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Thank you to all who joined us for our November Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill at BARTS! The room was filled with passionate voices and fresh ideas as we discussed the future of Windsor Public Schools. With community, family, and school leaders side-by-side, it’s clear that we’re moving toward real, impactful change. Special appreciation to @beer_garden_at_barts for hosting in their beautiful new space. This journey has just begun—see you at our next Coffee Talk on December 17 at 10 AM! #weareWINdsor👐🏽 #community💪🏽

Reminder: Tonight! Join Dr. Hill for our November Coffee Talk at the newly re-opened BARTS (55 Palisado Ave) from 6-7 PM. Come by for coffee, conversation, and updates on Windsor Public Schools. We’re excited to connect and celebrate #BARTSisback! ☕🦃 🗓 Tonight, Nov. 12, 6-7 PM 📍 BARTS, 55 Palisado Ave RSVP ➡️ tinyurl.com/ywfj3nsy #weareWINdsor

Today, Windsor Public Schools stands united in gratitude for our veterans, especially those within our own community. We choose to have school on this day to honor their courage, learn from their stories, and remember the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms. Thank you to all who have served! 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🎉 Last night’s OFCP x Windsor Recreation Bingo Night was a blast! Families, principals, and our whole community came together for an unforgettable evening filled with fun and fantastic raffle prizes—everything from a free week of camp to Amazon goodies, movie tickets, and Chili’s gift cards! 🤩💫 Would you love to see more events like this? Let’s keep building memories and strengthening our partnership. Teamwork really does make the dream work! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🎃 Huge shoutout to our amazing Poquonock learning community for bringing back the much-loved Pumpkin Run! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ Keeping our kids physically active and bringing our community together adds to the rich tapestry that makes Windsor so special. Thank you to everyone who donated pumpkins and to our incredible Watch D.O.G.S., Poquonock PTO, and Poquonock PE teacher Maria Mikuszewski for organizing such a fun and memorable event. It’s events like these that build memories and strengthen connections! 🍁♥️ #PoquonockPride #PumpkinRun #CommunityStrong #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🎉 Congratulations to La-Kyra Campbell, an 8th grader from Sage Park Middle School, for being crowned the 2024 Caribbean-American Queen! 👑🇯🇲 Join us in celebrating La-Kyra, who recently had the incredible honor of meeting the Ambassador of Jamaica at Town Hall. She represented our community with pride and grace, and we couldn’t be prouder of all she stands for! 👏🏽 #CaribbeanAmericanQueen #WindsorProud #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Today was all about unity and celebrating our frontline heroes who bring their best for our students and families every single day! Let’s keep this momentum going! Big shoutout to @officialmarchingwarriors and our SPMS steppers for starting the day off with a bang ‼️ Thank you to @formalindulgence_ct ☕️ for fueling our team and to @newhavenpizzatruck 🍕🍨 for keeping us fed and energized! Together, we’re unstoppable! 💥 #WindsorNation #EducatorAppreciation #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 😉

A time was had at our 1st ever Fall Fest! 🎉 We celebrated our incredible staff, dove into best practices with interactive PD, and enjoyed some well-deserved R&R. Huge thanks to our in-network partners who helped make it all possible – because when we invest in our educators, our students benefit too! Thank you @voya @hsabank @dilligencetraining @anthemhealth for your partnership! ♥️ #FallFest #WindsorNation #EducatorWellness #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

This is what Professional Development looks like at Windsor Public Schools – it’s a movie! 🎬✨ Today, we’re leveling up with engaging sessions, inspiration, and a focus on growth, wellness, and connection. Big shoutout to our WPS educators who bring their all every day for our students. When we pour into our staff, everyone wins! ♥️ #WindsorPD #WindsorNation #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

