New Canaan Country School to Hold Admission Open Houses Oct. 18 & 22

The Pre-K through grade 9 school is now accepting inquiries and applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

21 Darien HS Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students

The students are among approximately 34,000 Commended Students recognized nationwide for their exceptional academic achievement.

Darien Board Of Education Appoints New Member

A vacancy on the board opened up in September following the resignation of Republican Tara Wurm.

Darien High School Among Top 25 In CT, New Ranking Says

Darien High School is among the top public high schools in Connecticut, according to a new ranking by education platform Niche.

Republican Tara Wurm Resigns From Darien Board Of Education

The Darien Board of Education will hold an election to fill the vacated spot.

Darien Board Of Education Votes On New Superintendent Contract

The new contract includes a 2.75 percent salary increase.

Darien Students Named 2024 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The students will continue to compete for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.

Darien Schools Hiring For 36 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Darien High School Ranked Among Best In CT: U.S. News

U.S. News reviewed 25,000 schools and ranked 17,680 of them, including 206 in Connecticut​.​ See where Darien High School ranks.

Work Delayed On Darien High School Track Project

Darien Public Schools Director of Facilities Kevin Munrett gave the Board of Education an update on summer facilities projects on Monday.

Darien Public Schools Scores $134K For Summer Mental Health Programs

The money is part of more than $4.5 million in funding for 48 school districts and summer camp programs across Connecticut.

Back To School: Darien 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Darien can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Darien Public Schools Receives Mental Health Specialist Grant

The state funds support the hiring and retention of school mental health specialists for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 school years.

Darien's Hindley, Holmes & Royle School Building Projects Delayed

Construction on the school building renovation projects has been delayed, the Hindley, Holmes & Royle Building Committee said this week.

Darien Public Schools Looks To Utilize Anonymous Alerts Software

The Darien Board of Ed. last week discussed the idea of implementing a self-reporting software system for students, staff and families.

Darien Public Schools Announces Administrative Appointments

The school district announced the appointments of several new administrative leaders.

Darien Schools Hiring For 45 Teaching, Staff Positions

Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Ox Ridge Principal Resigns; Darien Public Schools Seeks Replacement

Darien Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alan Addley made the announcement in an email to the school community Wednesday.

Darien High School Oval Road To Be Renamed 'Wave Strong Way'

The name change will serve as a reminder of strength and unity for the Darien High School Blue Wave community.

Darien Public Schools To Resume Outdoor Activities Friday: District

Outdoor activities were postponed this week due to the poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires.

Join St. Luke’s Summer Workshop for Early Career Educators

St. Luke’s School offers a customized program to give new teachers tools, strategies, activities, and lesson plans to start the school year.

Darien High School Band, Jazz Ensemble Students To Visit Tennessee

The Darien Board of Education this week approved a March 2024 trip to Nashville, Tenn., for band and jazz ensemble students.

Darien Board Of Education Appoints New Assistant Superintendent

The board also voted on Tuesday evening to appoint a permanent principal at Royle Elementary School.

St. Luke's 2023 Cum Laude Society Induction Ceremony

Four Teens from Darien Inducted

St. Luke’s Leadership: Learning From Legends

Students Experience the Power of Brand

St. Luke’s Leadership: Learning From Legends

Students Experience the Power of Brand

Coffee, Cocoa & Connection

St. Luke's hosts a meet & greet for students, faculty, and staff with members of the New Canaan Police Department

NASA Scientist Illuminates Next Generation Space Telescope

Rich Myers, a lead scientist with NASA, meets with students and faculty at St. Luke's School

St. Luke's Students Raise $16K for the American Cancer Society

Tenth graders participate in Relay for Life as this year's class service project

2 Darien High School Students Awarded $2,500 Merit Scholarships

Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists.

Darien School Board Receives Update From Director Of Mental Health

Dr. Alycia Dadd gave the board a 90-day outlook on what she has accomplished and what she has planned in the area of mental health.

Darien Resident Awarded Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Only 10 students in Connecticut received a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship.

Darien HS Parents Association Looks To Donate Funds For Bike Racks

The Darien Board of Education will consider the gift during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday.

Search Underway For New Darien Assistant Superintendent Of Curriculum

Superintendent of Daren Public Schools Dr. Alan Addley said the district has started its search for a new hire.

Hindley, Holmes And Royle Building Committee Seeks 2 Members

The committee has been working on renovation and upgrade plans for the three schools since February 2022.

Darien HS Students Take Home 7 Awards In State Technology Competition

The competition is an annual event where students demonstrate their proficiency in a variety of STEM-related fields.

Graduation Date Set For Darien High School

The Darien Board of Education voted on the date last week.

Darien Public Schools Welcomes 6 School Security Officers

Darien Public Schools welcomed six new school security officers with decades of public and youth safety experience.

Former Student To Donate Art Gift To Darien High School

The piece, which will support mental health awareness, will be prominently displayed at the school when it's completed.

Darien Young Composers Concert Set For March 29

The concert will feature the creative talents of Darien's young composers. The show is free and open to the public.