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Greenwich, CT
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New Assistant Principal Named At Parker School In Greenwich New Assistant Principal Named At Parker School In Greenwich
New Assistant Principal Named At Parker School In Greenwich With the naming of a new assistant principal, an unfamiliar face will be seen in the halls of a Fairfield County school. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced David Cheris's appointment as Parkway School's assistant principal.  Cheris will assist Principal Mary Grandville in supporting the entire Parkway community, aiding in the development and achievement of school goals and objectives while advocating on behalf of all students.  He replaces Matthew Cerruto, who was named assistant principal of Western Middle School at the end of the school year. “Mr.…

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
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New Assistant Principal Named At Cos Cob School In Greenwich New Assistant Principal Named At Cos Cob School In Greenwich
New Assistant Principal Named At Cos Cob School In Greenwich Students will see a different face at a Fairfield County school with the naming of a new assistant principal. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced the appointment of Lauren Bird as assistant principal at Cos Cob School in Greenwich, effective immediately.  Bird, who most recently served as assistant principal in Wilton, will assist Cos Cob School Principal Kerry Gavin, supporting the entire Cos Cob community and aiding in the development and achievement of school goals and objectives while advocating on behalf of all students, Jones said. “Mrs. Lauren Bird …

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
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New Assistant Principal Named At Middle School In Greenwich New Assistant Principal Named At Middle School In Greenwich
New Assistant Principal Named At Middle School In Greenwich After serving for several months in an interim capacity, the assistant principal of a Fairfield County middle school now has the job for good. In an announcement on Friday, May 24, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Toni Jones revealed that Matthew Cerruto will be the new assistant principal at Western Middle School, effective Monday, July 1.  Cerruto will take the position after serving as interim assistant principal since Wednesday, March 13. Before that, he spent two years as the assistant principal of the Parkway School in Greenwich. "Mr. Matthew Cerruto is a d…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenwich, CT
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New Principal Named At Elementary School In Greenwich New Principal Named At Elementary School In Greenwich
New Principal Named At Elementary School In Greenwich An elementary school in Fairfield County will soon have a new principal who brings decades of experience to the table.  In an announcement on Friday, April 19, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Toni Jones revealed Jason Martin has been appointed as the next principal of Riverside School effective on Monday, July 1.  Martin will replace Christopher Weiss, who announced he would leave the district in January.  According to Jones, Martin is currently the principal of West Gate K-8 School in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, where he has overseen plenty of academic…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenwich, CT
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New Principal Named At Middle School In Greenwich: 'I Am So Honored' New Principal Named At Middle School In Greenwich: 'I Am So Honored'
New Principal Named At Middle School In Greenwich: 'I Am So Honored' After a decade of serving as assistant principal, an experienced educator will now take the helm of a Fairfield County middle school. In an announcement on Friday, April 12, Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Toni Jones revealed that Suzanne Coyne would serve as the next principal of Western Middle School effective on Monday, July 1.  Coyne's appointment comes only weeks after being named interim principal on Wednesday, March 13. Jones explained that she instantly rose to the challenge of the role.  "Ms. Suzanne Coyne received overwhelming positive feedback from th…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenwich, CT
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School In Greenwich Reopens After Cracks Found Following Earthquake School In Greenwich Reopens After Cracks Found Following Earthquake
School In Greenwich Reopens After Cracks Found Following Earthquake A Fairfield County school evacuated following last week's earthquake has reopened. Related: Cracks Discovered At School In Greenwich After 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake: Report Greenwich's Central Middle School was deemed safe to open on Monday, April 8, after cracks were found after the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred on Friday, April 5, in New Jersey that was felt throughout the region.  "We are happy to share some good news with all of you," said Greenwich Superintendent of Schools Toni Jones and Central Middle School Principal Thomas Healy.  School officials said th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
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New Assistant Principal Named At School In Greenwich New Assistant Principal Named At School In Greenwich
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenwich, CT
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New Principal Named To Greenwich Eastern Middle School New Principal Named To Greenwich Eastern Middle School
New Principal Named To Greenwich Eastern Middle School 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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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
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New Principal Named At Greenwich Middle School New Principal Named At Greenwich Middle School
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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by Kathy Reakes
Greenwich, CT
Sports
Next Level: 6 Greenwich HS Student-Athletes To Join College Programs Next Level: 6 Greenwich HS Student-Athletes To Join College Programs
Next Level: 6 Greenwich HS Student-Athletes To Join College Programs Half a dozen student-athletes from a high school in Fairfield County have signed on the dotted line to officially join NCAA Division I and Division II programs throughout the country.  The six students, who all attend Greenwich High School, celebrated their accomplishments during a recent signing day, Greenwich Public Schools announced on Thursday, April 20.  The athletes who will be joining Division I and Division II programs include:  Jack Konigsberg, who will be joining the University of Michigan's football program; Jake Kiernan, who will be joining the University of Con…

