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MSP Students Attend Future Workforce Opportunities Fair

Posted October 31th 2024
A group of Middle School of Plainville students, together with faculty members Camille Westfall and Kim Coyle, attended the Future Workforce Opportunities Fair at the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Aerospace Alley Tradeshow event at the Connecticut Convention Center on October 31. The students interacted with over 100 manufacturers and learned about various career pathways.
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PHS Students Participate in Full Immersion Italian Language and Culture Day

Posted October 28th 2024
A group of Plainville High School students in the high school's Italian language program, together with faculty member Rosy Pitruzzello, recently participated in a Full Immersion Italian Language and Culture Day at UCONN and competed against other Connecticut High Schools in a Quiz Bowl - the Plainville High School student group placed third in the competition!
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MSPN Group Visits WFSB 3

Posted October 24th 2024
The Middle School of Plainville's MSPN student group, together with faculty members Kim Coyle and Camille Westfall recently toured WFSB 3. During the visit, they were able to see a professional broadcast studio and production.
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District Recognized with State Red, White & Blue Schools Award

Posted October 24th 2024
Plainville Community Schools has been awarded a 2023-2024 “Red, White & Blue” school district designation from the State of Connecticut, for its districtwide Veterans Day programming.
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Wheeler Supports Down Syndrome Awareness

Posted October 23th 2024
During the month of October, Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School students, families, and staff wore mismatched socks or shoes and made a one dollar donation toward Down Syndrome awareness. As a result, the school community raised $170 for the Down Syndrome Foundation.
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Accordion Club at Toffolon!

Posted October 23th 2024
Local musician Peter Peluso and Plainville Board of Education member / volunteer Foster White are once again hosting an “accordion lesson” after school program for elementary school students in Plainville, with third grade students at Louis Toffolon Elementary School participating in the fall session. The primary focus of the free, six week program is to introduce a new musical instrument as well as exposing students to the cultural aspects of accordion music.
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PCS Food and Nutrition Services Hosts CT Grown for CT Kids Event!

Posted October 10th 2024
The Plainville Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services team at Linden Street School hosted a special event on October 9th in recognition of CT Grown for CT Kids Week. CT Grown for CT Kids Week is an annual event happening every October in Connecticut. This week aims to celebrate and support local agriculture, public education and our community commitment to the importance of healthy nutritious meals in schools. The event highlighted the Plainville Community Schools' Food and Nutrition Services Department's commitment to incorporating fresh, local produce and products into school meals and featured the newly remodeled Linden Street School cafeteria promoting health and wellness, a local "Harvest of the Month" taste test, supported by a recently awarded CTGFCTK microgrant, and the opportunity to see Linden students act as "chefs-in-training" as they prepared the "Harvest of the Month" item and served it to fellow students and guests. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the taste test featured Alhambra Elote (Mexican Street Corn) which will be on the menu in all Plainville schools this year.
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PHS Students Visit Trumpf Inc.

Posted October 08th 2024
A group of Plainville High school students, led by Career Center Coordinator, Sue Bradley, enjoyed a comprehensive tour of local manufacturing company Trumpf Inc. in Farmington, Connecticut, on October 4th, as part of National Manufacturing Month. The students were able to learn about the Trumpf company and related career pathways while touring the facility.
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PHS College Fair!

Posted October 07th 2024
The Plainville High School Counseling Department hosted the annual "College Fair" for students at the high school on October 7th. Students were able to visit with representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities , trade schools and military branches to learn about the admissions process, academics, campus life, career preparation and more.
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PHS Career Gallery 2024!

Posted October 01th 2024
More than 100 professionals from local businesses and organizations, representing the 16 National Career Clusters, participated in the Plainville High School "Career Gallery 2024" event held on September 27th. The Career Gallery event, held in the school's Wood Gymnasium allowed high school students to visit "career tables" organized by Career Cluster, to discuss vocational pathways of interest with visiting professionals. Additionally, Plainville High School will host a "Career Focused Learning Adventure Day" on November 7th, where students will have the opportunity to visit professionals on site at their workplaces and / or attend interactive vocational exploration sessions at the high school hosted by visiting professionals.
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Plainville High School to Receive National Recognition from Special Olympics for Achievements with Inclusion

Posted September 30th 2024
Special Olympics North America has announced that Plainville High School, a school with Special Olympics Unified Champion School® programming, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted September 24th 2024
During a recent "morning meeting" in Bridget McKenna's first grade class at Linden Street School, she introduced the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. To help students understand its significance, they watched a video that explained what Hispanic Heritage Month is and why it is celebrated.
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October PCS All Stars!

Plainville High School faculty members Allison Makucin and Tim Rankin were recognized as the October Plainville Community Schools “All-Star” award winners at the October 15th Board of Education meeting. The “All-Star” award recognizes students, faculty, staff and community members who go above and beyond in modeling the school district’s Portrait of the Graduate characteristics and demonstrating excellence in alignment with the school district’s goals.

Pictured Above: Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas, Allison Makucin, Tim Rankin, Plainville Board of Education Chair, Becky Tyrrell, and Plainville High School Principal, Jennifer DeLorenzo.