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WOW! What a night at JFK! Over 300 students, families, and community members came out to celebrate the incredible talent of our young artists at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School Art Show — and it was nothing short of AMAZING! A huge shoutout to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Ellie Lloyd, the creative genius who brought this vision to life. From stunning student artwork to the electric energy in the room, Ellie’s passion lit up the entire building! This is what learning looks like in Windsor — vibrant, joyful, and student-centered. Whether it’s academics, the arts, or anything in between, Windsor is leading the way. Let’s hear it for JFK, our talented artists, and the power of the arts to bring us together! #WindsorProud #JFKArtShow #TeacherOfTheYear #TheWindsorWay #ArtsMatter #CreativeMinds #WholeChild #WindsorLeads

Learning is about to hit the road- Save the Date: May 19th! #SaveTheDate #BigReveal #LearningOnTheMove #CommunityLearning #EducationInnovation #MakingLearningFunAgain

Big News! Windsor Public Schools is a 2025 NAMM Foundation Best Community for Music Education! We are beyond proud to announce that our entire district has received national recognition for our commitment to music education! Last year, Sage Park Middle School earned this honor individually—and now, thanks to our exceptional music educators across all schools, Windsor Public Schools has been recognized as a district! This award is a testament to the passion, dedication, and impact of our amazing music teachers. You bring music to life for our students every single day—and we couldn’t be more thankful. Help us give them a virtual standing ovation! #WindsorPride #MusicMatters #NAMMFoundation #BestCommunitiesForMusicEducation #ThankAMusicTeacher

Rolling into a new era of learning… Save the Date! #SaveTheDate #BigReveal #LearningOnTheMove #CommunityLearning #EducationInnovation #MakingLearningFunAgain

We are thrilled to announce the 2025–2026 Windsor Public Schools Teacher of the Year: Ms. Eleanor Lloyd, Art Teacher at JFK Elementary! Ms. Lloyd brings color, creativity, and compassion into every corner of her classroom. Through her vibrant lessons and unwavering belief in her students, she sparks imagination, builds confidence, and nurtures a love for learning that extends far beyond the canvas. Her dedication to the arts and to the whole child exemplifies the very best of the Windsor Way. Congratulations, Ms. Lloyd — thank you for inspiring us all! Can't wait for you to inspire WPS staff at convocation in August 2025.

🎓🔥 HISTORY MADE at Windsor High School! Please join us in celebrating Amanda Eneh and Samuel Garcia— our Co-Valedictorians for the Class of 2025! These top scholars have not only achieved academic greatness—they embody the Portrait of a Windsor Graduate. They’re innovative thinkers, collaborative leaders, emotionally intelligent changemakers, and ready to shape the world. 🌍 💬 “Amanda and Samuel are not only top scholars; they are self-aware, emotionally intelligent, culturally responsive, and inspiring leaders in every sense.” – Dr. Breon Parker, Proud Principal of WHS. ❤️ Congratulations to our Co-Vals as they prepare to take on UConn and Boston University! #WHSClassof2025 #CoValedictorians #WINdsorPride #PortraitOfAGraduate #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

A new way to bring learning closer to home is coming… May 19th!!! 🎉🎉🎉#SaveTheDate #BigReveal #LearningOnTheMove #CommunityLearning #EducationInnovation #MakingLearningFunAgain #weareWINdsor

SIGNED. SEALED. WINDSOR MADE. Shoutout to our newest college-bound Warriors: 🏃‍♀️ Hannah Donzella – Hofstra University 🥎 & 🏑Sydney Hicks – Nichols University 🏃‍♂️ Ryan Mays – ECSU 🏃‍♂️ Lucas Pearce – CCSU 🏃‍♀️ Jordyn Williams – Morgan State University These athletes didn’t just show up — they showed growth, grit, and grind. Many of them were new to the sport they now call home, and their journey is nothing short of inspirational. Much love to the coaches whose heartfelt speeches spoke volumes about their work ethic, resilience, and commitment to the process. The belief you poured into these athletes helped unlock something powerful. And of course, a huge thank you to AD Christopher Fulton & Amy Stavola for crafting a moment these student-athletes — and their families — will never forget. This is what Warrior excellence looks like. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #BuiltNotBorn #NextLevelWarriors

