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New Rankings: Fairfield County Dominates List Of Best High Schools In State New Rankings: Fairfield County Dominates List Of Best High Schools In State
New Rankings: Fairfield County Dominates List Of Best High Schools In State Niche released its Best High Schools in the Country list this week, and while no Connecticut school made it onto the national charts, several of the state's public schools scored near the top.  Here is a breakdown of the top 10 rated schools in Connecticut.  Click here for the full list, and click here for a breakdown of the survey's methodology.  10: Glastonbury High School Researchers credited Glastonbury High's teacher-to-student ratio with his solid test scores. With 13 pupils per educator, the Hartford County school allows teachers more time to work with the …

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by Josh Lanier
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US Presidential Scholars: 3 Fairfield County High School Seniors Earn Top Honor US Presidential Scholars: 3 Fairfield County High School Seniors Earn Top Honor
US Presidential Scholars: 3 Fairfield County High School Seniors Earn Top Honor Several Connecticut high school seniors have received one of the nation's highest honors for students.  The three, all from Fairfield County, are among only 161 students across the entire US to be selected as 2024 US Presidential Scholars, the US Department of Education just announced on Thursday, May 9.  The US Presidential Scholars Program was created in 1964 and recognizes a few of the country's most distinguished graduating seniors. Scholars are chosen based on academic success, excellence in the arts and technical education, and commitment to community service and leadership.…

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by Ben Crnic
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These Fairfield County High Schools Rank Among Top 10 In State, Report Says These Fairfield County High Schools Rank Among Top 10 In State, Report Says
These Fairfield County High Schools Rank Among Top 10 In State, Report Says The grades are in and these Connecticut high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked top 10 in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Connecticut” report: No. 1 - Fairfield County: Staples High School in Westport No. 2 - Fairfield County: New Canaan High School No. 3 - Fairfield County: Darien High School No. 4 - Fairfield County: Greenwich High School No. 5 - Fairfield County: Wilton High School No. 6 - Hartford County: Avon High School No. 7 - Hartford …

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by Michael Mashburn
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These Fairfield County Public Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says These Fairfield County Public Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says
These Fairfield County Public Schools Rank In Top 5 Statewide, New Report Says Five Fairfield County schools were ranked the best public high schools in Connecticut in a newly-released report. Niche, a website that creates ratings and reviews of schools and colleges across the United States, published its ranking of the "2023 Best public high schools in Connecticut." According to the report, the best public high school in the state is Staples High School, located in Westport. The school was also ranked Connecticut's best college prep public high school and second on the list of high schools with the best teachers in Connecticut. The following high schools …

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Former Fairfield County Resident Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25 Former Fairfield County Resident Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25
Former Fairfield County Resident Dies Unexpectedly At Age 25 A man who grew up in Fairfield County and pursued higher education opportunities out of state has died at the age of 25. Luke Walter Kostrzewski, a former resident of Darien, died unexpectedly in Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday, July 19, according to his obituary. He was born in Stamford and graduated from Darien High School. According to his obituary, Kostrzewski also graduated from the College of Charleston, and he had plans to continue his education. "Luke was outgoing and energetic enjoying Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Music, Boating and the beach," his obituary reads.  …

