Valley Regional High School Second Quarter Honor Roll

Michael Barile, Principal of Valley Regional High School, has announced the following Honor Roll for Grades 9 - 12 for the 2nd Quarter

Positive COVID-19 Case Impacts Valley Regional High School

On Wednesday, February 17, a positive Covid-19 case impacted Valley Regional High School.

Assistant Superintendent Position In Region 4 Schools

The search for the new Assistant Superintendent in Region 4 is underway.

Good News For The Region 4 School Community

No new positive Covid-19 cases reported in the Region 4 Schools, for the towns of Chester, Deep River and Essex. Hooray!

Important Region 4 Board of Education Meetings On February 9th

There is a Region 4 Board of Education Budget Workshop Meeting, followed by a Special Region 4 BOE meeting, to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Essex Elementary School Family Night

Celebrate Family Night with Essex Elementary School PTO.

Valley Regional High School Winter Sports Season Underway

The VRHS winter season has started and student-athletes are back at it.

Valley Safe Grad Night At The Ivoryton Tavern

On Wednesday, February 10th a portion of every order at the Ivoryton Tavern from 5-8 p.m. will go to the Safe Grad fundraiser.

Region 4 Schools Have 24 Employment Vacancies

There are currently a number of positions that need to be filled in the Region 4 School district.

What Will Winter Sports Look Like At Valley Regional High School?

A letter to parents and students about the upcoming winter sports season highlights the need for fluidity.

Valley Regional High School Guidelines For Remote Student Status

What does "remote student status" mean and who is it meant for? A letter from VRHS principal explaines.

Pre-School Looking For Essex, Chester, Deep River Students

The Collaborative Preschool of Chester, Deep River and Essex is currently seeking community children for the upcoming school year.

Covid-19 Positive Case Shuts Valley Regional High School Down

The administration was notified Monday morning that there was a positive Covid-19 case that impacted VRHS students and staff.

Free Lunch For Region 4 Students

Students in all five, Region 4 schools will receive free lunch.

Winter Sports at Valley Regional High School On Hold

Although the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference released their Winter Sports Plan, VRHS has pressed pause for now.

A Positive Covid-19 Case at Valley Region High School Impacts 65

Sixty-five individuals, including 56 students and nine staff members at VRHS are required to quarantine due to one positive case of Covid-19

Essex Elementary School In Need Of More Substitutes

A weekly communication with parents calls for substitute teachers.

Covid-19 In The Tri-Town Schools; 74 Individuals Quarantined

Two positive cases of Coivd-19 at the Essex Elementary School building this week and one at Valley Regional High School.

New Guidelines For Region 4 During Covid-19

Changes are being made to the quarantine procedures in the Region 4 School community.

Essex Elementary School Has Covid-19 Positive Case

Nine students and five teachers are quarantining following the news that a student at Essex Elementary School tested positive for Covid-19.

No Valentines Cards For Essex Elementary School Students

February 2021 is just around the corner and the Principal of Essex Elementary School has notified families; no valentines cards this year.

Musical Talent Abounds At Valley Regional High School

Belting out a tune and playing an instrument comes easy to some musically talented Valley Regional High School students.

Region 4 School District Announces New Finance Director

Robert Grissom is will be the new Region 4 Finance Director.

A Covid-19 Positive Case at Valley Regional High School

A student at Valley Regional High School tested positive for Covid-19.

Outside Learning Coming to Chester Elementary School

Kids and nature go hand and hand so, what better way to learn than in an outdoor classroom?

Valley Regional High School Students Up For Debate

VRHS has one of only two debate teams from Connecticut to advance in the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) debate competition.

New Outdoor School Good For Student's Insides

The Steward Outdoor Day School, serving elementary school-aged children is opening in January 2021.

Will More Money Attract More Substitute Teachers?

Regional School District 4 has increased the pay rate for non-certified substitute teachers from $80 to $84.

Region 4 Schools Plan Return To In-Person Learning Dec. 7

Students will continue to have the option of attending school in full remote.

Students Heading Back to In Person School December 7th

Region 4 announced that the decision has been made to send kids back to in-person classes next monday.

Region 4 Will Remain in Full-Remote Learning Through December 4th

All three towns are designated at Red Alert Level as a result of the increased numbers of positive cases in the communities.

Superintendent Of Schools Addresses E-Learning On Snow Days

The Connecticut Department of Education has provided school superintendents with the flexibility to designate snow days for remote learning.

Superintendent Announces Snow Day Decision

Connecticut Department of Education has provided school superintendents the flexibility to designate “snow days” as remote, e-learning days.