🎖️Big shoutout to our JROTC students who competed yesterday in the CT Army National Guard Fitness Competition at the Hartford Armory! 💪🏽 They represented #Windsor with pride, discipline, and grit against other JROTC units across the state. We’re proud of you! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

And that’s a WRAP on this year’s 🔌The Plug Speaker Series — and we closed it out with a BANGER! Huge thanks to 🎉Surlerner Waits, HR Manager at Niagara Water, who dropped gem after gem just in time for summer job and internship season. From the top mistakes young interviewees make, to how to use AI as a tool for enhancing resumes and cover letters, and tips on finding the plug in your desired industry — our students got real, actionable insight. She also spotlighted the many well-paying opportunities available at companies like Niagara Water for students taking a non-traditional path after graduation. 📣Shoutout to The Town of Windsor for investing in our schools through the Education to Business (E2B) Grant, and to our partners at @windsorcc for making this vision a reality. This is what it looks like when classrooms connect with careers and our students get plugged in and prepared! #ThePlugWHS #weareWINdsor #CTEStrong #WindsorCT #CareerReady #NiagaraWater #CTE #CommunityPartnerships #PostGradPower #PluggedInAndPrepared #EducationToBusiness #ThankYouWindsor

☘️Happy Monday from Clover Street! This morning, our students were welcomed with cheers, high-fives, and warm encouragement from supportive families, educators, and administrators as they kicked off state testing. 🎉 In a time when testing often brings anxiety, today was a breath of fresh air—filled with positivity, pride, and community spirit. 🙏🏽Thank you to our incredible Clover Street village for reminding our students that they are seen, supported, and capable of greatness. Let’s keep the momentum going! #HappyMonday #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #CloverStreetStrong #StateTestingSupport #EveryChildEveryDay

GO BABY GO 🚗💨 | STUDENTS CHANGING LIVES Over 10 weeks, our Sage Park cluster students did more than just build—they engineered joy 💡💙. With guidance from Mrs. Rickis, support from Principal Jorgensen & PSES, and the power of the #InstructionalCoreWheel, students adapted ride-on cars to provide mobility for young children in need. The result? Real-world learning. Real impact. Real love. 👏🏽 Shoutout to: 👩🏽‍🏫 Mrs. Megan Rickis — tech & eng genius + heart of gold 🎓 Principal Liana Jorgensen — leading with purpose 💼 Mary Cristofaro — PSES director making dreams happen ⚕️ Alysha Seickel + Jennifer Rodriguez-MacClintic + Dr. Dischino — incredible PT partners Swipe to see our students’ brilliance in motion ➡️ #GoBabyGo #MobilityMatters #SPMSPride #WindsorCT #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #STEMwithHeart #StudentEngineers #AccessibleFuture

Something exciting is rolling into our community… Save the Date: May 19th! 👀👀#SaveTheDate #BigReveal #LearningOnTheMove #CommunityLearning #EducationInnovation #MakingLearningFunAgain

What an unforgettable night at our 4th Annual OFCP Volunteer Appreciation Event! From Watch D.O.G.S. to PTO champs, dedicated tutors to champions fighting food insecurity — YOU are the special sparkle in our students’ and teachers’ teaching and learning journeys. For the first time ever, we also honored our incredible community and corporate partners who stand shoulder to shoulder with us: Amazon (2025 Partner of the Year), Niagara Water, Kiwanis Club, Town of Windsor (Weekend Wheels & Town Rec), Loomis Chaffee, and our hometown heroes, the Windsor Police Department — thank you! Super shout out to Dr. Michael Mallery and Gianna Gill, along with their rockstar team who bring the mission to life every single day. Gratitude to: Jennifer Clarke (Registration Coordinator) Family Resource Coordinators: • Beth Abbott (JFK/POQ) • Julie Figueroa (CLO) • Christina Pace (OE) • Taisha Serrano (SPMS) …and our Tree House leaders: Selvi, Eric, and Joan — we see you, we appreciate you! A heartfelt congratulations to our @coacha.serranofoundation Dig Deep Recipient, Shannon Ashton — your service moves us all. To the 500+ volunteers who have walked the halls of our schools with love, strength, and purpose — THANK YOU. You are the light that keeps Windsor shining. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #OFCPAppreciation #VolunteerMagic #CommunityPower #familyengagement

