GES Immigration Festival
The fourth graders at Gainfield Elementary School host an Immigration Festival for their family and friends, giving an oral history and food sampling about people who immigrated to the US...READ MORE & SEE PICS>>

Pride and Prejudice
The Pomperaug Theatre Company is preparing a new production for this spring, Jon Jory's theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. This is a show that ties in closely with PHS curriculum, based on one of the most dynamic pieces of literature in the English language. It will be presented in our auditorium on Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30p.m., and on Sunday May 4th at 2:30 p.m. This show marks the first time a major production at PHS is student directed. Senior Nick M. will direct the play under Mr. Doniger's supervision.

Lorrie Rodrigue Named New PHS Principal
A well-respected educator has been named the Pomperaug High School principal after an exhaustive search....READ MORE>>

In the News
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Odyssey of the Mind
Four teams from Pomperaug Elementary School competed (see two teams of the four), along with 119 teams from across the state, in the Connecticut Odyssey of the Mind competition...READ MORE>>

Pal-ing Around at PHS
Mrs. Deschino's and Mrs. Sussman's LC classrooms invited their friends from the highschool to join them on a bowling trip to Thomaston Lanes. Twenty-two students enjoyed an afternoon of spirited bowling competition. This trip followed a jigsaw puzzle competition two weeks ago.  Jessie J. and Amanda W. won the gift certificate to Starbucks for finishing their puzzle first.  Eighteen students competed in this after-school competition. These activities and more will be included in a new club next year called PALS to promote social interactions with all of Pomperaug's students. 

History Day Results
Our students did quite well once again at the Regional National History Day competition, under the supervision of RMS media center assistant, Sharon Wlodarczyk...READ MORE>>

LMES Recognized for Food Allergy Awareness
Long Meadow Elementary School received The Mariel C. Furlong Award which recognizes individuals, schools, and school nurses who make a tremendous difference in the lives of children with food allergies. The award is sponsored by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.

MES 5th Grade Art Enrichment Students Have Art Show
The Middlebury Elementary School art enrichment 5th graders proudly displayed their artwork at the Good News Cafe in Woodbury. A short segment of the show is featured on an upcoming episode of "Inside the District"...READ MORE>>;     SEE PICS FROM GALLERY OPENING>>

Nine Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
Nine students from PHS, MMS, and RMS won high honors at the annual Scholastic Art Awards....READ MORE>>

RMS Students Study Acid Rain
Sixth graders from Miss Fingon's class created and shared informative brochures on the dangers of Acid Rain and how to help prevent it for the upcoming Earth Day. The brochures are on display at the RMS media center and will put them at the Southbury Town Hall and Public Library on Earth Day....READ MORE>>

MMS French & Spanish Students Take National Exam
In March/April, 23 Spanish students and 21 French students took the National Exam in Spanish and French, respectively. Additionally, 7 French students took the National Writing Exam.

Studying Ellis Island
Mrs. Napoti, a resident of Heritage Village and former Social Studies teacher, gave a PowerPoint presentation to the PES 4th grade students who have been studying immigration. Mrs. Napoti's parents immigrated to the United States from Europe and came through Ellis Island.

5th & 6th Grade String Festival
On April 8th, 6th graders from Memorial Middle School and Rochambeau Middle School, as well as the 5th grade string students from Gainfield, Pomperaug, Long Meadow, and Middlebury Elementary Schools rehearsed at the Pomperaug High School auditorium in preparation for the evening's String Orchestra Festival. The string musicians are taught by Mrs. Linda Hughes and Ms. Sarah Siegler, while Mr. Don West teaches those students interested in band. "One of the nicest aspects of this festival is the opportunity for the string students in the elementary and middle schools to perform together," said Mrs. Linda Hughes, music teacher....SEE MORE PICS>>

PHS Swim & Diving Team
The Boys Swim Team went undefeated in the regular season, won the Southwest Conference, State Class L and State Open Championships, under the guidance of head coach Fran Pentino.

PHS Gymnastics
The Girls Gymnastics Team won the Southwest Conference and State Class M Champions, under head coach Hal Rettstadt.