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Students in New Milford are heading back to school on Tuesday after a fire damaged the high school during renovations over the summer. This summer was challenging for the school leaders as they worked to get the high school ready for the start of school after the fire. The fire broke out on July 5 and appears to have started…

Edgewood School in Bristol hosted its final back-to-school parade Friday. The school will be closing at the end of the school year.

Students have returned to school in Plainville on Thursday.

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Bridgeport Public Schools will be dismissing students early for the rest of the week because of hot weather and operate on a half-day schedule. A post on the Bridgeport Public Schools Facebook page says many of the district’s schools recorded classroom temperatures over 90 degrees Tuesday. “The district team made the decision to mitigate placing students and staff in a…

It’s a big day in New Britain today where kids are going back for the first day of school. Unlike last year, this year has a more normal feel and a lot less uncertainty, but there are some changes in the district.

It’s a big day in New Britain today where kids are going back for the first day of school. Unlike last year, this year has a more normal feel and a lot less uncertainty, but there are some changes in the district. Much of the changes have to do with what the students will be wearing. This year, New...

It’s an exciting time for the thousands of Waterbury students who will head back into the classroom today. NBC Connecticut spoke with the superintendent earlier this month to find out the status of what’s happening in the district. “We’re in much better shape this year than we were even at the end of last year,” said Waterbury Public Schools...

It’s an exciting time for the thousands of Waterbury students who will head back into the classroom today.

As students return to the classroom in Connecticut, many are starting the year with free lunch. But, depending on what school they attend, students might have to start paying for school meals before the year ends. The federal program that provided free school meals during the pandemic has expired. Now, as schools transition back to the pre-pandemic National School Lunch…

Federal programs that have provided free meals to school children throughout the pandemic are coming to an end, so the state it stepping in to help schools transition away from the program this school year.

The second annual Buzzin’ Barbershop at Smalley Elementary School in New Britain hosted a cut-a-thon for kids ahead of the first day of school. These kids got buzz cuts, braids, and fresh trims ahead of their first day of school on Wednesday. And the best part? It’s free. Jayveein is going into the first grade and did not want...

Some kids lined up for back-to-school haircuts in New Britain ahead of the new school year.

Today is the first day of school for kids in Hartford. Some kids arriving for classes will be welcomed by members of Calling All Brothers. Pastor AJ Johnson says after a two year break because of COVID-19, the cheers, high fives and energy are returning. “We’re just asking men to show up and to let our young people know...

Whether you’ve dropped your kid off at college or boarding school or they’re still throwing things into boxes for move-in day, there’s something so simple you just need to do to protect their valuables. Make a dorm inventory list.

Whether you’ve dropped your kid off at college or boarding school or they’re still throwing things into boxes for move-in day, there’s something so simple you just need to do to protect their valuables. Make a dorm inventory list. It sounds tedious during the craziness of packing up and moving in, but AAA says it can save you a...

With Hartford Public Schools back in session on Monday, the capital city made sure students have what they need to be prepared.  This year marked the second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza; a one-stop-shop for Hartford families to grab food, clothes and school supplies. “Oh, last year we had about 2,000 people,” said Jendayi Scott-Miller, Director of Angel of Edgewater. Scott-Miller’s...

With Hartford students going back to school on Monday, the capital city is making sure they have what they need to be prepared.

Hartford Public Schools will welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, but before then, the Capital City is making sure families have what they need to be prepared.

Hartford Public Schools will welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, but before then, the Capital City is making sure families have what they need to be prepared. The second annual Back-to-School Extravaganza was a one-stop shop for Hartford families. It was being held in the LAZ parking lot on Market Street. On Saturday, there were…