Glastonbury Public Schools
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District News and Announcements
Join Our Movement!
We’re excited to launch our Choose Love, Not Hate Campaign, and we hope YOU join us! Our goal is to create a community where everyone feels valued, welcomed, and safe. Click here to learn more and take our pledge.
2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
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.
AgSci Trade Classes in the News
Fox61 recently visited with students in the GHS Equipment Systems and Repair class. The GHS Regional AgriScience and Technology Center is currently accepting applications! This program is open to students from Glastonbury, Andover, East Hartford, Hartford, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Newington, Wethersfield, and Windsor.
S.M.A.R.T. Technology Presentation for Parents/Guardians
November 18th at 6:30 pm
Riverfront Community Center
300 Welles Street
With today’s advanced technology always changing, it is vital that parents are aware of potential dangers their families can face. Please click here to learn more about this upcoming presentation and to rsvp.
Thanksgiving Early Dismissal
There will be a district-wide early dismissal for Thanksgiving break on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Click above for dismissal times by school.
GHS Strength & Conditioning Center
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. We expect the center will be ready for student use by late November.
Kindergarten Registration
Please visit our Kindergarten Registration website for details on age requirement for kindergarten. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year starts January 6, 2025. After you register, click here for our Kindergarten Orientation page.
Thank You Veterans
Veterans were recognized throughout our district at celebrations honoring them on Veterans Day. Thank you to those who helped organize these events, to the veterans who visited and taught students about service to our country, and most importantly, to all who have served.
Elementary Schools Composting
Our elementary schools have launched a composting campaign in cafeterias. Click here to learn more.
Student Receives Investwrite Award
Smith Middle School 7th grade student Zeal Darbar is Connecticut's first-place winner in the SIFMA Foundation's Investwrite Competition which took place in the spring.
She is pictured with Board of Education Chair Douglas Foyle receiving a plaque at a Board of Education meeting.
Students Meet Local Filmmaker
Our Art Department recently hosted a reception for the Hartford Film Company. Writer/Director of the film Midas, TJ Noel-Sullivan, spoke about his work in film and his experiences in the industry.
We're Hiring!
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.
High Rankings!
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.
Naubuc Renovation Update
The Naubuc School community is thrilled with the school's renovated second floor. The project replaced the formerly open space with 12 large modern classrooms with sinks, cabinets, windows, and walls! We thank the Naubuc School community for their patience and support during the renovation.
New Meal Payment Program
Our district has changed our meal payment system. The new system is SchoolCafé. MySchoolAccount.com is no longer available. Account balances have been carried into the new system.
Join our ParentSquare Community Group!
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.
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. We hope this new tool will help us build an even stronger community network that benefits everyone.
District Communication
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.