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This year’s Suffield on the Green had the feel of a typical fall weekend, however there was some rain on both Saturday and Sunday that closed the SOTG early at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, although, the sun did eventually come out on Sunday. The crowds, crafters, musicians, local charities and food booths were resilient!!!
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Photo provided by Art Sikes from the KML Archives Inside the Hill Street School Last month we featured the Hill Street school from the outside. Here is what it looked like on the inside.
At the time of the American Revolutionary War, the militia in Connecticut consisted of small companies of men from a particular Connecticut town who occasionally mustered on the local Common. True or false.Is there a difference between a militia and minutemen?
There was an error in the September Observer on the page of historic house photos. The caption for the Gay Mansion states that it is now the home of the Suffield Academy headmasters.
What’s happening at SCA this Month? Photo by Mary Curtin Thank you to Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) for the backpack and supplies for our Return to School Backpack Drive.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Fall athletic season is now under way! The athletes have been working since late August in preparation for this year’s season.
On October 4, 2025 the Suffield Elementary PTO (parent-teacher organization), a registered nonprofit organization, will host its first Color Run fundraising event for elementary school families Students will run the course and get “color blasted” with cornstarch-based dust (non-toxic, biodegradable). Photo provided by Meadow Farms Fundraising: Color-A-Thon promotional packet
Students have spent the last few weeks fundraising on their individual online pages to help the PTO provide students with enrichment activities throughout the school year and to provide school staff with much deserved appreciation.
In an ideal world, education would be linked to where we live. Educators would be tapped into local parks, industry, culture, and museums. They would know where the local streams, forests, and fields are, and have the appropriate contacts, resources, and support to bring those experiences into the school day.