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🎉 Congratulations to La-Kyra Campbell, an 8th grader from Sage Park Middle School, for being crowned the 2024 Caribbean-American Queen! 👑🇯🇲 Join us in celebrating La-Kyra, who recently had the incredible honor of meeting the Ambassador of Jamaica at Town Hall. She represented our community with pride and grace, and we couldn’t be prouder of all she stands for! 👏🏽 #CaribbeanAmericanQueen #WindsorProud #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Today was all about unity and celebrating our frontline heroes who bring their best for our students and families every single day! Let’s keep this momentum going! Big shoutout to @officialmarchingwarriors and our SPMS steppers for starting the day off with a bang ‼️ Thank you to @formalindulgence_ct ☕️ for fueling our team and to @newhavenpizzatruck 🍕🍨 for keeping us fed and energized! Together, we’re unstoppable! 💥 #WindsorNation #EducatorAppreciation #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 😉

A time was had at our 1st ever Fall Fest! 🎉 We celebrated our incredible staff, dove into best practices with interactive PD, and enjoyed some well-deserved R&R. Huge thanks to our in-network partners who helped make it all possible – because when we invest in our educators, our students benefit too! Thank you @voya @hsabank @dilligencetraining @anthemhealth for your partnership! ♥️ #FallFest #WindsorNation #EducatorWellness #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

This is what Professional Development looks like at Windsor Public Schools – it’s a movie! 🎬✨ Today, we’re leveling up with engaging sessions, inspiration, and a focus on growth, wellness, and connection. Big shoutout to our WPS educators who bring their all every day for our students. When we pour into our staff, everyone wins! ♥️ #WindsorPD #WindsorNation #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

On Election Day, we’re prioritizing the well-being of our amazing Windsor Public Schools educators and staff! ♥️👐🏽 After a morning of Professional Development, our team is diving into a Wellness Event & Benefits Fair packed with activities that promote self-care and community. Thanks to our Benefits Department, led by Lissette Torres, and the CT Stronger Connections Grant, secured by our Instructional Services squad, our staff is enjoying a well-deserved day with FREE lunch from pizza trucks, dessert, cider by the fire, massages, line dancing, raffles, and special treats from over 20 benefits vendors. Supporting our educators so they can best support our students! #SEL #TeacherWellness #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Ever try getting middle schoolers to dive into deep discussions? 🧟‍♂️ #MindsetMonday: At Sage Park, Thinking Groups are taking peer-to-peer communication to the next level with engaging, hands-on activities! Huge shoutout to Mrs. Hadgraft for sparking excitement and creativity with her season-themed lesson. This is what learning looks like when we think outside the box! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🍂🏃🏽‍♂️ What a fantastic Fall Field Day at Clover Street School! 🏃🏽‍♀️🍂 Every November 1st, students and educators come together for Mrs. Lee’s annual tradition, celebrating Fall Field Day with energy and excitement! This special day is all about exploring Social Emotional Learning through leadership, teamwork, and community fun. From relay races to collaborative games, it was a day filled with joy, movement, and connection. A big shoutout to @officialmarchingwarriors for starting things off with an incredible performance that had everyone ready to roll! 🎶🥁 Here’s to strengthening both body and mind, and building community together. Great job, 🍀Clover Street students! 👏🏽✨ #FallFieldDay #SEL #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

🪔✨ Happy Diwali to all who celebrate in our Windsor Public Schools community! ✨🪔 Today, we recognize the Festival of Lights—a time to honor joy, unity, and the triumph of light over darkness. May this season fill your homes with peace and your hearts with happiness. Wishing you a bright and prosperous Diwali! #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Spirit Week at Sage Park Middle School brought out all the energy for Teacher-Student Swap Day! 🎃 The fun was evident, but even more impactful was the chance for teachers to learn from students—and vice versa. 🕸️ These moments of connection and trust are building blocks for a stronger learning community. Days like these, focused on relationships beyond the classroom, pave the way for deeper learning exchanges within it. 👻 #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #BuildingCommunity #SpiritWeek

