The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education will consider the resignation of Derek Ippensen, principal at Norfolk High School, at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 13. HUSKY Health is helping immigrants. A pilot for the applaunched at the high school on Feb. 21. Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut. He will begin his new role at MHS August 1. The latest staff member to resign is New Milford High School Principal Raymond Manka, who announced his news Friday, to go into effect June 30. Ruscil said her twin sons were on the school bus in November when another student used the AirDrop feature on an iPhone to send mean remarks about her boys to other students. Rony Ortega, principal at Bryan High School in Omaha, was later selected to fill the position. New Milford High School is also implementing an Anonymous Alerts tip line that's expected to help staff combat bullying and other concerns. That included learning about the platform, speaking with other school districts, such as Newtown and Valhalla, N.Y., that use the system and planning with the high school leadership team on how to best onboard the platform itself. Over the past 10 months, Mr. Manka has made our school a happy and exciting place, a place that I never dreaded going to and a place where we all felt very included, Russell said. MLS # 23006186 Ruscil said she didn't learn about the messages from the school but instead from her daughter, who received a screenshot. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. "He will bring a great energy to Milford High School and Im confident hell be able to easily make connections with students and staff," said Superintendent John Spieser. STAMFORD After five years as the Stamford High School principal, Ray Manka is headed home to take . When she's not reporting, Currie is usually reading, running and singing, but usually not at the same time. I really want to know my kids, he said of the district high schoolers. While school administration, local youth agencies and police have implemented policies and support systems for those who bully, parents said there's no set protocol for punishment and criticized the way each incident is dealt with on an individual basis. Shervaun Hinton will join the administrative staff of Milford High School as their new assistant principal. Manka said students may submit concerns either anonymously or with their contact information, such as their name, phone number or school email. The wellness and safety of our students and faculty are at the forefront of our work as we ensure a safe school environment in which all members take the necessary actions needed to achieve positive academic, social and emotional growth, Hollander said. Schaghticoke Middle School. DAVID E. OWENS MIDDLE SCHOOL 470 Marion Avenue New Milford, NJ 07646. The student organizers asked their peers to wear school colors, green and white, and to walk out after 1st period. Fill out the following form to nominate them: Staff Wave Nomination form here Anonymous Alerts Events Calendar Links February 2023 "The role of the committee is to come up with ways for the entire school to get better at relationship building, at being positive in school, at navigating peer conflict," she said. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Nebraska joined a growing list of states on Thursday who have become victims of swatting, which is when hoax calls often centered on school shooting threats are made to 911 centers with a goal to prompt a large law enforcement presence to a location. Hes coached football, soccer, and softball teams in town for years, commuting back to their home in New Milford after a long day of work in other school districts. Sports have been a through-line in Mankas long connection with the town and his path to education. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Spectrum/New Milford students headed back to school Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. Nov. 4, 2021. The school system's current human resources director, Ellamae Baldelli who is. RICHMOND, Va. -- George Wythe High School's new principal addressed the school community in a forum on Wednesday night, highlighting some of the focuses he hopes to have in the new role. Raymond Manka is principal of New Milford High School. 470 Marion Avenue Work Achieve Value Empower, Mr. Ray MankaNew Milford High Principal860-350-6647, Ext 1174, Mr. Kevin BestAssistant PrincipalOversees Students/Last Names A-G860-350-6647, Ext 1168, Mrs. Elizabeth CurtisAssistant PrincipalOversees Students/Last Names H-O860-350-6647, Ext 1303, Ms. Megan DwyerAssistant PrincipalOversees Students/Last Names P-Z860-350-6647, Ext 1303, Mr. Keith LipinskyAthletic Director860-6647, Ext 1411, Ms. Tracy-Ann MenziesSupervisor of Special Education860-350-6647, Ext 2306, 388 Danbury RoadNew Milford, CT 06776PH: 860-350-6647 | FX: 860-210-2256, Copyright 2023 New Milford School District. "We have reviewed some specific cases with (Amanda Pickett, a school climate specialist with the state) for her suggestions and guidance," she added. During the meeting, the board also appointed a new district technology director, Jeffrey Turner. That experiential learning has continued to drive Mankas approach to education during his 20-year career. When she's not reporting, Currie is usually reading, running and singing, but usually not at the same time. There is no wavering with our students and staff safety. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tyler Arnold will be named the new Principal of Milford High School, pending Board of Education approval in July. "This is just a great opportunity for us to be able to get information, get it in a timely manner and be able to dispatch resources. One Snyder Circle He put a team together immediately to make sure that I had somebody to turn to in the event that I needed assistance, he said. Legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne famously said, Know how to win and how to lose and be able to handle adversity.. "We're going to be addressing bullying, harassment, violence, and how to intervene and parent youth in a safe and appropriate manner. We do our investigations, we do our due diligence. For students who are victims of mean behavior or bullying behavior, safety plans are created that provide support for those students," she said. A pilot for the app launched at the high school on Feb. 21. In November, Ippensen had been announced as a finalist for the superintendent position at South Sioux City. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, Turner: TEA is giving Houston ISD two optionsclose school or be taken over, Two ocelots were photographed crossing a road in rare South Texas sighting, Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend, Houston Rockets poised to reap benefits from Eric Gordon trade, Hiker captures 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo of wildlife at Brazos Bend State Park, Why Johnson City in Texas Hill Country is the new, cooler Fredericksburg. Ms. Sara Grompone, Anti-Bullying Specialist 201-261-0939 x5113. Parents, I am requesting that you get involved in every aspect of the NMHS Community to guarantee your children have outstanding opportunities to learn and grow in a 21st Century facility and that they are prepared with the skills to thrive in future academic endeavors. I want to go home to my family, and Im sure they want to go home to theirs and teachers too, Olds said. Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut. NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL "Prior to education, I worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Manka started his position in 2021. We are excited to welcome Mr. Manka into our New Milford district as part of our New Milford family, and we are thrilled at his dedication to being visible and involved with the community as well as all of his educational background, said Board of Education Chairwoman Wendy Faulenbach. The CBS 6 Problem Solvers team has reported on numerous incidents of weapons being found in school, safety concerns from parents and the small 14% of Wythe teachers who said they feel safe at school. DiCopro and Manka have declined to address the reason for the resignation. Jason O'Connor, the youth agency's executive director, said this diversion program prevents an arrest from going through the Waterbury court system. He believes students are struggling with social and emotional learning, which is why he finds it critical to have multi-tiered support in addressing issues. NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL One Snyder Circle New Milford, NJ 07646. Gov. As the building principal, I take the responsibility seriously of providing the very best education possible to the young adults of New Milford. We are happy to be able to pilot this for New Milford Public Schools at the high school, so we can figure out how to have this be effective and efficient for our kids, our families and obviously for our community.. New Milford High School; District Home; Search. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Sandra Diamond Fox / Hearst Connecticut Media, 2023 Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC, New Milford aids The Silo nonprofit with $107K facilities upgrade, Kents progress emerges as top issue in 1st selectman race, New Milford schools fail to stop repeated bullying, parents say, A look at the 2023 New England wrestling championships, New Milford schools launch anonymous tip line for safety concerns, Xavier No. RICHMOND, Va. -- George Wythe High School's new principal addressed the community in a forum on Wednesday night, highlighting some of the focuses he hopes to have in the new role. Ruscil said she took her sons, at the district's suggestion, off the school bus and they now ride in a minivan to school. To contact me, please call or click the email link above. Is Whataburger healthy? New Milford High School File photo . Central High School. You send any one of us a concern of yours that needs to be addressed at a PTA meeting and it will be on that agenda, Olds said. 812 Berkley Street 812 Berkley Street Is CT recycling going into the trash? New Milford, NJ 07646, B.F. GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Thompson said the district would immediately begin the search for a new principal to fill the vacancy at the high school. She got her certification from Western Connecticut State University. Since 2015, Manka has been the principal at Stamford High, and before that was the assistant principal at Norwalk, Stamford and Westhill High schools, commuting to and from New Milford, and still carving out time to coach his childrens teams. According to the state Department of Education data, there were no reported incidents of bullying at the New Milford School District from 2020- 2021, and 234 reported incidents statewide. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. Olds said that failure isn't an option at George Wythe and that he is ready to change the school's narrative. He was ready to work closer to home. Immediately upon Manka's announcement, about 150 people in the audience applauded and cheered for more than five minutes. A graduate of Princeton University and Columbia Journalism School, she has worked for publications like The Houston Chronicle, Harper's Magazine, and TIME. More recent data was not available. NEW MILFORD Local parents who say their children have faced repeated and severe bullying at school are demanding the district better prevent these incidents and discipline perpetrators. New Milford, CT 06776 PH: 860-350-6647 | FX: 860-210-2256. Holly. Bullying, as defined by the state, "is the repeated use of a written, oral or electronic communication or a physical act or gesture repeatedly directed at another student that causes physical or emotional harm places such student in reasonable fear of harm to himself or herself creates a hostile environment at school or disrupts the education process. He remembers playing football against New Milfords team as a teen at Pomperaug High School. I would really like to express my thanks and gratitude for the school community, the community at large, and also to the board for granting me the opportunity to speak this evening, Manka told Hearst Connecticut Media after his announcement, while students and parents surrounded him with smiles and laughter. 1 in final CT wrestling poll for second straight year, Washington resident is in support of Wykeham Rises approval, Letter: Concerns about Brookfield first selectwoman's tweets, Letter: Resident concerned with Town Council communication, Area events: Washington author talk, 'Pippin' in New Milford, UConn women's basketball sophomore Caroline Ducharme leaves Big East Tournament game with head injury, Amity, McMahon/Norwalk out of CIAC boys hockey tournament for major, misconduct penalties, CT's best breakfast restaurants for 2023, according to Connecticut Magazine, M&T Bank customer complaints are 'continuing challenge,' CT attorney general tells legislators, Winter storm will bring mix of snow, sleet, rain and flooding to CT, weather service says, UConn women's basketball at Big East Tournament: Here's what you need to know, 2023 CIAC Boys Basketball state tournament storylines, top players and predictions, Why CT waits for $95 million from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. One Snyder Circle B.F. GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 195 Sutton Place New Milford, NJ 07646 But if it's a matter of safety, I'm going to have to go with safety over socialization. Manka has lived in New. DAVID E. OWENS MIDDLE SCHOOL 470 Marion Avenue New Milford, NJ 07646. A graduate of Princeton University and Columbia Journalism School, she has worked for publications like The Houston Chronicle, Harper's Magazine, and TIME. New Milford High School, New Milford, CT 2005 - Present 18 years Responsible for overall operation of high performing suburban high school with a student population of 1600. Currie Engel was formerly a reporter with the News-Times, covering health issues and the towns of New Milford and Brookfield. The petition, which has nearly 1,800 signatures, claims the high turnover is due to DiCorpos leadership. The school district collaborated with the town to implement the online reporting system Anonymous Alerts, which allows students to report bullying and other safety or wellness issues to school officials. Hopefully, itll get to be like a text box dialogue like youd see on an Android or an Apple phone, Manka said, so its going to be very comfortable in terms of interface.. But the commute was long and when Shugrue announced that he was leaving to become head of The Gilbert School in Winsted, Manka decided to apply. Meet Raymond Manka, the new principal at New Milford High School, Brookfield sees $1.1 million in municipal budget surplus. Side Menu Ends, main content for this page begins, COVID-19 Guidance for the '22-'23 School Year. Linda Scoralick will now serve as principal for the remainder of the academic school year after former Principal Chris Longo stepped down to take another position in another district. Assistant Superintendent Holly Hollander said conversations about Anonymous Alerts began last spring, and that she, Mayor Pete Bass and New Milford Youth Agency Executive Director Jason OConnor worked together to take a very thoughtful approach.. This is not a penitentiary. This is a carousel. Principal Manka was the first one to reach out to me. Kelly comes to Milford from the Stratford Public . NEW MILFORD The school district has hired Megan Dwyer as the high school's new interim assistant principal, according to a press release. "We know that (while) we have to always be aware of students' developmental levels no matter what grade that we're looking at, middle school always presents its own challenges because students are developing an identity and they're trying to figure out who they are," Parlato said. 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Throughout the one-hour public comment period of Tuesdays Board of Education meeting, more than a dozen parents and students spoke in support of Manka many sharing personal stories of how Manka changed their lives and the lives of their children. Sandra Fox is the editor of the Ridgefield Press and The New Milford Spectrum. A new study says yes. Local experts blame the long-term effects of the pandemic on recent bullying at the schools. NEW MILFORD Raymond Manka may be new to his role as New Milford High School principal, but he's not at all new to the town and its public school system. The last thing that we need is another new principal. Most importantly, when asked who hed be cheering for should Pomperaug High School meet New Milford on the football field, Mankas response was swift: Oh thats easy, the Green Wave, he said. During an earlier