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by Nicole Valinote
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These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings
These Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings It’s no secret that Connecticut is home to some of the nation’s best schools, but which rank among the top in the country? The U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 list of the best high schools in the country after evaluating nearly 18,000 schools at all levels. According to the organization - which touts itself as “the global authority in education rankings” - high schools were judged on a weighted scale on these factors: College readiness (30 percent); Reading and math proficiency (20 percent); Reading and math performance (20 percent); Underserved student performance (10 perc…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
High School Athlete In Fairfield County Dies At Age 17 High School Athlete In Fairfield County Dies At Age 17
High School Athlete In Fairfield County Dies At Age 17 The community is mourning the death of a 17-year-old Fairfield County student-athlete who is being remembered by friends and family as being an avid lover of the outdoors. Darien resident Matthew Barket McEvoy died on Thursday, March 31. A Darien High School student, McEvoy played on the varsity lacrosse team, and enjoyed mountain biking, skiing, and had an interest in cars - both old and new. McEvoy spent his summers playing tennis, sailing and swimming at the Tokeneke Club, according to his family. As he got older, he was a member of the Express North Lacrosse team, a lifeguard, and spen…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Women Attacked Outside Fairfield County High School By Unknown Assailant, Police Say Two Women Attacked Outside Fairfield County High School By Unknown Assailant, Police Say
Two Women Attacked Outside Fairfield County High School By Unknown Assailant, Police Say Two women were attacked in the parking lot of a Fairfield County high school by an unknown assailant.  The incident took place around 12:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at Darien High School. Darien Police received a 911 call reporting an assault in one of the parking lots of Darien High School. An officer arrived on the scene in less than 60 seconds but was unable to locate a suspect, said Darien PD Sgt. James Palmieri. An initial investigation determined that two female parties were attacked by a single, unknown man as they stood outside of their parked vehicle, Palmier…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best In U.S. News Rankings Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best In U.S. News Rankings
Fairfield County High Schools Among Nation's Best In U.S. News Rankings Connecticut is well represented in the brand-new 2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best high schools in the nation. The criteria in ranking the more than 17,000 focused on six factors:  College readiness,  Reading and math proficiency,  Reading and math performance,  Underserved student performance,  College curriculum breadth, Graduation rates.  College readiness specifically measures participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams, U.S. News & World Report said. The data used was from the 2018-20…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Darien High School Goes Remote After Positive Case COVID-19: Darien High School Goes Remote After Positive Case
Covid-19: Darien High School Goes Remote After Positive Case A school in Fairfield County has switched to remote learning after a positive case of COVID-19. The positive case at Darien High School was confirmed on Wednesday, Oct. 21.  The school activated full remote learning for Thursday, Oct. 22.  All after-school high school activities and athletics are canceled for Thursday. A determination as far as the status for Friday, Oct. 23 is expected later in the day Thursday. 

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by Joe Lombardi
News
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists
These Fairfield County HS Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists Some of Fairfield County's best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates the academic achievements of high schoolers. This week, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country as semifinalists, who are vying for 7,600 scholarships totaling more than $30 million that will be announced in the spring. To become a finalist, semifinalists and an official from their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application that provides information about the students’ academic record, participation…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Darien Announces New Site For Drive-Through Testing Site COVID-19: Darien Announces New Site For Drive-Through Testing Site
Covid-19: Darien Announces New Site For Drive-Through Testing Site The Town of Darien has announced a new site for mobile testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In cooperation with the Darien Public Schools, the drive-through site, managed by Murphy Medical Associates, will be offered from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Monday, March 23, at Darien High School on 80 High School Lane.  Testing will be offered each Monday until further notice, the town said. Additional testing times will be considered as demand requires. It is important to note that those who want to be tested must be pre-screened and have a pre-set appointment appro…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Darien HS Grad John Timbers of Bethel, Assistant US Attorney, Lawyer In Stamford, Dies At 76 Darien HS Grad John Timbers of Bethel, Assistant US Attorney, Lawyer In Stamford, Dies At 76
Darien HS Grad John Timbers of Bethel, Assistant US Attorney, Lawyer In Stamford, Dies At 76 A Stamford attorney from Bethel who served as an assistant U.S. Attorney in New York during his career has died. John W. Timbers died at home on Thursday, May 23. He was 76. Timbers was born in Brooklyn in 1942 to Charlotte T. Timbers and the Hon. William H. Timbers who later served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.  Timbers graduated from Darien High School in 1960 and from Dartmouth College in 1964, after which he attended the University of Edinburgh in Scotland as a Rotary Scholar.  After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1968, he clerked for…