🔌This week’s “The Plug Speaker Series”featured the amazing Aisha Petteway, Executive Director of Community Partnerships for the @hartfordyardgoats. Aisha didn’t just bring career wisdom and motivation—she took the time to truly listen to our educators, hear their hopes for students, and explore ways to help elevate learning in the classroom. ✨ What an awesome way to connect our student-athletes to real careers in the sports world they already love! From operations and hospitality to media and community engagement—opportunity was in the room. Huge thanks to @windsorcc for being such a powerful partner in making these connections possible. #ThePlug #E2BSpeakerSeries #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #WHSpride #CTEWorks #StudentsFirst #HartfordYardGoats #CommunityConnections #BeyondTheGame #CareerPathways

🎓✍🏽 SIGNED. SEALED. WINDSOR MADE. Windsor High School is PROUD to celebrate these 7 incredible student-athletes who are taking their talents — and their Warrior grit — to the collegiate level! 🏀 Zoe Mercado | Girls Basketball | Johnson & Wales University 🏈 Imanuel Cox | Football | Assumption University ⚾ Brady Kelly | Baseball | University of St. Joseph ⚽ Anthony “AJ” Pagano | Boys Soccer | American International College ⚽ Ryleigh Phillips | Girls Soccer | Southern Connecticut State University ⚽ Olivia Rosario | Girls Soccer | Rivier University 🏑 Sydney Thomas | Field Hockey | Hartwick College From hardwood hustle to game-winning goals, each of these Warriors has left their mark — and they’re just getting started. 🎯💥 Big love to the families, coaches, mentors, and the unstoppable duo — AD Christopher Fulton and Assistant Amy Stavola — for making this moment unforgettable. 🙌🏽📸 Let’s hear it for the Class of 2025 and their next chapter of excellence! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #NextLevelWarriors #CollegeBound

Career Day 2025 reminded us: it takes a village—and ours showed up big time! Huge thanks to our amazing guest speakers who inspired our students with careers spanning ESPN, Delta Airlines, Liberty Bank, CCSU Athletics, and more! Shoutout to Principal Jorgensen for cultivating a culture of excellence, Mrs. McGee for the vision behind Career Day, and Mrs. Serrano for making every guest feel right at home. #SPMSCareerDay #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #FutureReady #CommunityMatters #WINdsorPride

Celebrating the ☘️ Clover St. Boosterthon Fun Run 🏃‍♀️ 🏃 —a day full of energy, smiles, and school spirit! Huge thanks to our amazing PTO for rallying our community and raising funds to help Clover St. students thrive, and to the unstoppable Principal Lee for leading the charge. Boosterthon believes every school should have the resources they need—and today, we ran for just that! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Future health pros in action! WHS Students from Mrs. Ruede & Ms. Gebhardt’s classes explored Springfield College’s Robotti Simulation Lab—checking heartbeats, lung sounds, and more using high-tech manikins and touring PT/OT labs. The highlight? Learning from Windsor grad Xavier Lockhart in the anatomy lab—real organs, real inspiration! This is the Instructional Core Wheel in motion: thinking tasks, authentic learning, and peer connections! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #CTE #ThinkingThursday 🧠 #HandsOnLearning #STEM #PortraitOfAGraduate #FutureReady #WindsorPride (📸 Cred Dr. Bonnie Fineman 😉)

What. A. DAY! 🎉👏🏽 Our SPMS Career Day was a HUGE success — a day full of inspiration, possibilities, and POWERFUL messages! 💼✨ Students got to hear firsthand from professionals representing top names like ESPN 🎥, Delta Airlines ✈️, Liberty Bank 💰, The Hartford 🦅, Windsor Police & Fire Departments 🚔🚒, GoHealth Urgent Care 🏥, State of CT DCF 🛡️, CCSU Athletics 🏀🏈, and so many more! It was extra special to have WPS alumni from Diligence Training close out the day with an incredible, interactive assembly that left our students and staff feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to take on the world! 🌎💥 Even better? Some of our very own staff and family members joined in to share their career journeys outside of WPS — proving that dreams start right here at home. ❤️🏠 Thank you to ALL our presenters for making this a day to remember! #FutureReady #CareerDay2025 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #DreamBig #InspireTheFuture