killingly high school

Dozens of people attended Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting to once again talk about new ways to help students.

The mental health of students is in the spotlight again in Killingly. Dozens of people attended Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting to once again talk about new ways to help students. It comes amid a state investigation into the school district after it rejected a proposal to put a mental health center in the high school. The Board...

The Killingly school board is considering new ways to support the mental health of students. It comes as the state has launched an investigation into the district and its response to what some see as a mental health crisis. “This board is making dangerous decisions for our students and destructive to our public education system,” said Heidi Driscoll of Killingly….

The Killingly school board is considering new ways to support the mental health of students. And it comes as the state has launched an investigation into the district and its response to what some see as a mental health crisis.

At an emotional meeting in Killingly on Wednesday, the Board of Education voted down a plan for new mental health services to be set up at Killingly High School. “It’s like a cry for help that’s not being answered, not being listened to at all,” said Alyssah Yater, a high school senior. Families rallied on the streets before the...

Students and parents are pushing to bring more mental health services to Killingly High School.

Students and parents are pushing to bring more mental health services to Killingly High School. They say it’s badly needed, but not everyone is in favor. Families rallied and held signs including one that read, “Student mental health matters.” “I think it’s just important people have someone to talk to or even available if they need to talk,” said...

The Killingly Board of Education has voted to reinstate the controversial Redmen mascot for the high school. Here is reaction to that decision.

The Killingly Board of Education has voted to reinstate the controversial Redmen mascot for the high school.

The Killingly Board of Education has voted to reinstate the controversial Redmen mascot for the high school. The issue has divided the community for months. Wednesday’s meeting grew heated as board members debated the mascot issue. Last year the board voted to change the mascot to the Red Hawks. But that decision was struck down in December, leaving Killingly High...