Top Stories from New Milford Schools in 2013

Hekemian Rescinds Field Donation to Board of Education

The developer of the United Water property has rescinded its donation of three acres to the Board of Education for a field, the New Milford Schools Superintendent told a crowd that gathered in the New Milford High School auditorium Monday night.

Academies Become Model for Neighboring Districts

Created in 2011, the New Milford Academy program has quickly gained steam in the district and in the area as two school districts have initiated discussions to replicate New Milford's model.

New Milford HS Band's First Competition Since 1996

Students practiced for three months in preparation for their performance in the 32nd Annual Bloomfield High School Marching Band Festival.

David E. Owens Students Dig Up the Past

David E. Owens Middle School seventh graders in Antonio Giovinazzo’s social studies class recently learned what it was like to be a true archaeologist.

Educators from 11 States Give Edscape Conference Shining Reviews

Hundreds of educators met at New Milford High School to share ideas, learn new methods and network. Reactions on Twitter were very positive.

NMHS Principal Talks Mobile Schools

"As an early adopter of transformative technologies, I have been watching the mobile app space carefully to see how it can benefit all facets of education." Click here to read the more of what Eric Sheninger wrote on the topic. 

Soil Remediation to Begin at New Milford High School

The soil around the area where an underground oil tank was removed from the High School 18 years ago is being remediated to remove any contaminants.

Sophomore Car Wash a Splashing Success

All proceeds from the car wash went into the Class of 2015 bank account where the money will be used towards senior year expenses such as the prom, yearbook, cap and gown and other costs. Fundraising during freshman through junior years helps to offset these costs.