Students in Paris Goudbout's Environmental Science class at Plainville High School recently took a fieldtrip to the State Capitol building in Hartford. Last semester the students wrote letters to State Senator Jason Welch encouraging him to propose a bill increasing the bottle deposit in Connecticut from 5 cents to 10 cents. He responded with an invitation to the class to visit him at the Capitol building, where they met with Senator Welch to talk about the pros and cons of a bottle deposit bill. In addition, the group took a tour of the Capitol building and met with Plainville's State Representative Betty Boukus.
Play2Learn Program Hosts Candy Land Event!
On April 24, the Plainville Community School district's Play2Learn Program held its annual end of year "Candy Land" game themed family event funded by a grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Education. District administrators together with faculty and staff from Linden Street School and Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School donned Candy Land themed costumes for the event. 19 families attended the interactive program and each program participant received a Candy Land board game.
PHS Students Collaborate With Chamber to Redesign Logo
Students in David Gaignard's Communication 3 class at Plainville High school recently collaborated with the Plainville Chamber of Commerce on redesigning the Chamber's logo. The logo is used for advertisements, web-layouts, letterhead, business cards, and more. Through the collaboration, a number of student created designs were considered, with PHS senior Marek Narewski's design selected to be used as the new logo. The students were treated to a pizza party on March 30 compliments of the Chamber of Commerce, for their efforts.
In Photo: Students in Plainville High School faculty member David Gaignard's Communication 3 class, together with Gaignard, and Plainville Chamber of Commerce representatives Maureen Saverick, Roshan Patel, and Dee Babkirk- Rodriques showcase the newly selected Chamber logo.
Middle School Students Versus Staff Basketball Game
The 5th Annual Middle School of Plainville Students vs. Staff Charity Basketball game was held on March 30th. The event, coordinated by middle school faculty member Greg Warnat, raised $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in memory of former faculty member Joe Spagna. Plainville High School senior Lilly Bosco sang the National Anthem at the event, which also featured a free throw contest.
In Photo: Students and staff gather at the Middle School of Plainville's 5th Annual Students vs. Staff Charity Basketball game
PHS Student Featured in NBC 30 Making the Grade Segment
Below is a video of Plainville High School sophomore Heather Saunders who was recently featured on NBC 30's Making the Grade segment highlighting her selection as the Connecticut youth chosen to attend the Epilepsy Foundation's Kids Speak Up! Conference in Washington D.C.
PHS DECA Participants Excel!
The Plainville High School DECA group (Distributive Education Clubs of America) recently competed in the 60th Annual CT DECA Career Development Conference with more than 800 students from across Connecticut. Four Plainville students were state finalists and became eligible to compete nationally. They are: Alle Caponigro and Matthew Ettore, Hospitality Services - Team Decision Making, Lilly Bosco, Retail Merchandising, and Nicholas Evangelista, Business Services Marketing.
In Photo: Plainville High School DECA participants at the 60th Annual CT DECA Career Development Conference
District Celebrates 14th Annual Read Across America!
Plainville students enjoyed a number of fun filled activities and guest readers in celebration of Read Across America. According to the National Education Association who sponsors the event, Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss.
In photos: Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Kitching visits the Reading Partners Program at Linden as a guest reader and Middle School of Plainville Principal Matthew Guarino reads to students as part of the Read Across America celebration.
Click here for additional Read Across America photos
Middle School Receives "Surprise" Donation
Sharon Valley, Outreach Coordinator for Bob's Discount Furniture, recently visited faculty and students at the Middle School of Plainville to present a $1,000 donation. Each month, Bob's randomly selects schools in the communities near its stores and grants a donation. The donations are made possible through money collected in donation jars located in each Bob's store cafe.
Linden Student Council Members Attend Leadership Conference
The Linden Street School Student Council attended The Connecticut Association of Schools Elementary Level Student Leadership Training Conference on Jan. 11, 2012. While there the student council members participated in numerous activities centered around the themes of decision making, communication and problem solving.
