Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced Monday that 37 district employees have been named GPS’s first “Difference Maker” award recipients. Continue Reading →
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The Children’s School to Host Parenting Expert, Robert Brooks, Ph.D.: “Raising a Self-Disciplined, Caring, and Resilient Child”
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The Children’s School is honored to have renowned psychologist Robert Brooks, Ph.D., on campus to speak with parents about “Raising a Self-Disciplined, Caring, and Resilient Child” on Wednesday, November 6, at 7:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Parenting, Schools
Greenwich Selectmen Vote 2-1 to Pursue FOIA Complaint on Alleged “Illegal Meeting” of BOE
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“We will be asking the FOIA commission to rule on this as quickly as possible and indeed ask most likely for them to rule before the next meeting, which is in a week.” – Attorney Ben Bianco Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools
Julian Curtiss School Celebrates Its 33rd Annual United Nations Day Celebration
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“As we celebrate, we must also remember the important lessons we must continue to impart to our children. First and foremost, we must continue to teach them the value of empathy. Understanding and appreciating the experiences and perspectives of others fosters compassion and creates a more inclusive world..” – Julian Curtiss Principal Eduardo Calderón Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools
Greenwich Selectmen to Meet to Consider FOI Commission Complaint against BOE
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There is a single agenda item: discuss and possible vote on filing a complaint with the Freedom of Information Commission challenging the legality of the Oct. 21, 2024 and Oct. 23, 2024 Board of Education meetings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools
Federal Jury Finds Greenwich Man Guilty of Defrauding UConn
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The investigation has been conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the UConn Police Department. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Police & Fire, Schools
GCDS Alumnus and NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell Jr. ’12 Inaugurates New Athletic Center
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The atmosphere inside the brand new Donovan Mitchell Family Athletic Center (The DON) was electric as alumnus Donovan Mitchell Jr from the class of 2012 inaugurated the facility in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday. The state-of-the-art gymnasium was packed with friends, family, and fellow NBA teammates from the Cleveland Cavaliers who cheered on Mr. Mitchell and his family. The DON, which stands for Determination Over Negativity, will be fully open to the school community in mid November. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Donovan Mitchell, GCDS
Greenwich High School’s Zara Haque Receives CT Youth Services Association Leadership Award
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The Connecticut Youth Services Association recognizes the outstanding people and programs that serve children, youth and families in Connecticut through the annual awards program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Connecticut Youth Services Association, Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, Zara Haque
Cappiali Appears Briefly as BOE Panelist; Demoted to Attendee over Republican Objections
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During public comment GEA president Lil Perrone said she was very disappointed with recent events. “I’m personally tired of hearing about ‘the will of the people.’…At our town hall your actions, words and the decisions you are making are hurting our students and our staff. Staff morale is down. This is part of it. You need to get your house in order and start making decisions that are best. Let our Board of Education do their job. Let our teachers who are educators do their job. People who know nothing about education need to stay in their lane.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Greenwich Public Schools, Greenwich Together, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh, Kathleen Stowe
Student Led Debate at GHS is Final Encounter between Simmons and Fazio before Nov 5
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Student questions to the candidates focused on abortion, gun safety, mental health, the ballot question about no excuse absentee ballots. Continue Reading →