Superintendent's Meet & Greet
11/29/2023
Students, staff, parents and community members had the opportunity to visit with new Plainville Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas, at the "Superintendent's Meet & Greet" event held on November 28th at Plainville High School.
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District Recognized For Excellence In Leadership And Communication
11/29/2023
The Plainville school district has been recognized with several awards from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE), according to Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas. The Plainville Board of Education received the “CABE Board Leadership Award” which highlights excellence in Board Leadership / Student Achievement, Professional Development, Policy, Community Relations and Related Organizational Leadership. This awards program was created in 1998 to recognize excellence in the leadership activities of local boards of education. This is the 14th consecutive year that the Plainville Board of Education has received this award. The group was recognized at the 2023 CABE/CAPSS Convention on November 17th.
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Career Focused Learning Adventure Day at PHS
11/14/2023
Plainville High School students explored a wide variety of careers during the Career Focused Learning Adventure Day held on November 8th! Aligned with the 16 National Career Clusters, student groups participated in several curated sessions featuring visits to host sites across the state, hands on career related activities, vocational speaker panels, and much more.
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MSP Students Participate in Leadership Training
11/14/2023
Nine students from the Middle School of Plainville along with faculty member / advisor, Camille Westfall, traveled to Cabela’s in East Hartford to participate in a leadership training event, hosted by the Connecticut TSA (Technology Student Association). The Plainville students joined peer members from across Connecticut for the training event. The students participated in discussions and activities designed to improve their leadership skills, and several MSP students won prizes for their outstanding performance during the day.
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Veterans Honored
11/14/2023
Veterans near and far were honored at all five Plainville schools on November 10th. Each school planned unique, respectful, educational programs featuring guest speakers, musical performances, poems, video tributes, artwork, refreshments and more. Veteran guests visited each school and participated in the special programming.
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Grit 'N Wit at MSP!
11/13/2023
The Middle School of Plainville community was very excited to host, for the first time, the Plainville-based organization, "Grit 'N Wit" on October 27th. The Grit 'N Wit group provided an inclusive, engaging experience for 7th- and 8th-graders that encouraged students to overcome an equal number of physical and mental challenges. This experience supported the Plainville Community Schools Portrait of the Graduate tenets of being: Collaborative; Communicative; Innovative; Mindful, and Resilient.
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District to Host “Meet & Greet” Event for New Superintendent of Schools Brian Reas
11/08/2023
Plainville Community Schools will hold a “Meet & Greet” open house on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 7:00PM in the Plainville High School Learning Commons. Parents, students, staff and community members will have the opportunity to meet new Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas.
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Wheeler Faculty Members Recognized By Hartford Wolfpack Program
11/07/2023
The Hartford Wolfpack Organization with mascot "Sonar" recently visited the classrooms of Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School faculty members Samantha Woodward and Sarah Miller to share backpack prizes for their students. The Wolfpack group held a contest over the summer asking individuals to nominate their favorite teachers. They received many nominations, and both Samantha and Sarah were selected as winners!
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MSP Hosts Paint Night
MSP Hosts Paint Night
11/07/2023
Students, families and faculty at the Middle School of Plainville came together in October for a night of fun and creativity at MSP’s “Chilln’ With My Gnomies” Paint Night. The participants created unique, hand painted ceramic gnomes. This event was a fundraiser hosted by Middle School Art Teacher Laura Meehan and MSP’s Parent Teacher Club. Proceeds from the paint night went to support the Middle School's recent "Grit and Wit" event.
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MSP Robotics Teams Kick of Season With Multiple Wins
MSP Robotics Teams Kick of Season With Multiple Wins
11/07/2023
The Middle School of Plainville's VEX Robotics Program, led by faculty member and advisor Camille Westfall, soared in their first competition of the season held on November 3rd in Madison, Ct. Raman and Siamion Kasabrukhau won the Excellence Award, a Teamwork Award, and the Autonomous Skills Award. Ansh Patel and Evan Rodriguez also won a Teamwork Award. Together, the two teams had the highest scores of the tournament, placing first and second out of 19 teams.
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MSP Students Explore Aerospace
MSP Students Explore Aerospace
11/07/2023
A group of Middle School of Plainville students, together with faculty members Camille Westfall and Kim Coyle, explored careers in Aerospace Manufacturing at the ACM Manufacturing Expo. The students were able to network with representatives from a number of aerospace related manufacturers to ask questions and learn about careers in the field.
