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Nine Darien High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists with an opportunity to compete for scholarships in the spring. (more…) Continue Reading →
The new kindergarten class of “2031” began their 13-year journey with the Darien Public Schools on Thursday, Aug. 30. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien’s first day of school started Thursday, including the traditional “Parade of Learners” at Royle School. Also, the principals of Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School gave parents and students a preview of the 2018-2019 school year at their schools. (more…) Continue Reading →
Fitch Academy, the town’s alternative high school program, might not have its new location ready for the first day of school, district officials said just weeks ago, but it and every school in the district are now expected to start on time, ready for students, Interim Superintendent Elliott Landon said Tuesday night. (more…) Continue Reading →
When budgeting and planning for college, parents and students often focus on the major expenses such as tuition, room and board, meal plans, and dorm essentials. (more…) Continue Reading →
An assistant principal at North Mianus School in Greenwich has accepted a special education teaching position at Tokeneke Elementary School. (more…) Continue Reading →
Interim Superintendent Elliott Landon has announced the appointment of Meghan Emanuelson, a guidance counselor, as interim director of guidance for both Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School. Landon also announced three other personnel moves related to Emanuelson’s promotion: (more…) Continue Reading →
DJ Collela, the Hindley School principal since 2016, is on leave for “the beginning of the 2018-19 school year,” Interim Superintendent Elliott Landon said in a letter dated Aug. 17 to parents at the school. Julie Droller has been named interim principal. (more…) Continue Reading →
The 2018-2019 school year starts for most students on Thursday, Aug. 30, but some students, and all teachers can be expected to visit the schools days earlier. Senior portraits, obligatory presentations on substance abuse for students and their parents in order for the students to participate in sports or extracurricular activities, orientation meetings for students attending a new district school, registration for student parking are among the items on the calendar. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Stamford Orchestral Institute, a new orchestral program whose mission is to develop essential life skills through music, is now actively looking for young musicians who are interested in developing and expanding their musical skills. Auditions will be held Aug. 30 and 31 for the SOI’s inaugural season. Apply here. (more…) Continue Reading →
Many school forms require personal and sensitive information. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s personal information safe — from pre-school through college. (more…) Continue Reading →
You know school is starting soon (Aug. 30 in Darien) when the state announces “Tax Free Week.” This year the week runs from Sunday, Aug. 19 through Saturday, Aug. 25. (more…) Continue Reading →
As summer winds down, it’s time for back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips to not only help you save time and money but to do with your kids to help teach them about money, budgeting and organizing. (more…) Continue Reading →
This fall, the Tokeneke School campus will become an amusement park and haunted house, just like it does every year for the past 50: (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Human Services Director Ali Ramsteck thanked Gina Zangrillo, president of Darien Sports Shop, for the gift of new children’s clothing, shoes and accessories for the town Human Services Department’s annual back-to-school assistance program. (more…) Continue Reading →