Middle School of Plainville

Melissa Orfitelli, assistant principal at the Middle School of Plainville, has been named principal of Linden Street School, according to Superintendent of Schools, Brian Reas.

Parent volunteer leaders / officers of the Linden Street School, Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School, and Louis Toffolon Elementary School Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) , the Middle School of Plainville's Parent Teacher Club (PTC) , and Plainville High School's Parent Advisory Council (PAC), were honored for their contributions at the June 10th Plainville Board of Education meeting.

The Louis Toffolon Elementary School Choir, which consists of 64 fourth and fifth graders, performed The Star Spangled Banner at Dunkin' Park before the Hartford Yard Goats game on Saturday, June 1st.

District programming received additional financial support thanks to two grants from the Plainville Community Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation.

Students at Louis Toffolon Elementary School recently enjoyed a visit from special guest and local children's book author, Dana Meachen Rau!

On Sunday, May 19th, amidst the cheers and excitement of the Hartford Yard Goats baseball game at Dunkin' Park, a special moment unfolded as the Middle School of Plainville was honored with the prestigious 2023-24 Anti-Defamation League No Place for Hate designation. Amidst the crack of baseball bats and the roar of the crowd for Middle School of Plainville seventh grader, Jahsir Torres, who threw out the first pitch of the game, representatives from the Middle School proudly paraded their banner around the field, showcasing their commitment to inclusivity and tolerance.

Students in Courtney Caldwell's second grade class at Louis Toffolon Elementary School enjoyed a year of honing their writing skills, building friendships, and learning about the country's Midwest region, through a "pen pal" initiative with a second grade class in North Platte, Nebraska, coordinated by Ms. Caldwell

On May 17th, Connecticut "Kid Governor" Cabinet Member Paula Sanchez-Barreto visited fifth graders at Linden Street School to talk about diversity and inclusion, as well as the Kid Governor Cabinet opportunity!

Plainville High School students Nikolas Dahlstrom and Igor Gomes have been named recipients of the second semester “Student Rocks Award” recognizing their outstanding contributions to Plainville High School.

A group of Plainville High School students were able to explore a variety of trades and pathways in the Construction career cluster during a field trip on May 1st to the Construction Career Day event held in Wallingford, sponsored by the Associated Builders & Contractors of Connecticut.

Plainville Community Schools Food Services Director, Ashley Carl, was recognized as the May Plainville Community Schools “All-Star” award winner at the May 13th Board of Education meeting. The “All-Star” award recognizes students, faculty, staff and community members who go above and beyond in modeling the school district’s Portrait of the Graduate characteristics and demonstrating excellence in alignment with the school district’s goals.

On May 7th, Middle School of Plainville Paraprofessional Dawn Richardson was surprised with balloons, flowers and notification that she has been selected as the 2024 Plainville Community Schools Support Staff Person of the Year. Dawn was honored at the May 13th Plainville Board of Education meeting.