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MSP Art Club Members Visit NBMAA
MSP Art Club Members Visit NBMAA
11/07/2023
Members of the Middle School of Plainville's Art Helper’s Club, led by Faculty member Laura Meehan, recently attended a field trip to the New Britain Museum of American Art. Students were able to experience a guided tour of the museum's Contemporary Art collection. The students participated in discussions about art, and had the opportunity to create their own unique piece of art inspired by the museum collection. The Art Helpers Club is a group of Middle School students who meet twice a month to create community service based art projects.
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District Preschool Program Earns National NAEYC Re-Accreditation
11/03/2023
The Plainville Community Schools Preschool Program has earned re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), according to Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas.
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Plainville Students Honored At Annual Superintendent’s Award Presentation
11/02/2023
Eleven Plainville students received the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ (CAPSS) Superintendent / Student Recognition Award and Certificate of Excellence at the annual Superintendent’s Award Presentation held on October 27th, during a luncheon at J. Timothy’s Restaurant.
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PHS Career Gallery 2023!
10/17/2023
More than 100 professionals from local businesses and organizations, representing the 16 National Career Clusters, participated in the Plainville High School "Career Gallery 2023" event held on October 13th. The Career Gallery event, held in the school's Wood Gymnasium allowed high school students to visit "career tables" organized by Career Cluster, to discuss vocational pathways of interest with visiting professionals.
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PHS College Fair!
10/17/2023
The Plainville High School Counseling Department hosted a "College Fair" for juniors and seniors at the high school on October 13th. Students were able to visit with representatives from nearly 100 colleges, universities and programs and learn about the admissions process, academics, campus life, career preparation and more.
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M & T Bank Sponsors Financial Literacy Series for Students in the Adult and Continuing Education Program
10/17/2023
Students in the Plainville Adult and Continuing Education Program are participating in a Financial Literacy educational series sponsored by M & T Bank in Plainville. Representatives from M & T Bank are facilitating the sessions for the Adult Education students in both the fall and spring semesters.
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Students Attend Manufacturing Exploration Event
10/16/2023
A group of Plainville High School students spent the day exploring Goodwin University and the world of manufacturing at the Goodwin University Manufacturing Pentathlon & Expo held on October 4th. The event, part of National Manufacturing Month activities, featured teams of students from various school districts who participated in a tour of the university facilities, followed by a series of interactive STEM related activities!
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Plainville Rotary Club Supports Middle School "Giving Shelf"
09/28/2023
Students in Laura Meehan’s Art class at Middle School of Plainville were recently surprised with a generous donation from the Plainville Rotary Club. The Rotary Club members collected and donated art supplies and personal care items for Middle School students. Mrs. Meehan is the creator and organizer of the school's “Giving Shelf”. The donations from the Rotary Club will fill the “Giving Shelf” with a variety of products for any student with a need. Mrs. Meehan and her students were overwhelmed with the generosity and support of the Plainville Rotary Club's donation and the positive impact it is having on the students.
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PHS Student Recognized
Plainville High School Student Recognized By National Merit Scholarship Program
09/26/2023
Plainville High School senior Cohen Blake has been named a “Commended Student” in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
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Board Member Honored
09/20/2023
Plainville Board of Education Member Laurie Peterson was honored at the September 11th Board Of Education meeting. Laurie “retired” after 10 years of volunteer service as a board member for Plainville Community Schools.
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Linden Fifth Graders Model Kindness and Respect!
Linden Fifth Graders Model Kindness and Respect!
09/20/2023
Linden Street School students and staff recently gathered in the school's gymnasium for their first "Town Meeting" of the 2023-2024 school year. Linden fifth graders read "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" and taught the school community about showing kindness and respect.
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Welcome Back Mentors!
Welcome Back Mentors!
09/20/2023
Plainville Community Schools' Volunteer Coordinator Sue Bradley hosted a "Welcome Back" breakfast for the school district's volunteer mentors on September 20th.
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Best High Schools List
PHS Named to U.S. News World Report's "Best High Schools" List
09/19/2023
Plainville High School has earned high national and metro area rankings via the 2023-2024 U. S. News & World Report’s “Best High Schools” report, according to Interim Superintendent of Schools, Kevin Case. The rankings evaluate close to 18,000 public high schools at the national, state and local levels. By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, Plainville High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School.
