Regional School District 13 ParentSquare

  • Information Related to the Potential Closing of John...

    On August 11, 2021 the Regional School District Board of Education will conduct a public hearing related to the potential closure of John Lyman Elementary School. Please visit the RSD 13 website to obtain additional information related to this topic.  Whether or not you plan to participate in the hearing on 8/11/21, we are interested in gathering your input through this ThoughtExchange . Please make sure to review the frequently asked questions & answers, as well as the informational video, on the RSD 13 website prior to participating in the exchange.  

    Friday, Jul 30 2021

  • Coginchaug Regional High School Principal Appointment

    Regional School District 13 has appointed Mr. Matthew Warner to serve as Principal of Coginchaug Regional High School effective August 2, 2021. Matt has spent the past 14 years at East Hampton High School, having served as a History and Social Studies Teacher, Social Studies Department Team Leader, and most recently Assistant Principal. He has also served East Hampton Public Schools as the K-12 Social Studies Coordinator, and a member of both the district’s Professional Development and Evaluation Committee and the NEASC Visitation and Steering Committee for East Hampton High School. Mr. Warner holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Sixth Year in Professional Education Certificate in Educational Administration from the University of Connecticut. He and his wife Jessica reside in Marlborough along with their children Adelyn and Ryan. Mr. Warner was selected from among 36 applicants through a very rigorous process that included a written performance task and several interviews. The interview panel, which consisted of learners, parents, teachers, and administrators, vetted candidates with the assistance of a candidate profile that was generated by a large number of school and community stakeholders.  Panelists were very impressed with the quality of a number of candidates, but ultimately Matt was deemed to be the best individual to serve our learners, families, and employees as Principal of Coginchaug Regional High School. I am so thrilled that he will be joining our RSD 13 leadership team next month, and I hope that everyone will join me in welcoming him to our community. Following his official appointment which took place immediately after a special meeting of the RSD 13 Board of Education, Matt shared the following statement: I am excited and humbled at the opportunity to partner with the community of Coginchaug High School and RSD 13. Serving in a nearby district with many similar attributes, I have come to know Coginchaug for its academic excellence and pride in the community. I look forward to meeting the students, staff, and families of Coginchaug, learning your traditions, and celebrating our accomplishments. Thank you Superintendent Schuch, the Board of Education, and hiring committee for the opportunity to lead Coginchaug High School, and I look forward to starting our work together.

    Monday, Jul 19 2021

  • Message from Superintendent Doug Schuch - May 20, 2021

    Then attached video message from Superintendent Doug Schuch provides updates about mask usage and a few related items. We've also attached recently updated guidance from our state department of health on the same topic.

    Thursday, May 20 2021

  • Food Box Distribution

    The Towns of Durham and Middlefield will be distributing boxes of food Thursday, April 15th from 10 AM – 12 PM at Allyn Brook Park (35 Pickett Lane, Durham). The 25 lb. boxes contain produce, meat, and dairy products. The boxes will be loaded into vehicles. Open to all. No identification necessary. Contact information: Durham Human Services Office (860) 349-3153 or mperry@townofdurhamct.org or Middlefield Senior and Social Services (860) 349-7121 or sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org

    Monday, Apr 12 2021

  • Positive COVID Cases

    Regional School District 13 has been notified about positive COVID-19 cases that require quarantine of a number of staff and students at Middlefield Memorial School and Coginchaug Regional High School (CRHS). These cases have not been traced to transmission within our schools. Due to the significant number of staff members required to quarantine at CRHS, all learning at CRHS will be remote from Wednesday, March 31 through Friday, April 9. In person learning will resume at CRHS on Monday, April 19. (Please note that April 2, 5, and 12-16 are student holidays.) Memorial School will remain open for in person learning unless there is further impact on staffing that necessitates a move to remote learning. We have notified our local Health Director, and all necessary steps are being taken. All staff members and students who are considered to be close contacts are in the process of being contacted by their school administrator. Please continue to communicate any new positive cases to Pamela Branciforte, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, COVID-19 Liaison at 860-414-2815, in order to review quarantine dates and return to school plans. These decisions are being made out of an abundance of caution. If test results indicate more positive cases, we will follow our protocol and contact all potential staff and student close contacts. We appreciate your continued support of all of our health and safety protocols during this challenging time. [Tuesday, Mar 30 at 8:41 PM] CRHS remote learning dates have been corrected from original post.

    Wednesday, Mar 31 2021

  • No Early Release on 3/31/21

    We appreciate everyone’s flexibility with our recent calendar changes related to COVID vaccinations for our employees. In addition to closing our schools on Monday (4/5/21), as announced previously, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, will now be a regular school day instead of the scheduled early release. Thank you for your continued flexibility during these challenging circumstances.

    Friday, Mar 19 2021

  • Additional Positive Case at CRHS

    Regional School District 13 was notified today of another positive COVID-19 case that requires the additional quarantine of a significant number of staff and students at Coginchaug Regional High School (CRHS). Due to the timing of this case, the remote learning at CRHS will be extended until Friday March 26 . In person learning will resume on Monday, March 29 . This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution.  If test results indicate more positive cases, we will follow our protocol and contact all potential staff and student close contacts.  This case has not been traced to transmission within our schools. All staff members, as well as those who are considered to be close contacts have received a phone call from school or district administrators and the parents of all students who are considered to be close contacts have also been contacted. Please continue to communicate any new positive cases to Pamela Branciforte, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, COVID-19 Liaison at 860-414-2815, in order to review quarantine dates and return to school plans. We appreciate your continued support of all of our health and safety protocols during this challenging time.

    Thursday, Mar 18 2021

  • Positive Case and Remote Learning CRHS

    Regional School District 13 was notified today of a positive COVID-19 case that requires quarantine of a significant number of staff and students at Coginchaug Regional High School (CRHS). Due to the number of staff members required to quarantine,  all learning at CRHS will be remote from Wednesday, March 17 until Thursday, March 25. In person learning will resume on Friday, March 26. This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution.  If test results indicate more positive cases, we will follow our protocol and contact all potential staff and student close contacts.  In addition, due to specific staff and students required to quarantine, the remainder of the CRHS Girls Basketball season has been cancelled.  This case has not been traced to transmission within our schools. All staff members, as well as those who are considered to be close contacts have received a phone call from school or district administrators and the parents of all students who are considered to be close contacts have also been contacted. Please continue to communicate any new positive cases to Pamela Branciforte, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, COVID-19 Liaison at 860-414-2815, in order to review quarantine dates and return to school plans. We appreciate your continued support of all of our health and safety protocols during this challenging time.

    Tuesday, Mar 16 2021

  • COVID Vaccines for Employees and related Calendar Ch...

    This afternoon I attended the HHC clinic in Wallingford and received my first COVID vaccine dose along with many of our teachers and other employees. Given that the second dose will be administered on April 3 and that side effects are more likely with the second dose, we will be closing our schools and district office on Monday 4/5/21. Please note this will NOT be a remote learning day.  The good news is that we held one snow day in reserve for this exact scenario, so we do not need to adjust our calendar or change the graduation date.  I realize that this decision places a hardship on many of you, and I appreciate everyone's flexibility as we partner with HHC to complete the employee vaccination process.

    Sunday, Mar 14 2021

  • Video Message

    This video provides an update about COVID vaccines for employees and a related calendar change.

    Saturday, Mar 13 2021