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Michael Renkawitz has been named principal of Avon's Thompson Brook School.
Conard Interim Principal looks forward to starting the new school year.
Join Patch for a live lunch chat on college prep with Mark Greenstein of Ivy Bound-Test Prep starting at noon on July 31.
Neela Thakur has been hired in Wethersfield.
Conard mathematics teacher Jackie Corricelli will be recognized as a Connecticut finalist at a State Department of Education event.
Program collected about 100 less than last year and the need continues to increase.
Congress was unable to find a compromise on the issue, meaning 70,000 Connecticut students will see their loan costs skyrocket this year.
Commencement held May 31.
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.
The Town Meeting held to celebrate Karafelis' retirement as principal of Wolcott Elementary School raised more than $7,000 for the West Hartford Food Pantry.
A total of 24 members of the Hall High School Class of 2013 have indicated their plans to continue as student-athletes in college.
A total of 30 members of the Conard class of 2013 have indicated plans to continue as student-athletes in college.
Close to 400 students graduate from the high-ranking West Hartford high school on a steamy summer evening.
Close to 400 students graduate from high-ranking high school.
The seniors completed their high school careers under stormy skies, but the rain held off for the Monday evening ceremony.
Sixteen West Hartford students graduated this spring.
First grade teacher Jessica Grenier uses specially-certified dogs to help build reading confidence in her students, but says there are many other benefits from having the dogs visit the classroom.
The entire Morley Elementary School community made the trek to West Hartford Town Hall with over 400 backpacks and countless school supplies.
West Hartford students had strong showing at district, state and national history competitions.
Conard and Hall students are recognized.
Chinedum Uche honored for achievements in computing and technology.
Residents named for Spring 2013 semester.
District's 16 schools now participating in Connecticut Green Leaf Schools.
New recipients from throughout the area were honored last week at a reception at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.
Some residents of the West Hartford neighborhood are also upset by ASD's plans to sell a portion of its property to a luxury home developer.
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Annual competition between West Hartford Public Schools was held this week at Conard High School.
Harold Grinspoon honored for longtime support of Jewish initiatives.
Safe School Climate Report and review of West Hartford Public Schools safety protocols were also presented to the Board of Education.
Awards were announced last week at West Hartford's semi-annual Board of Education Awards at King Philip Middle School.
Conard and Hall High Schools Announce 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
The following students at Bristow, King Philip, and Sedgwick middle schools have received maximum and general honors for the third marking period. Information has been provided by the West Hartford Public Schools.
The West Hartford resident, former middle school science teacher, and current interim assistant principal will take over for Dr. Plato Karafelis who retires on June 30.
Tom Einhorn will become principal at Newtown Middle School.
The West Hartford middle school students also had the opportunity to visit historical sites in Baltimore and Gettysburg.