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Convocation 2023-24
08/29/2023
The Plainville High School Cheerleading Team kicked off the school district's 2023-24 Convocation program held on August 28th, welcoming faculty and staff members back to school!
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Brian Reas
Brian Reas Name Superintendent of Plainville Community Schools
08/18/2023
Superintendent of East Haddam, Connecticut public schools, Brian Reas, has been named the next superintendent for Plainville Community Schools, according to Plainville Board of Education Chair, Lori Consalvo. Reas will replace Interim Superintendent of Schools, Kevin Case.
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Plainville BOE Member Receives Recognition
Plainville BOE Member Receives Recognition
07/26/2023
Plainville Board of Education member, Crystal St. Lawrence, recently achieved the level of Certified Board of Education Member in the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Board Member Academy for the 2022-2023 school year.
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RAMP Program: Math Fun!
07/25/2023
Students in Theresa Chew's class recently enjoyed a fun, interactive math lesson as part of the Plainville Community Schools RAMP Summer Program.
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Letter Hunt!
07/21/2023
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Keating's RAMP summer program class recently enjoyed a "letter hunt" in their classroom. After finding the letter cards around the classroom, they put them in order to continue practicing the alphabet!
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"Guest Reader" Visits Summer RAMP Program
"Guest Reader" Visits Summer RAMP Program
07/13/2023
Assistant Superintendent of Plainville Community Schools / guest reader Dave Levenduski, and first graders in Emma Bartley's class in the RAMP summer program, recently enjoyed a good book on a hot day!
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Interm Superintendent Named
Interm Superintendent Named
06/21/2023
Soon to be retired Superintendent of the Canton, Connecticut public school district, Kevin Case, has been named interim superintendent of Plainville Community Schools, according to Plainville Board of Education Chair, Lori Consalvo.
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New High School Administrators
New Plainville High School Administrators Announced
06/16/2023
Plainville High School Assistant Principal Jennifer DeLorenzo, has been named principal of the high school and Plainville High School Counselor Kelly Hickey, has been named assistant principal of the high school, according to Superintendent of Schools, Steven LePage. DeLorenzo will replace current Principal Carl Johnson, who has accepted a position outside of the school district.
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"Camp I Want To Read" Established at Toffolon
06/14/2023
Students in Allison Pascucci's second grade class at Louis Toffolon Elementary School recently enjoyed "camping" via a tent project that the class constructed, turning their classroom reading celebration into “Camp I Want To Read” for two days.
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Reptiles Visit Linden!
06/14/2023
CZR Reptiles recently visited the Linden Street School community with a variety of reptiles! Students were provided with an informative and interactive presentation about two young tortoises, a bearded dragon, a baby alligator, and four snakes.
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School District Names Mikaya Wells Teacher Of The Year
06/09/2023
Plainville Community Schools has named Plainville High School Math Teacher Mikayla Wells as the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year. Wells was nominated by Plainville High School faculty member Eileen Hebert.
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Retirees Honored!
06/08/2023
At their June 5th meeting, the Plainville Board of Education recognized the following individuals who will retire this year for their many years of service to Plainville Community Schools: Tom Kennedy, Plainville High School, English Teacher Michael Turcotte Sr., Plainville High School, Custodian Phyllis Reis, Plainville High School, Office Professional Susan Smizer, Linden Street School, Tutor Susanne Bajek, Linden Street School, Grade 3 Teacher Debra Treado, Plainville High School, Office Professional Sherri Estrellado, Middle School of Plainville, Special Education Teacher Hector Mirabal, Plainville High School, World Language Teacher Valerie Provost, Louis Toffolon Elementary School, Grade 2 Teacher Sherry Daddabbo, Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School, Pre-K Paraprofessional Stephen Le Suer, Middle School of Plainville, Tutor and Student Support
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Reading Partners Celebrate End of School Year
06/02/2023
Students and volunteers in the Plainville Community Schools' Reading Partners Program recently celebrated the end of the school year with a pizza party at each of the district's three elementary schools. Pictured are participants from the Linden Reading Partners Program celebration.
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PHS Students of the Week Recognized by Chick-fil-A
06/02/2023
The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Southington, Connecticut recently instituted a "Plainville High School Student of the Week" program to recognize and highlight one Plainville High School student each week during the school year.
