Schools/Sports
Solar Array Expansion Completed at Suffield Academy
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Installed in 2020, the original array spans 1.94 acres and comprises 1,764 panels, each with a capacity of 340 watts.
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Installed in 2020, the original array spans 1.94 acres and comprises 1,764 panels, each with a capacity of 340 watts.
In 1966, the Suffield Regional Vocational Agriculture Program received its official state charter, marking the establishment of the Suffield Regional Future Farmers of America Chapter.
On October 1, the Suffield Rotary honored two Suffield High School seniors at the Suffield Country Club.
A burst of color and community spirit lit up the fields of McAlister Intermediate School on a sunny Saturday morning in October as students, families, and staff came together for the Suffield Elementary PTO’s first ever Color Run.
As we move through the fall season, the Suffield Board of Education extends our gratitude to the students, families, educators, and staff who make our schools such special places to learn and grow.
For Suffield Teacher of the Year, Heather Goldstein, it was a combination of job devotion, perseverance and the enduring influence of a former awardee that helped make her achievement possible. “I love, absolutely love working here in Suffield. It’s like my second home,” she said. Photo by Tony Peterson Teacher of the Year, Heather Goldstein (center), with Suffield Superintendent of Schools Matt Dunbar and former Assistant Superintendent Zawawi. This year marked her fifth nomination for Teacher of the Year and her third selection as a building finalist, one step away from earning the award.
The new school year is well underway, and the energy in our schools is a reflection of the excitement that comes with fall. Our team members and students are diving into learning, exploring new connections, and taking advantage of all that Suffield Publi Schools has to offer.National Bullying Prevention MonthOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month, a reminder for all of us to focus on creating schools where every student feels safe and valued. In Suffield, this commitment shows up through the Kindness Matters movement, created in memory of Meghan Voisine. The program gives students the chance to lead projects that spread compassion and inclusion in everyday ways. This year, the district incorporated a Kindness Statement into each school’s handbook to reinforce our commitment to a learning environment where hurtful behavior, words or actions of any kind are not welcome.
SHS’s UNICEF Club raised $835 and collected 57 bags of food on a weekend in June to benefit UNICEF. One of their collection locations was in front of Suffield Village Market. From left to right, Anna-Maria Nastase (president), Ariella Cuevas, Madisyn Beyers, Hannah Avila (treasurer), Olivia Nicora (VP) collect donations in front of Suffield Village Market. Mya Johnson (historian) and Saanvi Nalla (secretary) were also part of the project.
The 2025 Fall athletic season is now under way! The athletes have been working since late August in preparation for this year’s season. The days leading up to these anticipated competitions have been filled with hard work, laughter, team bonding, and plenty of Suffield spirit. The season is in full swing, with the teams competing against the surrounding towns. Many teams were successful with their first games of the season.