Glastonbury Public Schools

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Quicklinks and Dates to Remember

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District News and Announcements

BOE Approves 25-26 Budget

On January 13, 2025, the Board of Education voted to adopt a $130,056,213 education budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The theme for the 2025-2026 education budget is Driven by Need. Powered by People.

The budget is an increase of 4.49% over the current year’s budget. The increase is tied directly to our goals and the needs of students and staff. Staff salaries and benefits account for 100% of the budget increase. In fact, reductions were made throughout the budget to prioritize faculty and staff while minimizing the overall budget increase.

The Board of Education will meet with the Board of Finance and the Town Council to discuss the education budget. The Town Council will vote on the final budget later in March. To view budget documents as they become available, please visit the BOE Budget page. To view meeting information, including options for participating during public comment, visit the BOE Meetings page.


Artist Reception

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Our young artists Calendar Art Reception will be held on January 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Upper Level of the Town Hall. 

The exhibit will also be on display for the public to enjoy at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library in March. For more information visit Calendar Art 2024-2025.


Smith Middle School 

National Unified Champion School

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Smith Middle School was recognized by the Special Olympics as a National Unified Champion School. 

They were honored for implementing inclusive sports with inclusive youth leadership opportunities, and for whole school engagement. The school will hold this distinction for five years.


Kindergarten Registration

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN.  Please visit our Kindergarten Registration website for details on the kindergarten-age requirement. After you register, click here for our Kindergarten Orientation page. 


SMS Holiday Tour

Talented musicians from Smith Middle School performed for students at Buttonball Lane Elementary School, and seniors at the Riverfront Community Center. This is part of their annual holiday tour that brings joy to the community.

Please enjoy these highlights from the show.


Elementary Schools Composting

Our elementary schools have launched a composting campaign in cafeterias. Click here to learn more.

We're Hiring!

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Glastonbury Public Schools is hiring! Please visit our Careers page to learn more. Click here to view current openings and apply.  We appreciate you passing this on to anyone who might be interested.


High Rankings!

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Glastonbury Public Schools was ranked high again this year by Niche. There are many data points that can be used in evaluating a school system. This is just one source for measuring our success.  We are proud of this recognition! Please click here for all Glastonbury Public Schools Niche rankings.


GHS Strength & Conditioning Center

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Construction of the GHS Strength and Conditioning Center began during the summer.  The construction area near the junior parking lot is fenced off to ensure safety. We are hopeful that the center will be ready for student use by late January 2025. 

Join Our Movement!

We’re excited to launch our Choose Love, Not Hate Campaign, and we hope YOU join us! Our goal is to create a community where everyone feels valued, welcomed, and safe.  Click here to learn more and take our pledge.

2024-2025 Teacher of the Year

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Congratulations to  Naubuc Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Carol Lemieux, the Glastonbury Public Schools 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.  For 26 years Mrs. Lemieux has captivated young students with her positive, calm, and joyous demeanor and her early childhood teaching expertise. 

Mrs. Lemieux was also recently selected as a CT State Teacher of the Year Semifinalist! Eight of the last ten Glastonbury Public Schools Teachers of the Year have been selected as state semifinalists.  

Join our Community Group!

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Town residents who are not Glastonbury Public Schools parents, guardians, or staff members are invited to join our district's “community group” on the ParentSquare app. Sign up to receive one or two notices a month on school initiatives, the budget, and invitations to public events.  We also look forward to sharing stories of student and staff successes. 

Sign up using this community group form. The group will help us build an even stronger community network that benefits everyone.

District Communication

November2024.pdf
12-19-24ButtonballSpace.pdf
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Nondiscrimination StatementGlastonbury Public Schools as a matter of policy provides educational opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, or disability. In addition, the Glastonbury Board of Education does not permit or condone discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, or disability in employment matters or assignment in programs or services provided.  The compliance officers for the Glastonbury Public Schools have the responsibility to monitor compliance with this policy. More information is available on our Non-Discrimination Policy page.
Equity StatementAt Glastonbury Public Schools, we believe in fostering a community where equity is a lived reality. We are committed to creating an educational system that is just and responsive. Through intentional policies and inclusive practices, we will provide opportunities, support, and access for all members of our school community to thrive. We recognize there may be times we fall short and injustices may occur. Our response to those instances is how we will be measured.