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PCS Food and Nutrition Services Hosts CT Grown for CT Kids Event!

Posted October 10th 2024
The Plainville Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services team at Linden Street School hosted a special event on October 9th in recognition of CT Grown for CT Kids Week. CT Grown for CT Kids Week is an annual event happening every October in Connecticut. This week aims to celebrate and support local agriculture, public education and our community commitment to the importance of healthy nutritious meals in schools. The event highlighted the Plainville Community Schools' Food and Nutrition Services Department's commitment to incorporating fresh, local produce and products into school meals and featured the newly remodeled Linden Street School cafeteria promoting health and wellness, a local "Harvest of the Month" taste test, supported by a recently awarded CTGFCTK microgrant, and the opportunity to see Linden students act as "chefs-in-training" as they prepared the "Harvest of the Month" item and served it to fellow students and guests. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the taste test featured Alhambra Elote (Mexican Street Corn) which will be on the menu in all Plainville schools this year.
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PHS Students Visit Trumpf Inc.

Posted October 08th 2024
A group of Plainville High school students, led by Career Center Coordinator, Sue Bradley, enjoyed a comprehensive tour of local manufacturing company Trumpf Inc. in Farmington, Connecticut, on October 4th, as part of National Manufacturing Month. The students were able to learn about the Trumpf company and related career pathways while touring the facility.
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PHS College Fair!

Posted October 07th 2024
The Plainville High School Counseling Department hosted the annual "College Fair" for students at the high school on October 7th. Students were able to visit with representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities , trade schools and military branches to learn about the admissions process, academics, campus life, career preparation and more.
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PHS Career Gallery 2024!

Posted October 01th 2024
More than 100 professionals from local businesses and organizations, representing the 16 National Career Clusters, participated in the Plainville High School "Career Gallery 2024" event held on September 27th. 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. Additionally, Plainville High School will host a "Career Focused Learning Adventure Day" on November 7th, where students will have the opportunity to visit professionals on site at their workplaces and / or attend interactive vocational exploration sessions at the high school hosted by visiting professionals.
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Plainville High School to Receive National Recognition from Special Olympics for Achievements with Inclusion

Posted September 30th 2024
Special Olympics North America has announced that Plainville High School, a school with Special Olympics Unified Champion School® programming, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted September 24th 2024
During a recent "morning meeting" in Bridget McKenna's first grade class at Linden Street School, she introduced the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. To help students understand its significance, they watched a video that explained what Hispanic Heritage Month is and why it is celebrated.
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Silliman Named PE Teacher of the Year by Professional Organization

Posted September 16th 2024
Louis Toffolon Elementary School Physical Education Teacher, Rob Silliman, has been selected as the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD)'s Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year! Rob will be honored at the organization's Annual Awards Reception in Southbury, Connecticut on November 21st.
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National Arts In Education Week!

Posted September 12th 2024
September 9-13, 2024 is National Arts in Education Week! We are proud of the multitude of opportunities our students have to participate in high quality, award winning Arts programs led by our talented faculty members in Plainville Community Schools.
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Plainville Adult and Continuing Education Awarded Comprehensive Grants

Posted September 09th 2024
Plainville Adult and Continuing Education has been awarded WIOA Title II Program Enhancement Projects (PEP) for Adult Education federal grant funds, to support three priority areas, totaling $105,000, according to Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas.
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New Assistant Principals Named for Middle School of Plainville

Posted August 16th 2024
Joanna Tysko and Jacqueline Cappiello have been named assistant principals at the Middle School of Plainville, according to Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas.
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Melissa Orfitelli Named Principal of Linden Street School

Posted June 27th 2024
Melissa Orfitelli, assistant principal at the Middle School of Plainville, has been named principal of Linden Street School, according to Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas.
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Parent Volunteers Honored

Posted June 17th 2024
Parent volunteer leaders / officers of the Linden Street School, Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School, and Louis Toffolon Elementary School Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) , the Middle School of Plainville's Parent Teacher Club (PTC) , and Plainville High School's Parent Advisory Council (PAC), were honored for their contributions at the June 10th Plainville Board of Education meeting.
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June PCS All Stars!

Plainville High School Counselor Kacey Stewart, and Linden Street School SEL Tutor Wendy Young were recognized at the June Plainville Community Schools “All-Star” award winners at the June 10th Board of Education meeting. The “All-Star” award recognizes students, faculty, staff and community members who go above and beyond in modeling the school district’s Portrait of the Graduate characteristics and demonstrating excellence in alignment with the school district’s goals.

Pictured Above: Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas, Plainville Board of Education Chair, Becky Tyrrell, Kacey Stewart, Shawn Blake and Sarah Blake. Missing from photo: Wendy Young.