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PHS Students Explore Health Sciences Pathway
06/02/2023
Plainville High School students recently extended their career pathways exploration with local community partners. 22 students spent the day at the Hospital of Central Connecticut during a "Health Sciences Career Day" visit hosted by Hartford Healthcare. The students were able to tour several departments within the hospital and speak with a variety of professionals.
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Toffolon Student Recognized For Participation In Connecticut “Kid Governor” Race
05/26/2023
Louis Toffolon Elementary School fifth grader Isabella “Bella” Peters was recognized on May 24th, for her participation as Toffolon’s primary candidate for the Connecticut Kid Governor election this past fall, according to Toffolon faculty member, Susan Fabrizio.
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District Honors Volunteers
05/25/2023
Plainville Community Schools Volunteers enjoyed an evening in their honor at a volunteer appreciation event held at Plainville High School on April 26th—the first time the group has gathered for the annual celebration since before the pandemic. The event featured special recognitions for Superintendent Steven LePage and Plainville Board Of Education Member Foster White, together with dinner, “make your own floral bouquet” and a raffle!
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District Hosts School Business Community Partnership Program Appreciation Event
05/23/2023
Community partners from a number of local businesses and organizations gathered for an appreciation breakfast event on May 10th, hosted by the Plainville Community Schools "School Business Community Partnership Program."
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Week Of Wellness
PHS Unified Program Athletes Participate In Week Of Wellness
05/16/2023
Plainville High School students in the Unified Sports program recently participated in a “Week of Wellness” coordinated by Plainville High School Special Education faculty member, Sheila DiMinno. “The student athletes raised money for the Week of Wellness activities through the school store that they operate,” explained DiMinno. “Through the various wellness related activities, they were able to practice life skills and reinforce the need to take the time for self-care.”
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Be The Change: Homelessness Awareness and The Brian Bag Project
05/15/2023
The Petit Family Foundation presented Plainville Adult and Continuing Education with a grant award of $2,518.83 to support, “Be the Change: Homelessness Awareness and the Brian Bag Project.”
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Town Wide Art Show Opens!
05/11/2023
The Plainville Community Schools Fine Arts Department is sponsoring an art show to honor the creative achievements of Plainville students in grades K-12. The Plainville Public Library has generously provided exhibition space throughout the building.
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Toffolon Service Project
Toffolon Students Support the Community Through Service Project
04/27/2023
Louis Toffolon Elementary School fifth graders completed their third community service project for Plainville's Daybreak Adult Services. They created approximately 40 "stained glass" candy filled flower pots and in return, the students received thank you notes of pens and notepads for their act of kindness.
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Toffolon Garden Club In Action
Toffolon Garden Club In Action
04/27/2023
The Louis Toffolon Elementary School Garden Club members are gearing up for another growing season. The students researched seeds to create a planting schedule, then planted the seeds indoors to get a head start. The group also built two greenhouses to extend the growing season which were funded by a grant from the Plainville Community Fund.
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Local Company Supports Toffolon Recycling!
Local Company Supports Toffolon Recycling!
04/27/2023
Thanks to the support of the HW Green Company in Plainville, Louis Toffolon Elementary School students learned that all metal has value and to never throw it in the trash, through “Metal Recycling Simplified.” Toffolon Student Council officers and members began the program by reading aloud the book, The Girl Who Recycled a Million Cans" to fellow Toffolon students. After the reading, the students were able to use a Metal ID kit to identify various types of metal for recycling. The HW Green Company provided bins for Toffolon, placed throughout the school so that students and faculty can recycle reusable metals and plastic.
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Wheeler Celebrates Nature With Day of Planting
Wheeler Celebrates Nature With Day of Planting
04/27/2023
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School third graders recently participated in a special day of planting and celebration of nature on April 19th as part of their Makerspace classes and in recognition of Arbor Day celebrated in April. First, leading up to the planting event, students put together garden boxes in the school’s courtyard area which were used for their planting activity. During the event, the students planted a variety of seeds in the boxes, and also planted several trees and bushes on the school grounds, donated by Eversource, together with pots and soil. Eversource representatives Julian Picciano and John Dyckman, (Arborists), Vegetation Management Supervisor Doug Pistawka, and Vendor Arborists Kait Gallow and James Hanson from ECI Environmental Consulting, were on hand to assist students with the planting project. Additionally, Foreman Kyle Pelletier and Groundman Andrew Pearse, from Asplundh Tree Experts, an Eversource contractor, brought a bucket truck to Wheeler and students had the opportunity to see the truck in action, 70 feet in the air! This exciting event fosters college and career readiness for Wheeler students, as they learned about careers in landscape design and forestry, as well as being an arborist, master gardener and CDL licensing. The planting and celebration of nature event was coordinated by Wheeler Music Teacher Veronica Picciano and her husband, Eversource Arborist Julian Picciano, and facilitated by Wheeler staff members.
