The Milford Exempted Village School of Education board met Feb. 17 to discuss the latest bond bond, a book issue, and to recognize high school band members. Brian Rabe, Treasurer, presented the link. Earlier, voters approved a bond measure in the November 2021 general election to build a new middle school for grades six […]
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New Milford schools to lay off early Friday due to warm weather – NBC Connecticut
The new school year has started in some towns and cities in Connecticut, but schedules are being adjusted due to the hot weather. New Milford Public Schools will fire students early Friday due to the hot weather. Our redesigned local news and weather app is live! Download it for iOS or Android – and sign […]
Mental health services ready in Milford schools to adapt to ‘new normal’
Editor’s Note: Readers, this is one of the stories we were unable to print this week, so we’ve made it available for free on our website. The Milford Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 19 in front of another crowded crowd following his tenure as a mask in kindergarten through sixth grade […]
Milford Schools Bond would build a new middle school
In the ballot on November 2, 2021, voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on a $ 2.47million bond for Milford Schools, which would demolish the existing high school and replace it with a new middle school from sixth to eighth year. Milford Schools want to pass a 2.47 mile bond in the Nov. […]
Milford Schools Call for Referendum to Remake Historic College – Milford LIVE!
Milford Middle School will be renovated to 21st century standards for fourth and fifth graders if an October referendum passes. The Milford School District announced at an infrequently attended Education Council meeting on Monday that it would call for a referendum on the issue of raising property taxes to fund the revitalization and expansion of […]
Safety, infrastructure funding approved for Milford schools
MILFORD – More than $ 665,000 was recently approved by the School Facilities Construction Standing Committee to fund school safety and infrastructure upgrades in Milford Public Schools. “One of Milford Public Schools’ highest and most enduring priorities is to ensure that our school buildings are safe, healthy, orderly and caring places that support and promote […]
Milford Schools Honor Educators and Parent of the Year
MILFORD – Milford Schools honored a college guidance counselor, high school cookie baker and PTA parent as Teacher, Para-educator and Parent of the Year for 2021-2021. “This year, more than any other, we are very grateful for the selfless and enthusiastic work of all of our winners,” said Superintendent of Schools Anna Cutaia. “The past […]
Milford Schools Honor Educators and Parent of the Year
MILFORD — Milford Schools has honored a middle school guidance counselor, high school cookie baker and PTA parent as teacher, para-educator and parent of the year for 2021-21. “This year, more than any other, we are so grateful for the selfless and enthusiastic work of all of our winners,” said Superintendent of Schools Anna Cutaia. […]
Milford schools see $ 84 million in upgrades and ‘high prices ahead’, official says
MILFORD – The city’s public schools plan to spend up to $ 84.7 million on capital improvements over the next five years, according to the school system’s 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The plan has no money attached and is typically used as a planning aid to anticipate the needs of the school system over the […]
Milford New Schools teachers create music video with Dua Lipa song to encourage summer reading
NEW MILFORD – It all started with an idea to motivate students to read during summer vacation. It ended with a three-minute music video featuring teachers and other staff singing rewritten lyrics to a popular song from TikTok and YouTube. In response to the New Milford Public School’s K-8 summer reading initiative and the Connecticut […]
Milford Schools: “It’s time” to replace Junior High School
Pictured is the high school building, which Milford, through assistance from the Ohio Facilities Building Commission, is considering replacing. To do this, we would need a bond. Photo provided. Pictured is Milford High School WinterGuard, which recently performed at the Winter Guard International 2021 Virtual Events Competition, achieving a ‘master’ rating. Photo provided. By Brett […]
Milford Schools Budget for ‘Wants Against Needs’ Case
MILFORD – The Education Council has approved a 2021-2022 budget that members say meets the needs of the city’s students, but pushes back most of their desires. “I think the administration had to make some tough choices,” said board chair Susan Glennon. “I am convinced that this administration knows what is needed.” The board of […]
Milford Schools Head seeks to increase budget by 2.25%
MILFORD, CT – Superintendent of Schools Anna Cutaia is proposing a budget of $ 99.73 million for fiscal year 2021-22, which will increase spending by 2.25%. The new fiscal year begins on July 1, 2021 and ends on June 30, 2022. Cutaia’s budget proposal has yet to be approved by the education, finance and municipal […]
Milford Schools Head Says Year Begins Safe
MILFORD – Students have felt excited, anxious and hopeful on the first day of school since the first bell rang. You can now add School Superintendent Anna Cutaia to this list. “All the anxieties, all the worries were quickly put aside,” Cutaia said at a press conference Thursday to discuss the reopening of 14 schools […]
What a $ 1 million budget cut means for New Milford schools
NEW MILFORD – The school board has made cuts to almost all of its various spending categories, slashing its budget by $ 1 million to the number set by city council earlier this month. Staff positions, supplies, activities, sports, transportation, special education, health insurance, planning and library books were all cut on Tuesday evening, bringing […]