New SMS Band Room Considered

For several years there has been talk of expanding the music rooms at Suffield Middle School, especially to provide better space for the band to practice. Interest in music as an extra-curricular activity has increased tremendously in recent years, particularly in band.

Assistant Principal Appointed

The Suffield Board of Education is pleased to announce the official appointment of Mrs. Melissa Todd as the Assistant Principal of McAlister Intermediate School. The Board of Education’s unanimous decision follows Mrs. Todd’s successful six-month tenure as the Interim Assistant Principal and a formal interview conducted last evening with the Board of Education.

Carla Signs for Endicott

With her parents Rob and Heather standing proudly behind her at Suffield High on March 3, Carla Matthews signs to accept her scholarship from Endicott College, in Beverly, Mass., just northeast of Boston.

Brandon Signs for WNE

Smiles all around, SHS senior soccer star Brandon Lewis’s parents Tim and Amy stand by on March 3 as Brandon signs his agreement to accept a scholarship from Western New England University.

Get Your Scholarships Here!

The Suffield Observer will sponsor two scholarships to Suffield residents who will be entering an accredited two-or four-year college in September. The scholarships honor Samuel S. Fuller, founder of the paper, and Robert O. Y. Warren, a former Chairman of the Board.

STEM has been launched!

This year the Suffield Public Schools has launched a brand-new STEM program for students in grades K-5, at both Spaulding Elementary School and McAlister Intermediate School. Within both buildings each class is provided with opportunities to visit the STEM lab.