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NHS percussion ensemble takes first at finals
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck High School’s percussion ensemble beat out a win in the ensemble category at the Musical Arts Conference Winter Percussion Finals April 13. The ensemble earned a score of 89.4 out of 100 to secure first place, Naugatuck High senior and winter percussion ensemble captain Austin Anderson said. According to Anderson, the... »
Region 16 seeks teacher of the year nominations
REGION 16 — The Region 16 school district is accepting nominations for the 2014 Teacher of the Year. Region 16 parents, students, staff and community members can submit nominations. The nominee must be a tenured teacher who has served for at least three years in Region 16, which oversees schools in Beacon Falls and... »
Borough couple to receive Foley Award
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Parent School Council has selected Mike and Denise Kinne as this year’s recipients of the Raymond K. Foley Award. The Raymond K. Foley Award honors an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding service and unselfish dedication contributing to the betterment of Naugatuck children. The Kinnes have been heavily involved... »
BOE weighing options for busing contract
NAUGATUCK — With the transportation contract coming to an end this year, the Naugatuck school district is weighing its options to get students to school. The district’s three-year contract with Student Transportation of America, the company that provides busing for students, comes to an end in June. Assistant Business Manager Robert Butler presented two... »
Scholarships
Naugatuck Woman’s Club NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck Woman’s Club is accepting applications for its annual scholarships. The club awards two $1,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors who live in Naugatuck. The students don’t have to attend Naugatuck High School. All seniors from Naugatuck are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is... »
NHS, WRHS graduation dates set
Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2013 at Naugatuck and Woodland high schools will be held Monday, June 24 — the last day of school for Naugatuck and Region 16 school districts. Naugatuck High’s graduation will be held at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. The ceremony was moved to the theater... »
Region 16 board finalizes budget proposal
REGION 16 — The Region 16 Board of Education put the finishing touches on its proposed 2013-14 budget Tuesday night. The board approved a roughly $38.8 million budget, 3-2, during a special meeting at Woodland Regional High School in Beacon Falls. Board members Donna Cullen, William Fredericks and Robert Hiscox were not present. The... »
WRHS Hall of Fame seeking nominations
BEACON FALLS — The Woodland Regional High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for its third class, which will be inducted this June. Nominations are sought for candidates in any of the four WRHS Hall of Fame categories: faculty/staff, alumni, athletics and contributors. Staff must be retired from full-time teaching and alumni... »
School board makes further cuts
REGION 16 — The Region 16 Board of Education reduced its proposed 2013-14 budget increase by another $208,000 following a public hearing Wednesday night. The proposed budget for the region, which oversees schools in Beacon Falls and Prospect, stands at $38.85 million, an increase of roughly $1.56 million or 4.17 percent. The proposal would... »
Teacher, administrator evaluation plan OK’d
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Education on Thursday approved new proposals for evaluating teachers and administrators, based in part on the performance of their students and reviews from co-workers and parents. “The assessment piece is based on a growth model,” Assistant Superintendent of Schools Brigitte Crispino said. “I truly believe that all children can... »