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Miss Connecticut Visits Linden
Miss Connecticut Visits Linden
04/27/2023
On April 21st, Miss Connecticut, Sylvana Gonzalez, visited Linden Street School! She spent time with each grade level where she shared stories about her time in the Miss America Association, read picture books, and shared powerful messages about kindness, bullying, and controlling your emotions. She left students feeling positive, inspired, and represented.
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"Put Local on Your Tray" Taste Test Event A Success!
04/25/2023
Students, faculty, staff and special guests enjoyed a “taste test” during the Put Local on Your Tray event held at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School on April 18th, . The event, which was coordinated by Plainville Community Schools Food Services Director Ashley Carl, and held during the school’s lunch waves, introduced Kale Salad as a taste test item, featuring locally grown kale from the Maple Bank Farm in Roxbury, Connecticut. Additionally, students enjoyed locally produced maple syrup from the Lamothe Sugar House in Burlington, Connecticut, Greek yogurt from Cows Around the Corner in Bethlehem, Connecticut, and several additional healthy food items as part of the lunch menu that day. As students participated in the “Kale Salad taste test” they also shared their candid feedback, by placing stickers on a large chart indicating whether they “tried it” and / or “loved it”. The goal of the taste test event was to provide an opportunity for students to enjoy a variety of healthy, locally produced food items that they may not have otherwise had the opportunity to try.
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In photo: Plainville Board of Education members with CABE Immediate Past President Donald Harris
District Honored For Communications Efforts
04/19/2023
Plainville Community Schools communication efforts were recognized at the April 17th Plainville Board of Education meeting. Donald Harris, Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Immediate Past President and Board Chair in Bloomfield presented the school district with plaques for six first place "Bonnie B. Carney Excellence in Educational Communications" awards. ​ In photo: Plainville Board of Education members with CABE Immediate Past President Donald Harris
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TASTE TEST EVENT TO BE HELD AT WHEELER SCHOOL
04/11/2023
(Plainville, CT) On April 18th, Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School students and special guests will enjoy a “taste test” during lunch, thanks to a collaboration between the “Put Local on Your Tray” organization and the Plainville Community Schools Food Services Department, led by Director, Ashley Carl.
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Night Of Science
04/05/2023
Members of the Plainville High School Science National Honor Society, led by Advisor, John Girard, hosted a “Night of Science” on March 29th at Plainville High School, for elementary school students and their families. More than 200 students and their families participated in a variety of science experiments and engaging activities including balloon races, making “oobleck”, rainbow skittles, elephant toothpaste, alka seltzer rockets and many more!
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PHS Students Explore Manufacturing With Goodwin University's Advanced Manufacturing Lab
04/04/2023
Plainville High School faculty members Dave Gaignard and Mark Chase recently hosted representatives from Goodwin University and the Goodwin University Advanced Manufacturing Lab. The high school students had the opportunity to experience the many aspects of manufacturing and were able to ask questions about various manufacturing related ca
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Plainville Community Schools to Host Superintendent’s Update and Informational Showcase
04/04/2023
Plainville Community Schools will host a “Superintendent’s Update and Informational Showcase” on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The program will be held from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way.
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PHS Cheer Champions!
03/22/2023
On March 18th Plainville High School Cheerleading competed at the Council of New England Secondary School Principals' Association Spirit Championships and placed first in the Co-Ed Division! This is the first time in school history that the Cheer program was crowned New England Champions. Their accomplishments include: Central Connecticut Conference Grand Champions, CIAC Co-Ed Division State Champions, and CNESSPA Co-Ed Division New England Champions.
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MSP Hosts Statewide VEX Robotics Championship
03/22/2023
The Middle School of Plainville’s VEX Robotics Program, led by Advisor Camille Westfall, hosted the 10th annual VEX IQ state championship on March 18th. Fifteen teams competed in the elementary school division held in the cafeteria, and 55 teams competed in the middle school division in the gym. Seven Middle School of Plainville teams were entered, and three advanced to the finals.