Anti-Defamation League Program at MSP
Students at the Middle School of Plainville recently attended an assembly entitled Step Up, presented by the Anti-Defamation League. The Step Up assembly focused on stepping up to build a school of allies and reject name-calling and other bullying behaviors. The format for the program included facilitator Derek Hall from the Anti-Defamation League, a video in which students describe experiences they have had, and discussion opportunities from the middle school student audience.
In Photo: Mr. Derek Hall from the Anti-Defamation League addresses Middle School of Plainville students during the Step Up assembly.
Students Collaborate To Create Holiday Project
Plainville High School students in Dean Esposti's Technology Education class recently collaborated with students in the Capitol Region Education Council's Integrated Program Model (CREC IPM) program to construct wooden pear shaped shelves for the holidays. The Technology Education students prepped and helped build the shelves, also decorated by the students.
Local VFW Post 574 Supports the Linden Reading Partners Program
The Linden Street School Reading Partners Program recently received a generous donation from the Plainville VFW Post 574’s Community Outreach Program. On December 19th Steve Wowk of the VFW joined Linden Street School students and their GE Reading Partner volunteers for a holiday reading of the Polar Express by Linden Street School Principal Paula Eshoo. Thanks to the donation by the VFW, the students each received a copy of the Polar Express in support of literacy and the VFW’s s focus on remembering those who have passed, and celebrating the living.
In photo: Mr. Steve Wowk of the Plainville VFW Post 574 with students in the Linden Street School Reading Partners Program
PHS Students Perform at Walt Disney World
Members of the Plainville High School Band, Jazz Band and Choir, under the direction of faculty members Jeff Blanchette and Dominic Talotta, gather at Walt Disney World in Florida, where they recently performed.
District Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Mentor Program
A 20th anniversary celebration was held on December 1, 2011 in honor of the Plainville Community Schools Mentor Program. The Mentor Program was launched in 1991 as a collaboration between Plainville Community Schools and General Electric in Plainville, and has grown to include volunteer mentors from local businesses and the community. The 20th anniversary celebration was held at the General Electric site in Plainville. The event featured guest speaker Dr. Susan Weinberger from the Mentor Consulting Group, as well as a number of mentors and mentees from over the years. The theme of the event was "Past, Present, & Future." State Representative Elizabeth Boukus presented proclamations from the Governor to Superintendent Jeffrey Kitching and John Legato, Leader-GE Volunteers Greater Hartford Chapter. Click here for additional photos from the event.
Left: Guests enjoy the Plainville Community Schools Mentor Program 20th Anniversary Celebration at the General Electric facility in Plainville
Right: State Representative Elizabeth Boukus presents Superintendent of Schools Jeffery Kitching with a proclamation for the school district mentor program's anniversary
Plainville Students Honored At Superintendent's Award Presentation
Twelve Plainville students were recently honored for receiving the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents' (CAPSS) Superintendent / Student Recognition award and certificate of excellence at the 24th annual Superintendent's award presentation.
In Photo: Superintendent Jeffrey Kitching and student honorees
Board of Education Members Sworn In
Newly elected and re-elected Board of Education members were sworn in by Plainville Town Clerk Carol Skultety at an induction ceremony held on November 14, 2011. From left to right: Plainville Board of Education members Barbara Willard, Charlotte Koskoff, Deborah Hardy, Lisa Buckley, Robert Anderson, and Mike Giuliano
PHS Marketing Students Hone Interview Skills
Students in the Marketing Education I classes at Plainville High School led by faculty member Steve Slomski participated in a "mock interview" session with volunteers from the AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. Employees from AXA Equitable also serve as volunteer mentors in the school district, and will continue to volunteer with Plainville High School students to enhance job readiness and employability skills.
In Photos:AXA Equitable employee volunteers Andrea Burleson, Michael Tunney and Lindsey Deane practice interviewing skills with students in the high school's Marketing Education 1 classes.
District Announcements
Preschool Program Seeking Role Model Students For The 2012-13 School Year
There are openings available for role model students for the 2012-13 school year, in the Plainville Community Schools Integrated Preschool Program at Linden Street School. If you are interested in having your "four" or "almost four" year old child screened for possible enrollment into the program, please contact Anne Walsh at (860) 793-3214. There is no fee for the screening or enrollment in the program.
