📢 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
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☕️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! 🫶🏽
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✅ 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. 🎓
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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!
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We love parents visiting our Joyful Learning Community.
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Happy SEL Day at OE! #joyfullearningcommunity #weareWINdsor
Happy SEL day! Students enjoyed our guest readers, learned about our emotions, and had fun with our SEL activities! Shout out to Officer Feltman, Officer Johnson, and Captain Lockhart for reading "Ruby finds a worry". #joyfullearninfcommunity #weareWINdsor
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
Students at OE loved a dance party today! Thank you to our community for such support with fundraising.
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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!
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✨✊🏿 When students see Black educators leading, innovating, and thriving, they see possibilities beyond limits. Representation isn’t just about visibility—it’s about rewriting narratives, dismantling biases, and ensuring that ALL children grow up knowing the truth: Black brilliance is everywhere. ✨
To our Black educators: Your presence changes lives. Your passion builds confidence. 💡 Your joy lights the way. Thank you for showing up, standing tall, and leading with love. (📸We ♥️ to see it OE)
#BlackJoy 🖤✊🏾 #RepresentationMatters #EducationForAll #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #BHM
Talia, from Iraq 🇮🇶, shared authentic artifacts of ☕️, 🫖 , 💎💍and the 🧿 that wards off spirits when hung in the home. We enjoyed learning from you Talia! Shout out to Mrs. Illingsworth for always updating this lovely tradition at OE!#joyfullearningcommunity #weareWINdsor
Congrats to Tamia Thomas for earning"Staff Member of the year" award and to Rasha Abdalla for earning "Paraeducator of the year" award at OE! We are lucky to work with such hard working lovely professionals! #Joyfullearningcommunity #weareWINdsor
What an incredible celebration of ✊🏾Black History Month at Oliver Ellsworth School! 🎉 Principal Gruber welcomed @bluesandbeyond (Blues and Beyond), a talented musical trio whose mission is to educate youth on how the Blues gave birth to R&B, Rock and Roll, Hip Hop, and Pop. #TheBluesandBeyond took our OE students on an unforgettable journey through the rich Black roots of music, highlighting the cultural impact and historical significance of these genres. This powerful performance showcased Windsor Public Schools’ commitment to cross-curricular education, merging history with music to deepen student understanding. It also exemplified our North Star— the Instructional Core Wheel— which guides us in developing the genius in every child through high-quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #BlackHistoryMonth #TheBluesandBeyond #CrossCurricularEducation #NorthStarInstructionalCoreWheel