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“ALL TOWN” CONCERT SHOWCASES DISTRICT VOCALISTS
03/20/2023
(Plainville, CT) Music filled the gymnasium at Plainville High School on March 9th as Plainville Community Schools held its annual “All-Town Concert.”
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MSP Paint Night
03/20/2023
Students, families and faculty at the Middle School of Plainville came together in March for a night of fun and creativity at MSP’s “Paint Night.” Art teacher Laura Meehan created step-by-step painting demonstrations for the group of painters to follow along. The participants created beautiful spring paintings. This event was a fundraiser for the Parent Teacher Club ( PTC).
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Middle School Students Visit WTNH News 8!
03/14/2023
Students in the MSPN student news broadcast program at the Middle School of Plainville enjoyed a visit to the WTNH NEWS 8 news station in New Haven, hosted by morning news anchor Laura Hutchinson. The student group toured the station, met with the morning anchor team and had a chance to test the “Green Screen” and weather desk as part of their visit!
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A Fine Day for a Story!
03/06/2023
It was a fine day in Erica Kriscenski's Kindergarten classroom at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School when Superintendent of Schools Steven LePage stopped by to share a book, "A Fine, Fine Schoo
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Mentor Fun Night!
03/03/2023
Volunteer mentors and student mentees in the Plainville Community Schools Mentor Program came together on March 1st for “Mentor Fun Night” held at Linden Street School. The group participated in an artist lead paint project, creating individual paintings, and enjoyed refreshments and time together.
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District No-Cost Preschool and Kindergarten Registration For The 2023-2024 School Year
03/01/2023
Plainville Community Schools is excited to offer another year of the district’s preschool program AT NO COST TO FAMILIES, according to Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Tawana Graham-Douglas. The Plainville Community Schools’ NAEYC accredited preschool program is designed to prepare students for the transition to kindergarten at age five (5). Children who will be four (4) years of age by 12/31/23 are eligible for preschool. Children who will be five (5) years of age by 12/31/23 are eligible for the kindergarten program.
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MSP Students Attend Leadership Event
02/23/2023
Eight Middle School of Plainville Technology Student Association members, together with Advisor Camille Westfall, attended a leadership training event on February 15th. They participated in student led workshops and honed their teamwork, problem solving, communication, and creativity skills.
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Prom Attire
PHS Social Change Association Hosts Prom Wear Drive
02/17/2023
The Plainville High School's Social Change Association is holding a “Prom Wear Drive” from February 27 - March 7. The group is collecting new or gently worn formal dresses, skirts and tops, suits, jackets, slacks, shoes, jewelry, and handbags, as well as monetary donations to fund cleaning and repair of clothing. For each item someone donates, they will be entered into a raffle to win a gift card donated by Craft Kitchen. Prom attire and cash donations may be dropped off at the Plainville High School Main Office, 47 Robert Holcomb Way, between 7:30am and 3:15pm. Donations are also accepted via Venmo at: @phs-blue-devils (note "Prom Wear Drive"). Can't make it during those hours? Contact [email protected] to schedule a pick-up.
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World Read Aloud Day at Linden!
02/13/2023
On February 1st, the Linden Street School community celebrated World Read Aloud Day! World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) was founded by LitWorld in 2010 because reading aloud is a powerful and transformative act. There are over 170 countries around the world that participate in WRAD. Throughout the day, Linden students had the opportunity to virtually meet with authors and illustrators and many guest readers visited Linden classrooms to share a book or two!
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Wheeler Second Grade Reading Celebration
02/08/2023
Second graders at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School recently enjoyed a non-fiction reading celebration culminating their hard work in completing a research project and presentation. The students researched information about inspiring people such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, Abraham Lincoln, and many more. They then created biography projects to answer text dependent questions and to retell non-fiction books. At the conclusion of the project, families were invited to Wheeler to view the students’ projects via presentations.
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Elizabeth H. Norton Trust Fund Grants Support Numerous District Initiatives
02/07/2023
A variety of school district programs and initiatives are underway this year thanks to grants received from the local Elizabeth Norton Trust Fund.
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"No Bake Cooking" at Toffolon!
