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Leadership Transition of RSD 13
Good Evening, At its Regular Meeting tonight, the Region 13 Board of Education addressed important leadership transitions within the district. The Board formally accepted the resignation of Dr. Douglas Schuch as Superintendent and expressed its gratitude for his dedicated service to the Region 13 community. Additionally, the Board appointed Dr. Patricia Charles as Interim Superintendent, effective January 9, 2025. These decisions mark a significant moment for the district, and we are confident that this leadership transition will ensure continued progress and success for our schools and community. Please find attached a joint statement from Dr. Schuch and the Board of Education as well as a welcome statement to Dr. Patricia Charles. We encourage the entire Region 13 community to join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Charles as she begins her role as Interim Superintendent. Regards, Lindsay Dahlheimer Chairman Board of Education Regional School District 13
Thursday, Jan 09 2025
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Notice of PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident: 01-08-...
Good evening, Regional School District 13 is reaching out to inform you of a cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the provider of our student information system. This system contains both student and staff data, which is stored off-site by PowerSchool. On Tuesday, January 7th, we were notified by PowerSchool that on December 28, 2024, PowerSchool was subjected to a cybersecurity breach that has impacted numerous school districts across the state. While the full scope of the breach is still under investigation, it is possible that some student data may have been compromised. It is important to note that Regional School District 13 does not store social security numbers in its student information system. PowerSchool has stated that they do not anticipate the compromised data being shared or made public. Additionally, they believe the data has been deleted and that no further copies exist. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and will provide updates as we receive additional information from PowerSchool. Sincerely, Regional School District 13
Wednesday, Jan 08 2025
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Tonight's BOE Meeting - Cancelled
Due to the weather, tonight's board of education meeting is postponed. The meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 18th at a time to be determined.
Wednesday, Dec 11 2024
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RSD 13 Snapshot October 2024
Attached is Issue 8 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. [Wednesday, Oct 23 at 11:16 AM] Please see updated links below. Sorry for any inconvenience. Attached is Issue 8 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.
Wednesday, Oct 23 2024
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Morning Announcements
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 CRHS Morning Announcements ** If you would like an announcement to run, please fill out the form found here for approval General Announcements Attention Students - please vote here for SGA President and Vice President! Attention all students: This year's Spring Musical is High School Musical! 🏀🎤 Get ready to sing, dance, and act your heart out in this high-energy production! If you're interested in joining the cast, crew or pit orchestra, head over to the Music Room for more information on auditions, roles, and how you can get involved. Don't miss out on the fun—let's make this the best show yet! See you there! 🌟🎬 Attention Seniors, Your Senior Trip to Washington DC is just around the corner. Please pay your remaining balance (if you have paid the previous 2, then your balance is $400) as soon as possible. We will have a meeting during Advisory on October 21. Club and Activity Meetings/Announcements DECA will meet after school today in the library. Art Club will meet this Thursday after school. School Counseling Announcements ATTENTION SENIORS and Juniors: Starting this week, representatives from Colleges/Universities will be visiting CRHS to give a presentation of their school. Each visit is scheduled for 30 minutes and will be held in person in the School Counseling Office unless otherwise noted. Click here for a list of Colleges/Universities that have registered for a visit so far. Please check back often for an updated list of schools that are added. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 10/17/2024 8:30 AM University of Hartford 10/17/2024 9:30 AM University of Vermont 10/17/2024 10:00 AM Wesleyan University is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 semester for their High School Scholars Program. This program offers juniors and seniors from local high schools the opportunity to take one course per semester, tuition free, at the university. In order to qualify for this program, students must have completed Honors and/or Advanced Placement (AP) courses. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor, Mrs. Schofield or Mrs. Stratton. If you are interested in applying, please visit: Wesleyan University High School Scholars Program Application Due date: November 7, 2024. The College Funding Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 p.m. The Barnum Financial Group will be presenting virtually via Zoom. Parents/guardians are encouraged to register in advance for this meeting. Click on the link below to register. The presentation will focus on resources for merit-aid, tax code incentives and need-based aid information and how to best utilize college savings funds. The discussion will also include tips on completing the FAFSA form. Parents of all grades are welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, call the School Counseling Office at 860-349-7221. Register in advance here . Passcode: College All students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will be taking the PSAT test on Wednesday, October 23rd. The test will be administered in the morning, and it is very important that students arrive at school on time. Students should bring two #2 pencils and a calculator for the test. No calculators will be provided. Booster Club Announcements Looking to show off your musical spirit? Or thinking ahead for the holidays? The CRHS Musicwear Order Form is live! Get an array of CRHS music wear now! Deadline for orders - Oct 21st!