Plainville High School Short Day
Thursday, May 17th, will be a shortened day at Plainville High School due to Data Teams Teacher Meetings.
Dismissal will be at 12:10. Lunches will not be served.
Each month a commentary by Superintendent Kitching is featured in ThePlainville Citizen. Click here to access the Superintendent's Commentary Archive for the 2011-12 school year. The archive is located under the District News Tab, left side navigation bar on the school district website homepage.
Ask The Superintendent
A new feature has been added to the district website allowing parents, students and community members to ask school district related questions of Superintendent Jeffrey Kitching. The Ask the Superintendent page may be found on school website home page, left side navigation bar, or click here to access.
Superintendent Kitching's
First Impressions
Click here to access Superintendent Jeffrey Kitching's First Impressions document.
Plainville Board of Education Meetings
Regular monthly Plainville Board of Education meetings are videotaped and aired on Nutmeg Public Access Television's Education Channel 95 at 6:00 PM as follows for the 2011-12 school year:
Meeting Date
T.V. Air Date
Sept. 12
9/20, 9/24
Oct. 11
10/13, 10/15
Nov. 14
11/15, 11/19
Dec. 12
12/13, 12/17
Jan. 9
1/10, 1/14
Feb. 13
2/14, 2/18
Mar. 12
3/13, 3/17
Apr. 9
4/10, 4/14
May 14
5/15, 5/19
June 11
6/12, 6/16
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget Info Please Click Here for more info
Preschool Program Has Immediate Openings for Role Model Students
There are currently openings available in the Plainville Community Schools Integrated Preschool Program at Linden Street School, which includes both role model and special needs students. If you are interested in having your "four" or "almost four" year old child screened for possible enrollment into the program, please contact Anne Walsh at (860) 793-3214. There is no fee for the screening or enrollment in the program.
SETtheRulesCT.org Campaign To Reduce Underage Drinking in Connecticut
The Plainville Coalition for Positive Youth Development is supporting Connecticut's SETtheRULESCT.org underage drinking prevention campaign with information sharing, resources, and activities for Plainville parents and community members. Click here to visit the campaign website.
School Schedule Information
Regular School Day Schedule Elementary Schools: 8:50AM- 3:30PM
AM Kindergarten / Pre-K: 8:50AM-11:40AM
PM Kindergarten / Pre-K: 12:40PM-3:30PM
Middle School of Plainville: 8:00AM-2:45PM
Plainville High School: 7:30AM-2:10PM
Minimum School Day Schedule
Elementary Schools: 8:50AM-1:30PM
AM Kindergarten / Pre-K: 8:50AM-11:00AM
PM Kindergarten / Pre-K: 11:20AM-1:30PM
Middle School of Plainville:8:00AM-12:45PM
Plainville High School: 7:30AM-12:10PM
School Contact Information
Linden Street Elementary School
69 Linden Street
Phone:860-793-3270
Louis Toffolon Elementary School
145 Northwest Drive
Phone: 860-793-3280
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School
15 Cleveland Memorial Drive
Phone:860-793-3290
Middle School of Plainville
150 Northwest Drive
Phone:860-793-3250
Plainville High School
47 Robert Holcomb Way
Phone: 860-793-3220
Important Upcoming Dates
May 28
Memorial Day
June 20
Last Day of School
District Calendar
The following Board approved calendar is available in PDF format:
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No Child Left Behind Information
The federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires school districts to report to parents the performance of students who are proficient in mathematics and reading. The Executive Summary of the Plainville School District and individual schools, along with a letter from Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Binkowski, can be found here.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the Plainville Community Schools may delay opening school 60 minutes, 90 minutes or 2 hours. The School Messenger automated messaging system is utilized to directly contact parents who have selected this option, in the event of weather-related closings or delays. In addition, area radio and television stations will broadcast appropriate announcements. These announcements will also be accessible on the Internet at Connecticut Weather Center’s website: http://www.ctweather.com.
