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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 …
Lifestyle
Popular NYC Restaurant To Open Locale In Westport
A popular New York City taqueria is making its way north with a new location in Connecticut. Tacombi, a taqueria known for its flavorful tacos and cocktails, is opening its first location in the state, located in Fairfield County at 1680 Post Road (Route 1) in Westport. Founded in 2006 and originally run out of a “combi” bus in Mexico, the vibrant eatery – which uses its own brand of tortilla products, Vista Hermosa – has now amassed over 51,000 Instagram followers and locations in Virginia, Chicago, and Miami. View this post on Instagram …
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Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say
Harvard University is under federal scrutiny for its preferential treatment of donor and legacy candidates, reports say. The US Department of Education announced this week it had opened an investigation into the prestigious Massachusetts university's admissions practices for undergraduate applicants, according to Harvard's newspaper, the Crimson. Related: End Of 'Legacy': Wesleyan University Halts Admissions Perk The investigation will seek to determine if the legacy or donor admissions discriminate on the basis of race, the Crimson reported. If so, the university m…
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks High Nationally Among Best Places For Families, Fortune Says
One Connecticut municipality has taken the crown as the best in the state for families and as one of the best in the entire nation. Fairfield County’s own Norwalk ranked No. 29 on Fortune Magazine’s 2023 “50 Best Places to Live for Families” list, trouncing countless other municipalities in Connecticut and throughout the US. Dubbed a “coastal gem,” Fortune praises Norwalk for its ability to balance both a beachy lifestyle with closeness to major metropolitan areas. Founded in the mid-1650s but burned to the ground in 1779 by the British in the Revolutionary War, Norwalk has a rich histo…
Schools
Danbury Educator Earns Exceptional Principal Award
An educator in Fairfield County has been awarded the prestigious Exceptional Principal Award. In Danbury, Rogers Park Middle School Principal, Dr. Kristy Zaleta, accepted the award from the Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. The award “recognizes a school principal who goes beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment for Latino students and their families,” the organization said. Rogers Park Middle School is composed of 78 percent of Black, indigenous students of color, 6…
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New Assistant Principal Named At School In Greenwich
A school in Fairfield County has selected a new assistant principal who school officials say is more than qualified for the role. Steven Groccia has been named the new Assistant Principal at Cos Cob School, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Toni Jones announced on Monday, May 15. Groccia will take over the position from Karen Vitti, who has been on special assignment and filling in for the role since September 2022. Currently serving as an elementary assistant principal at the Meeting House Hill School in New Fairfield, Groccia will bring his extensive experienc…
Schools
New Principal Named To School In Greenwich
Students at a school in Fairfield County will find a new principal roaming the halls this fall. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced on Tuesday, May 9 the appointment of Marc Guarino as principal of Eastern Middle School, effective Saturday, July 1. Guarino replaces Jason Goldstein who announced in January that he is stepping down at the end of the school year to return to teaching in the classroom. The new principal will oversee all of EMS’ programs that meet the needs of its students with a strong focus on academic, persona…
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Wilton, Greenwich Students Named Presidential Scholars
Two Fairfield County students have been named as 2023 US Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for graduating high school seniors. Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker made the announcement on Wednesday, May 10 that Ambika Grover of Greenwich High School and Lukas Koutsoukos of Wilton High School were selected for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. “I am so proud of Ambika and Lukas on being named US Presidential Scholars and receiving this extraordinary national rec…
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New Superintendent To Take Command At North Salem Central School District
After an extensive search, a school district in Northern Westchester has named its next superintendent. Duncan Wilson has been selected as the new Superintendent of the North Salem Central School District and will take over the position on Saturday, July 1, district officials announced. Wilson will take over the position from Ken Freeston, who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Wilson comes to North Salem from the Ardsley Union Free School District, where he was assistant superintendent. Prior to that, he was director of instruction and human resources a…
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New Principal Named At Greenwich Middle School
A new principal has been named to take the helm at Western Middle School in Greenwich. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced Tuesday, May 9, the appointment of Dr. PJ Wax III as principal of Western Middle School, effective Saturday, July 1. Wax replaces Gordon Beinstein who announced in January that he is retiring at the end of the school year. “Greenwich Public Schools continues to be the premiere destination for educators and administrators in our region as more than 60 candidates vied for this position,” Jones said. Wax comes to GPS from St…
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These Fairfield County School Districts Rank Among Top 25 In America, New Report Says
Two school districts in Connecticut are among the best in the entire country, according to a new report. In Fairfield County, the Westport, and New Canaan public school districts ranked No. 17 and No. 21 respectively, according to Niche's new 2023 rankings of the top school districts in the country. Niche says it uses "a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience," according to its website. A detailed explanation of the criteria used to rank the school districts can be read by clicking here. Both districts received a Niche gr…
Police & Fire
Student Arrested After Fight With Paraprofessional At Middle School In Fairfield County: Police
A middle school student in Fairfield County was arrested after physically confronting a paraprofessional, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, April 19 at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk, according to Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh. An investigation into the incident, which included interviews with the paraprofessional, an interview of the student with his parent present, and a witness who walked in during the incident, determined that the student initiated the altercation in an in-school suspension room, Walsh said. The paraprofessional suffer…
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