South Elementary School is Looking for a Principal

If you, or someone you know might be interested, please click on the following link for more information:

Principal Posting

Parents and community members are invited to attend one of several informational meetings in which the Superintendent will discuss the state of the school district, new school initiatives, and the proposed budget for the 2012-2013 school year.

North Street School:   Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
South School:              Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Middle School:           Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
High School:               Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

The Board of Education approved a 5.25% budget for the 2012-2013 school year at their regular meeting on February 23rd.  It was presented to the town's Board of Finance on March 14th.  Please click on the link below to view the Board of Ed's presentation.

Board of Education Presentation to the Board of Finance

Each year at this time I have the honor and privilege of recognizing some of our outstanding students with the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ Award.

The Superintendents’ Award Recognition Program was originated by the Public Information Committee of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents about 15 years ago. Held in November, these awards provide the superintendents in the State of Connecticut an opportunity to recognize student leaders and achievers.

In order to ensure high and rigorous selectivity, the distribution formula is quite restrictive, allowing for one award for every 250 students, or two awards per school in the Windsor Locks Public Schools. The recognition of the students chosen is based upon:

• Community service and service to others
• Academic prowess
• Leadership service in the school community

Students in Windsor Locks were honored for their academic performance on the 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) at the Board of Education meeting held on October 13, 2011. Students in grades three through eight and grade ten were recognized for their achievement at the Advanced level (highest level) on all three/four of the subtests of Math, Reading, Writing and Science on the State assessments. It is an accomplishment when a student achieves the Advanced status on one of the academic areas, however, these students have distinguished themselves among Connecticut school children by achieving the Advanced level on all of the subtests.  Click Here to Continute Reading

Mission Statement 

The WLPS will create and sustain a community of life-long learners where all students are engaged, empowered and expected to achieve at the highest levels and to become responsible, contributing citizens in an ever-changing, global society.

The Windsor Locks Public Schools Food Service Director and Executive Chef David Mensher, along with Kim Chmura and other food services staff delighted the residents of the emergency shelter with a Thanksgiving meal complete with a turkey carving station, and all the trimmings.

Welcome Back ~ Please click on the link below to read my back to school newsletter with some important updates.  As always, please feel free to contact me with questions.

Back to School Newsletter

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Regina McGillivray as Dean of Students for the Windsor Locks High School, effective January 18, 2011.

Mrs. McGillivray holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from University of Connecticut, a Masters’ degree in Education from Simmons College, and thirty (30) credits beyond her Masters’ degree from various accredited Universities.

Mrs. McGillivray holds an Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor (092) Certification, and has twenty (20) years of experience in education. She worked for four (4) years as a seventh grade teacher in Medford Massachusetts, one (1) year as a sixth grade teacher at Hartford Public Schools, ten (10) years as a high school teacher at East Windsor Public Schools where she taught Biology, General Science, Anatomy and Physiology, and Zoology.  For five (5) years, she has been with the Windsor Locks Public Schools as the 6-12 Science Curriculum Coordinator and tenth grade Biology Teacher.

During her tenure in Windsor Locks, Mrs. McGillivray participated in the Harvard/Change Leadership in Cambridge with a leadership team from Windsor Locks where they identified impediments to student learning and their role in leading change in Windsor Locks.  She facilitated PLC (Professional Learning Community) and Department meetings in a leadership capacity.  She coordinated the writing of the Science Elective Curriculum.  She modeled for teachers on how to connect with parents using Home School Collaboration.  She collaborated and presented “Teach like a Champion” techniques and specific reading protocols to teachers. 

Mrs. McGillivray is an outstanding educator.  As the Science Curriculum Coordinator, she has performed the job responsibilities in a highly professional and effective manner.

Mrs. McGillivray is currently a member of CSSA (CT Science Supervisors Association), NSTA (National Science Teachers Association), CABT (CT Association of Biology Teachers) as well as the (NABT) National Association of Biology Teachers.  She resides in Ellington, Connecticut with her husband, James, and her two children, Stephanie and Coehl.

Board of Education Appoints Superintendent