LIFE

More than 5,400 students returned to school in September with opening day for those at Smith Middle School and Glastonbury High School coming back Sept. 2 and Gideon Welles and the elementary schools opening Sept. 3.

Dr. Matt Correia exudes enthusiasm about his new job as the principal of John Paterson School. It’s an exciting new adventure in his career as a professional educator.

It’s always nice when a construction project comes in on time and under budget. That’s exactly what happened with the long-awaited renovations to John Wallace Middle School.

Erin Allard was born to be a history teacher. Growing up in Old Wethersfield got her hooked on the subject.

Families in the Greater Hartford region can explore different school options beyond their hometown that match their students’ interest and passions through the Greater Hartford Regional School Choice Office (RSCO).

When Rocky Hill resident Leo Kerz was awarded a college internship with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, no one should have been surprised. Working at a place like the DEP is in his DNA.

After 14 years at the helm of the Rocky Hill Public Schools, Dr. Mark Zito decided to enter the next chapter of his life – retirement.

For many Avon High School students, their new Principal will be a familiar face. Kristina Wallace was previously Assistant Principal, then Principal, at Avon Middle School, starting back in 2019. Now in her current role at AHS, effective July 1, 2026, she replaces Dr. Stephanie Lockhart, who moved to a central office leadership position in Hartford.