🎃 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 👐🏽
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 👐🏽
🪔✨ 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 👐🏽
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 👐🏽
Attention Windsor families! 🚨 Our highly anticipated Raising Children in the Digital Age workshop is almost here! Join us Tuesday, October 29, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM for expert advice on navigating social media and technology with your kids. 💻📱
✅ Free dinner and childcare are included, so bring the whole family!
✅ Get personalized tips from district and building leaders!
✅ Space is limited—register now to secure your spot!
And don’t miss out on our exclusive holiday collaborations with Windsor Recreation for more family fun. Sign up today and invest in your child’s future! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
Happy #PrincipalAppreciationMonth! Our principals are dedicated leaders who inspire excellence and foster a positive school community. Let’s celebrate their commitment to Windsor Public Schools! 👏🏾 #weareWINdsor 👐🏾
Windsor Public Schools is on a mission to Develop the Genius in Every Child! When families and educators unite, we’re creating future problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and effective communicators. 💡 Check out how our new Instructional Core Wheel supports this mission! Let’s unlock that genius together. #ThinkingTuesday #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🎉 A big shoutout to all our district-wide Watch D.O.G.S programs! 🎉 Fathers and father-figures across WPS are making a powerful impact by showing up and supporting our students. 💪🏽 Are you a father or father-figure to a WPS student and want to get involved? Reach out to your student’s Family Resource Coordinator and sign up to volunteer today! Mentor here: https://www.windsorct.org/o/windsor/page/meet-the-team-office-of-family-and-community-partnerships #WINdsorStrong 💪🏽 #WatchDOGS #ChargerDads #CommunityMatters #MentorshipMatters #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
✨ We kicked off our 24/25 school year #FamilyAcademy with an incredible ‘Attendance Matters’ workshop! Families had exclusive, intimate conversations with our K-12 administrators on how attendance drives student success. 💡 Next up: Social Media & Parenting in the Digital Age—a hit last year! Don't miss your chance for real talk in a small setting. Spots go FAST! Register now: https://tinyurl.com/58nphfrd. Dinner & childcare provided. 🎉 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 📅 October 29 | 🕕 6:00 PM-7:30 PM | 📍 Sage Park Middle School 👨👩👧👦 Open to all WPS students & families K-12
WPS Families We invite you to two great events on September 24th: Coffee Talk with Dr. Hill 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: The Bean 226 ☕ Join Superintendent Dr. Terrell Hill for a casual conversation! We’d love to hear from you. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/3um8dadx ☕ Family Engagement Workshop: Why Attendance Matters 🕠 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Sage Park Middle School 🍽️ Dinner and childcare are provided, so join us for an important conversation on how attendance impacts student success! RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/3a7sdrx3 📚👨👩👧👦 We hope to see you at both events!
📢 Join us for the September Board of Education Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 PM! 📚 The meeting will be hybrid—attend in-person at L.P. Wilson Community Center or via Zoom. Explore alternative ways to view or listen here: https://5il.co/2wx6e #weareWINdsor 👐🏽
🎉 At Windsor Public Schools, we're excited to kick off #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, celebrating the vibrant cultures that shape our community! From colorful billboards and morning announcements in Spanish to lively music and family events, we are committed to fostering inclusion for all. Together, we are #weareWINdsor 👐🏽!
We want to send a thank you to Patrina Dixon and all of the families who came out to Pt 3 of our Office of Family and Community Partnerships Family Engagement Workshop Series focused on Financial Literacy for the family! #weareWINdsor👐🏽 #financialliteracymonth 💵💵
✨A night to cherish forever! Enormous gratitude to the WHS students and educators whose collaborative efforts made our OFCP Volunteer Appreciation Celebration truly unforgettable. From tantalizing culinary creations to personalized bento boxes, and from exceptional childcare to enchanting jazz melodies, every detail sparkled with excellence! Special thanks to nurturing educators like Ms. Taranto, Ms. Whales, Mrs. Gutierrez, and Mr. Monroe for cultivating these talents! #Collaboration #Gratitude #WeAreWINdsor
Join us as we celebrate another successful Volunteer Appreciation Night hosted by our Office of Family and Community Partnerships, showcasing our district’s commitment to inviting families into our buildings and fostering intentional collaboration for increased student success. Special thank you to all of our committed volunteers and the Coach A. Serrano Foundation for sponsoring the biggest award of the night! #volunteerappreciationmonth #familyengagement #weareWINdsor
Check out what’s happening at 🎉 Oliver Ellsworth and Poquonock Elementary Schools! 🏫 From enchanting music performances 🎶 to empowering social-emotional learning, our youngest learners are on fire! With incredible family engagement and top-tier instruction 📚, our phenomenal teachers are shaping the future, one lesson at a time! 🔥 #ElementaryEducation #CommunityEngagement #weareWINdsor👐🏽
🧘🏾♀️🧘🏼🧘🏾♂️Happy International #SELday from Dr. Mallery and his outstanding SEL TEAM! Today was a day of intentional #SEL skill development and community building. Stay tuned for the highlights from the day!
#weareWINdsor #SELiswhatwedo #socialemotionallearning
Connecting home and school is crucial for student success! At Windsor Public Schools, we value strong family engagement. Let us know how we’re doing by filling out the 2024 Climate Survey. Your feedback shapes our community! Click here to participate: [https://tinyurl.com/yc55ct6p] 🏫💬 #FamilyEngagement #SchoolCommunity #FeedbackWelcome #weareWINdsor
We ❤️ to see it! Our Windsor High School students were mystery readers for #ReadAcrossAmerica!
📣Don’t forget, WHS Parent Conference day is Thursday, March 7th. Sign up for slots here: www.myconferencetime.com/windsorhs
📣Also, mark your calendars for the Junior Planning Meeting hosted by the WHS Counseling Department from 5-6 PM in the auditorium, tailored for parents/guardians of current 11th graders. See you there! #weareWINdsor👐🏽
Big shoutout to Mrs. Beth Abbott, our rockstar OFCP Family Resource Coordinator, and her incredible crew of volunteer readers! Your passion and commitment brought magic to this year’s #ReadAcrossAmerica day. Thank you for making a difference in our community! #weareWINdsor👐🏽
