Glastonbury Public Schools

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Quicklinks and Dates to Remember

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District News and Announcements

Summer Enrichment Camps

Camp Registration OPENS on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:00 am.

Click here to preview our 2025 Summer Camp offerings. 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.


Student Art Show and Reception

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We are pleased to partner with Welles-Turner Memorial Library (WTML) to celebrate student art. 

An artist reception will be held on March 12, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the WTML. This is generously supported by the Second Century Fund. 

Artwork  featuring K-12 school calendar art and grade 6 ceramic bowls will be on display at the WTML from March 4 - April 29, 2025. 


BOE Celebrates GHS VOICES

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The BOE recently recognized the GHS VOICES committee for their work improving the culture and climate at Glastonbury High School. VOICES stands for Vision of Inclusivity, Community, and Equity in our School. The committee includes GHS students, faculty, and staff members.


Board of Finance Recommends Reduction to Education Budget

The Board of Finance has recommended a $650,000 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.


GHS Girls Indoor Track Team Wins State Championships

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The GHS girls indoor track team poses for a group photo at the Board of Education meeting where they were honored.

The Glastonbury High School Girls Indoor Track Team won their 5th straight CIAC Class LL State Championship. This is their 11th title. They were recognized at the Board of Education meeting on March 10.

Please join us in congratulating them on this amazing accomplishment!


Smith Middle School 

National Unified Champion School

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Smith Middle School was recognized by the Special Olympics as a National Unified Champion School. 

They were honored for implementing inclusive sports with inclusive youth leadership opportunities, and for whole school engagement. The school will hold this distinction for five years.


High Rankings!

Image with Glastonbury Public Schools seal and heading that reads 2025 Niche Rankings. Images of 9 different school/program logos across bottom. Text in three boxes reads: Best SCHOOL DISTRICT. #1 of 31 in Hartford Area #6 of 120 in Connecticut #129 of 10,561 in America. BEST PLACE TO TEACH. #1 of 31 in Hartford Area #5 of 134 in Connecticut #101 of 11,406 in America. BEST SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ATHLETES. #1 of 31 in Hartford Area #1 of 118 in Connecticut #3 of 9,961 in America.

Glastonbury Public Schools was ranked high again this year by Niche. There are many data points that can be used in evaluating a school system. This is just one source for measuring our success.  We are proud of this recognition! Please click here for all Glastonbury Public Schools Niche rankings.


Kindergarten Registration

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN.  Please visit our Kindergarten Registration website for details on the kindergarten-age requirement. After you register, click here for our Kindergarten Orientation page. 


Choose Love, Not Hate

Thank you to our World Language and Multilingual Learners staff who created the beautiful graphic shown above. It includes the many languages of our school community. If you don’t see your language here, please email RobustelliPriceA@Glastonburyus.org to let us know. We’d love to add it.Click here to learn more about our Choose Love, Not Hate campaign and to sign our pledge.


We're Hiring!

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Glastonbury Public Schools is hiring! Please visit our Careers page to learn more. Click here to view current openings and apply.  We appreciate you passing this on to anyone who might be interested.


GHS Strength & Conditioning Center

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Construction of the GHS Strength and Conditioning Center began during the summer.  The construction area near the junior parking lot is fenced off to ensure safety. 


2024-2025 Teacher of the Year

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Congratulations to  Naubuc Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Carol Lemieux, the Glastonbury Public Schools 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.  For 26 years Mrs. Lemieux has captivated young students with her positive, calm, and joyous demeanor and her early childhood teaching expertise. 

Mrs. Lemieux was also recently selected as a CT State Teacher of the Year Semifinalist! Eight of the last ten Glastonbury Public Schools Teachers of the Year have been selected as state semifinalists.  

Join our Community Group!

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Town residents who are not Glastonbury Public Schools parents, guardians, or staff members are invited to join our district's “community group” on the ParentSquare app. Sign up to receive one or two notices a month on school initiatives, the budget, and invitations to public events.  We also look forward to sharing stories of student and staff successes. 

Sign up using this community group form. The group will help us build an even stronger community network that benefits everyone.

District Communication

February2025.pdf
2-27-25Multilingual Learning by the Numbers.pdf
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Nondiscrimination StatementGlastonbury Public Schools as a matter of policy provides educational opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, or disability. In addition, the Glastonbury Board of Education does not permit or condone discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, or disability in employment matters or assignment in programs or services provided.  The compliance officers for the Glastonbury Public Schools have the responsibility to monitor compliance with this policy. More information is available on our Non-Discrimination Policy page.
Equity StatementAt Glastonbury Public Schools, we believe in fostering a community where equity is a lived reality. We are committed to creating an educational system that is just and responsive. Through intentional policies and inclusive practices, we will provide opportunities, support, and access for all members of our school community to thrive. We recognize there may be times we fall short and injustices may occur. Our response to those instances is how we will be measured.