New Milford Schools to Host Open House

New Milford Public Schools will host an open house with the theme "The Student in the 21st Century" on Thursday April 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the high school.

District officials are inviting parents, borough residents, elected officials, realtors and local business owners.

Superintendent Michael Polizzi, along with other district administrators and staff, will talk about the new developments happening around the district at all grade levels.

This event will feature a number of smaller classroom presentations showcasing learning by students at different grade levels. There will also be a group session in the auditorium where students on the Holocaust Study Tour in Europe will Skype with the audience. The group session will also feature a powerpoint presentation on key district initiatives and a Q&A with school officials. 

Those in attendance will hear about:

• The new career-focused Academies@NMHS connected to university majors
• The middle school Junior Academy
• The After-school Enrichment Program
• Inner Bridge Crossing
• The Knight [Alternative] School
• The development of other academic programs capturing a district vision directed at long-term school improvement