02/07/2023
Louis Toffolon Elementary School's "No Bake Cooking" Afterschool Enrichment Program is in full swing. Students in the program recently made homemade lemonade and every student helped squeeze lemons (30 total!) to add to the recipe. The student group makes two no bake recipes weekly and is also working on creating a cookbook with recipes made in the program.
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Plainville Community Schools Celebrates Mentors
01/31/2023
The Plainville school district celebrated volunteer mentors on "Thank Your Mentor Day" with a breakfast at Plainville High School on Thursday, January 26th. January is National Mentoring Month and the time to say thank you for giving the gift of friendship and for making a difference in the life of a child. The Plainville Community Schools Mentor Program is currently in need of six male mentors, could that possibly be YOU? Contact Sue Bradley, Volunteer Program Coordinator at 860-793-3210 x6110 if interested.
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Toffolon Mitten Tree
01/27/2023
Louis Toffolon Office staff members Chiara Ramos and Caitlin Butkus created the "Toffolon Mitten Tree" initiative during the last school year and the tradition continues this year. The Mitten Tree is on display at Toffolon over the winter holidays, but collections of winter mittens and cold weather item donations continue all year. Toffolon families and staff members continue to support those in need throughout our community through their Mitten Tree initiative donations. The items are gathered throughout the school year, and donated to the Plainville Community Food Pantry.
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Plainville's Unified Basketball Team
Plainville Unified Sports Program on the Move!
01/25/2023
The Plainville Unified Sports program is on the move once again, picking up a win at the annual, “Unified Team Versus Faculty Team” basketball game held at Plainville High School on January 19th.
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The "Mad Scientist" at Toffolon
01/24/2023
Mr. Quinones aka "The Mad Scientist" hosts the Louis Toffolon Elementary School's "Mad Science" after school enrichment program this winter, where he works with students on various experiments and STEM projects.
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Toffolon Campfire Day!
01/24/2023
The Louis Toffolon Elementary School Student Council, led by Advisor and faculty member Susan Fabrizio, recently sponsored a "Toffolon Campfire Day" complete with hot chocolate and a faux fireplace. Families and staff made a donation to participate and proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society.
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“Wheeler Wolf” Comes to Life Through Educator’s Artistic Talents
01/24/2023
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School’s wolf mascot has “come to life” thanks to a unique piece of art created by former Wheeler faculty member, Matthew Guarino. Guarino, a longtime Plainville Community Schools employee, also served as the Middle School of Plainville Principal prior to his retirement in 2021, and currently works as a tutor at Wheeler School. Guarino logged many weekend hours planning for and bringing the new Wheeler wolf sculpture to fruition on site at the elementary school.
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Recycling Program At Wheeler!
01/19/2023
The Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School community, led by their Student Council members and Faculty member / Advisor Sarah Miller, have teamed up with HW Green Company Inc. for a school-wide recycling project for the 2022-23 school year. As a kick off to the program, the school’s Student Council members read a book about recycling to each Wheeler class.
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Plainville High School Students Honored With “Student Rocks Award”
01/12/2023
Plainville High School students Nolan Wargo and Lily Feyerabend have been named recipients of the first semester “Student Rocks Award” recognizing their outstanding contributions to Plainville High School.
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PHS Choir Performs at "Holiday Glow"
12/23/2022
This year the CT Convention Center hosted a "Holiday Glow" indoor light festival. This event featured hundreds of thousands of lights in ornate displays that guests could walk through and interact with. The Plainville High School Chamber Choir was the featured performing group, performing two shows in the early evening on Friday, December 16th.
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Middle School Partners With ADL to Implement “No Place For Hate” Program
12/23/2022
The Middle School of Plainville has partnered with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to implement the “No Place for Hate” program this year. “Students, staff, community partners, School Resource Officer Shane Dufresne, and family partners will work together through the “No Place for Hate” program framework to build a learning community of inclusivity, respect, and equity,” explained Middle School Assistant Principal, Melissa Orfitelli.
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Connecticut National Guard Visits PHS Classes
12/22/2022
Plainville High School faculty members Mark Chase and Dave Gaignard coordinated a visit from the Connecticut National Guard on December 13th. The group brought in a jet engine and spoke to students in the high school's transportation, engineering, construction, and business classes about the design, mechanics and latest technology that is currently used.
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Wheeler Word Detectives!
