Autumn has seen lots of fun learning at Region 15 schools. Have a safe Veteran's Day weekend and Thanksgiving holiday.

If you as a parent, guardian, teacher, or community member have a story idea for "Community Connections", please email us with your story and/or digital photos.

Energy Conservation
Region 15 schools are working toward energy conservation... READ MORE>>

Check your school PTO website and/or Region 15 calendar for meeting dates and times for PTO meetings.

LMES:   Running Role Models
LMES teachers Sue Shaw and Stacey Waterbury help their 4th grade students prepare for the CT Physical Fitness Test. In the weeks leading up to the one mile walk/run test, the teaching duo served as physically fit role models by training with students during their gym class. 

National Merit Semifinalist Named
PHS Senior Elie Bilmes named 2006 Nat'l Merit Semifinalist.... READ MORE>>

Elementary Schools: Author Ron Roy Visit
Ron Roy, author of the A to Z Mysteries and Capital Mysteries visited children at the elementary schools in October. Mr. Roy treated the children to a slide show that highlighted his past as a boy growing up in Connecticut and his work as a writer. The author stressed the importance of revision and editing in writing, and of hard work in attaining personal goals.  Ron Roy's visits to the schools were sponsored by the PTOs.

Picture This!
Nothing says Autumn like the annual picture day at school.

MMS: Trick or Treat for Troops
Members of the Memorial Middle School Student Government collected money to send to U.S. troops oversees.

Board of Education Candidates Forum
Sponsored by the PTO Advisory Council -- October 26, 2005

The PTO Advisory Council hosted a forum to introduce candidates running for a seat on the Pomperaug Regional School District 15’s Board of Education.

GES:  Pumpkin Mania
Grade Four students at Gainfield Elementary School painted some wild designs on their pumpkins this month.... SEE MORE PICS>>

LMES: Pumpkin Math
Grade Three students at Long Meadow Elementary School weighed, predicted, measured, and counted using pumpkins... SEE PICS>>

Elementary Schools: Peer Leadership
Fifth-grader Peer Leaders in the elementary schools work with their schools and communities on service projects.... READ MORE>>

PHS Spirit Week
During Spirit Week at Pomperaug High School, some students (see above) expressed their good spirit by spending a day in costume.

Memorial MS

Rochambeau MS

Middle Schools: Hurricane Relief Efforts
In keeping with New Orleans' tradition, Memorial Middle School Mustangs sold Mardi Gras beads to help aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the student council at Rochambeau Middle School held a Masquerade Dance, where the sale of paper hands and a portion of the proceeds from the dance were used for Hurricane Relief.

Fall Fun in Kindergarten
On Halloween, Pomperaug Elementary School kindergartners return from their annual stroll to Southbury Town Hall. At Gainfield Elementary School, Cinderella makes a special appearance.... SEE PICS>>

Click below for the month's activities at the schools 
PHS    MMS    RMS    GES    LMES    MES    PES

Board of Education
Click here for the Board of Education calendar and agendas. Region 15 Board of Education meetings will be held in the Pomperaug High School All-Purpose Room #103 at 7:30pm.

Congratulations to those who won a seat on the Board of Education. Click here for the updated list of Region 15 Board of Education members.

Nov. 11 - Bill Harley
Friends of Pomperaug Music, Inc. invite you to enjoy musician, Bill Harley.... READ MORE>>

Nov. 16 - Region 15 Education Foundation
Next Meeting: Nov. 16, 4:00-5:00pm at Central Office

Nov. 17 - RMS Family Spaghetti Dinner
RMS families are invited to a spaghetti dinner at RMS Cafeteria, 5:30-7:30pm. Tix: $6 each (includes pasta, salad, bread, dessert, drink) Entertainment by RMS students. No tickets at door, so flyers will go home with RMS students on Thursday, November 10th. Form/money have to be turned into RMS office no later than Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Nov. 17 - First Meeting of Technology Boosters
All interested parents, residents, and Region 15 teachers/staff are invited to attend the first meeting of the Region 15 Technology Boosters. Meeting is at 7:00 - 8:00pm in Southbury Stop & Shop's 2nd floor Conference Room. Contact Doug Ziemke for more information.