Clover Street School

This afternoon's Mobile Classroom Freedom on Wheels event has been cancelled due to pending weather and thunderstorms. Don’t worry, we’ll be back in action on June 24th! Join us for our next exciting event: Ready Set Go! Summer Literacy Launch 2 at L.P. Wilson from 10am-12pm. Stay tuned for more updates! #weareWINdsor #WindsorMobileClassroom.

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

☘️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

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

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 👐🏽

🌞Warmer days = wider learning spaces! At Windsor Public Schools, classrooms go beyond four walls. Clover Street students from Mrs. Sumner & Ms. Murray’s class took their learning to Northwest Park 🌱—where math concepts met hands-on science exploration in the real world. This is Thinking Tasks in action: cross-disciplinary, engaging, and rooted in authentic learning experiences. That’s the power of our Instructional Core Wheel—developing the genius in every child, one adventure at a time. This is the WINdsor way! (📸 We ❤️ to see it Clover St! ) #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #OutdoorLearning #InstructionalCore #ThinkingClassrooms

At April’s Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill, community members had a real seat at the table—discussing how today’s political climate could shape the future of Windsor Public Schools. Dr. Hill made it clear: programs that keep students engaged—like CTE, sports, and student activities—are here to stay under his leadership. He also reminded us all: VOTE on May 13—no matter how you vote, just be part of the process! 🗳️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #community #familyengagement

✨ APRIL BOE RECAP ✨ 🌱 JFK is leading the way in sustainability! Students presented their amazing work with the Blue Earth Composting Program—diverting 7,000+ lbs of food waste since October (that’s 19 bags of garbage/day!) 🙌🏽💚 Big shoutout to the JFK PTO and all the staff & students making it happen! 👋🏽 Welcome Tracey Zotter to the Board of Education! Described by community members, including Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke, as a “roll-your-sleeves-up kind of person,” Tracey brings a spirit of collaboration, problem-solving, and deep commitment to our schools. We’re lucky to have her! 🍎 The Board also declared May 5–9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week—get ready to show love to our amazing educators! 📅 And mark your calendars: Last day of school for students is June 9 (half day) Last day for staff is June 10 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #SustainabilityInAction #WPSBoardRecap #ThankAWindsorTeacher #FinishStrongWPS

🚨 ATTENTION WPS FAMILIES! 🚨 Returning Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year is NOW OPEN. If your child currently attends Windsor Public Schools and plans to return, you must update their district information. ✅ It only takes a few minutes! 📲 Use the PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://windsor.powerschool.com/public/home.html 📝 Step-by-step directions: https://5il.co/1tp0b 📱 Available via the PowerSchool App too! Please complete this process as soon as possible. Let’s get ready for another great year! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🎉 A Huge Success: WPS 1st Annual Transition Fair! 🎉 What an incredible day at the 1st Annual WPS Transition Fair! Families & students with disabilities (PreK-12+) gathered to connect with vital resources, explore outside agencies, and gain valuable support for the future. With engaging vendors, exciting giveaways, informative tours, and delicious food, this event truly embodied our commitment to empowering every student. A HUGE shoutout to Mary Cristafaro, Director of Pupil and Special Education Services, whose transformative leadership continues to elevate the way we serve our students and families. Her vision, along with the dedication of her outstanding team, made this event a resounding success! 👏🏽👏🏽 To all the families who joined us—thank you for being part of this important conversation and for trusting us to support your child’s journey. This is just the beginning! ❤️✨ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #TransitionFair #SupportingEveryStudent

📢 WPS Families: Don’t miss our 1st Annual Transition Fair! Families & students with disabilities (PreK-12+) are invited to connect with agencies, explore resources, & get support. With so many changes and uncertainties in education and services, this is a great opportunity to get answers to important questions. 📅 April 1, 2025 ⏰ Stop by anytime between 2 PM - 6 PM 📍 LP Wilson Join us for vendors, giveaways, tours, food & more! 🍽️🎁 🔗 RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/uxhm4hb9 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

☕️A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for an insightful and engaging March Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill. As always, the conversation was authentic, transparent, and informative—we appreciate the thoughtful questions and dialogue. Chief of Operations Danielle Batchelder provided clarity on Cabinet’s response to the BOE’s 1% budget reduction request. With limited options, the difficult decision was made to phase out full day Pre-K, a program that was originally funded by a grant that is no longer fully supported. While this was not an easy choice, it allowed the district to honor Dr. Hill’s commitment to protecting jobs and keeping class sizes small—both of which remain top priorities. We recognize that changes like this impact families, and we remain committed to supporting all of our students through this transition. Thank you for being part of the conversation and for your continued engagement. We look forward to our April 23rd Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill! 🫶🏽 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

