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Looking for a fun 2’s program? Now is the time to sign up your child for the YWCA’s ever popular Toddler Time program. Toddler Time is a fun-filled two-hour drop-off program where children have free play, story time, learn new songs, create works of art and make new friends in a class of up to eight students, taught by two experienced teachers. (more…) Continue Reading →
Mental health problems among college students are on the rise. NAMI Southwest CT has assembled a panel of professionals in the fields of mental health and social work to talk at a pubic meeting Thursday, May 16 about ways to support students’ mental health before, during and after the transition to college. (more…) Continue Reading →
Five Darien High School students were named to either the Connecticut All State Band or Chorus, and seven elementary school students from Darien were chosen to participate in the Elementary All-State Honors Chorus, the public schools Music Department announced. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien High School Band took a trip to Nashville several weeks ago to perform, attend a master class and visit some sites important in American musical history. Shortly afterward, back at the high school, students from all grades presented their music at the 19th annual Young Composers Concert. (more…) Continue Reading →
U.S. News, which regularly ranks public high schools across the country, has named Darien High School the best in the state and ranks it 150th in the nation, citing the high participation rate in advanced placement classes at the school. (more…) Continue Reading →
Julie Droller, named interim principal of Hindley School last August, now has been appointed principal by the Darien Board of Education. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien High School is pleased to announce that Alexander Hu, a DHS Authentic Science Research (ASR) student, is one of the 10 Honorable Mention winners in the 2019 DNA Essay Contest, sponsored by the American Society of Human Genetics. (more…) Continue Reading →
Musicians from Darien High School just returned home after the school’s choruses sang at Washington, D.C., and the orchestra played in New York City, the school district’s Music Department said. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Board of Education on Tuesday hired Alan Addley as the next Darien superintendent of schools. Addley, a native of Northern Ireland has been superintendent of Granby Public Schools in Granby, Connecticut for 11 years and has held leadership positions in superintendent associations at the state and national level, an has received awards from other education associations honoring him as a superintendent. Last update: 9 p.m., Tuesday
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Two students from Darien High School were recently honored at the 2019 High School Arts Awards Banquet for their outstanding accomplishments in the fine and performing arts. (more…) Continue Reading →
A total of 12 trophies were brought home from the state Technology Student Association conference two weekends ago by Darien High School’s Technology Student Association and its advisor, teacher Gregory Darin. (more…) Continue Reading →
A Darien High School student who posted a picture of himself last week with a gun, later determined to be a BB gun, was charged with breach of peace, Darien police said. (more…) Continue Reading →
Dr. Janey Choi has been hired as the first director of community engagement and education. As she joins the organization, her initial challenge will be to re-imagine the strategy for all the community and education work that the Stamford Symphony produces. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is currently accepting applications from individuals who are interested in an internship through the Arts Workforce Initiative (AWI). (more…) Continue Reading →
After a picture was posted online by a Darien High School student showing the student with a gun — which turned out to be a BB gun — Principal Ellen Dunn assured parents on Wednesday that “no direct threats were made toward the school or any DHS student.” (more…) Continue Reading →