LYME/OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden is partnering with the Region 18 School District to renovate the Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School greenhouse. The project will advance the garden’s mission to reduce local food insecurity while serving as a site to foster student curiosity and engagement. Access to a greenhouse will allow the LOLFSG to increase production by … [Read more...] about Lyme-OL Food Share Garden Partners with LOL Schools to Renovate LOLMS Greenhouse
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Fundraising Campaign Started to Support Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Trip to National Contest
LYME/OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, March 20, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial Team competed and won the state championship at the Connecticut State Supreme Court. This is the second year in succession that the LOLHS team has won the state contest. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser commented, “This is an amazing accomplishment by these young men … [Read more...] about Fundraising Campaign Started to Support Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Trip to National Contest
Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Safe Space’ for Lyme-Old Lyme Students for More Than 30 Years; Retrospective of His Work Opens May 10
OLD LYME/STONINGTON—Jonathan Wilder of Old Lyme still recalls the typical anxieties and insecurities of adolescence from his time growing up in the late 1970s. He also recalls, however, the one junior high school classroom that was different: a place to explore, create and converse without boundaries. That place was the art classroom and the teacher was Lee Dadalt. “We … [Read more...] about Art Teacher Lee Dadalt Fondly Remembered for Creating ‘Safe Space’ for Lyme-Old Lyme Students for More Than 30 Years; Retrospective of His Work Opens May 10
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Appointment to Newly-Created Position of Assistant Principal at Mile Creek
OLD LYME—Lyme-Old Lyme Schools have announced the hiring of Sean Kennedy to fill the newly-created, part-time Assistant Principal position at Mile Creek Elementary School. Kennedy will start in his new role on July 1. Kennedy, a resident of Niantic, is currently serving as the Interim Athletic Director for Branford Public Schools where he is responsible for 37 different … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Appointment to Newly-Created Position of Assistant Principal at Mile Creek
Weekend Wildcat Sports Roundup
Baseball On Saturday, Griswold defeated Lyme-Old Lyme- 12-4. Sean Garvin (3-5, 2 RBI, 3 R) had a 3 hit game, as Griswold beat Lyme- Old Lyme 12-4 on opening day. Griswold scored eight runs in the fourth inning to help them secure the lead for good after a previous half inning 2 run home run to left field by Rowen Meiser (1-4, 2 RBI, 1 R) put … [Read more...] about Weekend Wildcat Sports Roundup
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship for Second Year in Succession UPDATED
Editor's Note: A fundraiser has now been started to help with the team's travel and accommodation expenses related to their trip to Wilmington, Del.,to compete in the National Championship. Read all the details of how to donate at this link. HARTFORD/OLD LYME—3/29 UPDATED with new details: On Wednesday, March 20, the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Mock Trial team took top … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Mock Trial Team Wins State Championship for Second Year in Succession UPDATED
Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
MOHEGAN SUN: UPDATED 3/18: The Old Lyme Wildcats defeated the Coventry Patriots 55-42 in Sunday afternoon's CIAC Division V state final played at Mohegan Sun. Old Lyme took an early lead ending the first quarter 7-4 in their favor, but despite having gone eight points up after a few minutes in the second quarter, Coventry cut the Wildcats' lead at the half to a single point … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys are State Champions for First Time in Program History! Celebratory Convoy Greets Team Bus on Return to Town
Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
OLD LYME— Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Hoshena Gemme has pulled off a string of significant victories recently, successfully putting Old Lyme firmly on the map for the sport in the process. She won the Girl’s State Open 132lb title in New Haven a few weeks ago and then last weekend in Providence, R.I., she took top honors in the Girl’s New England Regional … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s Gemme Wins Two Girl’s 132lb Wrestling Titles—State Open, New England Regional
Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
OLD LYME—The Wildcats advanced to the CIAC Division V quarter-finals last night with a 53-44 win over the Grasso Tech Eagles—but it did not come easily. To quote from rookie coach Dylan Sheffield's words in his post-game interview, the team was "grinding" as it clawed out the unexpectedly tough victory.. The Eagles drew up to just one point away from Old Lyme in the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Advance to State Quarterfinals with Feisty Win Over Grasso Tech
Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
OLD LYME— UPDATE 8:12pm: Old Lyme defeated Grasso Tech 53-44 in tonight’s game. Tonight, Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., third-ranked Old Lyme will host #14 Grasso Tech in a second round match-up in the CIAC Division V tournament. The Wildcats secured a bye in the first round. The game will be played in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School gym. All are welcome to come on down … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Play at Home Tonight in 2nd Round of State Championship
Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
OLD LYME—UPDATED 03/01: This week the CIAC announced both the rankings and play-off schedule for qualifying teams in all divisions for the upcoming CIAC tournaments. Old Lyme is ranked #3 and secured a 1st round bye. On Thursday March 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Wildcats will host the winner of #14 Grasso Tech vs #19 HMTCA (Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.) CLINTON, … [Read more...] about Wildcats Defeated by Morgan in Hard-Fought Shoreline Semifinal
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
LYME-OLD LYME HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLQuarter 2 2023-24 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emma Bayor, Oliver Berry, Alis Bicic, Elliot Bjornberg, Henry Boller, Drew Brackley, Natalie Buckley, Jackson Bullock, Emma Cook, Ella Curtiss-Reardon, Macklin Cushman, Eric Dagher, Sydney Doboe, Eva D'Onofrio, Marcia Geronimo, Sydney Goulding, Alexis Grasdock, Justin Green, Douglas Griswold, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q2 Honor Rolls
Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Announce 2024 Student Scholarship Program
LYME/OLD LYME -- The Lyme / Old Lyme (LOL) Lions Club will again this year be awarding scholarships to Lyme / Old Lyme High School graduating seniors and/or currently enrolled college, university, technical or vocational school students. Eligibility Criteria and critical dates for the program are indicated on the application and cover letter. The scholarship … [Read more...] about Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Announce 2024 Student Scholarship Program
Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
OLD LYME/CLINTON—Old Lyme went into this semifinal following the announcement of "All-Conference Players" by the Shoreline Boys Basketball Conference. The roster of players awarded All-Conference honors included Old Lyme Freshman Eddie Fiske Jr., who was named to the 1st team and Senior Leland Hine, who was named to the 2nd team. Congratulations to both players ... and, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Freshman Fiske Named to Shoreline 1st Team All-Conference, OL Senior Hine to 2nd Team
Old Lyme Boys Storm into Shoreline Semis with Big Win Over East Hampton
OLD LYME— Yesterday afternoon, playing on their home court, the third-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme boys pulled off a convincing 61-46 win over #6 seeds East Hampton in the Shoreline Conference quarter finals. The Wildcats now advance to the semi-final round where they will meet the second-seeded Morgan away on Tuesday evening. Morgan defeated Hale Ray 64-44 in their quarter final … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys Storm into Shoreline Semis with Big Win Over East Hampton