on social media for people to post photos of their hockey sticks outside their ho…

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by Josh Lanier
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Young New Canaan HS Grad Dies: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed,' Superintendent Says Young New Canaan HS Grad Dies: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed,' Superintendent Says
Young New Canaan HS Grad Dies: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed,' Superintendent Says A community is mourning the loss of a bright young man who graduated from a high school in Connecticut last year. New, updated report: Young New Canaan HS Grad Remembered As Talented Musician After Untimely Death The death of Toby Woods, a 2023 graduate of New Canaan High School, was announced by New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Luizzi on Friday, Feb. 23 in a communication to district families.  In his letter to families, Luizzi called Woods a "bright, kind, talented, and thoughtful young man."  "His passing is a painful loss for our New Canaan Schoo…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Referendum On Starting Time Sparks Debate At School District In Fairfield County Referendum On Starting Time Sparks Debate At School District In Fairfield County
Referendum On Starting Time Sparks Debate At School District In Fairfield County A referendum on whether or not to review and potentially change the starting time for schools in a Connecticut school district has led to a mass debate and much consternation in the community. On Wednesday, June 2 in Fairfield County, there will be a referendum vote from noon until 8 p.m. in New Canaan at the high school over whether or not the Board of Education should spend nearly $500,000 to study start times for students. Absentee ballots can be left at the ballot box in front of Town Hall. Town Council member Michael Mauro made a motion in March “to reduce the Board of Education Opera…

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by Zak Failla
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New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
New Update: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures for Monday, Feb. 1 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Greenwich Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Stamford  Public Schools, closed Stratford Public Schools, closed Wooster School, Danbury, remote operations Litchfiel…

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COVID-19: New Positive Case Leads To Revised Reopening Plan At District In Fairfield County COVID-19: New Positive Case Leads To Revised Reopening Plan At District In Fairfield County
Covid-19: New Positive Case Leads To Revised Reopening Plan At District In Fairfield County A new confirmed case of COVID-19 has prompted a school district in Fairfield County to revise plans for the return to full in-person instruction. The new update affects students in grades seven through 12 in the New Canaan School District. The positive case occurred at Saxe Middle School.  "The student who tested positive was previously quarantined due to close contact with a known positive case outside of school, and has taken the appropriate steps as advised by the New Canaan Health Department and New Canaan Public Schools," New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Bryan D…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Around Fairfield County Schools: These Districts Will Announce Latest Reopening Plans Around Fairfield County Schools: These Districts Will Announce Latest Reopening Plans
Around Fairfield County Schools: These Districts Will Announce Latest Reopening Plans Parents won't want to miss these meetings giving the latest reopening plans in your child's Fairfield County school. Stamford Public Schools will announce theirs on Monday, Aug. 17 in a Pop-Up Webinar, Let's Talk: 2020-2021, said Superintendent Tamu Lucero. "As we move closer to the first day of school on September 8, 2020, we continue to refine our 2020-2021 SPS Reopening Plan Hybrid Model. The meeting for secondary grade students 6-12 is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. here and the elementary grades K-5 meeting webinar is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. here The plan added Lucero considers "the health …

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by Donna Christopher
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Seniors In 'Last Years', Parents Of Sick Children On COVID-19 Calls From School Nurses Here Seniors In 'Last Years', Parents Of Sick Children On COVID-19 Calls From School Nurses Here
Seniors In 'Last Years', Parents Of Sick Children On Covid-19 Calls From School Nurses Here One man said he was lonely having no visits from family and being alone in his final years, while a parent of a chronically ill child needed guidance this week. They were people New Canaan school nurses talked to this week when they started making coronavirus calls to local residents. The New Canaan Public Schools nursing staff is working with the Town of New Canaan's Health Department to fight the pandemic.  Typically they'd be attending to children, tweens and teens in the nurse's office coming in with colds, stomachaches, and headaches, but this week the calls were to adults, many …

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by Donna Christopher
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COVID-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks COVID-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks
Covid-19: CT Public Schools To Close For At Least Two Weeks Updated story: All CT Public Schools To Close Under Order By Lamont Earlier school closure rundown prior to order for public school closure for two weeks or more: Bethel Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Danbury Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Darien Public …

