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Morning Announcements
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 CRHS Morning Announcements * If you would like an announcement to run, please fill out the form found here for approval General Announcements Hi Coginchaug parents! Can you believe the end of the year is almost here😳. I know this time of year is super crazy ( senior mom here 🤪) but I am putting together a luncheon for staff on May 5th for appreciation week and could use your help. As always if it's easier for you to donate money I'm happy to take care of it for you. Any questions please feel free to reach out juceejules@msn.com Venmo @sassyjulie (860) 398-1774 Thank you for your support 😊 Julie Sass Hey students! Prom is coming! Our Prom Closet has you covered with over 70 free dresses!. Book a personal appointment using the link below, or see Mrs. Fisher or Mrs. Ullman. Come alone or with friends—your perfect look is waiting! Book your appointment here . The Devil’s Den is ONLINE! Your go-to spot for Coginchaug merch is just a click away. From classic favorites to brand-new drops, the latest Blue Devil gear is waiting—and it won’t last long. Order online here , then bring in your payment (cash, check, or card — in person only) to Mr. Donecker in room 218. Don’t wait until it’s sold out. Buy today—because the Blue Devil drip won’t wait! The Class of 2028 Class Council and Life Skills Program is launching a Prom Dress Closet ! If you have any new or gently loved Prom or Homecoming dresses tucked away in your closet, please consider donating them to help us grow this special new initiative for our students. 💙 You can reach out to efisher@rsd13.org or kullman@rsd13.org to organize the pick-up/drop-off of any items. Thank you for your support! Club Announcements DECA will meet after school in the library on Wednesday 4/29. All members should attend. Book Club will meet after school on Thursday, April 30th. Students should bring their books to the meeting. See Mrs. Baedor with any questions. Attention all students: Think you can read 8 books by the end of the year? Then join Mrs. Earnshaw’s Spring Reading Challenge. There will be a special breakfast and prizes for all finishers. One reader will take home a new Kindle E-Reader! Stop by the library today to sign up. Are you struggling? Do you need a place to go, feel support, and have fun? You’re invited to our HERO group which meets at the Durham Community Center every Wednesday after school. Snacks and games are always provided. Reach out to Mrs. Earnshaw for more information. School Counseling Announcements AP testing begins on Monday, May 4th . Students are reminded to bring a fully charged chromebook, charger, #2 pencils, a black or dark blue ink pen and a calculator (if applicable) to testing. Students are required to report to their testing room 30 minutes prior to the exam (7:30 for an 8:00 exam and 11:30 for a 12:00 exam). Students are granted an authorized dismissal (for AM exams) and late arrival (for PM exams) for the day of the exam with a note from a parent or guardian. Notes must be turned into the main office before the exam. Please see Mrs. Schofield or Mrs. Stratton with any questions. Attention students taking AP exams - AP Exams will take place May 4th through May 14th. Payment for exams is due by May 1st. The cost of each exam is $99. A letter was sent out in March via ParentSquare to parents/guardians that gave the specific amount that must be paid based on the exams you are taking. There is a link attached to the letter to make the payment. If you receive free or reduced lunch through the district, please notify your school counselor as you are eligible for a fee reduction for the AP exams. We must notify the College Board of the fee reduction by April 30th. Please see your school counselor if you have any questions. The Connecticut Congressional Delegation is hosting their annual Service Academy Night in East Hartford on Wednesday, May 6th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. This event will afford any student interested the opportunity to speak with representatives from each of the federal service academies. Any student, regardless of graduating class, interested in applying to a service academy is encouraged to attend the event. Click here to see the flyer for the event. Free STEM Summer Opportunity for Sophomores - The AMBYESE "Y.E.S. I Can"Pre-College Program is a virtual, three-week intensive program designed to prepare students for the rigors of top-tier universities and STEM careers. For over 40 years, this program has helped students bridge the gap between high school and professional success. There is no cost to attend. The deadline to apply is May 6th. Students are encouraged to begin their applications early because space is limited. The Sophomore Fact Sheet should be completed and emailed to ambyese@gmail.com with the subject line: Y.E.S., I Can ‘26-‘27 Program Team. ATTENTION SENIORS: As scholarship applications are received in the Counseling Office, they are posted on SchooLinks for students to apply. Check SchooLinks often to see what has been added. You will find the posted scholarships under the "College" icon on the left hand side of the page, then click "Scholarship Matching". You only need to answer the scholarship matching questions one time. Then select "District Posted" in the upper right hand corner of the screen. All "District Posted" scholarship applications listed on SchooLinks will also be posted on the scholarship bulletin board located outside of the Counseling Office. Sports Announcements Sunday May 3rd, Maria Altieri will be throwing out the first pitch at the Hartford Yardgoats game at 1pm . The Benchwarmers nominated Ms. Altieri in February and she was selected to be educator of the day. 🎾🍕Come and support Coginchaug Girls Tennis on May 13th! We’re having a Carmines fundraiser from 11am- 7:45pm and would love to see you there—bring your friends and help support our season! 🍕🎾 Booster Club Announcements Join us for our Region 13 District Jazz Nite! Concert, Thursday May 14th at 7pm. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere listening to the Strong and CRHS Jazz Bands in the CRHS cafeteria w/ coffee, tea, donuts, and more. Parents of performers, please consider bringing a dessert to share with the musicians, their friends and families. Sign up here . CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026! CRHS POPS (Parents of Performers) is selling lawn signs to recognize the achievements of your graduate! There are two options: personalized with graduate picture ($35) or traditional Blue Devil ($25). Only “Pre-sale” orders will be taken. All orders must be placed NO LATER than May 19thth to receive before graduation day. To order a sign, please complete the order form here and complete payment by venmo to @crhs-pops or check made out to “CRHS POPS” sent to CRHS POPS Attn: Erica Fisher, 135 Pickett Lane Durham, CT 06422. Weather permitting, CRHS POPS members will be installing signs, starting during the Memorial Day holiday. On May 4th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the CRHS POPS is hosting a fundraising event at Chipotle Mexican Grill , 560 Washington Street, Middletown. Come support the CRHS Music Program while enjoying a delicious burrito. You can order in the restaurant or place your order ahead using the code found in the attached flyers. Please see the attached flyers for more information. For more on what is happening at Coginchaug Regional High School, check out CRHSNews.com