Celebrating our commitment to whole-child growth and development! Shoutout to JFK’s Run Club, led by STEM Coach Sue Hincks, for showing up strong at the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s Fit Kids in School Race! With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time to remind students about balancing nutrition and fitness—and having fun along the way! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #WholeChildDevelopment #FitKids

Last night’s OFCP Family Academy on Raising Children in the Digital Age was powerful! Voices from principals, families, family resource coordinators, and social-emotional specialists all came together at one table for real, community-centered conversations. We’re building a culture shift across our schools—elevating and empowering our community! Join us for our November workshop with Windsor Recreation, “Family Bingo,” for more connection and collaboration. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

Windsor High School brought the ENERGY today! 💥 We are so proud of the talented, well-rounded, and vibrant young people at WHS. Huge shoutout to our incredible fall sports teams for bringing the heat and to the #1 fan base for all the love and support. 🖤♥️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #friyay🎉

Fall sports pep rally vibes are unmatched at Windsor High School! 🏆🔥 From our dedicated student-athletes to our spirited fans, Windsor pride was on FULL display. Let’s keep this momentum going all season long! 🖤♥️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #friyay🎉

🎉 Happy Friday from our WPS Family to yours! 🎉 We hope your week was filled with learning, growth, and a whole lot of smiles! As we head into the weekend, let’s take a moment to celebrate all the amazing things happening in our schools, from classroom victories to community connections. Here’s to recharging, relaxing, and enjoying the fall season with your loved ones. 🍁✨ Don’t forget to check out our upcoming events, and keep spreading that #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 spirit! Have a fantastic weekend, WPS family! 💛#weareWINdsor👐🏽

Students in Ms. Anderson’s AP Psych class are deepening their understanding through the “Warrior Classic Sensation Fair,” where they’re not just answering questions—they’re generating their own and engaging in meaningful dialogue. 💬 #ThinkingThursday: It’s all about stimulating thinking, guided by our Instructional Core Wheel. #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 📸@windsorhighhumanities (We❤️ to see it!)

Attention Windsor families! 🚨 Our highly anticipated Raising Children in the Digital Age workshop is almost here! Join us Tuesday, October 29, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM for expert advice on navigating social media and technology with your kids. 💻📱 ✅ Free dinner and childcare are included, so bring the whole family! ✅ Get personalized tips from district and building leaders! ✅ Space is limited—register now to secure your spot! And don’t miss out on our exclusive holiday collaborations with Windsor Recreation for more family fun. Sign up today and invest in your child’s future! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

💡 #ThinkingThursday: Curious minds are cultivated here! Our teachers are planning for thinking questions that challenge and inspire. Dive into the Instructional Core Wheel to see how! #weareWINdsor 👐🏽

As Oliver Ellsworth Elementary celebrates #UnityDay, we’re proud to highlight our district’s commitment to fostering kindness, inclusion, and acceptance. 💛🧡 Unity Day is a key part of our broader focus on Social Emotional Learning, helping students build the skills to thrive in both school and life. Through the lens of our Instructional Core Wheel, we’re creating classrooms where every student is empowered to learn, grow, and feel safe. Together, we’re developing the genius in every child! ✨ #weareWINdsor👐🏽 #SELInAction #InstructionalCoreInAction

While our Superintendent is representing WPS as a panelist at Quinnipiac University, discussing strategies to recruit and retain diverse talent at the CSDE’s 3rd Annual Increasing Educator Diversity Symposium, our educators are hard at work! 💪🏽 They’re delivering high-quality instruction and sharing key insights through data talks with the Instructional Services team. The Instructional Core Wheel is powering these data-driven decisions for student success! 📊🍎 #InstructionalCoreInAction #weareWINdsor👐🏽 #leadingtheway

We are beyond proud of the incredible student leadership at Windsor High School! 🙌🏽💪🏽 With the support of Mr. Goodin and the Red Cross, our students organized a life-saving blood drive right in the media center! 🏫🩸 This is our Portrait of a Graduate in action—#SociallyResponsible and community-centered! 💯❤️ #weareWINdsor 👐🏽 #LeadershipInAction