Are Kids Getting Too Much Homework?

A recent Atlantic article explores what happens when a parent takes on his daughter’s homework for a week: it’s not pretty.

East Meets West At Waterford High School

Chinese exchange students spent the past week in Waterford learning about life in America.

Teacher-Contract Database: Seniority Matters, Starting Salary Varies Wildly

A new database compiled by the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now sheds light on teacher-contract trends across the state's public school districts.

Waterford Magnet School To Benefit From Federal Grant

The $11.8 million federal grant awarded to LEARN will be split over three years and shared between seven schools in Eastern Connecticut.

SAT Scores In Waterford—Reading and Writing Up, Math Down From 2012

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.

School Property Can Now Be Named For Waterford's Leading Lights

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.

Waterford Public Schools Offer Early Childhood Screening in October

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 Breaks Ground For New Gym

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

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Your School News on Patch

Spread the word about your school on Waterford Patch.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

What's For Lunch? Waterford School Menus September 9-13

Breakfast and lunch menus this week at Waterford Schools

CT Higher Education Group Giving $2,500 Scholarships out to 200 Random Students

All Connecticut high school seniors who plan to attend college by 2015 are eligible to apply.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

What's on the Menu in Waterford Schools?

Breakfast and lunch menus this week, September 3-6, at Waterford Schools

What's For Lunch? Waterford School Menus For August

No more mystery meat! School meals offer healthful choices in Waterford

First Day of School Smooth Sailing 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.

Tug of War At Williams School

The New London School celebrated its first day with an annual tug of war between the classes.

School Supplies Go High Tech in Waterford

Waterford changes its policy from banning cell phones to embracing smart phones as educational tools in the digital age.

Waterford Youth Services Launches After-School Program

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.

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

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 Student Achievements Solid In CMT and CAPT

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.

Should School Property Be Named For Notable Citizens?

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.

School Bus Routes For Waterford 2013-2014

Waterford High School 2013 Bus Routes

What time do the kids have to be at the bus stop? What time do they come home? Here's your guide.

Quaker Hill Elementary School 2013 Bus Routes

What time do the kids have to be at the bus stop? What time do they come home? Here's your guide.

Oswegatchie Elementary School 2013 Bus Routes

What time do the kids have to be at the bus stop? What time do they come home? Here's your guide.

LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Will Your Kid's Eyes Pass the Vision Test?

Join Patch for a live lunch chat with optometrist Dr. Erin McCleary on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Great Neck Elementary School 2013 Bus Routes

What time do the kids have to be at the bus stop? What time do they come home? Here's your guide.

Clark Lane Middle School 2013 Bus Routes

What time do the kids have to be at the bus stop? What time do they come home? Here's your guide.

Board of Education Policy Committee Will Consider Naming School Property After People

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.

Is Your Child Registered For School?

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.

School Lunch Prices Going Up In Waterford

Students will need more bread for school meals this year. Prices are going up by 25 cents.

When Is The First Day Of School In Waterford...

And the rest of the 2013-14 school calendar for Waterford Public Schools.

More Students Graduating High School in Connecticut

Across Connecticut, the high school graduation rate has gone up for the past three consecutive years.

Waterford CMT/CAPT Scores Exceed State Averages

The 2012-2013 scores have been released.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

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.

Connecticut Tax Free Shopping Week Starts Sunday, Aug. 18

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.

Ocean State Job Lot Offers Teachers Back To School Discounts

The Waterford store will be offering 30 percent off to educators, including homeschoolers, August 8-21.

The Gap In Mental Health Care For Kids in Connecticut

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.