[ad_1] 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 […]
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“A sign that the tides are changing”
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD — Wearing masks in New Milford schools will become optional for students and staff on March 1, the Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night. The council voted to repeal its policy that required the wearing of masks and face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning March 1, masks will no longer […]
“A sign that the tides are changing”
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD — Wearing masks in New Milford schools will become optional for students and staff on March 1, the Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night. The council voted to repeal its policy that required the wearing of masks and face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning March 1, masks will no longer […]
Cyber Security, Smart Boards and Chromebooks Top Tech Demands for New Milford Schools
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD – Schools in New Milford aim to avoid any cybersecurity threat with a proposal to upgrade their technology system. In the district’s five-year tech capital application, which totals approximately $ 478,000 for the 2022-2023 school year, the district’s acting director of technology Jaime Terry said that a way to prevent cybersecurity threats […]
Cybersecurity, smartboards and Chromebooks top New Milford schools’ tech demands
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD — New Milford Schools is aiming to head off any cybersecurity threats with a proposed upgrade to its technology system. In the district’s five-year technology capital request, which totals about $478,000 for the 2022-23 school year, the district’s acting chief technology officer, Jaime Terry, said one way to prevent threats cybersecurity is […]
New Milford schools plan to spend $ 75,000 on band equipment, uniforms and instruments over five years
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD – The school district is looking to improve its orchestra program by purchasing new equipment and replacing instruments and uniforms. These requests are part of the band’s five-year capital plan in the Superintendent’s 2022-2023 Budget Proposal. The plan lists these three items at a cost of $ 5,000 each, which over the […]
New Milford schools are looking to spend $75,000 on band gear, uniforms and instruments over five years
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD — The school district is looking to improve its music program by purchasing new equipment and replacing instruments and uniforms. These requests are part of the band’s five-year capital plan in the Superintendent’s 2022-2023 budget proposal. The plan lists these three items at a cost of $5,000 each – which over the […]
New Milford schools are looking to spend $75,000 on band gear, uniforms and instruments over five years
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD — The school district is looking to improve its music program by purchasing new equipment and replacing instruments and uniforms. These requests are part of the band’s five-year capital plan in the Superintendent’s 2022-2023 budget proposal. The plan lists these three items at a cost of $5,000 each – which over the […]
Food supply shortage affecting schools in Milford: here’s how
[ad_1] Written by Eileen Faustich, Milford Schools Food Service Program Director 28 October 2021 Dear Milford Public School Community Members, As you know, the Milford School Food Service team has worked tirelessly over the past 18 months to ensure our students and their families receive nutritious meals, even in the midst of a global pandemic. […]
No bus problems expected for the first day
[ad_1] MILFORD — Bus driver shortages and missed routes won’t be something parents in Milford should worry about when the town’s schools open on Wednesday, according to a senior school official. Milford Schools operations manager James Richetelli, Jr., said there was no issue of driver shortages or fear of missed routes with Durham School Services, […]
No bus problems planned for the first day
[ad_1] MILFORD – The shortage of bus drivers and missed routes should not be a concern for parents in Milford when the town’s schools open on Wednesday, according to a senior school official. Milford Schools’ operations director James Richetelli, Jr., said there were no issues with a driver shortage or fear of missed routes with […]
Milford Schools Bond would build a new middle school
[ad_1] 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 […]
Milford schools prepare for September reopening
[ad_1] MILFORD – When the schedule changes to September 1, Milford students will be back to school full time and for all class hours, Superintendent Anna Cutaia said. Cutaia added, however, that school officials will continue to monitor five factors for the six weeks between now and the first day of school. These factors include […]
“We stopped spending when we needed it”
[ad_1] MILFORD – Prudent spending combined with grants have helped Milford Public School stay on budget this year, despite spending around $ 3.4 million in expenses related to COVID. “We stopped spending when we had to stop spending in certain areas. We took advantage of the natural savings from COVID and ended the year on […]
Milford Schools Honor Educators and Parent of the Year
[ad_1] 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 […]
Milford Schools Honor Educators and Parent of the Year
[ad_1] 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 […]
Milford Schools Close Budget Gap, Receive Additional Federal Funding
[ad_1] MILFORD – Schools in the city will receive more federal money than expected, according to James Richetelli, director of operations. The city received just under $ 5.9 million from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Assistance Program, or ESSER, Richetelli told the Board of Education at its meeting this week. The total was about […]
