Glastonbury Public Schools
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District News and Announcements
Rescheduled U.S. Coast Guard Band
The rescheduled U.S. Coast Guard Band Concert will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 7:30 pm at Glastonbury High School. Doors open at 6:45 pm. A
All free tickets previously claimed will be honored. This event remains SOLD OUT.
2023 Summer Camps
Please visit the Summer Camps page of our website to learn about the camps and to register. Because these camps are tuition-based, there is no cost to the Board of Education.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The next meeting of the EDI Council will be held via Zoom on March 29, 2023 from 4:30–5:30 pm. The meeting will include a presentation on antisemitism by a representative from ADL (Anti-Defamation League). Click here for Zoom access information.
Glastonbury Public Schools is actively working to ensure equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in our schools. Please visit our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion website for more information, including steps we are taking to promote our district’s EDI work.
Youth Art Month Exhibit
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.
Free School Meals Return
The State of Connecticut will begin funding free school meals for all students starting on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 through the remainder of this school year. There is no action required (no registration) to receive the free meals.
Notes About Free Meals
Students may receive one breakfast (where available) and one lunch per day.
Free meals must be complete meals. If students wish to purchase only a milk, water, or snack item, they may pay cash or we can charge student accounts.
Families in Need of Financial Assistance
Please visit our Free and Reduced Meals page for important information.
Board Votes on Final 2023-24 Budget
On March 27, 2023, the Board of Education finalized the school budget for next school year. The Board reduced the budget by $460,000 as required by a Town Council vote. The Board focused on budget items that would not directly impact student instruction.
Three budget lines were adjusted. The magnet school tuition line was adjusted by $140,000. This reflects additional Open Choice student funding our district will receive. The fuel budget line was decreased by $60,000. This is because the Town locked in a more favorable diesel rate than that originally projected last year. Lastly, the out-of-district tuition line was adjusted by $260,000. These savings are possible because more Glastonbury students are attending our in-house LINKS Academy program rather than being outplaced to more expensive programs.
To view budget documents, please visit the BOE Budget page of our website.
Recognizing Student Support Personnel
School Support Center clinicians and social workers from Glastonbury Youth and Family Services were recently recognized at a Board of Education meeting. These dedicated professionals provide critical support to students and families in our school community.
Congrats GHS Girls Track & Field!
Kindergarten Registration
Any child who will be five years of age on or before January 1, 2024 and meets all residency requirements is eligible to begin kindergarten at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. The registration process is now fully online. Please complete the registration for your child(ren) as soon as possible by visiting our Kindergarten Registration website.
Our district's K-12 STEAM initiatives offer students the opportunity to work and learn across the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. STEAM projects spark student passions and prepare them for future STEAM careers and college studies.
Tech Help Desk
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.
COVID-19
Please click below for COVID-19 resources, our district dashboard, recent communications, and current COVID school operations information. Test kits are available at our schools for students and families. Contact our school health office to arrange for test kit pick-up.
District Rankings
GPS 2023 Niche Award 2.pdfNiche ranked Glastonbury Public Schools highly again this year. The rankings compare our school district regionally, across the state, and nationally. 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 how Glastonbury Public Schools prepares our students for the futures that await them. And we are happy to be recognized for the hard work of staff across our district.
Please click here for all Glastonbury Public Schools Niche rankings.
Help Wanted!
Glastonbury Public Schools is looking to hire. We are actively seeking day-to-day substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, tutors, and bus/van drivers. If you have good interpersonal and communication skills and interact well with students, staff, and the public, please apply. Click the button above to learn more.
Naubuc School Renovation
In March 2022 the Glastonbury Town Council approved the renovation of Naubuc School's second floor as part of the town's Capital Improvement Project budget. Click below to learn about the project and track its progress.
District Communication
February 2023.pdf3-16-23HowYouPlaytheGame.pdf