Wednesday, Oct 16 2024
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A Message from the Board of Education
The Board of Education invites you to join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Halftime of the Coginchaug Girls Soccer Game for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the completed Wally Camp Athletic Complex. Game kicks off at 6pm. Come cheer on the girls prior to halftime! https://www.rsd13ct.org/Our-District/Board-of-Education/Board-Communication/index.html
Wednesday, Sep 04 2024
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A Message from Board of Education Chairman Lindsay D...
The Board of Education is happy to announce that yesterday the referendum to amend the Regional Plan for District 13 has been successfully passed by the voters of Durham and Middlefield. This outcome reflects the collective commitment of our community to the education and well-being of our students while also respecting future fiscal responsibility of our taxpayers. The Board of Education extends its deepest gratitude to every voter who participated in this important decision. The passage of this referendum enables the board to move forward with a bonding referendum that we are hopeful to include on the November ballot for the funding of the Renovation/Expansion of Memorial School that would bring all PK-5 students together on one campus as well as address any temporary changes to infrastructure that are needed to accommodate our students and staff during construction. With that passage combined with the associated cost savings of closing Brewster and Lyman (once construction is complete) and anticipated state school construction grant reimbursement we can ensure long-term sustainable infrastructure for our students and staff while enhancing the quality of educational programming for our entire district. This includes the upgrading of facilities, investment in modern educational resources, and the expansion of programs that will better prepare our students for future success. We understand that this was a significant decision for many in our community and that this was not a unanimous vote. We do not take this responsibility lightly and the Board is committed to ensuring that the board and administration hear the concerns of our stakeholders and work in collaboration for the best interests of our students and staff. Thank you for your support and trust in our shared mission to provide an exceptional education for every student. We look forward to the continued positive changes and growth that this first step will bring to our district. Lindsay Dahlheimer Chairman Board of Education Regional School District 13
Wednesday, Aug 28 2024
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RSD 13 Snapshot June 2024
Attached is Issue 7 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 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, Jun 14 2024
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Reminder: Community Forum Registration
Regional School District 13 will be hosting two community forums related to long range facility planning on January 17 and 18. Both forums will be held in the Memorial School Library-Media Center. The January 17 session will begin at 4:00 p.m. and end no later than 6:00 p.m. The January 18 session will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end no later than 8:00 p.m. Although these forums will begin with a short presentation about future facility planning options, the majority of the time will be spent in small groups discussing the ideas presented, asking questions, and sharing your own thoughts. In order to best facilitate the small group conversations, we need to know who is planning to participate. Please register to participate in one of our community forums using this link no later than January 11, 2024. Please enjoy the upcoming holiday; we hope to see you at Memorial School on January 17 or 18! [Monday, Jan 8 at 10:09 AM]
Thursday, Dec 21 2023
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RSD 13 Snapshot November 2023
Happy Veterans Day tomorrow and thank you to our veterans for your service to our country. Attached is Issue 5 of the District Snapshot. Archived editions may be accessed at: https://www.rsd13ct.org/Board-of-Education/District-Snapshot/index.html . If you know anyone in the community who would like to receive these types of publications, please refer them to: https://www.rsd13ct.org/Misc/ParentSquare/ for instructions on how to sign-up. Thank you.
Friday, Nov 10 2023