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by Ben Crnic
Brookfield, CT
Schools
Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday
Some Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday The following school districts have announced closures and shifts to remote learning for Tuesday, Feb. 2 due to the major winter storm. Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Darien Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Fairfield Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Greenwich Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Newtown Public Schools, remote learning day due to weather Norwalk Public Schools, remote learning day due to weathe…

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by Daily Voice
Brookfield, CT
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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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by Daily Voice
Greenwich, CT
Schools
Two- Way Parent-Teacher Communication Is Key Tip Among Advice From Fairfield County Principal Two- Way Parent-Teacher Communication Is Key Tip Among Advice From Fairfield County Principal
Two- Way Parent-Teacher Communication Is Key Tip Among Advice From Fairfield County Principal One of the best ways to improve your child's education is to make sure to have two-way communication with their teacher. It's a key strategy among several suggestions from one of Fairfield County's new principal. Klara Monaco shared her tips shortly after taking over as Glenville School principal Aug. 5. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced her appointment this month. Before Glenville Monaco was the assistant principal at New Lebanon School. She replaces Marc D’Amico who accepted the role of director of Curriculum for K-8 and head of K-5 Leade…

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by Donna Christopher
Stamford, CT
Schools
Around Fairfield Schools: Webinar For Parents To Talk Of Race; Meet New Principal, HR Director Around Fairfield Schools: Webinar For Parents To Talk Of Race; Meet New Principal, HR Director
Around Fairfield Schools: Webinar For Parents To Talk Of Race; Meet New Principal, HR Director You can't shield your children from the recent acts of racism and violence that followed the death of George Floyd, but what do you say to them? A pop-up webinar to address these is being hosted by Stamford Public School to assist parents in having these conversations. The webinar on Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m. will give "strategies for speaking with children about race and traumatic events," said Associate Superintendent for School Development  Olympia A. Della Flora. "Watching news stories related to George Floyd has left us all speechless. It is unbelievable that in 2020 we must …

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Free WiFi, Meals, Distance-Learning Tips To Ease Burden In Coronavirus School Closures Free WiFi, Meals, Distance-Learning Tips To Ease Burden In Coronavirus School Closures
Free WiFi, Meals, Distance-Learning Tips To Ease Burden In Coronavirus School Closures Is your head spinning with fear of the spread of coronavirus to your family? Figuring out how to work remotely while keeping your children occupied? Ready or not, Connecticut parents started homeschooling their kids Monday morning, March 16. To help ease the burden, internet provider Altice USA began offering free WiFi through its Optimum broadband service Monday, March 16, to households in their service area with K-12 and college students that don't already have it. Call 866-200-9522 for information about the 60-day enrollment. “We know that our connectivity services, especially broadband …

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by Donna Christopher
Fairfield, CT
News
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
Fairfield, CT
Schools
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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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
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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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by Daily Voice
Mahopac, NY
Schools
COVID-19: Three More Area Public School Districts Announce Closures COVID-19: Three More Area Public School Districts Announce Closures
Covid-19: Three More Area Public School Districts Announce Closures Three more school districts in the area have closed as a result of concerns over the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The latest closure announcements have come from Westchester, neighboring Fairfield County as well as in the Hudson Valley. The Bedford Central School District will be closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 to "thoroughly sanitize" all district facilities after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19.  The district has also canceled all activities, events and meet…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfield, CT
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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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by Daily Voice
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Pump It Up: Education Department Says Greenwich Students Are Fittest Of All Pump It Up: Education Department Says Greenwich Students Are Fittest Of All
Pump It Up: Education Department Says Greenwich Students Are Fittest Of All Are your children getting the minimum recommended daily hour of exercise -- a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline? Take heart, Greenwich Public School parents, because your kids are getting at least that. Their 60 minutes is at school alone. The schools' physical education program drew high marks last month when the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) recognized Greenwich Public Schools as a highly performing, Physically Active School System  also known as PASS, awarding the school district a 2019 Connecticut Red Ribbon PASS Program Award. The award d…

