Milford Schools Update: Enrollment Numbers, World Language

News and notes from a recent Milford Board of Education meeting:

East Shore Students Honored

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anna Cutaia recognized fifteen Lion’s Heart students from East Shore. The Lions Heart Chapters 2024 and 2026 are dedicated to volunteerism and efforts to help the community. The students have acquired hundreds of hours volunteering, just this year.

Those recognized were Elizabeth Adkins, Daniela Boutote, Alexandra Capozzi, Averi Ferris, Kayla Johnson, Vincenza Luna Montanaro, Shea Pangu, Kylie Posey, Katie Vigilante, Alexa White, Mackenzie Posey, Erin Schmitt, Emma Honcz, Lindsay Wiederhold and Kelsey Kiely. The Board congratulated the students.

Instructional Highlight: K-1 World Language

Dr. Fedigan and Mrs. Bethany Mauro narrated a presentation which focused on the benefits of
introducing world language to early learners, specifically, to kindergarten and first graders this year.

World language is aligned with the four aspects of Vision of the Learner, scholarship, personal
development, citizenship and creativity/innovation. Dr. Fedigan provided examples of each. The
response from parents, staff and students has been positive. Three world language teachers shared their classroom experiences with the Board. A father of three students shared some comments that validated his son is enjoying and absorbing the language that is being taught.

Dr. Fedigan provided a snapshot of what is on the horizon that included world language being fully implemented in grades Pk-12 by 2024.

October 1 Enrollment Report

Dr. Fedigan presented the October 1 Enrollment Report. The report is filed with the state as required by state statute. The October 1 Enrollment Report shows a district total of 5,584 students. Dr. Fedigan noted the total decrease in students this year over last year is only 11 students, a smaller decline than had been expected. This year’s kindergarten enrollment is higher than expected by 25 students.