To the Editor: Does anyone, parents or voters, know yet how much more in taxes they will be forced to pay for the salaries and insurance coverage of armed guards in Region 18 schools? Region 18, OUR schools. If this is public knowledge, I cannot find anything. Nor can I find any information on whether the armed guards will also be present during after-school activities, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Armed Guards in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools — More Questions
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Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll 2021-22 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emily Almada, Grace Arnold, Dylan Avelange, Hannah Britt, John Caulkins, Grace Coverdale, Elise DeBernardo, Elizabeth Duddy, Eleanor Dushin, Lauren Enright, Meyer Goldberg, Austin Halsey, Lillian Herrera, Madison Hubbard, Fiona Hufford, Julia Johnston, Nevin Joshy, Kian Kardestuncer, Cora … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Q4 Honor Rolls
Neviaser Answers Questions on Armed Guards in LOL Schools (Podcast)
LYME/OLD LYME — In an interview published on June 23, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser fielded questions from Connecticut-East.com’s Brian Scott-Smith about the Region 18 Board of Education’s June 15 decision to arm security guards in LOL Schools. The vote was carried by a 7-2 majority. Scott-Smith says the objective of the interview is "to find out … [Read more...] about Neviaser Answers Questions on Armed Guards in LOL Schools (Podcast)
Old Lyme’s DeBernardo Brings Home Three Golds, One Bronze From USA 2022 Special Olympics Games
OLD LYME -- In a remarkable feat, Old Lyme resident and Lyme-Old Lyme High School student Andrea DeBernardo won three gold medals, a bronze and a 5th place ribbon in the Special Olympics USA Games held in ESPN Worldwide Sports Complex at Orlando, Fla. from June 4 to 12. She competed in Artistic Gymnastics along with over 50 individuals from other states in the country. … [Read more...] about Old Lyme’s DeBernardo Brings Home Three Golds, One Bronze From USA 2022 Special Olympics Games
Board Votes on Proposal to Arm Security Guards in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Tonight; Live Stream, Public Comment Available
OLD LYME -- The Region 18 Board of Education meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room at Center School. The fourth item on their agenda is a vote on the 'Approval of Armed Security Guards [in Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools]'. A live stream of the meeting will be available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2_W7yYtFwx067Ici9776Q/live The … [Read more...] about Board Votes on Proposal to Arm Security Guards in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Tonight; Live Stream, Public Comment Available
Characteristic of Kindness That Distinguishes Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2022 ‘Will Make Everything, Anything in this World Possible’ (LOLHS Principal Wygonik)
OLD LYME -- The weather was perfect Friday evening for the graduation ceremony of the 126-member Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Class of 2022. We have published in full (below) the speeches that were given during the event in the order in which they were delivered. A full listing of the graduates is printed at the foot of the article. More photos will be added later … [Read more...] about Characteristic of Kindness That Distinguishes Lyme-Old Lyme Class of 2022 ‘Will Make Everything, Anything in this World Possible’ (LOLHS Principal Wygonik)
Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Celebrate Upcoming Graduation with Joyful Parade
OLD LYME -- It may have poured Thursday morning but nothing was going to rain on the Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors planned parade that evening. By the evening, however, skies were clear and the soon-to-graduates, who will celebrate their Commencement tonight, organized their now decorated cars into a line at the high school. They then drove down Lyme Street and McCurdy … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Seniors Celebrate Upcoming Graduation with Joyful Parade
Old Lyme Tennis Girls Are Class S State Tennis Champions Again, Remain Undefeated for Two Seasons!
MIDDLETOWN -- UPDATED 6/6/ WITH COACH RAHR'S COMMENTS: The Old Lyme girls defeated Westbrook 4-3 in Saturday afternoon's CIAC Class S championship final. The thrilling match was played at Wesleyan University in Middletown. With this tremendous victory, Old Lyme become not only Class S state champions for the second year in a row but also remain undefeated for 43 games in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Are Class S State Tennis Champions Again, Remain Undefeated for Two Seasons!