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026
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Dr. Leggett's March Newsletter
Hello RSD 13 Community -- please click this link to read Dr. Leggett's March newsletter.
Monday, Mar 16 2026
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Community Vote on the Name of the Newly Renovated Mi...
As renovation work continues on the school in Middlefield, we are excited to invite our community to participate in an important decision - selecting the name for the newly renovated building. Three potential names have been identified, and we are seeking input from students, staff, and residents before a final decision is made. How voting will work - Students and Staff: each school will hold a vote for its students and staff during the day the week of March 16h. - Residents: Middlefield and Durham residents may cast their vote at their respective Town Hall during regular business hours starting Monday March 16th and ending Thursday March 19th. Please visit the Town Clerk to obtain a ballot and place it in the ballot box. The results of these votes will be shared at an upcoming Board of Education meeting. This is a great opportunity for our entire community to take part in shaping the identity of this renovated school building. We encourage everyone to participate. Please see the attached flyer with the name options. Thank you for helping us celebrate this exciting step forward for our schools and community.
Friday, Mar 13 2026
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RSD 13 Snapshot February 2026
Attached is Issue 12 of the District Snapshot. Archived editions may be accessed at: https://www.rsd13ct.org/Our-District/Board-of-Education/District-Snapshot/index.html . If you know of anyone in the community who would like to receive these types of publications, please refer them to: https://www.rsd13ct.org/Resources/Portals/ParentSquare/index.html for instructions on how to sign-up. Thank you.
Friday, Feb 13 2026
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Dr. Leggett's February Newsletter
Please click this link to read Dr. Leggett's February newsletter for RSD 13.
Friday, Feb 06 2026
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The District Dispatch - January 2026
The RSD 13 Board of Education is proud to release the next District Dispatch. Please read the attached for all the great happenings at our schools and updates about our current projects.
Thursday, Feb 05 2026
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Registration Information -- Important Updates
Please review this important information for families needing to complete registration for the 2026-27 school year. Preschool Peer Model Regional School District 13 is now accepting applications for preschool-age peer models for the District Preschool Program for the 2026–2027 school year. Applications must be submitted by February 20, 2026 . Families interested in having their child participate as a Peer Model are encouraged to visit the RSD13 website for program details and the application form. For additional information, please contact Crystal Castro at 860-349-7208 . Kindergarten Registration for School Year 2026-2027 Parents of children living in Durham and Middlefield who will be five (5) years old on or before September 1, 2026 must register to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2026 or apply for a waiver of attendance to hold their child out until age 6 at the Superintendent’s Office. For children who will not reach the age of five on or before September 1, 2026 whose parents would like them to be considered for attendance in the fall of 2026, parents may submit a written request for admission in the fall of 2026 to the Brewster School principal by April 1, 2026. If a family decides to submit a written request, we will contact you to schedule an assessment of your child for readiness to start kindergarten in 2065-27. All assessments will be completed by May 1, 2026. Parents of children who engage in the April early entry assessment process will be notified of the district early entrance decision on or before May 1, 2026. For decisions relating to early admission to the District, the decision of the principal and appropriate certified staff shall be final. Please note that all kindergarten classes in Regional School District 13 will be located at Brewster School in the 2026-2027 school year. What does this mean for Brewster School families new or current: Families who have a child not 5 years old on or before the first day of September can make a written request by April 1, 2026. If you have a child born between September 2, 2021 and January 1, 2022 and would like your child to be considered for early Kindergarten enrollment in Fall 2026, please find more information on the request process and timeline here . Families are encouraged to review this resource for information on kindergarten readiness. An assessment of the child, conducted by May 1, 2026, will determine admission to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2026. If your child does qualify to attend kindergarten, families can still apply for a waiver of attendance at the Superintendent’s office, if they choose to have their child enter at age 6. All current Brewster PreK4 students may remain in PreK4 for an additional year if not 5 on or before September 1st. Please contact the Brewster School main office at 860-349-7227 and the school will then send you information and instructions for registration. It is highly encouraged that registration be completed in accordance with published timelines in your registration packet. Please share this information with others you may know who have children eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2026. Any parent or guardian of an eligible kindergarten child who wishes to hold his/her child out of school for another year must sign a waiver of attendance at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
Wednesday, Jan 07 2026
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Dr. Leggett's December Newsletter
Please click this link to read Dr. Leggett's December newsletter -- and have a great vacation!
