Tuition and fee hikes implemented this year won't yield badly-needed revenues until 2014.
The Guilford Lakes Green Team challenged Lakes students this Earth Day to minimize their food waste and trash output in the school’s first annual Zero Trash Lunch initiative. At the end of the day, 252 students left behind just 12.6 pounds of waste.
On May 18, from 1 to 5 PM, there will be an 'adults only' picnic to benefit GHS Project Graduation. The event will feature local band "Just one More," Lenny and Joe's Lobster Rolls, and more!
Saturday, April 27, Calvin Leete PTO will host a tag sale at the school's gymnasium from 8 AM to noon. Proceeds will be used to buy new playground equipment for the school!
WTNH.com is reporting that on Monday morning, a Guilford High School student was asked to change his shirt that featured a gun, stating that the shirt was in violation of the dress code.
It is April vacation for Guilford Public Schools this week and it looks like most of the kid's time off will be partly sunny, with temps ranging from the low 40s at night to mid 60s during the day.
Guilford Public Schools will celebrate Earth Day by participating in US Veg Week. Chef Tim Cipriano will coordinate with The Green Team on vegetarian menus and using compostable plates and flatware.
Great event coming up at the Guilford Public Library! Superintendent Dr. Paul Freeman and Chef Tip Cipriano will lead a discussion about food in Guilford's schools.
A.W. Cox Elementary School Drama Club recently put on their performance of 'Finding Nemo.' The performance featured the well-loved story, with the addition of music and dancing, and a special appearance by the school's principal, Vince Ag
Board of Ed bonding projects, totaling $1.6M, will target security upgrades at Guilford schools, new, energy efficient, doors and windows for Cox Elementary, wiring replacement at Adams and other various upgrades to existing schools.
The school wants to make the Husky dog tougher looking.
Programs and practices surrounding high achieving students at GPS were discussed at a recent BOE meeting. Parents of students encouraged quick action, saying many of their kids had waited years for enrichment programs that catered to their talents.
There is no school today for Guilford Public Schools, due to the weather. According to the GPS website, the last day of school & Guilford High School Graduation is currently Wednesday, June 26th.
The New Haven Register is reporting that the Guilford Board of Ed voted unanimously to extend their contract with bus company Star of America, Inc., and will not be seeking alternative bids.
The 2013-2014 fiscal year proposed budget for the Board of Education does not include the much discussed All Day Kindergarten program in Guilford Public Schools. A group will be created to research the program.
At Monday night's Board of Education meeting, the board voted to approve the construction documents for the new Guilford High School. The plans will now move onto the state for further approval.
Guilford High School, E.C. Adams Middle School and Calvin Leete schools given a distinction. Adams and Calvin Leete named in "highest overall performance" categories.
The Board of Education proposed their 2013-2014 at a recent Board of Finance Meeting with a 2.96% increase. The budget adds a net of 1.7 staffing positions and has a "strong commitment to special education."
Senator Ed Meyer and Representative Patricia Widlitz sign the "End the R-Word" campaign organized at Guilford High School by the students. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the hurtful effects of the word "retard(ed)."
Alex Beckett, of Guilford High School, is the first student athlete with an intellectual disability to play in a high school game in the state of Connecticut. Earlier this week, he scored 2 points at a GHS JV basketball game.
GPS Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2013 will take place tomorrow, Feb. 22 in each elementary school from 9:30- 11 AM and 2-3 PM.
The GHS Debate Team achieved great results at this tournament earlier this month- coming in the top 10 in the Novice Division. Their next meet will take place at Guilford High School March 2- all are invited to come cheer.
A night of music presented by The Guilford High School Music Department, Voices, Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble to benefit Guilford Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels program.
Due to Blizzard 2013, Tuesday, Feb. 19, originally scheduled as a day off for Guilford Public Schools will now be a regular school day for students and staff.
Guilford Public Schools will open Thursday, Feb. 14, with a 90-minute delay schedule. Everyone be safe. Also, don't forget Tuesday, February 19th and Thursday, March 28th are now Regular School Days for Students and Staff!!!
Guilford Public Schools will remain closed Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to road conditions. According to their message, many of the town's roads are still inaccessible to buses, and require clearing and widening.
Guilford Pubic Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Feb. 12 as crews continue to clear roads in town. The following is a message from GPS Communications Coordinator.
Guilford Public Schools will not have school Monday, Feb. 11 and all Public School Buildings will be closed.
Due to the impending storm, Guilford Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 8.
Robert Norman, a former Guilford Police Sergeant, is one of the six new hires who will join the North Branford High School security officer team.
According to the GPS website, buses may be running late due to the debris on the roads, particularly in North Guilford.
Due to Power Outages and Downed trees in Guilford, 90-minute delay for Guilford Public Schools today.
They also want tougher gun laws, a new survey finds.
Guilford Public Schools have a early dismissal for students today, Wed. Jan. 30, for a PLC Professional Development Day
Due to the inclement weather expected this afternoon, Guilford Public Schools will have early dismissal today.
In the latest newsletter from Guilford Public Schools, Superintendent Paul Freeman releases a statement on the current school safety procedures being taken in the wake of the Newtown Tragedy.
Due to the weather, there is a 90-minute delay for Guilford Public Schools today, Wednesday, January 16th.
Fifth and final fair to take place at Hartford’s Sport & Medical Sciences Academy