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Today, we celebrate the invaluable role of mentorship at WPS, an organic thread woven throughout our district. Our Office of Family and Community Partnerships (OFCP) extends heartfelt #gratitude to BOE Secretary Mr. Leonard Lockhart for his dedication to mentorship in our Oliver Ellsworth learning community. #Mentorship #Gratitude #CommunityPartnerships #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Due to the impending storm, all Windsor Public Schools, Tree House Programs, and offices will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, February 13th.

A diverse teaching workforce can help change the country's narratives around race and culture and improve education for all students. If you might be a future Black educator, join TEACH Connecticut and hear CT Black educators and educational change makers share their stories! Register for this discussion panel on February 27th at 5:00 PM EST to be inspired and learn more about what teaching could look like for you! #Futureteacher #education #FutureBlackTeacher Register here> https://5il.co/2ej2v

REMINDER: 📢 Don't miss out! Today at 5:00 PM, we're hosting an exclusive discussion on VA benefits with Veterans Service Officer Devin Julien. Your attendance would greatly enrich the conversation. See you there! #LPW #VeteransBenefitTalk 🇺🇸 #weareWINdsor

Empowering sight: educators sharing knowledge 🧠with fellow teachers! This is professional development at its finest. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #leadingtheway #educatorvoices

Sending gratitude to ALL our educators and support staff for making today’s PD extraordinary! Your enthusiasm and engagement are truly appreciated! Let’s keep working together to deliver the best educational experience for our students and families! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #DistrictPD

This is a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow, Tuesday, February 6th, due to Staff PD. Kindly visit our district website for the complete district calendar. #weareWINdsor

📚✨ Dive into #BlackHistoryMonth with our amazing Poquonock students! They’re passionately immersing themselves in non-fiction research, unlocking the stories and rich history of Black Americans that have shaped our world. 📖🌍 Join us on this enlightening journey of discovery and celebration! 🚀👩🏾‍🏫👨🏻‍💻 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #ResearchExploration

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of African Americans and acknowledge their pivotal role in U.S. and world history. 📚✊🏾 At WPS, we’re teaming up with community partners to enhance how we honor and teach about these important experiences in our schools. Let’s make this month a powerful journey of learning and appreciation! 🎉📖 #weareWINdsor #CelebrateDiversity #BHM2024

Hello WPS Family! 🇺🇸 Join us for a vital discussion on Veterans Benefits with Veterans Service Officer Devin Julien. 🎗️ Happening on Wed, Feb 7th at 5 PM. Your insights matter! 🤝 RSVP Here> http://tinyurl.com/msu8bmab

🎓 Save 💵 hundreds if not thousands on college tuition! Join us for Dual Enrollment Night and discover how students can kickstart their college journey while in high school. Over 20 courses in partnership with UConn and local colleges. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 📚✨

📣 Reminder for Windsor High School families and students: Tomorrow marks the beginning of Semester 2! 📚 Get ready for a great start. It’s a B day. Let’s make this semester fantastic! #WHS #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #happymonday😊

🎉 Exciting news! JFK’s new school store, sponsored by the PTO, is officially open! 📚 A big shoutout to our amazing parent volunteers for their dedication to student learning and engagement. Thank you for making it a success! 👏🏽 ❤️#weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🏫BOE Meeting highlights: Superintendent unveils Proposed Budget to a packed room. Student Rep Timothy Hoagland recognized by BOE President. Join us for upcoming public budget meetings and engage in the process! Public Forums with Finance Committee: 🗓️ 1/23/2024, 6:00 PM, LPW Board Room 🗓️ 1/30/2024, 6:00 PM, LPW Board Room 🗓️ 2/6/2024, 6:00 PM, LPW Board Room Finance Committee only: - 2/13/2024, 6:30 PM, LPW Board Room (if needed) Each meeting includes an Audience to Visitors’ segment. Be part of the conversation! #weareWINdsor #CommunityEngagement #BudgetTalks

Clover's amazing 5th graders are making a difference! 🐾 Collaborating with local adoption agencies, they’re creating hand-tied blankets to raise awareness for pet adoption. Special thanks wfsbnews for amplifying their impactful story! #weareWINdsor #WPSKidsRock 🎉

❄️Due to inclement weather WPS will be operating on a 2 hour delay schedule tomorrow Wednesday, January 17. AM preschool will be closed. TreeHouse will open at 8 AM. 🏫 WHS 9:35 AM 🏫 Middle School 10:05 AM 🏫 Elementary 10:40 AM 🏫 Full Day Pre K 11:00 AM

❄️Snow Day❄️ Due to the weather all Windsor Public Schools and offices will be closed today, Tuesday, January 16th. TreeHouse will be closed.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, WPS would like to remind you that Monday, January 15, is a student and staff holiday. All schools and offices will be closed. School will resume, on regular bell schedules, on Tuesday, January 16. Enjoy your long weekend!

Sending a heartfelt message of #gratitude to the Windsor Volunteer Firefighters for their generous surprise – a $1000 contribution to support our WHS Unified Sports 🏀 Basketball Team. Thank you for making a positive impact on our athletes’ journey! 🙌🏽🔥

We had to start the year off with a bang ‼️ Hear from our Educator of the Year, Kathleen Stoll, in the latest “Chat & Chill with Super. Hill” episode! 🔥🔥Dive into her inspiring teaching journey and discover the heart behind her impactful community engagement. 🎙️ Tune in now at https://shorturl.at/mL467 (🔗 in story) for a dose of educational inspiration! #ChatandChillwithSuperHill #EducatorOfTheYear 📚✨