In May, the Greenwich Girls won their first State Championship in a 21-19 victory over state rival Aspetuck. Continue Reading →
Erin Martschenko Named 2022 CT Rugby Girls Coach of the Year
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Joe Kelly
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Greenwich Board of Education Votes on End-of-Year School Calendar, GHS Graduation
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The issue was that there were five weather-related closures this year, plus two days in December 2021 when GHS was closed due to a spike in Covid cases. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
BOE Republicans Reluctantly Vote Yes on State-Mandated Black/Latino Course at GHS
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“It doesn’t make sense for politicians in Hartford to mandate day-by-day curriculum plans. I know Ann (Carabillo), you’re going to say it was all designed by experts, but it’s still a political process.” – BOE member Cody Kittle Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, African-American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Ann Carabillo, Black & Latino Studies, Black Lives Matter, Christopher Columbus, Cody Kittle, Critical Race Theory
Greenwich BOE Votes Unanimously to Rescind Face Mask Policy in Schools, Effective March 1, 2022
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“We feel like we have a lot of positive indicators to move in this direction. It’s a great step forward, and we’re very hopeful for the rest of the year.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh
LETTER: Greenwich Board of Education Fails to Follow the Law with Title IX Policy
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“This vote sends a message that the Republican BOE members are willing to flout federal and state law in deference to their personal bias and feelings, that they believe codifying protections for students is not that important, and that singling out transgender students for discrimination might be acceptable to them despite clear federal and state protections.” – Jennifer Barro Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Boad of Education, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Joe Kelly, Karen Kowalski, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, sexual harassment
Jackie Budkins is Sworn in as Town Clerk…By Carm Budkins
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On Friday night at Milbrook Club, friends and colleagues of Jackie Budkins gathered to witness her swearing in by her mother Carm Budkins, the town’s outgoing town clerk who decided not to run for a 16th term after 30 years in office. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Carm Budkins, Fred Camillo, Jackie Budkins, Joe Kelly, Lauren Rabin, Ryan Fazio
Grand Opening of Cardinal Stadium Marked with Ribbon Cutting
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On Saturday the long awaited grand opening of Cardinal stadium at Greenwich High School was marked with a ribbon cutting under sunny skies. The day marked the Cardinals return to their stadium where they won their game against Stamford High School’s Black Knights, though the game was paused for a time due to thunder and lightning. It was also homecoming weekend. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, bleachers, Cardinal Stadium, Greenwich High School, Joe Kelly
Fiery Board of Ed Debate Touches on Masks, Curriculum, Capital, Achievement Gap, Social-Emotional Learning
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In the speed round of questions, candidates were asked if they agreed with the views of the group who call themselves Greenwich Patriots. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, curriculum, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Kara Philbin
PHOTOS: GHS Class of 2021 Celebrates a Live Graduation on the Heels of Historic Pandemic
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The Greenwich High School class of 2021 was able to enjoy a live graduation.
“We have the rare opportunity to experience everything in our lives as though it is for the first time. So go and make your firsts.” – Meredith Blanchard, Class of 2021 president Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, 2021, Christina Downey, Colin Speaker, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, GHS class of 2021, Greenwich High School
Greenwich Tree Warden Amends Ruling on Tree Removal at GHS
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Dr. Greg Kramer relented and said two London Plane trees in the way of the proposed access road could be removed. Continue Reading →