In this update you will find:
Upcoming Dates / School Calendar / Digital Community Bulletin Board
Class of 2026: PHS Graduation and 8th Grade Commencement
Celebrating our 2026 Retirees
Food and Nutrition Services Summer Newsletter: Account Information
Summer Reading and Math Resources for Families
Volunteers Needed! R15 STEM-a-palooza, September 26, 2026
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Thank you for your continued partnership. Please stay safe during the storm.
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Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued partnership.
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We value the partnerships that connect our schools, families, and communities. This update highlights important information to keep our community informed and engaged.
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We are thankful for the partnerships that connect our schools, families, and towns. This update shares important information to help our community stay informed and engaged.
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As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, Region 15 shares heartfelt appreciation to our entire community. We are deeply grateful for the strong partnerships that support our students, schools, and staff each day.
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In this update, you’ll find: Upcoming Dates & Calendar Reminders,Digital Community Bulletin Board, Veterans Day Celebrations in Region 15, our newest Curriculum Newsletter, reminder to participate in the first-ever Region 15 Winter Greeting Card Contest, PES/GES Building Study Update, and application information for substitute positions.
The partnership between our schools and community is what makes Region 15 such a special place to learn and grow. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our students.
In this update, you’ll find: Upcoming Dates & Calendar Reminders, Connecting School and Home Through Podcasts, National School Bus Safety Week, Veterans Day Celebrations, and the First-Ever Region 15 Winter Greeting Card Contest!
We are grateful for our students, staff, and families for helping make Region 15 a caring and connected community — and we look forward to continuing this important work together.
👉 Read the full Superintendent Update here.
In this update, you’ll find: Upcoming Dates & Calendar Reminders, S.M.A.R.T. October Workshops, Region 15 Bus Driver Appreciation Day (Oct. 24), Dismissal & Pick-Up Reminders, How to Subscribe to School and District Calendars, and the Community Flu Clinic (Oct. 25 at PHS).
We are grateful for your ongoing partnership and look forward to continuing this important work together.
In this update, you’ll find: Upcoming Dates & Calendar Reminders, Digital Community Bulletin Board, S.M.A.R.T. QPR Suicide Prevention Training – Sept. 30 (Virtual), and Community Flu Clinic – Oct. 25 at PHS.
We are grateful for your ongoing partnership and look forward to building on this together.
The 2025–26 school year is off to a positive start! Thank you to our teachers, staff, students, and families for making the first weeks a success. We appreciate your patience as we continue fine-tuning bus routes and rolling out the ParentSquare app—your feedback is helping us strengthen communication and keep the focus on student learning.
In this update, you’ll find: Upcoming Dates & Calendar Reminders, ParentSquare App – Tips for staying connected, Portrait of a Learner: Year 1 Goals – Awareness, Community Flu Clinic – Oct. 25 at PHS, and
Open Positions in Region 15 – Join our team!
We are grateful for your ongoing partnership and look forward to building on this strong start together.
Region 15 Schools is ready to welcome students back on Tuesday, August 26, 2025!
This update includes key back-to-school information on the district calendar, communication tools (PowerSchool & ParentSquare), bus routes, food & nutrition services, and the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.
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CONTACT
Joshua Smith, Superintendent
(203) 758-8259
Jennifer Meglio, Executive Assistant
(203) 758-8259 x 1010
About Superintendent Joshua Smith
Mr. Joshua Smith was appointed as Superintendent of Schools by the Region 15 Board of Education in July, 2018 after having served 22-years as an administrator, program director, and teacher. He has extensive knowledge of school district operations and improvements along with a commitment to collaborative planning and communication.
Prior to his leadership in Region 15, he led the New Milford Public School District as the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Director of Information and Technology for Ridgefield Public Schools, Program Manager and Educational Technology Specialist at Area Cooperative Educational Services in Hamden, and as middle school teacher in New Milford. His educational career began here in Region 15 as a student teacher at Rochambeau Middle School. He has served as president of the Connecticut Education Computer Association and as a member of the Commission for Education Technology.
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