Students from Wilton, Simsbury, Greenwich, and Oxford Receive One of the Nation’s Highest Honors for High School Seniors. Continue Reading →
GHS Senior Is One of Four Connecticut Students Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars
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DesChamps: A New “Wake-Up Call” for Greenwich Schools
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“As the days grow shorter and the crisp air of autumn approaches, a new school year is on the horizon. Soon, the 6:18 am sunrise will follow the 6:17 am school bus pickup time. This requires a wake up call for Greenwich families that rivals West Point cadets.” – Matt DesChamps, Democratic BET Member and Candidate for Re-election Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Schools, Matt DesChamps, School Start Time
Greenwich’s Justin Bernstein Named 2025 Davidson Fellow, Awarded $50,000 Scholarship
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Justin Bernstein, a first-year Yale University student, designed a bioengineering approach to slow the melting of Arctic ice by enhancing its reflective surface. His project uses genetically modified cold-resistant bacteria, known as cryobacteria, to increase the ice’s albedo, reflecting more sunlight and reducing heat absorption. This technique could help mitigate climate change–induced sea level rise. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich High School, Justin Bernstein, Yale University
Girls State and Boys State 2025: Increasing civic engagement, knowledge of governmental systems
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This year, six students from Greenwich High School were selected by the American Legion Post 29 to go to Girls and Boys State. “I know that I can speak for all of the delegates when I say that the experience was truly once-in-a-lifetime, and the skills that we learned through the program are essential to our careers, and to being engaged and informed citizens.” – Riona McKersie Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ainsley Sahrbeck, Ambika Jha, American Legion, Angela Bai, Esther Nabisere, Gabriel Elezaj, Greenwich High School
Teen Social Entrepreneurs Inspire Action at “Greenwich Shark Tank”
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The First Selectman’s Youth Commission ended its 2024-2025 term with a social entrepreneurship program. Panelists from diverse community organizations provided participants with thoughtful feedback and insight. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Danielle Jean-Guillaume Sittol, Greenwich High School, Janet Stone McGuigan, Lauren Rabin, Mariam Hussain, Rebecca Avila, Rocco Natale
GHS Class of ’25: “Be bold, take detours, take risks and always have room for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream”
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“We’re not trained MBAs and we didn’t have any experience running a business. Success doesn’t often come from brilliance or genius, but it comes from showing up, making the decision and weathering the storms.” – Ben Van Leeuwen Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ben Van Leeuwen, Dr. Toni Jones, GHS Class of 2025, Greenwich High School, Ralph Mayo, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
PHOTOS: Greenwich High School Class of 2025 Is All Smiles at Graduation
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The rain held off for the Greenwich High School class of 2025 graduation on Tuesday, June 17. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ellis Trahan, GHS Class of 2025, Greenwich High School
GHS Class of ’25 Valedictorian, Justin Bernstein: Follow Your Passions, Enjoy the Learning
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“GHS has more AP classes. We offer it all. And at private schools you’re not necessarily collaborating with people of such diverse backgrounds as at Greenwich High School. That’s something I have really enjoyed.” – Justin Bernstein, GHS 2025 valedictorian Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Andy Bramante, Ben Van Leeuwen, GEMS Explorer Post, GHS science research, Greenwich High School, Justin Bernstein, Peter Bernstein
Greenwich Schools Chief Jones: “We are going to keep Mr. Breaux where he belongs, at Greenwich High School.”
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“What really resonated with me was the social and emotional aspect for how our students were being impacted. It was obvious to me it was not just the music. I have reflected, as the leader of this district, and we are going to keep Mr. Breaux where he belongs, at Greenwich High School.” – Dr. Toni Jones Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, Greenwich High School, Michael Breaux, Miller Fishback, Sylvester Pecora III
Exploring The Biomedical Universe: Student-Led Biomedicine Club Brings Science to Every Generation
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The club, co-founded by two students, Sonia Patel and Olivia Popp who met in their freshman honors biology class, has grown from a small group of enthusiasts into a community-focused organization dedicated to “educate the community” and spark curiosity in biomedicine. Continue Reading →