Changes in staffing lead to more instructional opportunities but also to crowding in specials.
Education officials said the district needs to do better in light of standardized test results.
District introduces a Parent Portal to the Newtown High, Middle and Reed Intermediate schools.
New cafe brings efficiency, emphasis on core character attributes and cheerful decor to students at Hawley School.
Board of Education vice chairman Kathy Fetchick has resigned her post and is expected to be sworn into the Legislative Council on Wednesday,
Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson has been criticized for appointing a lead teacher without first discussing it with the full Board of Education.
Newtown mom leads the charge in organizing budget forum.
Sandy Hook, Middle Gate, and Head O' Meadow all have new leadership.
The Public Building and Site Commission discussed the Newtown High School expansion and Newtown Middle School roof replacement projects during its meeting.
First Selectman Pat Llodra and the Legislative Council said they are looking into why a proposed high school greenhouse costs more than $400,000.
Except for construction activity at Newtown High School, first day goes smooth for students, parents, bus drivers.
Public Building and Site Commission discuss whether to authorize money for new greenhouse at Newtown High School.
High School has been cleared for occupancy by the fire marshal and building official.
Event lessens anxiety about the first day of school.
Here's a roundup of bus stops throughout the town for all public schools.
Members of the town's building department and fire marshal will wait until Tuesday to inspect the high school stairwell, and decide whether the school can open for classes.
School administrators top the pay scale while teachers in town are comparable to their peers in DRG-B.
Before starting school next week, students ride the bus and meet teachers and classmates.
Workers are trying to put the final touches on Newtown High School to allow it to open on time, Sept. 1
Demographer estimates that public school enrollment will decrease by about 26-percent or 1,406 students over the next decade.
The Board of Education elected Bill Hart its new chairman Tuesday night to replace Lillian Bittman who said she is stepping down due to family commitments.
Lillian Bittman said that family obligations require her to relinquish her leadership post.
Young Adult Summer Reading Program draws a record 88 participants.
Students and staff will remain restricted to the old Newtown High School for the start of school due to delays in construction schedule.
Elementary school is getting roof repaired, new boiler, fixes to stairs and new café dining area.
Tom Bittman, husband of Board of Education chairwoman Lillian, has filed an ethics complaint against Legislative Council vice chairman Mary Ann Jacob.
Jennifer Huettner, Latin teacher, golf coach, mentor, has made an impact on the lives of many students in town.
Newly appointed Head O' Meadow Principal Barbara Gasparine shares her philosophy on scheduling and organization structure.
State releases CMT test scores that reaffirm Newtown's math proficiency and reflects state trend in writing scores.
Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson has her contract renewed with no salary increase but a vacation bump.
Barbara Gasparine takes over from Bill Bircher as principal of Head O' Meadow School.
Bill Bircher, the longtime principal at Head O' Meadow School, has left his post. His replacement is to be appointed tonight.
Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson stands behind what she said during the budget season despite some criticism.
Republicans say approved budget matches what they were saying about teacher cuts being unnecessary.
Public Building and Site Commission members upset they were not consulted on Newtown Middle School roof project earlier.
Newtown High School graduates 418 Thursday night at The O'Neill Center in Danbury.
Amar Agashe's and Zoe Destories' families both came to Newtown looking for new opportunities, though from different backgrounds.
Board cuts education assistant jobs, delays maintenance projects and increases high school pay-for-play fees.
Students reflect on and celebrate their two years at the middle school as they prepare to move up to Newtown High School.
School officials said they have put a plan in place to limit the distraction and damage caused by past graduation ceremonies.