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Cross Street students don pajamas to give back
NAUGATUCK — For one day, students at Cross Street Intermediate didn’t have to worry whether their t-shirts matched their jeans. They simply rolled out of bed and went to school in their pajamas. Students paid $1 for the privilege of wearing their pajamas during the day, Feb. 3, as part of a fundraiser to... »
Borough barber shop passes on family legacy
NAUGATUCK — A third generation of local hair stylists are training eager minds in the art of the coiffure. DiLeo’s School of Hair Design is gearing up for a new semester of classes with a focus on student input and hands-on experience. Daniel DiLeo’s grandfather opened a barber shop in Waterbury before moving DiLeo’s... »
Future of historic schoolhouse up in the air
BEACON FALLS — The fate of one of the oldest buildings in town rests on its crumbling foundations. When Nadeem and Naila Khalid purchased the Rimmon Schoolhouse at 101 Pinesbridge Road in 2010, town officials hoped the Khalids might donate the historic one-room schoolhouse to the town. However, no such offer has been forthcoming.... »
Looking ahead to 2012 : Naugatuck Schools
NHS Renovation No more dungy locker rooms and perennially flooded fields for Greyhound athletes. No more outdated science labs and sharing scarce technology. No more cracks in the walls and asbestos in the floors. In November, Naugatuck voters authorized an $81 million renovation project to completely overhaul the high school and restore it to... »
Town leaders sound off on school project
The opinions of the chief elected officials in Prospect and Beacon Falls on the upcoming school referendum may prove indicative of the way their constituents will vote. Prospect’s Mayor Robert Chatfield enthusiastically supported the project while Beacon Falls’ newly-elected First Selectman Gerard Smith had reservations. Historically, Beacon Falls voters have reacted less favorably to... »
School board facing decision over business manager
NAUGATUCK — The Board of Education has until the end of this year to decide what direction it wants to go in concerning the business office. Borough Controller Wayne McAllister has been doubling as school business manager since the fall of 2009, when he helped turn a budget gap then projected at $2 million... »
February break canceled in Naugatuck
February break has been canceled in Naugatuck, according to Assistant Superintendent Brigitte Crispino. The break, from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24 was canceled after power outages forced school to close for five days following Snow Storm Alfred on Saturday. The school district also closed for three days following Hurricane Irene in August, for a... »
Maple Hill roof project put on hold
NAUGATUCK — The roof on Maple Hill School will have to stand up to another winter. A project to replace the 22-year-old roof was put on hold until next summer because there isn’t enough time to complete the project before the onslaught of winter, according to Board of Education Business Manager Wayne McAllister. McAllister... »
iLesson
Borough mixes latest technology with learning NAUGATUCK — A pilot program to introduce handheld touch technology in borough classrooms proved successful in its first year. Last year, the district bought a total of 22 iPads and iPod Touches for both special and regular education teachers to integrate 21st century skills into their classrooms. The... »