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
Report Of Photo Showing Darien HS Student Holding Firearm Sparks Police Investigation Report Of Photo Showing Darien HS Student Holding Firearm Sparks Police Investigation
Report Of Photo Showing Darien HS Student Holding Firearm Sparks Police Investigation A report of a photo allegedly showing a student from Darien High School holding a firearm has sparked an investigation, police say. Darien High School administrators alerted the School Resource Officer of a photo that had been circulating and causing concern amongst students on Wednesday, March 27 around 10 a.m. Darien Police Department detectives responded to the school to conduct further investigation. Police say the photo was determined to depict a DHS student holding what appeared to be a firearm. An interview with both the student and their parent revealed that the firearm was a BB gu…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Darien High School Senior John Lochtefeld Earns DAR Good Citizen Award Darien High School Senior John Lochtefeld Earns DAR Good Citizen Award
Darien High School Senior John Lochtefeld Earns DAR Good Citizen Award This year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award has been given to Darien High School student John Lochtefeld, son of Nancy and Tom Lochtefeld. This award is given to the DHS senior who “best exemplifies the qualities of patriotism, citizenship, dependability and service to community.”  Elected by faculty and fellow senior class members, John will receive the award as well as a pin and certificate from DAR Good Citizen Chairman, Kim Kiner, and Regent, Catherine Love, during the holiday gathering, which will be hosted by Winifred and Tom Lom. John has made count…

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by Valerie Musson
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New Rankings: These Fairfield County High Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Fairfield County High Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Fairfield County High Schools Among Best In State Related story: These Fairfield County School Districts Among Best In State It’s no secret that Fairfield County is home to some of the nation’s finest schools. But which high schools are at the top the list? On Wednesday, Niche released its 2019 rankings, which are “based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Using a weighted scale that includes academic grades (60 percent), teacher’s grades (10 percent), culture and diversity (10 percent), parent-student surveys (10 percent) and other …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Here's When, Where You Can See Fireworks In Fairfield County Here's When, Where You Can See Fireworks In Fairfield County
Here's When, Where You Can See Fireworks In Fairfield County There is no shortage of Independence Day celebrations featuring fireworks in Fairfield County.  At least 15 major fireworks displays are planned over the course of seven days, starting this weekend. Here are the highlights: Thursday, June 28:  Trumbull Day kicked off with carnival rides, amusement games and food trucks at the fields behind Trumbull High School and Hillcrest Middle School at 72 Strobel Road. Saturday there is no carnival but the main event will be the Barnum Festival. The final day, Sunday, July 1, concludes with a fantastic fireworks display.  Saturday, June 30  Firewor…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Finalists From Throughout County Reach For Stars In Darien's Got Talent Finalists From Throughout County Reach For Stars In Darien's Got Talent
Finalists From Throughout County Reach For Stars In Darien's Got Talent Finalists from throughout the area are headed to the annual Darien’s Got Talent, the Darien Arts Center’s popular talent competition that takes place June 23. Held at 7 p.m. at Darien High School, the fundraising event for the Darien Arts Center features 21 finalists from around the area who will compete before entertainment professionals for a chance at cash prizes.  In addition to competing on stage for cash prizes, contestants can now compete to help raise money for the DAC. The public is encouraged to vote online at darienarts.org, as many times as they wish, for their favorite contesta…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Lacrosse Coach At Darien High School Resigns After Arrest Lacrosse Coach At Darien High School Resigns After Arrest
Lacrosse Coach At Darien High School Resigns After Arrest A boys lacrosse coach on one of the area's most successful programs has resigned after he was arrested at the school last week. Raul Bourgeois, a coach on Darien High School's freshman team, was arrested on an active warrant for possession of narcotics, according to the Waterbury Police Department. His arrest came around 2 p.m. Thursday by Darien Police officers after being notified by the Waterbury Police Department, that he was believed to be on the campus, Darien Police said. According to Waterbury police Deputy Chief Fred Spagnolo, the warrant and drug charges stemmed from a motor vehi…

