The Board of Selectmen are waiting for Sandy Litvack to be sworn in and fully briefed on potential litigation to reopen the 2003 settlement with GHS neighbor Bill Effros. The court judgement prohibits Cardinal Field from being illuminated more than a handful of nights per year. Continue Reading →
Dr. Chris Winters
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PHOTOS: 15th Annual Boys & Girls Club’s Thanksgiving Dinner Celebrates One Big Family
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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich reprised a favorite tradition on Tuesday night with the 15th annual Thanksgiving feast, serving a whopping 416 hot meals. The meal included turkey, gravy, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls and a choice of apple or pumpkin pie with whipped cream. “The one thing is the need is greater than people realize. But this event is about family,” said Boys & Girls Club CEO Bobby Walker. “Whether you are in need or not.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Camryn Ferrara, Chief Jim Heavey, Chrissy von Oiste, Don Palmer, Dr. Chris Winters
National Merit Scholars, Semi-Finalists and Commended, Honored at BOE Meeting
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This year there are There were 15 semifinalists, 31 commended and 10 National Hispanic Hispanic Recognition Scholars at Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Chris Winters, Greenwich High School, Judith Nedell, National Merit Scholars, National Merit Scholarship
No Gymnasium Floor at Greenwich High School, PE Class and Teams do a Reshuffle
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Over the summer the top bidding vendor for the job of replacing the gym floor at Greenwich High School walked Away. With the second and only other bidder for the job now at work, the estimated completion date is Nov 1. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Bob Stacy, Dalene Flooring, Daniel Watson, Dr. Chris Winters, Greeniwch High School, gymnasium floor replacement
Parents, Students Line up to Share Feedback with BOE on New School Start Time
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Complaints after 8 full days of the new school start times ranged from buses being late to impacts on scheduling sports practices and games. Many thanked the BOE for the change and said students are getting to school alert and that the benefits last throughout the day. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Sports, Barbara O'Neill, Debra Smith, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Gaetane Francis, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Board of Education
Making Greenwich Proud: Standout GHS Student William Yin Lauded at BOE Meeting
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US Presidential Scholar William Yin was honored by the Board of Education on May 25, 2017 at Glenville School. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Chris Winters, Greenwich High School, US Presidential Scholar, William Yin
GHS “88 Keys” Fundraiser Seeks to Replace 50-Year-Old Concert Grand Piano
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The new state-of-the-art performing arts center at Greenwich High School features a 50+ year old piano from the old auditorium. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Schools, Volunteering, 88 Keys fundraiser, Dr. Chris Winters, Greenwich High School, Lu Ann Shiff
Great Turnout for “Stress, Success and Teen Setbacks” Forum on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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In an emotional and cathartic event at Bruce Museum, teens and parents listened to the stories of Giovanni Rivera of MTV fame, as well as several Greenwich High School teens who shared their stories of mental health and recovery. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Alexandra Braverman, Charlotte Hacker, CODA Club, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jeff DeTeso, Gary Charles
PHOTOS: Back to School GHS is a Bright Start Despite Light Rain
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About 640 seniors streamed into the GHS performing arts center on the first day of school. Friends found each other and the air buzzed with excitement. Dr. Winters asked everyone to stand up and introduce themselves to someone they didn’t know. He also urged them to keep making new friends and participate in SRO, which is a great chance to make go beyond longstanding friend groups. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Brian Keating, Brigid Barry, Christina Shaw, Dana Tulotta, David Walko, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Sal Corda
PHOTOS: Convocation at GHS Reminds Us that Teachers are the Most Powerful People in the World
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This year the annual convocation for Greenwich Public School teachers was held at Greenwich High School’s new performing arts center. Continue Reading →