OLD LYME -- At the Dec. 7 Region 18 Regular Board of Education meeting, the usual election of officers was held, but this year, despite no election having been held in November and therefore no new members seated, it brought some changes. After the confirmation of incumbent Steve Wilson (R) as chair, he asked for nominations for the position of Vice-Chair. Jennifer Miller … [Read more...] about Republicans Take All Four Officer Spots on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools BOE, Democrat Shoemaker Loses Vice-Chair Position
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Acclaimed Sculptor Chad Fisher Appointed New Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy
OLD LYME -- Lyme Academy of Fine Arts has announced the appointment of internationally-renowned sculptor Chad Fisher as the new Charlotte Colby Danly Sculpture Chair. This appointment marks a major step in Lyme Academy’s effort to build the premier figurative sculpting program in the United States. Set to launch in Fall 2023, this multi-year, intensive program further … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Sculptor Chad Fisher Appointed New Sculpture Chair at Lyme Academy
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2022-23 Quarter 1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 12: Whitney Barbour, William Barry, Callie Bass, Livie Bass, Jordan Beebe, Cooper Bowman, Jamie Bucior, Gretchen Burgess, Sarah Burnham, Hayley Cann, Ava Catalano, Liam Celic, Luke Celic, Alexander Chrysoulakis, Grace Colwell, William Danes, Anna Davis, Kylie Dishaw, John Eichholz, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High School Announces Q1 Honor Roll
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School 2022-23 Q1 Honor Roll High Honors Grade 8: Lucia Arico, Addison Arndt, Zak Avelange, Zachary Belval, Mia Bonatti, Ceciley Buckley, Morgan Buerger, Marla Bulas, Brooke Burgess, Anna Bussmann, Brennan Butzer, Lillian Calabrese, Isaac Chartier, Evan Coffee, Sophia D'Amico, Amirah D'Lizarraga, Brady Donovan, Elliot Dunn-Sims, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Announces Q1 Honor Roll
Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final
DEEP RIVER -- Sixth-seeded Valley/Old Lyme emerged victorious in a thrilling 26-14 victory over No. 7 seeds Gilbert-Northwestern-Housatonic (GNH) Sunday afternoon in a CIAC Class SS semifinal. The game, played at the Valley Regional High School (VRHS) field, drew a huge crowd of vocal supporters. Senior Nick Cox, who made some key plays for the Warriors in Sunday’s … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Warriors Defeat GNH 26-14, Advance to Saturday’s Class SS Football State Final
Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis
MILFORD -- On Tuesday night, flouting all predictions and pulling off a major upset, the football co-op of Valley Regional/Old Lyme (10-1), seeded sixth, defeated the No. 3 seeds Foran 26-13 at the Vito DeVito Sports Complex in Milford. Jake Rand, who attends Lyme-Old Lyme High School, and Nick Cox of Old Lyme, who attends Valley Regional HS, were major contributors to … [Read more...] about Valley/Old Lyme Football Pulls Off Huge Win in State Class SS Quarters, Advances to Semis
Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation
OLD LYME -- At the recent September annual meeting of the MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation, Rowland Ballek stepped down as President of the Foundation, having served 20 years in that leadership role. Joining the Foundation as a member in 1975, Rowland served as Vice President for 10 years and then was elected President in 2002. During his tenure the … [Read more...] about Change of Leadership Announced at MacCurdy Salisbury Educational Foundation
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles
LYME/OLD LYME -- It was a memorable day in Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools on Friday. Rather than taking a vacation day on Veterans Day as many schools now opt to do, LOL Schools chose to celebrate Veterans Day with in-house events at each school that drove home the important messages of the day while also honoring local US Veterans and serving members of the US … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Celebrate Veterans Day with Music, Memories, Speeches and Smiles
Lyme-OL School Referendum Passes by Over 800 Votes
LYME/OLD LYME -- UPDATED Nov. 9 at 11am with Superintendent's comments: In yesterday's referendum, voters in Lyme and Old Lyme approved the $57.6 million bond proposed by the Region 18 Board of Education for renovating and expanding four schools in the District by a substantial majority. Provisional results showed 57.7 percent of voters in the two towns voted for the … [Read more...] about Lyme-OL School Referendum Passes by Over 800 Votes
Soccer Update: Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Cruise Past St. Paul with Three Goals in State Tourney First Round
Old Lyme defeated St. Paul 3-0 in the first round of the CIAC tournament, which was played yesterday. Wildcat goals were scored by Anders Silberberg, Gavin Biega, and Luke Celic. Colman Curtiss-Reardon and Silberberg both had assists. Jonah Lathrop was in goal for Old Lyme and made four saves. Meanwhile, Tyson Raymond goalie for St. Paul with10 saves. Old Lyme now … [Read more...] about Soccer Update: Lyme-Old Lyme Boys Cruise Past St. Paul with Three Goals in State Tourney First Round
Letter to the Editor: Too Many ‘Wants’ in Proposed Building Plan, Vote ‘Emphatically No’
To the Editor: As a prior member of the 2000 project Building Committee and having spent 20+ years designing and administering school projects in Connecticut, I can’t vote for this referendum. First, we spent $36 million on the four schools in 2000. Now add $57 million and we will have spent a total of $93 million on four buildings … or $23,250,000 on each building … or … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Too Many ‘Wants’ in Proposed Building Plan, Vote ‘Emphatically No’
Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme
OLD LYME -- The third and final meeting to be held the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education about their proposed $57.6 million Renovation/Building plan will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Mile Creek School. All are welcome. The plan is the subject of referendum to be held Nov. 8, in Lyme and Old Lyme. The ballot question will read as follows and offer the … [Read more...] about Final Public Meeting on LOL Schools’ $57.6M Proposed Building/Renovation Plan Scheduled for Oct. 26 in Old Lyme
‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session
MADISON, CT - On Sunday, Oct. 30, The Country School in Madison, Conn., will host an Open House from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Pre-School through 8th Grade families are invited to tour the campus and speak with faculty, families, and administration to learn why parents have trusted their children's education to The Country School for 68 years. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a … [Read more...] about ‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House, Kindergarten Readiness Info Session
Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day
LYME/OLD LYME -- Setting the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Building Referendum on Tuesday, Nov. 8 — the same day as the state elections — has, in Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold's words (sent via text), been, " ... very complicated with, I believe, five lawyers working out the details." Those details were required to be filed with the State of Connecticut … [Read more...] about Details Finalized for ‘Complicated’ Voting Situation Resulting From State Elections, Lyme-Old Lyme School Building Referendum Being Held on Same Day
Lyme Academy Offers New Youth After-School Art Program
OLD LYME -- Beginning this month, the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts will offer a Young Masters Afterschool Program for students ages 12 and up. Students will be fully immersed in a professional studio environment, working directly with the instructor as they learn the skills necessary to achieve excellence in the fine arts, and their individual artistic goals. Classes focus on … [Read more...] about Lyme Academy Offers New Youth After-School Art Program