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“Like a family” – GHS Econ Club Team Places 2nd in National Euro Challenge

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“The group met several times a week and put in many hours of research, practice, revision and collaboration; they even learned macroeconomics in the process. Meanwhile, this team became as close as a family, which I’d argue is even better than making the finals of the Euro Challenge.” – Ian Tiedemann, GHS Econ Club and Euro Challenge team advisor Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Alex Jackson, Axel Persson, Diana Davidson, Econ Club, Euro Challenge, Greenwich High School, Ian Tiedemann

Bittman: Don’t Dismantle the Infrastructure that Helps Teachers, Support Staff & Administrators Ensure Student Success and Well-Being

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“ONE job at Havemeyer (or $162,464 from professional development or from unnecessary consultants) would save ALL of the Learning Facilitator jobs from middle through high school. PLEASE reopen this discussion with some actual information about what we do and the detrimental effects it will have without learning facilitators in the middle and high schools.” – Franny Bittman, English and AVID teacher, English Program Assistant, and 2025 Distinguished Teacher Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Franny Bittman, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich High School

BOE Approves $2 Million Cuts to FY 26 Schools Budget, Including Job Reductions

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The board did not vote on cuts to Transportation (bus routes) that would change school Start Time or changing the GHS House structure to eliminate 5 full time employees, citing the fact that 2 BOE members – Cody Kittle and Wendy Vizzo Walsh – were absent. They did vote to reject pay-to-play sports at GHS. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Cody Kittle, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh

Mistretta: GHS Support Roles Drive Student Success

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“The Dean of Student Life and Assistant Deans perform essential, behind‑the‑scenes work so seamlessly that their efforts often go unnoticed. Although I cherished my six years as Assistant Dean, I could not sustain the pace required of the job—the volume of work, increasing complexity of student needs, and multifaceted responsibilities were both rewarding and exhausting.” – Kyaiera Mistretta Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Greenwich High School, Kyaiera Mistretta

Travel the World in One Night — No Passport (or REAL ID) Required!

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Join the World Language Honors Societies for International Night at Greenwich High School on Thursday, May 1, from 6:00 to 8:00pm.  Sample traditional dishes from dumplings to dosas and everything in between, all prepared with pride by students and families. Enjoy live performances that bring cultural heritage to life through music, dance, and storytelling, shared by talented local artists. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Food Drink Restaurants, Schools, GHS, Greenwich High School, International Night, Luke Merrill, World Language Honors Societies

Big Support at RTM for SOMR Requesting BET Reopen Vote on 2026 Schools Budget after Passing a $4.1 Million Cut

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The SOMR refers to the severe disappointment with the BETs vote to reduce the school budget by over $4 million and requests that BET re-open the operating budget vote for fiscal year 2026, to better meet the financial needs of Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Beth MacGillivray, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Christine Edwards, Colleen Wood-Smith, Greenwich High School