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by Daily Voice
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Latest Update: COVID-19 School District Closures For Thursday, March 12 Latest Update: COVID-19 School District Closures For Thursday, March 12
Latest Update: Covid-19 School District Closures For Thursday, March 12 The following are schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Fairfield County Darien Public Schools: Darien Closed beginning Thursday, March 12. Schools will resume on Thursday, March 26. Additional details will be released. Greenwich Public Schools: Closed beginning Thursday, March 12 through next week. The district does not have any COVID-19 case, but is taking the step because Superintendent Toni Jones said, "There is still cause for concern with the growing number of cases given our proximity to affe…

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COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments COVID-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments
Covid-19: Schools Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments The following are closures and schedule adjustments by school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 and all of next week. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 27 out of an abundance of caution. Danbury Public Schools: Closed …

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COVID-19: School District Announces Delayed Start COVID-19: School District Announces Delayed Start
Covid-19: School District Announces Delayed Start Check back for information on any school district schedule changes due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Fairfield County New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delayed start to provide the necessary time and coordination to prepare student materials for distribution. Check back for updates. Related story: First Connecticut Resident To Test Positive For Coronavirus Is From Fairfield County

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Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 17 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Greenwich Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Redding Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, cl…

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Around The Schools: New High School Campus For Norwalk, Canaan Board Of Education Adds New Trio Around The Schools: New High School Campus For Norwalk, Canaan Board Of Education Adds New Trio
Around The Schools: New High School Campus For Norwalk, Canaan Board Of Education Adds New Trio Norwalk will get a new, expanded high school campus -- totally replacing the existing high school. State Sen. Bob Duff, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Schools Superintendent Steven Adamowski, and other state and local officials announced plans for the new Norwalk High School on Monday, Dec. 9   The 337,000-square-foot facility will be expanded to include three unique school programs for 2,000 students.  State and school officials estimated that 80 percent of the construction costs will be paid with the help of state taxpayer money. The remaining cost would be paid using local …

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by Donna Christopher
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Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 3 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, three-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Darien Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, three-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Redding Public Schools, three-hour delay Ridgefield Public Scho…

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Schools Look At Ways To Prevent Sexual Harassment Among Staff, Faculty Schools Look At Ways To Prevent Sexual Harassment Among Staff, Faculty
Schools Look At Ways To Prevent Sexual Harassment Among Staff, Faculty The #MeToo movement has the country taking a fresh look at sexual harassment in workplaces though some protection laws have been in place for decades. New Canaan Public Schools which employs 700 certified staff has "the three Ps" in place, explained the district's Director of Human Resources Darlene Pianka. "In each building, you have a person who is the Title IX coordinator, a policy against sexual discrimination, and a procedure to address it, a grievance process" whereby all complaints are investigated. Pianka is the schoolwide Title IX coordinator. Title IX outlaws sexual harassmen…

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by Donna Christopher
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School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday
School Districts Announce Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay New Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Schools, two-hour delay Stamford Public Schools, two-hour delay Stratford…

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Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday
Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to icy conditions following the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and subsequent freeze-up. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay   New Fairfield Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Weston Public Schools, two-hour delay Wilton Public Schools, two-hour delay This …

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Police & Fire
New Canaan Basketball Coach Caught With Heroin In Stamford Fired New Canaan Basketball Coach Caught With Heroin In Stamford Fired
New Canaan Basketball Coach Caught With Heroin In Stamford Fired This story has been updated. A New Canaan High School assistant basketball coach busted with 20 bags of heroin in Stamford has been fired. Jose Amor, 30, of Davenport Drive, Stamford, was charged Friday with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell and possession of a controlled substance after police received a call regarding a suspicious person, said Stamford Police Lt. Tom Barcello. School officials said in a letter to parents that that as of Monday morning, Amor is no longer employed in any capacity by the New Canaan Public Schools. "Mr. Amor passed th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Canaan Mourns Unexpected Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy New Canaan Mourns Unexpected Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy
New Canaan Mourns Unexpected Death Of 10-Year-Old Boy UPDATE: The cause of death has not been determined, but the 10-year-old boy had tested positive for Type B Flu. Click here for the updated story at Daily Voice. NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The town of New Canaan is mourning the unexpected death of a 10-year-old boy who died Sunday morning after becoming ill while at a hockey tournament, according to media reports.  Nico Mallozzi was a fourth-grader at West School and played hockey for the Norwalk-based Connecticut Roughriders.  The hockey club posted a statement on its website: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mallozzi family right now.…

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