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by Daily Voice
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Lacrosse Coach At Darien High School Arrested Lacrosse Coach At Darien High School Arrested
Lacrosse Coach At Darien High School Arrested A boys lacrosse coach on one of the area's most successful programs was arrested at the school on an active warrant for possession of narcotics, according to the Waterbury Police Department.  Raul Bourgeois, a coach on Darien High School's freshman team, was arrested around 2 p.m. Thursday by Darien Police officers after being notified by the Waterbury Police Department, that he was believed to be on the campus, Darien Police said. According to Waterbury police Deputy Chief Fred Spagnolo, the warrant and drug charges stemmed from a motor vehicle stop in Waterbury. Following his arrest, Bou…

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by Kathy Reakes
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These Connecticut High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List These Connecticut High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List
These Connecticut High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List U.S. News & World Report's annual high school rankings emphasize student outcomes, using information on graduation rates and state assessments for more than 20,500 schools nationally. These high schools rank as the best in Connecticut, according to a new survey by U.S. News: Amistad Academy in New Haven was ranked No. 1. Connecticut IB Academy in East Hartford was ranked No. 2. Achievement First Hartford Academy Inc.in Hartford was ranked No. 3. Academy of Aerospace and Engineering in Windsor was ranked No. 4. Ridgefield High School was ranked No. 5. Marine Science Magnet High School o…

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by Jon Craig
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Area Students To Join Nationwide 'March For Our Lives' Walkout In Stamford Area Students To Join Nationwide 'March For Our Lives' Walkout In Stamford
Area Students To Join Nationwide 'March For Our Lives' Walkout In Stamford In the wake of the latest school shooting in Florida, and recent shooting incidents in the tri-state area, some high school students in Connecticut are organizing a walkout as part of a national campaign to raise gun control awareness. Students throughout Stamford are planning to join others throughout the country at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14 as part of the National 'March For Our Lives' School Walkout, which is “to protest Congress’ inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods.” “We need action. Students and…

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by Zak Failla
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Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT
Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT A total of 15 schools in Fairfield County are among the best 50 public high schools for athletes in Connecticut – including Fairfield Warde High School, which ranks first – according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Fairfield County schools that made the Top 50 list, the…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Police: Two Teens Sold Liquid Pot, Vape Pens To Darien High Students Police: Two Teens Sold Liquid Pot, Vape Pens To Darien High Students
Police: Two Teens Sold Liquid Pot, Vape Pens To Darien High Students DARIEN, Conn. — Two 19-year-old men have been busted on charges of selling high-potency liquid marijuana, regular marijuana, and vape pens to smoke the liquid pot to Darien High School students, police said late Monday. Kason Sumpter of Norwalk and Gregory Goldstein of Wilton were arrested just after midnight Saturday after Darien officers made undercover drug buys from the two in the parking lot at Holmes Elementary School, police said. The case began over the past few weeks, as the Darien Police Department Detective Division and Selective Enforcement Unit developed information about illeg…

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by Daily Voice
Sports
15 Public Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT 15 Public Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT
15 Public Fairfield County High Schools Among Top 50 For Athletes In CT FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A total of 15 schools in Fairfield County are among the best 50 public high schools for athletes in Connecticut – including Fairfield Warde High School, which ranks first – according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Fairfield County schools that…

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by Karen Tensa
Neighbors
'The Voice' Winner Performs To Help The Homeless In Stamford 'The Voice' Winner Performs To Help The Homeless In Stamford
'The Voice' Winner Performs To Help The Homeless In Stamford GREENWICH, Conn. -- "The Voice" winner and Stratford native Javier Colon will perform at the 10th annual Close to Home event in Greenwich this February to benefit the Pacific House Young Adult Program that helps young adults avoid a lifetime of homelessness. The popular yearly gathering will be held on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich to raise money for the program. Colon will provide an exclusive solo performance, and will also perform special selections with talented musicians from local high schools. The event will also feature delicious dessert and food tasting's…

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by Casey Donahue