School of the Year
The chosen schools will receive recognition in the media, in CAS publications and at a CAS sponsored ceremony in their community.
- Evidence of a safe and healthy school environment.
- Evidence that the school involves parents and the community in supporting student learning and healthy development.
- Student services that go beyond those that are part of a typical school, i.e. clubs, activities, support services, and extra help for those who need it.
- Evidence that the school’s educational programs are consistently being reviewed and improved.
- A researched based curriculum with appropriate assessment grounded in standards.
- Instructional methods and strategies designed to prepare students to meet high standards.
- Teaming practices that drive instruction.
- Personalization of the school environment.
- Collaborative leadership and professional learning communities
2. Each of the nine criteria listed above must be individually addressed in narrative form. The total response must not exceed 10 pages (12-point font/single spaced).
3. The winning school will be invited to share exemplary practices and programs with other CAS member schools by offering CAS workshops, writing for CAS publications, and/or welcoming visitors to their school.
4. Nominations may be made by any present or former member of the school staff or by district central-office personnel.
5. Previous winners may not apply for a period of five years and must clearly show significant change from the previous application. Finalists {schools receiving site visits} are encouraged to re-apply for this award and may do so one full school year following the site visit. Schools not selected as finalists are welcome to re-apply at any time.
Year | School | City/Town | Principal at Time of Award |
2022-23 | West Vine Street School | Stonington | Kathryn Irvine |
2021-22 | Ellen P. Hubbell Elementary School | Bristol | Kristine DeLeo |
2018-19 | Burr Elementary School | Higganum (Region 17) | Eric Larson |
2017-18 | Quaker Hill Elementary School | Waterford | Christopher Discordia |
2016-17 | Deans Mill School | Stonington | Jennifer McCurdy |
2015-16 | Guilford Lakes Elementary School | Guilford | Jill Hale |
2014-15 | Connecticut Academy of International Studies | Danbury | Dr. Helena Nitwoski |
2013-14 | Alcott Elementary School | Wolcott | Holly Wrenn |
2012-13 | Naubuc School | Glastonbury | Michael Litke |
2011-12 | Center School | Old Lyme | Chris Pomroy |
2011-12 | Thomas Hooker Elementary School | Meriden | James Quinn |
2010-11 | Ivy Drive School | Bristol | RoseAnn O’Brien-Vojtek |
2009-10 | J.Milton Jeffrey Elementary School | Madison | Mona Goodman |
2008-09 | Elmer Thienes Mary Hall Elementary School | Marlborough | Loraine Giannini |
Year | School | City/Town | Principal at Time of Award |
2022-23 | Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School | Old Lyme (Region 18) | Marc Ambruso |
2021-22 | Greene-Hills School | Bristol | Scott Gaudet |
2018-19 | Hillcrest Middle School | Trumbull | Stafford Thomas |
2017-18 | Ellington Middle School | Ellington | David Pearson |
2016-17 | Bethel Middle School | Bethel | Derek Muharem |
2015-16 | Wamogo Middle School | Regional School District #6 | Jody Lambert |
2014-15 | New Fairfield Middle School | New Fairfield | Christine Baldelli |
2013-14 | Sage Park Middle School | Windsor Locks | Paul Cavaliere, Jr. |
2012-13 | East Lyme Middle School | Niantic | Dr. Judith DeLeeuw |
2010-11 | Chippens Hill Middle School | Bristol | Catherine Carbone |
Granby Memorial Middle School | Granby | Paul Osypuk | |
2009-10 | John Winthrop Middle School | Deep River | David Russell |
2008-09 | Canton Middle School | Canton | Joseph Scheideler |