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 →
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Incoming GHS Student Government Leaders Introduce Themselves
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Lucas Gazianis said issues for student government next year will include student engagement and opportunity block. Zane Khader talked about his parents’ American Dream and the importance of work ethic and fighting entitlement among students. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alex Kosyakov, Board of Education, ex comm, Greenwich High School, James Heavey, Lucas Gazianis, Peter Bernstein
Greenwich Schools Announces New Principal for Hamilton Avenue School
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Superintendent Ralph Mayo said Shanta Smith comes to Greenwich with a great deal of leadership experience and a proven track record of supporting student growth. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Ralph Mayo, Shanta Smith
2019 Distinguished Teachers Honored in Moving Ceremony
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“Self reflection is especially difficult when what makes these six individuals amazing is instinctive. They may not even realize they’re doing it. They engage with each and every one of their students in a different way….Your students are going to remember you for their entire lives.” – Peter Bernstein, Chair, Board of Education Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Blakely Stinebaugh, Central Middle School, Chris Anne Powers, Crystal Kitselman, Distinguished Teacher Awards, Karrie Vale, Katharine Miserocchi
BOE Mulls Fate of Condemned Cardinal Field Bleachers, Class of 2019 Graduation
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“My motto is not to throw good money after bad,” Mayo said, referring to repairing the 50 year old bleachers. “We’ll get you more information on the rental of bleachers. We’re considering rental bleachers for 1,800 people.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, bleachers, Dan Watson, Dr. Toni Jones, James Heavey, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo
Gordon Beinstein to Represent CT in the NASSP National Principal of the Year
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More honors are in store for WMS Principal Gordon Beinstein, the 2019 Connecticut Public Schools Middle School Principal of the Year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ann Carabillo, Board of Education, Gordon Beinstein, National Association of Secondary Schools Principals, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo, Western Middle School
Tree Warden Announces Decision on Pine Trees at Hamilton Ave School
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The tree removals were requested by Pecora Bros who are developing the flag lot behind the Two Door Restaurant with a multi-unit residential complex that includes some affordable apartments (under the state 8-30g statute). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Dr. Gregory Kramer, Greenwich, Hamilton Avenue School, Pecora Bros, Pine Trees, Ralph Mayo, Steve Gospodinoff
GHS Bleachers Condemned; Games and Graduation Plans TBD
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Specifically, at the time the bleachers were built, it appears they were built to a standard of 60 pounds per square foot. Currently, code requires that the structure hold 100 pounds per square foot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, bleachers, Cardinal Field, Cardinal Stadium, GHS, Greenwich High School, Jill Oberlander
New Principal Announced for New Lebanon School
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Her grandfather brought his family to Greenwich in the 1960s and her father and uncle attended the Greenwich Public Schools. She is excited to live and work in Greenwich and to reconnect with family friends. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alexandra Bartholomew, Greenwich Schools, New Lebanon School, Ralph Mayo
Parents Continue to Demand Better Food, Elimination of Styrofoam Trays at Greenwich Schools Cafeterias
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At Thursday’s BOE meeting parents and students continued to press the board for improved quality food in Greenwich Schools cafeterias. Continue Reading →