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As we conclude what has been a very uncertain and difficult school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many signs that the Suffield Public Schools, our families, and our students are returning to the normal ways of yesteryear.
SMS Vice Principal Dianna Kolodziey, French teacher and Convener Devlyn Bent, Superintentent Tim Van Tasel, family members David Graveen, Ilana Stollman and Sacha Nelson (who received a Certificate of Merit) and SMS Principal Ken Smith join last year’s 6th grade State Scholastic Challenge winner Soren Nelson (front) at the presentation of his long-awaited trophy.
John A. King stands at the left in front of his Indian Spring Farm, located in the very northeast corner of Suffield between the Connecticut River and the end of Mapleton Avenue.
Following COVID guidelines, our all-volunteer Second Chance Shop reduced weekly hours from 41 to 12 – three partial days – starting last June. Still, we managed to pay expenses and provide our customary annual donation – 100% of our profits – to The Village for Families and Children in Hartford.
Returning this summer, children will have the opportunity to enroll in hands-on learning programs on a variety of topics.
The Suffield 350th anniversary committee is joining forces with D&F Power Equipment to offer three outstanding yard care prizes! 1st prize is a zero-turn ride mower from SCAG, 2nd prize a powerful Honda snowblower, and 3rd prize a Honda portable generator.
The Suffield Board of Education has selected Mrs. Jana Volpe to be the new Elementary Special Education Supervisor of the Suffield Public Schools.
The Suffield Garden Club is looking to put together a diverse group of gardens for a garden tour in 2022.
This spring marks the 120th anniversary of the first trial run of an Indian motorcycle prototype in Springfield, Mass.