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On Tuesday at 2:45pm, GHS headmaster Ralph Mayo came over the PA system to announce, “All seniors may leave their last period class at this time. Other students should remain in their classes unless they have an email from a teacher saying they can be excused.” Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools open on Wednesday, Aug 28 for incoming students in grade 6 and 9 (Grade 6&9 Orientation – Early Release). Schools open for all students on Thursday, Aug 29 for all students. As the summer ends and the school year begins Greenwich Police will be increasing traffic enforcement in and around schools in Greenwich. Drivers are reminded to slow down, pay attention, and obey the traffic laws. Drivers can be fined $470 for passing a stopped school bus. Continue Reading →
“As a product of Greenwich Schools I see firsthand how much teachers and administrators, parents and coaches care about the students. I was really excited to apply to this role. And thrilled to get it.” – Sasha Houlihan, director of communication for Greenwich Schools Continue Reading →
BOE member Meghan Olsson was the first to push back on the administration’s recommendation to deny busing to Greenwich students who attend Eagle Hill School. She said Eagle Hill parents just learned in June their children would be losing their bus service in September because more than 50% of them live outside Connecticut. Continue Reading →
“Crystal is the embodiment of personalized learning. She has taken this strategy and has made it her own. We went to her classroom and we could see her students hard at work. They are self-directed rather than teacher-directed.” – Interim Greenwich Schools superintendent Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →
At the final BOE meeting on Thursday night, several board members and administrators expressed their gratitude to Ralph Mayo, who served this year as the interim superintendent after the departure of Dr. Jill Gildea. Continue Reading →
“We shared many a laugh and quiet moments. More than once we both said you can’t make this stuff up – but she always picks up the phone, always has a solution for every problem and never turns you away – even when the request is so small or not in her purview – she persists and supports.” – OG School Principal, Jen Bencivengo Continue Reading →
“I believe I have professional experience. I believe I have the Town government experience. And I have the established relationships with all leaders in Town. I want to use those relationships immediately to continue to develop an economic plan for the Town….I’ve been in training for this position for three decades.” – Michael Mason, Republican Candidate for First Selectman Continue Reading →
If you went to Greenwich Public Schools in the 1960’s, ‘70’s, or 80’s, you probably remember having Spaghetti Creole every Thursday. Well, the cooks at St. Paul have the original recipe! Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Prevention Council is organizing a Greenwich Community Forum where the Youth Survey Results will be shared to be held on December 4 at YWCA Greenwich from 7:00-8:30pm. Continue Reading →