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LYME/OLD LYME/STATEWIDE -- 8/21 UPDATE: The CIAC issued a statement today, Aug. 21, which says in part, " The CIAC will delay the first date for all fall sports to Saturday, August 29, 2020." Most other aspects of fall sports remain undecided at this point. The full statement reads as follows:  The CIAC Board of Control met this morning to review last night’s discussion … [Read more...] about Neviaser Supports CIAC Decision to ‘Pause’ In-person Interscholastic Sports Activity Until Aug. 24

LYME/OLD LYME -- "We are not planning to go to a hybrid plan." That was Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser's response when asked Wednesday evening if LOL Schools were going to change their reopening plans for the fall in light of Governor Lamont's recent decision no longer to mandate that schools in Connecticut must fully reopen in the fall. This change … [Read more...] about Neviaser Confirms Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Will Reopen Fully in Fall, Assuming No Change in COVID Count; Parent Survey Indicates Overwhelming Support

LYME/OLD LYME -- At its regular monthly meeting held virtually July 1 via Zoom, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education discussed the Connecticut State Department of Education's plan titled, "Adapt, Advance, Achieve," which had been received the previous week. The plan gives guidelines for reopening all schools in the state in fall 2020 and requires all … [Read more...] about Neviaser Discusses Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Draft Reopening Plan with BOE; Says “This is New to Everyone. Schools Have Never Run Like This”

OLD LYME -- Asked his reaction to Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona's announcement yesterday that all schools statewide should plan to reopen to all students in the fall of 2020, Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively by phone this morning that he is "very pleased with the Governor's plan." The plan calls … [Read more...] about Neviaser “Very Pleased” with Governor’s Plan to Reopen All CT Schools in Fall 2020

OLD LYME -- On Wednesday, June 17, the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions awarded four $1500 scholarships to deserving Lyme-Old Lyme High School Seniors in the Meeting Hall at the Old Lyme Town Hall. Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold, right in photo above, presented the scholarships and was assisted by Michael Kolar, President of the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions, left in photo. Also pictured … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Award Four Scholarships to LOLHS Seniors

OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser and the LOL Board of Education recognized Emily Balocca and Raymond Doll at the June 3 Board of Education meeting as recipients of Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Student Leadership Awards. Both Balocca and Doll are 12th grade students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School. Delaney Nelson and … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Recognize Four Students with CABE Leadership Awards

OLD LYME -- At the 15th Annual Meeting of the Old Lyme Historical Society Inc. (OLHSI), which was held virtually June 8 via Zoom, Kevin Cole, Chairman of the OLHSI Scholarship & Youth Outreach Committee, announced the recipients of the 2020 Carol Noyes Winters Scholarship Awards,  which are given annually to outstanding Lyme-Old Lyme students intending to study history in … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Historical Society Announces Scholarship Winners

Editor's Note: We are pleased to include some photos in this essay taken by professional photographer Kim Tyler. If you would like to access her photo gallery of the ceremony, visit this link. The gallery will be available for three months after publication  for online ordering. Kim, who is an alumna of Lyme-Old Lyme High School, is now a sought-after photographer, and proud to … [Read more...] about Joyful Car Parade After Lyme-Old Lyme HS Drive-Up Graduation May Have Started a New Tradition

THE SPEECHES Senior Head Advisor and Speaker – Ms. Emily Macione, who was also presented with the Mildred Sanford Outstanding Educator Award. Good evening members of the board of education, distinguished faculty and administration, family and friends, and most especially the Class of 2020.  It is a pleasure to be here, and to share in celebrating this group of … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2020! Read the Speeches, Names of Graduates

LYME/OLD LYME -- At its final meeting of the academic year, which was held virtually June 3, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education (BOE) said farewell to six long-serving teachers with a combined service of over 150 years. Each of the teachers was leaving to start their retirement.  Mile Creek Principal Kelly Enoch said Nancy Sparaco's 35-year teaching … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme BOE Meeting Honors Six Long-Serving Retirees; Hears Reports on Staff Hiring, Plans for Fall Schooling