In a “sense of the meeting,” all eight BOE members supported a policy for the academic year that provides students the option to take all their 4th marking period classes pass fail in lieu of letter grades. Continue Reading →
Rick Piotrzkowski
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GHS Headmaster, Athletic Director: Parade of Champions Cancelled Due to Busy Schedules
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Interim GHS headmaster Richard Piotrzkowski and GHS Athletic Director Gus Lindine said a parade of athletes was not possible because too many students and staff have other commitments, including students’ final exams/study schedules. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, GHS, Greenwich High School, Gus Lindine, parade of champions, Peter Tesei
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
At GHS, the “Student Policy Initiative” Sees Abundant Potential in Opportunity Block
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The students in the Student Policy Initiative at Greenwich High School are familiar with limitations of the half hour Opportunity Block and have several suggestions to make the time more valuable. “Our vision is to make it (OB) a free environment like it is after school. You can force students to stay in their last block class, but you can’t force kids to be productive.” – Lucas Gazianis Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ben Nash, Chris Bassalik, Colin Speaker, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Justin Speaker, Lucas Gazianis
GHS Headmaster Takes a Pie in the Face for Fun and Charity
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On Wednesday Jake Mondschein and James Sosa got to pie interim headmaster Rick Piotrzkowski after their houses won the the annual Thanksgiving penny wars and food drive at Greenwich High School. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, Greenwich High School, Karen Foster, Kathleen Mendez, Rick Piotrzkowski, Roots & Shoots
PHOTOS: Boys & Girls Club Thanksgiving 2018 Is One Big Family
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Nearly 400 boys and girls feasted on Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, pies and more. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Volunteering, Bill Gallagher, Bobby Walker, Brenda Brush, Cynthia Bowser, David Rabin
Headmaster Piotrzkowski Outlines Opportunity Block at GHS
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Richard Piotrzkowski shared some of what will keep him busy as Interim Headmaster of Greenwich High School, including implementing the Opportunity Block and Capstone project, as well as molding what he describes as “productive, great citizens.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Emma Burstiner, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, opportunity block, Rick Piotrzkowski
PHOTOS: Back to School GHS is a Bright Start Despite Light Rain
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About 640 seniors streamed into the GHS performing arts center on the first day of school. Friends found each other and the air buzzed with excitement. Dr. Winters asked everyone to stand up and introduce themselves to someone they didn’t know. He also urged them to keep making new friends and participate in SRO, which is a great chance to make go beyond longstanding friend groups. Continue Reading →