On Election Day, we’re prioritizing the well-being of our amazing Windsor Public Schools educators and staff! ♥️👐🏽 After a morning of Professional Development, our team is diving into a Wellness Event & Benefits Fair packed with activities that promote self-care and community. Thanks to our Benefits Department, led by Lissette Torres, and the CT Stronger Connections Grant, secured by our Instructional Services squad, our staff is enjoying a well-deserved day with FREE lunch from pizza trucks, dessert, cider by the fire, massages, line dancing, raffles, and special treats from over 20 benefits vendors. Supporting our educators so they can best support our students! #SEL #TeacherWellness #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Ever try getting middle schoolers to dive into deep discussions? 🧟‍♂️ #MindsetMonday: At Sage Park, Thinking Groups are taking peer-to-peer communication to the next level with engaging, hands-on activities! Huge shoutout to Mrs. Hadgraft for sparking excitement and creativity with her season-themed lesson. This is what learning looks like when we think outside the box! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🍂🏃🏽‍♂️ What a fantastic Fall Field Day at Clover Street School! 🏃🏽‍♀️🍂 Every November 1st, students and educators come together for Mrs. Lee’s annual tradition, celebrating Fall Field Day with energy and excitement! This special day is all about exploring Social Emotional Learning through leadership, teamwork, and community fun. From relay races to collaborative games, it was a day filled with joy, movement, and connection. A big shoutout to @officialmarchingwarriors for starting things off with an incredible performance that had everyone ready to roll! 🎶🥁 Here’s to strengthening both body and mind, and building community together. Great job, 🍀Clover Street students! 👏🏽✨ #FallFieldDay #SEL #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🪔✨ Happy Diwali to all who celebrate in our Windsor Public Schools community! ✨🪔 Today, we recognize the Festival of Lights—a time to honor joy, unity, and the triumph of light over darkness. May this season fill your homes with peace and your hearts with happiness. Wishing you a bright and prosperous Diwali! #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Spirit Week at Sage Park Middle School brought out all the energy for Teacher-Student Swap Day! 🎃 The fun was evident, but even more impactful was the chance for teachers to learn from students—and vice versa. 🕸️ These moments of connection and trust are building blocks for a stronger learning community. Days like these, focused on relationships beyond the classroom, pave the way for deeper learning exchanges within it. 👻 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #BuildingCommunity #SpiritWeek

Celebrating our commitment to whole-child growth and development! Shoutout to JFK’s Run Club, led by STEM Coach Sue Hincks, for showing up strong at the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s Fit Kids in School Race! With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time to remind students about balancing nutrition and fitness—and having fun along the way! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #WholeChildDevelopment #FitKids

Last night’s OFCP Family Academy on Raising Children in the Digital Age was powerful! Voices from principals, families, family resource coordinators, and social-emotional specialists all came together at one table for real, community-centered conversations. We’re building a culture shift across our schools—elevating and empowering our community! Join us for our November workshop with Windsor Recreation, “Family Bingo,” for more connection and collaboration. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Windsor High School brought the ENERGY today! 💥 We are so proud of the talented, well-rounded, and vibrant young people at WHS. Huge shoutout to our incredible fall sports teams for bringing the heat and to the #1 fan base for all the love and support. 🖤♥️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #friyay🎉

Fall sports pep rally vibes are unmatched at Windsor High School! 🏆🔥 From our dedicated student-athletes to our spirited fans, Windsor pride was on FULL display. Let’s keep this momentum going all season long! 🖤♥️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #friyay🎉

🎉 Happy Friday from our WPS Family to yours! 🎉 We hope your week was filled with learning, growth, and a whole lot of smiles! As we head into the weekend, let’s take a moment to celebrate all the amazing things happening in our schools, from classroom victories to community connections. Here’s to recharging, relaxing, and enjoying the fall season with your loved ones. 🍁✨ Don’t forget to check out our upcoming events, and keep spreading that #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 spirit! Have a fantastic weekend, WPS family! 💛#weareWINdsor👐🏽

Students in Ms. Anderson’s AP Psych class are deepening their understanding through the “Warrior Classic Sensation Fair,” where they’re not just answering questions—they’re generating their own and engaging in meaningful dialogue. 💬 #ThinkingThursday: It’s all about stimulating thinking, guided by our Instructional Core Wheel. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 📸@windsorhighhumanities (We❤️ to see it!)