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by Donna Christopher
Fairfield, CT
Schools
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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DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Around Fairfield Schools: Fake News In Ridgefield, Greenwich Dedication, Student Wins Around Fairfield Schools: Fake News In Ridgefield, Greenwich Dedication, Student Wins
Around Fairfield Schools: Fake News In Ridgefield, Greenwich Dedication, Student Wins Students recently were alerted to decades-old fake news images thanks to the keen eye of a media specialist at a Ridgefield school.  Scotts Ridge Middle School seventh-graders were learning about energy transfer in ecosystems, in their science class when it happened. The widespread burning of the Amazon rainforest was the "phenomenon that we used to kick off this unit," explained their teacher Charlsie Vanderrest. During the lesson, students were asked: How does a disaster affect the systems in place in an environment? The idea to use the science lesson to help the students beco…

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Around The Schools: Greenwich Schools Has A New COO, New Budget Plan; New Canaan Lauds Scholars Around The Schools: Greenwich Schools Has A New COO, New Budget Plan; New Canaan Lauds Scholars
Around The Schools: Greenwich Schools Has A New COO, New Budget Plan; New Canaan Lauds Scholars Sean O’Keefe is the new chief operating officer for Greenwich Public Schools. He will take over Dec. 16, replacing Lorianne O’Donnell who accepted a position with Abilis. The job entails overseeing the district's operations related to finance and facilities. O’Keefe previously was the business administrator for the Trumbull Board of Education where he was responsible for all operational and financial areas. Prior to working in educational administration, he worked at IBM in various capacities including managing the company's worldwide IT budget and various global financial roles in the Unit…

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Greenwich Food Services Director Welcomes Feedback Greenwich Food Services Director Welcomes Feedback
Greenwich Food Services Director Welcomes Feedback There's plenty of research that shows better nutrition in schools can lead to improved test scores and classroom behavior. Healthy meal planning has many challenges from allergy concerns, to personal food choices like meat-free diets, especially in a large school district like Greenwich where a third of students eat in their school cafeteria every day. "I believe we serve just under 3,000 meals per day to around 9,000 students," said Greenwich Public Schools' new Interim Food Services Director Dave Nanarello. Until recently, Nanarello was the food service manager for the Greenwich scho…

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Around The Towns: 10 States Support NRA, Ganim Wins Primary With Absentee Votes, Climate Change Around The Towns: 10 States Support NRA, Ganim Wins Primary With Absentee Votes, Climate Change
Around The Towns: 10 States Support NRA, Ganim Wins Primary With Absentee Votes, Climate Change Ten states and about two dozen members of Congress have joined the National Rifle Association in supporting gunmaker Remington Arms as it fights a Connecticut court ruling involving liability for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown. Officials in 10 conservative states, 22 House Republicans and the NRA are among groups that filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court this month. They urged justices to overturn the Connecticut decision, citing a much-debated 2005 federal law that shields gun-makers from liability, in most cases, when their products are used in crimes. Remington,…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Thursday, Feb. 28 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay Brunswick School, one-hour delay Greenwich Academy, one-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, one-hour delay Stratford Public Schools, two-hour delay Trumbull School District, 90-minute delay Check back for updates

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
News
Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay  Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Sc…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay  Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay Shelton Public Sc…

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by Daily Voice
Greenwich, CT
Schools
Greenwich Appoints Interim Schools Superintendent Greenwich Appoints Interim Schools Superintendent
Greenwich Appoints Interim Schools Superintendent The Greenwich Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint an interim superintendent at a special meeting Thursday night. Eastern Middle School (EMS) Principal Ralph F. Mayo will assume the position effective July 28, 2018. “I am pleased that Ralph Mayo will continue to help drive the forward progress in the district in line with our Strategic Plan while we continue our permanent search," Board of Education Chair Peter Bernstein said. "His background as a product of the Greenwich Public Schools and a leader in our community will aid him in the continued work to promote student …

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Magnet Schools Invite Parents, Students To Open Houses Greenwich Magnet Schools Invite Parents, Students To Open Houses
Greenwich Magnet Schools Invite Parents, Students To Open Houses GREENWICH, Conn. — Families are invited to visit the magnet schools in Greenwich at open houses this month as the application process opens for the fall school year.  "The Greenwich Public Schools are proud to offer choice to the families of Greenwich that may wish to apply to any of the District’s four elementary magnet schools and one middle school magnet program," the school district said in a statement.  "School choice provides opportunities to attend a school with programs that may be of particular interest to a family and/or an individual student. School choice also pro…

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