Back to School: Share Your Advice on Patch!

It's about that time for back to school planning. Do you have some sage advice to share with others?

LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Study Up on College Prep and Admissions

Join Patch for a live lunch chat on college prep with Mark Greenstein of Ivy Bound-Test Prep starting at noon on July 31.

Middlesex Community College Named 'Great College to Work For'

The Chronicle of Higher Education picked 97 schools in the country, and the Middletown-based college made the cut.

Morgan Humble of East Haddam Named to Dean's List at the University of Vermont

Humble is a sophomore at the university.

East Haddam Gymnast Helps Team Raise $11,141 for Cancer Charity

Imogen Grzemski, a student at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School, was part of a group that competed in the Pink Invitational gymnastics.

Haddam Public Health Offering Sports Physicals to Students

Haddam Public Health will be offering sports physicals to Haddam and Killingworth students entering grades 5-12 on Friday August 2.

East Haddam Residents Make 2013 Dean's List at Salve Regina University

Two local residents earned this academic accolade.

East Haddam Seeking Volunteers for Group on Future of Elementary School

The group will be in charge of creating the conceptual design of East Haddam Elementary School and bringing the proposal to a referendum.

LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Smart Summer Learning Tips with Laura Maniglia

Don't let your child give in to summer brain drain! Join us from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 as study skills expert Laura Maniglia discusses great summer learning habits and tips.

Xavier High School Announces Honor Roll Students for Fourth Term

Give these students a pat on the back, many students from East Haddam, Haddam and Killingworth made the grade this semester!

Killingworth Resident Honored At Hamden Hall Commencement

Hamden Hall Country Day School honored Killingworth resident David Swensen, a past parent and trustee of the school, with the 2013 CT Association of Independent Schools Award. Swensen is currently Yale University's Chief Investment Officer.

HKHS Valedictorian: 'I Wouldn't Want to Live Anywhere Else in the World"

The graduating class of 2013 celebrates their big night!

How to Congratulate Your Grad on Patch

HKHS Graduates Say "Thank You!"

LOOK: HKHS Class of 2013 Graduates!

Check out our photo gallery of the Haddam-Killingworth High School Graduation 2013.

LOOK: HKHS Class of 2013 Graduates!

Check out our photo gallery of the Haddam-Killingworth High School Graduation 2013.

Haddam-Killingworth Seniors Sport Creative Graduation Caps

Nathan Hale-Ray High School Class of 2013 Graduates

Congratulations to the Nathan Hale-Ray High School Class of 2013 who graduated Tuesday!

Senator Art Linares Addresses East Haddam's Graduating Class

30 Local Students Make Dean's List at CCSU

See the list of students from East Haddam, Haddam, Killingworth, Moodus, Higganum and Hadlyme in this article.

How to Congratulate Your Grad on Patch

"Congrats H-K Grads" Lawn Signs Now Available

Congratulate the Class of 2013 by grabbing a lawn sign from the Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition for a $5 recommended donation. Graduation Day is Monday, June 24!

31 Students Make Dean's List at UConn from Haddam, East Haddam and Killingworth

Students from Moodus, Higganum and Haddam Neck are also on the list of students who made the list this past spring.

East Haddam Parents Submit Petition Against Standard Based Grading System

East Haddam Parents Soon to Petition Grading System

At Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, some East Haddam parents plan to present a petition with over 200 signatures concerning the new report card system being implemented.

Woodstock Rocks HKMS Spring Fling

The up and coming rock band Woodstock, recently performed at the Haddam-Killingworth Middle School’s Spring Fling Dance in May. Their set included original compositions and cover music by Pink Floyd, Nirvana, The Ramones and more!

Two Burr Elementary School Students Are CHET Dream Big! Winners

Kevin Gamache and Grace McKenzie, second graders at Burr Elementary, were among the 93 state-wide winners of the 2013 CHET Dream Big Competition. The two local students were selected out of over 2,200 submissions.

New Principal to Start at Killingworth Elementary

Dennis Reed will officially take over as Principal as of July 1, 2013.

Local Students Graduate Xavier High School

The two seniors named as valedictorian and salutatorian to the Middletown Catholic boys' high school are Mario J. Chris of Storrs and Mark K. Breault of Ivoryton.

Do Standard Based Report Cards Make the Grade in East Haddam?

Common Core State Standards? What is it and what do YOU think about it?

Your Take: Should High School Students Be Able To Opt Out of Lab Dissections?

It has taken four years to get this bill through the General Assembly. What's your take?

LIVE LUNCH CHAT: College and Test Taking Prep with Laura Maniglia

RSD17 School Budget for 2013-2014 Passes

Killingworth voters were in favor of the budget by a large margin, while Haddam voters were split, turning down the budget by 5 votes.

Connecticut's College System Facing $5.5 Million Deficit

Tuition and fee hikes implemented this year won't yield badly-needed revenues until 2014.

The Prom PROMise

East Haddam high school students pledge against drugs and alcohol on prom night.

5 Tips to Reduce Test Anxiety for Students

Test anxiety can make finals a nightmare! Learn tips on how to take control of exam worries.

RSD17 BOE Budget Goes to Referendum Tuesday with a 0% Increase

Izzi Greenberg Will Lead Middlesex Coalition for Children

Greenberg is stepping down as the executive director of Middletown’s North End Action Team, which mobilizes residents of a low-income neighborhood for community improvement.

A First Start Preschool is Holding an Open House Tonight

Your Take: Should Schools Be Required To Offer Breakfast?

For the last eight years, Connecticut has ranked last in the nation in the percentage of National School Lunch Program schools that also offer breakfast.