Old Lyme Tennis Girls Play Westbrook in Class S State Final This Afternoon, Go Wildcats!
OLD LYME -- 6/4 UPDATE: Westbrook defeated Holy Cross 6-1 yesterday to advance to the CIAC Class S state final where they will face Old Lyme, who are both top seeds and defending champions. The match will be played today, Saturday, at Wesleyan University, starting at 3 p.m. The top-seeded Lyme-Old Lyme Girls' tennis team, who are the defending Class S champions, stormed into … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Tennis Girls Play Westbrook in Class S State Final This Afternoon, Go Wildcats!
Death Announced of Judith Vitali of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher in Old Lyme for Over 30 Years, 1995 Teacher of the Year; Celebration of Life Service June 26
OLD LYME -- On Friday morning, May 13, 2022, Judith Vitali, loving wife, and mother of three children passed away at age 81. Judith was born Dec. 25, 1940, to Harold Sylvester Chick and Margaret Leahy Chick ... For over 30 years, Judith taught at Mile Creek School and Center School in Old Lyme. She received the Teacher of the Year Award in 1995, and was beloved by … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Judith Vitali of Old Lyme, Beloved Elementary School Teacher in Old Lyme for Over 30 Years, 1995 Teacher of the Year; Celebration of Life Service June 26
It’s Prom/Summer Party Season! Let’s Work Together to Stop Teen Access to Alcohol
LYME/OLD LYME -- With Prom and summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to focus awareness in Lyme and Old Lyme on underage drinking. Remember alcohol continues to be the number one substance used by youth. One way we can work to prevent teens from drinking is to prevent easy access to alcohol and recognizing that teen drinking is not inevitable. The Lyme-Old … [Read more...] about It’s Prom/Summer Party Season! Let’s Work Together to Stop Teen Access to Alcohol
Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Honor Roll 2021-22 Quarter 3 HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Emily Almada, Hannah Britt, John Caulkins, Ryan Clark, John Conley, Elise DeBernardo, Elizabeth Duddy, Eleanor Dushin, Lauren Enright, Shawn Grenier, Austin Halsey, Lillian Herrera, Daniel Hoblin, Fiona Hufford, Julia Johnston, Nevin Joshy, Kian Kardestuncer, Quinn Kegley, Cora Kern, Robyn King, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School, Middle School Announce Q3 Honor Rolls
Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Defeats Cromwell 7-0, Clinch Shoreline Conference Title
OLD LYME -- Playing on their home courts yesterday, the Old Lyme Girls' Tennis team continued their extraordinary, unbeaten season with a 7-0 victory over Cromwell, confirming the girls as Shoreline Conference 2022 winners. Read our recent article about Coach Lauren Rahr and her team at this link. The full results were (Old Lyme girls in blue): 1st Singles: Abby … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls’ Tennis Defeats Cromwell 7-0, Clinch Shoreline Conference Title
Lyme-Old Lyme Tennis Girls Remain Unbeaten, “They are Determined Players … and it Shows” (Coach Rahr)
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) girls' tennis team is enjoying a truly remarkable season. Look at the scoresheets below and you will see that the girls not only remain undefeated, but also have hardly dropped an individual match this season. Coach Lauren Rahr admits with complete honesty that this situation is something, "I don’t think I have fully … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Tennis Girls Remain Unbeaten, “They are Determined Players … and it Shows” (Coach Rahr)
PARJE Celebrates Unveiling of New ‘Welcome’ Mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
OLD LYME -- UPDATED WITH FULL STORY: Around 40 members of the community along with several Old Lyme and Lyme-Old Lyme Schools dignitaries joined some 200 Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School students and faculty on Wednesday to celebrate the unveiling of a new Welcome mural, which had been sponsored by Public Art for Racial Justice Education (PARJE) and created in the school. The … [Read more...] about PARJE Celebrates Unveiling of New ‘Welcome’ Mural at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School