special meeting, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Robert Tremaglio as interim principal beginning Oct. 7. While she enjoys the opportunity to cover breaking news, her beat is generally focused on local profiles and school-centered stories. Two Norfolk men could face charges related to the death of a bald eagle in Stanton County. There are still things that have to happen and work that has to be done, but I look forward to being able to still work in and support my community., New Milford High principal rescinds resignation after community, school support. She said students who exhibit poor behavior which can include bullying can receive out-of-school suspension or in-school suspension. Sports injuries busted kneecaps endured as a senior in high school and college played a role in his path to education. Scoralick has been working for the district since 2007 and was most recently assistant principal at the high school. Students enrolled in Northeast Community Colleges veterinary technology program received their white lab coats and pins during a special ceremony recently in Norfolk. One student was sophomore Joseph Russell, who said the school needs leadership like Mankas more than ever in light of prior principals who have left and because of the pandemic. Outside of her reporting work, she is an avid reader, baker and cyclist. He said students using the app can report their concerns by selecting from a category of issues theyre either experiencing or have witnessed in or out of school. As the building principal, I take the responsibility seriously of providing the very best education possible to the young adults of New Milford. Is CT recycling going into the trash? HUSKY Health is helping immigrants. Dr. Arnold comes to Milford from Winton Woods High School where he has served in the role of assistant principal for three years. New Milford High School Important 2023 Yearbook Information, Subscribe to RSS Feed - High School Happenings, All content copyright 2015 New Milford School District, Kindergarten Registration 2023-24 SY (NEXT school year), 2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration Flyer, Online Student Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year (THIS current school year), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tyler Arnold will be named the new Principal of Milford High School, pending Board of Education approval in July. Manka said staff and students have been trained on how to use the app, while a branding campaign will encourage them to download it by scanning a QR code. In some instances, bullying has been targeted toward special education children, and parents report the problem is particularly acute among middle schoolers. She learned about the May 2022 incident from another parent months later in November 2022, according to the police report obtained by Hearst Connecticut Media. On Monday morning, several hundred students at New Milford High School participated in a walk-out, in an effort to keep Manka at the school. Students: Do you have a staff member at NMHS that deserves to be recognized for their commitment to students, colleagues and/or NMHS community? Dr. Arnold comes to Milford from Winton Woods High School where he has served in the role of assistant principal for three years. The school plans to release information in the coming weeks on when the next PTA meeting will be. . The mission of the New Milford Public Schools, a collaborative partnership of students, educators, family and community, is to prepare each and every student to compete and excel in an ever-changing world, embrace challenges with vigor, respect and appreciate the worth of every human being, and contribute to society by providing effective instruction and dynamic curriculum, offering a wide range of valuable experiences, and inspiring students to pursue their dreams and aspirations. NEW MILFORD Local parents who say their children have faced repeated and severe bullying at school are demanding the district better prevent these incidents and discipline .
I am extremely fortunate to have an outstanding staff of teachers, administrators, administrative assistants, coaches and custodians all dedicated to the sole purpose of making New Miflord High School the best it can be. MLB legend makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, This is what Houston looks like from space, Houston is ugly, and I've never felt more at home, Oops! Texas mom accused of killing her children has history of violence, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Proposed Texas bill gives tax cuts to heterosexual families only, These bites won big at the Houston rodeo's foodie awards. Linda Scoralick, assistant principal at New Milford High School, has been named interim principal for Schaghticoke Middle School. Home - New Milford High School Mr. Raymond Manka, NMHS Principal Students: Do you have a staff member at NMHS that deserves to be recognized for their commitment to students, colleagues and/or NMHS community? The board voted Tuesday night to approve. Manka started off the year in almost a dire situation. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, former principal Riddick Parker passed away in August 2022 unexpectedly. for 30 days, $2.00
Dr. Arnold comes to Milford from Winton Woods High School where he has served in the role of assistant principal for three years. At the meeting, one Schaghticoke Middle School student said no one appears to get in trouble for bullying. Despite concern from a parent about not being able to attend meetings due to work, Olds is guaranteeing other ways they can stay engaged.