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NCHS Arts Week

The NCHS Visual and Performing Arts students are preparing for their NCHS Arts Week which will begin on Monday, May 10th. All events are virtual this year and include our Senior Art Show/Senior Film Reel, Senior Music Showcase, end of the year concerts and a composition sharing from our NCHS Music Technology students!

“Time to pARTy” New Canaan High School’s 34th Annual Senior Art Show

The Thirty-fourth Annual Senior Art Show entitled “Time to pARTy”, marks a very special experience for a group of New Canaan High School seniors. Along with a virtual representation of their senior portfolios, each student will have one artwork on display in the NCHS High School Art Gallery.

2021 Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards

We are proud to announce that 8 students from New Canaan High School and Saxe Middle School were recognized in the 31st Annual Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards. They are: Sophie Austin, Ankita Kuttichirayil, Marina Mallozzi, Avery Morawa, Gianfranco Pozzolini, Kaitlyn Sill, Amy Meng and Larson Riccoboni. These students were judged on their originality, demonstration of technical skill, and personal vision.

NCHS Theater Department

The First Annual Alumni Fundraising Gala will be on Saturday, February 27th at 7 PM and will feature a talent-packed cast. Broadway veteran and Hello Girls! Director Judy McLane and talented NCHS Theatre alumni who have performed across the United States and on Broadway will be returning to the New Canaan Stage to raise funds for the program.

Ms. Zoe Robinson Appointed Assistant Principal at South Elementary School

The New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi is pleased to announce that Ms. Zoe Robinson has been promoted to the position of Assistant Principal at South Elementary School.

Welcome Kevin M. Ryan, MEd, CAS

New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Luizzi is excited to announce the appointment of Kevin Ryan as the new Special Education Administrator at New Canaan High School.

Over 50 percent of NCHS Class of 2020 Honored with Seal of Biliteracy

The award recognizes a student’s proficiency in English and one or more other language.

Matthew Kascak named principal of South Elementary School

Mr. Kascak has served as Assistant Principal and replaces Joanne Rocco, who retired in 2019, and most recently interim principal John Grasso.

Outdoor art project raises school spirit

Saxe Middle School students get creative painting Saxe Spirit Benches.

Earth Day celebrated with programs and special projects

District-wide activities illustrate dedication K-12 students have for improving our global environment.

NCPS announces revised 2019-2020 School Year Calendar

The Board of Education approves a revised 2019-2020 school year calendar for New Canaan Public Schools. Click the link above to view the revisions.

"2020 Vision" NCHS Senior Art Exhibition is a virtual display.

The Thirty-third Annual Senior Art Show is being displayed for the first time as a Virtual exhibit. Click the link above to read all about it and view the show.

Mental Health and Financial Resources

Click on the text above to view a list of phone numbers and website links that provide information on support services during the outbreak,

The Music Never Stops

The New Canaan High School Madrigal Ensemble proves that music is inspirational, even in the middle of a pandemic. Click the link above to view a virtual performance of Jacob Narverud’s arrangement of “Light in the Hallway.”

NCHS partners with Waveny Care Center to battle pandemic

Much needed nitrile gloves and protective eye goggles are delivered from NCHS to Waveny Care Center for use by Waveny Care staff.

E-Counseling integrated into New Canaan Public Schools’ Distance Learning Program

Saxe Middle School has started offering Google Hangout Clubs to connect students with each other.

NCPS Nurses working with Town's Heath Department during virus outbreak

District Nursing team's experience and interpersonal skills being put to good use locally during pandemic

New Canaan Public Schools holds first virtual Board of Education meeting

The BOE received updates at the March 23, 2020, meeting from the Superintendent of Schools and Cabinet members in a virtual Zoom meeting that was also streamed live on Facebook

Distance Learning Week One Slide Show

Take a look at pictures from around New Canaan Public Schools' first week of E-Learning.