Glastonbury Public Schools

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Quicklinks and Dates to Remember

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District News and Announcements

Join our New Community Group!

Town residents who are NOT Glastonbury Public Schools parents, guardians, or staff members can now join our district's “community group” on the ParentSquare app.

Those who sign up will receive a couple of notices every month. Notices will include updates on major initiatives and the school budget and invitations to public events such as high school drama productions and concerts. We also look forward to sharing stories of student and staff successes. 

To sign up, please complete this quick community group form. You will receive a confirmation email where you click to activate your account.  We hope this new tool will help us build an even stronger community network that benefits everyone.

Summer Enrichment Camps

Camp Registration is OPEN

Click here for our 2024 Summer Camp offerings and to register.  Summer Enrichment Camps are self-supporting and are designed and facilitated by staff. There is no cost to the Board of Education as camp tuition covers the costs of teacher salaries and supplies.  


No School on April 2, 2024

Out of an abundance of caution, and in response to significant parental concerns, we have decided to cancel school on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. This is the date of the presidential primary in Connecticut. Throughout this day, citizens will enter and exit five of our schools which serve as polling locations. 


Buttonball Students Help Resident Celebrate 100th Birthday!

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Buttonball Lane School elementary students created beautiful birthday cards and mailed them to Connie Abbott, a Glastonbury resident and former Buttonball employee, for her 100th birthday. To show her appreciation, Abbott visited Buttonball School to deliver "thank you" balloons to each class.  Click here for the heartwarming WFSB story


Board of Finance Recommends Reduction to Education Budget

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The Board of Finance has recommended a $475,000 reduction to the Board of Education approved budget for next school year. During March, the Town Council will discuss and vote on the final education budget. The BOE Budget page includes budget documents and additional information on the budget process.


Youth Art Month

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In recognition of National Youth Art Month, the Glastonbury Public Schools Art Department has student artwork on display from grades K-12 in the Marilyn Q. Vignone Gallery at Glastonbury High School. It is also displayed on the Art Department’s Virtual Vignone website.

 The Vignone Gallery is open to the public Monday-Thursday 3-8 PM. For more information, contact Holly Constantine, Director of Visual Art, Glastonbury Public Schools, 860-652-7954. 


Naubuc Renovation Update


Updated COVID-19 Guidance

The CDC has updated its COVID-19 guidance. COVID-19 is now categorized with other respiratory illnesses including the flu and RSV. Glastonbury Public Schools has updated our practices as well. You'll find details on the Respiratory Illness page of our Health Office website.


Behavior Issues at School

The Superintendent and Board of Education recently shared information with families and the community regarding student behavior.  Please click here for the Superintendent's message to families.


Get the ParentSquare App!

ParentSquare is our new districtwide communication system.  We will be gradually rolling out the many features of this program during the 2023-2024 school year.  Teachers have the option to pilot the use of ParentSquare during the 2023-2024 school year. Some may choose to use the app right away and others may not.  Please click here for more information about ParentSquare.


Kindergarten Age Change

Connecticut has joined the large majority of states in our country that require children to be 5 years old before September 1 to start kindergarten. The cut-off date used to be January 1. This change will narrow the age and developmental ranges of kindergarten classes. It will help ensure kindergarten students arrive ready to learn and thrive.

Glastonbury Public Schools will phase in this change over two years. This will assist families searching for childcare spots that are both hard to find and expensive. It will also help the school system in managing staffing levels.

Please visit our Kindergarten Registration website for details of the plan.

After you register be sure to click here to find out about Kindergarten Orientation.


Congrats to the 2024 State Class LL and State OPEN Champions GHS Girls Indoor Track!

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GHS Strength & Conditioning Center

Planning for the GHS Strength and Conditioning Center are well underway. The Town Plan and Zoning Commission has reviewed and approved the design for the new building.  The project will soon be sent to bid. We are optimistic that the center will be completed and ready for use by the end of the summer of 2024.  

Tech Help Desk

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Wireless Issues? Missing an App? Forgot your Password? Something Else?  Students, parents, and staff members can create a support ticket for any school tech issue they may be experiencing. Visit the Technology and Information Systems Help Desk page for more information.

District Communication

The Glastonbury Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, civil air patrol status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal law. More information is available on the Non-Discrimination Policy page.