✅ March BOE Recap ✅ ✔️ Huge shoutout to Windsor Education Foundation (WEF) and President Daniell Hynes for providing over $14,000 in mini grants to Windsor Public Schools educators! These funds will enrich curriculum and extracurricular activities, ensuring learning remains accessible to all students. ✔️ The AI Taskforce, led by Dr. Abdel-Hady, along with her tech team and district administrators, presented exciting updates and next steps to the Board, pioneering the intentional integration of AI with our WPS Graduate Attributes. ✔️ Superintendent Dr. Hill stood on business last night, taking a clear stance on his unwavering commitment to protecting WPS students and staff. ✔️ The Board’s budget—reflecting a 1% reduction—will go to the Town as is, with no adjustments or shifts. Dr. Hill’s top priority? Keeping jobs. ✔️ Windsor Public Schools is set to be among the first districts to align graduate attributes with AI learning, ensuring our students are prepared for a future where AI literacy is essential. 🎓 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #stayinformed

We are stepping into the third week of #WHM and the holy month of Ramadan. As our Muslim students, teachers, and families observe this sacred time of reflection and renewal, we recognize the strength, discipline, and devotion it represents. We, too, are in a season of renewal—embracing growth, curiosity, and new possibilities. Our educators are working hard to spark wonder and capture the essence of exploration within our classrooms. Let’s continue to inspire, uplift, and empower one another to make this a great week! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Fighting for Windsor’s Students at the State Level! CABE President and Windsor BOE member Leonard Lockhart is leading the charge for fair teacher pay, sustainable funding, and critical special education resources for Connecticut’s students. At CABE’s annual Day on the Hill, Lockhart was joined by Windsor High School students, Superintendent Dr. Terrell Hill, and Windsor BOE President David Furie as he addressed key legislative issues, including: ✅ Fair Teacher Pay – Supporting competitive salaries while ensuring a sustainable funding plan for districts. ✅ Special Education Funding – Advocating for increased state support as WPS faces $23M+ in special education costs. ✅ Unfunded Mandates – Pushing back against financial burdens placed on school boards without full state funding. “With 756 students on IEPs in Windsor alone, we need state-backed solutions to ensure every child gets the support they deserve,” Lockhart emphasized. In today’s national climate, advocacy matters more than ever—and we’re proud to have a leader fighting for Windsor’s students! Huge Thank you to CABE President Lockhart and our WHS students for showing up!!! We ♥️ to see it! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #EducationMatters #AdvocacyInAction

Happy Friday, #WINdsorNation! 🎉 Can you believe it’s been 4 years since Dr. Mallery and his Social Emotional Learning team hit the ground running at WPS? Now, SEL isn’t just something we do—it’s in everything we are. Today, you could see it in action across the district during #SELDay. When student mental health is a priority, success follows—together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive community. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #SELfcare #SELitswhatwedo

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! ✨ Clover Street is making HERstory come alive in the most inspiring way—through the power of storytelling! With the leadership of Family Resource Coordinator Ms. Julie, the unstoppable Empowering Girls Group and K-Kids have been helping Clover dive into books that celebrate the brilliance, strength, and achievements of women who changed the world. But that’s not all—this celebration reached new heights with phenomenal guest readers like Mayor Black-Burke, Board of Education Vice President Ayana Taylor, and other extraordinary women from Central Office and the Windsor community. These role models didn’t just read stories—they inspired the next generation of leaders! By amplifying these voices, our students aren’t just learning history—they’re becoming the future. And we LOVE to see it! Let’s keep empowering, uplifting, and honoring the achievements of women today and every day! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpoweredWomenEmpower

Wishing our students, staff, and families observing a peaceful and blessed Ramadan! 🌙✨ May this month be filled with reflection, kindness, and community. Let’s continue to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and beliefs that make our district so vibrant. Ramadan Mubarak! #RamadanMubarak #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

HISTORY MADE! 🏀👏🏽 A huge congratulations to Coach Ken Smith on reaching an incredible milestone—700 career wins! With Windsor’s opening-round CCC tournament victory at East Hartford, Coach Smith joins elite company in Connecticut basketball history alongside Vito Montelli (St. Joseph) and Nick Augelli (Crosby). Coach Smith, your dedication, leadership, and impact on Windsor basketball are unmatched! This achievement is a testament to your hard work and the countless athletes you’ve inspired over the years. Congratulations, Coach! 🏆