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GHS Humanities Students Show What They Know in History Competition
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Group projects included a look at the impacts of NAFTA, a documentary on the invention of the telephone and a study of the Columbian Exchange. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Aaron Hull, Anna Stempien, Brooke Cumberland, Greenwich High School, Jack Berrett, Karen Boyea, Lindsay Schuler
GHS Debate Team: Winning Tournaments, Becoming Better Speakers, Seeing Both Sides
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“The style of debate we do – Parliamentary – lends itself to strong logic and strong argumentation. So you can’t out-research your opponents. You have to out-think and out-speak your opponents.” – Amrutha Nandakumar, GHS class of 2024 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Aaron Hull, Amrutha Nandakumar, Arnav Bhatia, Aubrey Niederhoffer, Connecticut Debate Association, Connor Hone, debate team
GPS Families Invited to “Glow Kids,” a Talk about Screen Time Impacts
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The Greenwich High School PTA invites all Greenwich Public Schools families to “Glow Kids,” a talk with best-selling author and psychologist, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, as he explores how screen time has shaped our society, harmed our mental health, affected child development, and impacted education. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Parenting, Schools, Dr. Nicholas Kardaris, Glow Kids, screen time
Greenwich Schools To Remain Open for April 2 Presidential Primary
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BOE members noted that each party represented on the ballot only has one candidate for the Presidential Primary, but the Town of Greenwich is still required to hold the primary as officially scheduled. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools
Head Shaving at Cos Cob School Raises Funds for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
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With the enthusiastic leadership of principal Kerry Gavin, Cos Cob School was on track to raise $20,000 for the childhood cancer research charity, St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, childhood cancer research, Cos Cob School, Kerry Gavin, Pat Prisinzano, pediatric cancer, St. Baldrick's Foundation
Register Today for ISD’s 7th Annual Greenwich Color Challenge
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The race fee includes a race pack with a 2024 race t-shirt, sunglasses and string backpack – while supplies last – and everyone is encouraged to dress in their silliest attire, such as tutus, wacky socks, rainbow wigs and much more. Kids 4 and under can participate for free, but will not receive a race pack. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Color Challenge, ISD
Greenwich United Way to $250,000 Annually to Fund Preschool Scholarships
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The increased commitment considers rising preschool tuitions, a very limited Greenwich Public Schools preschool lottery, and the delayed kindergarten start requiring Connecticut students to be 5 years old by September 1 instead of Jan 1 to enroll, adding an additional year of preschool tuition to family budgets. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools
GHS Jazz Festival Set for March 23 in the Performing Arts Center
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The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 for adults. The event features 10 bands visiting and performing throughout the day from as far away as Canada and eight top tier New York City based jazz clinicians giving masterclasses on all jazz instruments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Essentially Ellington, Greenwich High School, jazz festival
United Way Issues Grant to Greenwich Alliance for 8th Grade DC Trip
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The $30,000+ grant will go toward trip tuition assistance and a stipend for each of the 80 qualifying students. Working together on this initiative, the Greenwich United Way, Greenwich Alliance for Education and the D.C. Committee provide tangible equity and inclusion for Greenwich Public School students, benefiting the student body at large. Continue Reading →