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BOE member Veronica Chiavaroli said other Greenwich elementary schools already house district programs besides their K-5 responsibilities. Riverside does not. Pre-K for children age 3, 4 and 5 is required by federal law to be provided for free for special education students who are in class with peer students who pay tuition. The number of students identified for Pre-K has tripled since 2012. Continue Reading →
Difference Maker award recipients are staff members who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others inside and outside of our classrooms. This year, we will be honoring one from each school and one from each district department that are considered “unsung heroes.” Continue Reading →
The Greenwich High School Choral Department held its annual Pops Concert on May 27 in the school’s performing arts center. The event featured upbeat popular music featuring all four GHS choirs, with guest performances by the GHS Modern Band. Continue Reading →
“I envisioned Unified Family Field Day as an opportunity to bring together students and families from across the Greenwich community to build connections and celebrate inclusion. What made the day truly special was the incredible support from our varsity coaches and student-athletes, whose enthusiasm, kindness, and creativity brought each adaptive sport station to life. They created welcoming experiences where every participant could experience success, connection, and fun.” – Deirdre Burke, Unified Sports Program Coordinator, Greenwich High School Continue Reading →
Since 2008, Reading Champions has delivered consistent early literacy support with the largest volunteer-driven program in town, with 120+ volunteers in 11 schools and five afterschool programs reaching 400+ students. Continue Reading →
The 25 year anniversary year milestone was commemorated during an open house event featuring history from the school, including old articles and yearbooks, and visits to the school’s classrooms. Continue Reading →
The board voted unanimously on an action item concerning a lawsuit between First Selectman Fred Camillo and the Board of Education. Continue Reading →
This historic 80th annual event gathered over 26,000 high school students, advisors, and business professionals for a massive week of leadership development and competitive events Continue Reading →
After retiring following Super Bowl LIII, Sullivan pivoted to financial services in 2020. Today, he is a partner and the Director of Business Development at Integra Global Advisors in Stamford where he guides clients with the same steady hand that guided NFL offenses. Continue Reading →
Each year, our program follows the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (CT ELDS) by observing children’s emerging interests and using them as a foundation for meaningful, project-based learning. This year, a shared curiosity developed around the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species frequently found on our playground. Children expressed excitement and curiosity as they noticed these insects outdoors, often discussing what they observed and asking questions. Through guided exploration, they learned that spotted lanternflies can harm native plants and trees by feeding on sap and leaving behind a sticky residue that can lead to the growth of sooty mold. This discovery supported early science learning, encouraging children to build awareness of ecosystems, cause and effect, and environmental responsibility. Continue Reading →