12/22/2022
Students in Miss Bartley's first grade class at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School earned their "Word Detective" badges, working hard to solve tricky words in their reading. Principal Andrew Batchelder (Mr. B!) presented the students with their badge
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Toffolon Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer
Toffolon Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer
12/22/2022
Students in the Louis Toffolon Elementary School’s Choir recently hit the road to spread holiday cheer. The student group, composed of 46 Toffolon fourth and fifth graders, shared a repertoire of holiday carols at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley, the Jerome Home and Arbor Rose in New Britain, and the Plainville Senior Center.
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"Trashion Fashion" Club at MSP!
12/21/2022
Using items that would otherwise end up in the trash, students in the Middle School of Plainville's "Trashion Fashion" After School Club created one-of-a-kind wearable pieces of art. They learned about the environmental impact of the paper, plastic and fashion industry, created vision boards, learned pattern making, then created their own "trashion fashion."
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PHS FBLA Chapter Supports Toys For Tots
12/21/2022
The Plainville High School Chapter of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America collected 46 new, unwrapped toys which were donated to the local Marine Toys for Tots collection location at 1 Lindsey Drive in Plainville.
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PHS Chamber Choir Featured
12/21/2022
Attendees at the December 12th Plainville Board of Education meeting enjoyed a repertoire of holiday songs performed by the Plainville High School Chamber Choir led by faculty member Todd Helming. The group also performed at the Plainville Senior Center on December 13th.
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Plainville Students Honored at Annual Superintendent’s Award Presentation
12/21/2022
Eleven Plainville students received the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ (CAPSS) Superintendent / Student Recognition Award and Certificate of Excellence at the annual Superintendent’s Award Presentation held on December 15th, during a luncheon at J. Timothy’s Restaurant.
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Toffolon Fifth Graders Support Plainville Senior Center
12/20/2022
Louis Toffolon Elementary School fifth graders continued their community service efforts by creating colorful placemats for the Plainville Senior Center's Thanksgiving meal.
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PHS FBLA Supports Food Pantry
12/01/2022
The Plainville High School Chapter of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) raised $128.86 for the Plainville Community Food Pantry for the holiday season. Pictured are the high school's FBLA officers.
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District Launches Branding Updates
11/23/2022
The Plainville school district is launching several branding updates with the implementation of a district-wide style guide and building enhancements, according to Superintendent of Schools, Steven LePage.
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Board Receives Leadership Award
11/23/2022
The Plainville Board of Education received the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Leadership Award on November 18th at the annual CABE/ CAPSS (Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents) Convention. The CABE Board Leadership award is designed to recognize boards which work effectively together as teams and meet a number of criteria relative to community relations, board operations, policy, and board member professional development.
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Thankful at Wheeler!
11/23/2022
Students at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School recently created a beautiful Thanksgiving work of art. Each student wrote what they are thankful for on a feather to create the "Thankful Turkey" on the school's wall.
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Linden Supports Food Drive
Linden Group Supports Community Through Food Drive
11/18/2022
Linden Street School’s fifth grade Community Outreach Group sponsored a food drive from November 1st- 14th. Students collected items to benefit the United Way of West Central Connecticut. With the generosity of Linden’s students and families, a large donation of nonperishable food items, paper goods, and cleaning products was made possible. Students helped spread kindness during the month of November and gave back to their community.
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PHS Varsity Baseball Team
PHS Varsity Baseball Team Honored
11/15/2022
The PHS Varsity Baseball Team and Coaches were honored at the November 14th Plainville Board of Education meeting for receiving the team “Sportsmanship Team of the Year Award” from the Hartford Board of Umpires.
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Nominations Sought For Memorial Wall Of Honor
11/14/2022
The Plainville Board of Education is seeking nominations for the Memorial Wall of Honor, a permanent tribute to honor individuals who have contributed significant volunteer service to the educational community.
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College Fair At PHS!
11/03/2022
After a two year hiatus, the Plainville High School Counseling Department hosted an in-person college fair on October 17th! Over 95 colleges, universities, military reps and trade schools were present in the school’s gymnasium. Sophomores, juniors and seniors (and their parents) were able to visit and speak with representatives in all categories. The college fair event was highly successful with positive feedback received from students, families, and representatives.
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School District Recognized for Excellence in Leadership & Communication
10/28/2022
The Plainville school district has been recognized with several awards from the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE), according to Superintendent of Schools, Steven LePage.
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