Tuesday, Dec 23 2025
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Strategic Planning
Hello! As part of the Strategic Planning process, we need parents/guardians, community members, and business partners to be a part of our focus groups. If you're interested in signing up for a Focus Group, please complete this Strategic Planning Focus Group Form and we'll be in touch to schedule a day and time. Thank you! --Dr. Leggett, Superintendent RSD 13 A few notes about the Focus Groups: 1. There is a maximum of 12 people in each group. 2. They will last one hour. 3. They are all in person. 4. No recording is permitted. 5. There is nothing you need to do in advance to prepare.
Monday, Dec 08 2025
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Morning Announcements
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 CRHS Morning Announcements ** If you would like an announcement to run, please fill out the form found here for approval General Announcements Hi CRHS parents! Welcome to the craziness that is the holiday season! My name is Julie Sass and I am the parent of a sophomore Oliver and I would like to give our hardworking staff a nice holiday lunch. Since we don't have a PTO they don't get spoiled like all the other staff of the other schools do. I am planning on doing this on Monday Dec 15 and I know everyone is being pulled in 100 different directions but any help that you guys do would be really appreciated. We need to feed about 60 people and we have a few different dietary needs like GF, V and nut allergies. You can sign up here to help . If you don't have the time to make or buy something but are still willing to help I am more than willing to take care of it for you , just Venmo me @sassyjulie any questions please reach out. juceejules@msn.com or 860 398 1774 Thank you everyone also any extra money I get I use to put together a holiday basket raffle for them. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK TO SIGN UP/DONATE: https://www.perfectpotluck.com/GGYQ9123 Club and Activity Meetings/Announcements. Envirothon will meet Friday, December 5th after school in the Science Office and room 204 to start their study of wildlife. If you would like to learn more about bears, bobcats, turkeys, and more from a DEEP wildlife biologist, please join us. If you enjoy board games, videogames, cards, Magic: The Gathering or other tabletop games, join the CRHS Gaming club Mondays after school until 3:15pm. Come by to compete against others and make new friends. See Mr. Shoudy for more information! Looking for a place to go after school? Join a student-led group that meets at the Durham Community Center on Wednesdays from 2:15-3:30! HERO-- Helping to Educate Regarding Orientation is a group focused on spending time with friends while we discuss mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, culture, and more. Snacks and games are always provided. Please reach out to Mrs. Earnshaw for more information! School Counseling Announcements ATTENTION SENIORS: As scholarship applications are received in the Counseling Office, they are posted on SchooLinks for students to apply. There are some scholarships already listed, however, most scholarship applications start coming in at the beginning of the new year, so check SchooLinks often to see what has been added. You will find the posted scholarships under the "College" icon on the left hand side of the page, then click "Scholarship Matching". You only need to answer the scholarship matching questions one time. Then select "District Posted" in the upper right hand corner of the screen. All "District Posted" scholarship applications listed on SchooLinks will also be posted on the scholarship bulletin board located outside of the Counseling Office. Spring 2026 High School Partnership Program (CT State Community College) Students can participate by taking any course (as long as they meet the prerequisite) through the High School Partnership Program. Juniors and seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA can take one or two* classes per semester (any course, as long as they meet the prerequisite requirements). Tuition and fees waived but the student pays for textbook(s). If interested in this program, please see your school counselor, Mrs. Schofield or Mrs. Stratton. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 19, 2025. *Students should pick their top 3 courses as it is not a guarantee that they will get into their first-choice class. For more on what is happening at Coginchaug Regional High School, check out CRHSNews.com
Wednesday, Dec 03 2025