Chinese exchange students spent the past week in Waterford learning about life in America.
A new database compiled by the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now sheds light on teacher-contract trends across the state's public school districts.
The $11.8 million federal grant awarded to LEARN will be split over three years and shared between seven schools in Eastern Connecticut.
More students took the SAT tests this year, and a greater diversity of students also participated in the test. Waterford scores were above the state average.
Waterford's Board of Education last night voted to approve a new policy that would allow school property to be named after individuals deemed worthy by the board.
A team of specially trained staff members will be conducting Early Childhood Screening sessions at all three elementary schools on October 23.
Waterford Country School has been planning to build a new gym for 30 years. Finally, it's realizing that dream with a new gym named for Otto Graham
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
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No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Breakfast and lunch menus this week at Waterford Schools
All Connecticut high school seniors who plan to attend college by 2015 are eligible to apply.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Breakfast and lunch menus this week, September 3-6, at Waterford Schools
No more mystery meat! School meals offer healthful choices in Waterford
There are a lot of new hands on deck this year but School Superintendent Jerome Belair plans to hold a steady course to take students and staff from CMT and CAPT to Common Core now the school year is underway.
The New London School celebrated its first day with an annual tug of war between the classes.
Waterford changes its policy from banning cell phones to embracing smart phones as educational tools in the digital age.
Starting August 27, students at Clark Lane Middle School can take the school bus to Youth Services and enjoy supervised activities until their parents come to pick them up at 5:30 p.m.
Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.
Waterford students improved their performance overall, achieving some of the highest results to date on the state's standardized tests. Achievement gaps for students receiving reduced price or free lunches, however, are an area of concern.
On Thursday, the Board of Education will consider crafting a new policy to allow Waterford school property to be named for some of the town's leading lights.
What time do the kids have to be at the bus stop? What time do they come home? Here's your guide.
Join Patch for a live lunch chat with optometrist Dr. Erin McCleary on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from noon to 12:45 p.m.
The School Building Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday but the Policy Committee meeting that many people have their eye on will be held as planned at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Waterford Town Hall.
Elementary School Registration is August 21 at each of Waterford's elementary schools from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Here's what you'll need to bring.
Students will need more bread for school meals this year. Prices are going up by 25 cents.
And the rest of the 2013-14 school calendar for Waterford Public Schools.
Across Connecticut, the high school graduation rate has gone up for the past three consecutive years.
The 2012-2013 scores have been released.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Sales or purchases of clothing or footwear costing less than $300 per item are not subject to Connecticut sales and use taxes during the exclusion week.
The Waterford store will be offering 30 percent off to educators, including homeschoolers, August 8-21.
A new report from the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut suggests more could be done to link kids with mental health needs to available services and that schools could help make those connections.
The Waterford mall plans to kick off Connecticut's tax-free shopping week with a special Back to School event on August 18.