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Waterbury buys 10K pouches to keep phones out of classrooms
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury Public Schools is using a new tool to help keep cellphones out of classrooms. The Yondr pouch is a small, magnetic bag that allows students to lock up their cellphones and other Bluetooth belongings during the day. But, the new pouch policy is drawing mixed reactions in the community. “Kids […]
High school athletes, coaches tackle new rules
(WFSB) – There are some new rules and challenges for both athletes and coaches in Connecticut this school year. Fall sports athletes have already begun to ramp up their regiments to prepare for the upcoming season. This year is one in which rule changes are minimal. They were more...
West Hartford theatre student in national spotlight
A recent high school grad in West Hartford is heading to college with the experience of a lifetime. This summer, James Thibault was a finalist at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards. “Ah! It feels so funny walking into the auditorium from this angle!”...
EMT course offered at Winsted community college
WINSTED—Connecticut State Northwestern will offer Emergency Medical Technician classes Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Dec. 16 in the Joyner Health Science Center, 100 South Main St. EMTs are trained to render immediate care...
School Studies, Haynes Development Updates: Seymour Board Of Selectpersons Highlights
SEYMOUR – The Board of Selectpersons met Tuesday (Aug. 6) for their bi-monthly meeting. Here’s a few highlights. The board awarded a bid of $44,000 to Antinozzi Associates of Bridgeport to do a feasibility study and facility assessment review of the 70-year Bungay School. The firm was the lowest bidder for the job, out of nine bids received (with the highest bid coming in at $180,000), according to Bungay School Building Committee Chairman and Selectman Fred Stanek.
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