New Milford Schools Launch COVID-19 Dashboard
[ad_1] April 28, 2021Update: April 28, 2021 at 10:31 am Spectrum / The McCarthy Observatory on the New Milford High School campus in New Milford, Connecticut, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month (December 2020. A virtual event will be held on December 12. In 2012, the Kathleen Fisher Sundial, located just south of the observatory, […]
Milford Schools Head Anna Cutaia Receives Prestigious Honor
[ad_1] MILFORD, CT – Milford Schools Superintendent Anna Cutaia has been named the 2021 Connecticut PTA “Outstanding Superintendent”. It will be celebrated at a Zoom meeting on May 5 by the state’s PTA. Cutaia has been in office since August 1, 2018 and has received great reviews for her performances and energetic enthusiasm throughout the […]
As COVID cases rise in New Milford, schools prepare to host forum
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD – Schools in New Milford are planning to host a virtual parent forum on April 6 with Superintendent Alisha DiCorpo and Director of Health Lisa Morrissey, according to a letter sent to parents and guardians. The meeting will be held via Zoom from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. The letter, dated April […]
As COVID cases rise in New Milford, schools set to host forum
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD – Schools in New Milford are planning to host a virtual parent forum on April 6 with Superintendent Alisha DiCorpo and Director of Health Lisa Morrissey, according to a letter sent to parents and guardians. The meeting will be held via Zoom from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. The letter, dated April […]
Milford Schools Pass Resolution on Racial Equity
[ad_1] MILFORD – Schools in the city have pledged to support anti-racism and social justice efforts, according to a resolution unanimously passed by the Education Council at its December 14 meeting. The Resolution on Race, Equity and Social Justice affirmed the council’s commitment to be an ally of people of color, and also called for […]
David Yockey of Milford Schools receives OSBA’s highest honor
[ad_1] Pictured is David Yockey, Milford Schools Board Member. Photo provided. Submitted by the Ohio School Boards Association. A member of the school board of the exempt village of Milford received the most esteemed award from the Ohio School Boards Association. David E. Yockey, who also serves on the Great Oaks Career Campus Board of […]
New schools in Milford to switch to distance learning until February
[ad_1] The New Milford School District will transition to fully virtual learning from November 30 to February 1. New Milford Schools Superintendent Michael Polizzi said on Thursday the decision was made based on a recommendation from the New Milford Department of Health due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the city and Bergen County, […]
Milford schools become completely remote as COVID-19 cases rise across town
[ad_1] MILFORD – Schools in the city will switch to an entirely remote model next week, following a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases across the city since the end of October. “A lot of people think the school is the canary in the coal mine,” said public health director Jacquelyn Murphy, noting that the closure […]
Military “Welcome Home” to Milford Schools
[ad_1] In the photo from left to right Jacob Brehm, class of 2019; Liz Hartley, MHS counselor and aunt; Aiden Brehm, class of 2024 Photo provided. Submitted by Milford Schools. On September 23 at Milford High School we had an incredibly special opportunity to continue to focus on relationships and also our deep appreciation for […]
New schools in Milford to close for 2 days after COVID case
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD – The city’s five schools will close for two days starting Thursday after a member of the school community tested positive for COVID-19 just days after the students returned. The New Milford School District has announced that students will resume distance education at home and teachers will also teach at home. New […]
Milford’s new schools to reopen in September with hybrid plan
[ad_1] NEW MILFORD – Schools will reopen later and under the hybrid model this school year, said Acting Superintendent Paul Smotas. Students will now return to school on September 8 and teachers will return on August 28, offering teachers a week of training and professional development before classes start. This means that the last day […]
Going back to school or learning online? Parents of Milford Schools’ students decide
[ad_1] Parents of students at Milford schools have the choice of sending their children to classrooms this year or opting for online education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families in the exempt village of Milford school district have until Friday August 7 to make their choice; the school district does not offer a hybrid plan. […]
John Spieser to succeed Nancy House as Head of Milford Schools
[ad_1] An earlier version of this story contained incorrect information provided by the school district regarding the tenure of the new superintendent at Clark Montessori High School. Milford Schools will have a new superintendent on August 1. John Spieser, director of human resources for the school district, was selected for the highest administrative position by […]
Milford Schools Human Resources Director Should Be Appointed Superintendent
[ad_1] The Milford board of directors is expected to appoint the district human resources manager as the new superintendent on Thursday, June 18. John Spieser is poised to succeed Nancy House as head of the Milford Exempted Village School District, which serves approximately 6,600 students in the city of Milford, Miami Township, Miamiville and parts […]