LYME -- Describing it as "one of the most heart-lifting events that I've ever been a part of," Lyme Consolidated School music teacher Melissa Rostkoski explained that the inspiration for the 35-strong car parade that wound through the streets of Lyme on Tuesday afternoon lay in social media. She had seen a video-clip of a motivational car parade being held "nowhere round … [Read more...] about Car Parade During Shutdown Demonstrates Strength of Student, Teacher Bonds at Lyme School
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Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Club Basketball Team Win Prestigious Neil Hoelck Basketball Tournament
LYME/OLD LYME -- As we currently ride this choppy sea of challenging and frustrating news, here's a little piece of thoroughly good news to brighten your day! Over the weekend of March 7 and 8, the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Girls Club Basketball team swept the 7th Grade Division in the 41st Annual Neil Hoelck Basketball Tournament at Waterford High School. The girls defeated … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Girls Club Basketball Team Win Prestigious Neil Hoelck Basketball Tournament
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Closed Immediately for Minimum of Two Weeks
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced the closure of all Lyme-Old Lyme Schools in an email that went out to all parents, faculty and staff at 12:30 p.m. today. The closure is effective immediately and will continue for a minimum of two weeks, but warns, "Please be aware that as guidance is updated, this may need to be extended." He … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Closed Immediately for Minimum of Two Weeks
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to Remain Open in Immediate Future; if Closed Later, Will be for Two Weeks; Parents Should Start Preparing Now for Closure
LYME/OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser sent out a detailed communication regarding the COVID-19 outbreak to all parents, staff and faculty this afternoon (March 11.) Key points from the communication are as follows: All school and district offices will remain open, in regular session, for students and staff. Should there be a need to close … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to Remain Open in Immediate Future; if Closed Later, Will be for Two Weeks; Parents Should Start Preparing Now for Closure
Lyme-Old Lyme HS, MS Announce Second Quarter Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Honor Roll 2019-20 Quarter 2 High Honors Grade 12: William Bartlett, Emma Bass, Audrey Berry, Madison Cann, Faith Caulkins, Rory Cavicke, Emilia Cheesman, Elizabeth Cravinho, Arianna DelMastro, Maria Denya, Raymond Doll, Nicholas Fava, Avery Grethel, Tanner Griffin, Sophia Griswold, Lauren Huck, Jeffy Joshy, Renate Kuhn, Rachael Larson, Brenna … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS, MS Announce Second Quarter Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board of Education Hosts Public Forum on Proposed Artificial Playing Surface, March 25
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme Schools' Board of Education is hosting a Public Forum in the Lyme-Old Lyme High School auditorium Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss their proposal to install an artificial playing surface at the Lyme Street campus. After a presentation on the background for this proposal, possible infill options, and the funding sources, attendees … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Board of Education Hosts Public Forum on Proposed Artificial Playing Surface, March 25
Old Lyme Boys End Regular Season at Top of Shoreline; Now Onto Conference, State Championships as #1 Seed
OLD LYME -- Old Lyme defeated Morgan 67-50 last night Old Lyme to nab the top place in the Shoreline Conference at the end of the regular season. They now enter both the Shoreline and the CIAC State Division V Championships as the top seed. In yesterday evening's game played away at Morgan, Senior Aedan Using had 22 points,12 rebounds and eight assists while fellow … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Boys End Regular Season at Top of Shoreline; Now Onto Conference, State Championships as #1 Seed
Proposed 2020-21 Budget for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Shows First Ever Decrease Over Current Year
LYME-OLD LYME -- In what Superintendent Ian Neviaser said is a first for the district, the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education approved a proposed 2020-21 budget that is less than the current budget but does not cut programming or staff. The $35,066,107 million budget is $18,651, or 0.05 percent less than the current $35,084,758 spending plan. Neviaser said the decrease in large … [Read more...] about Proposed 2020-21 Budget for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Shows First Ever Decrease Over Current Year
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hire East Haddam Op’s Director as Facilities Director, Succeeding 20-Year Incumbent John Rhodes
LYME-OLD LYME -- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools have announced that Ronald Turner has been hired to fill the position of Director of Facilities and Technology. Turner will replace John Rhodes, who is retiring after 20 years service to the district. Turner is currently the Director of Operations for the Town of East Haddam, Conn., where he is responsible for 40 different properties … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Hire East Haddam Op’s Director as Facilities Director, Succeeding 20-Year Incumbent John Rhodes
UPDATED 2/6: Lyme-Old Lyme HS, MS Issue Revised Q1 Honor Rolls
Editor's Note: We received updated versions of the Honor Rolls this morning from the Superintendent's Office with their apologies. We have therefore re-published the Honor Rolls in their entirety. Lyme-Old Lyme High School Q1 Honor Roll 2019-20 High Honors Grade 12: William Bartlett, Emma Bass, Audrey Berry, Madison Cann, Faith Caulkins, Emilia Cheesman, … [Read more...] about UPDATED 2/6: Lyme-Old Lyme HS, MS Issue Revised Q1 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to be Closed Nov. 3 to Serve as OL Polling Station for Presidential Election
OLD LYME -- The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Schools Board of Education voted at their last (Jan. 8) meeting to approve a 2020-2021 School Calendar, which includes all schools being closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in order for the schools to serve as the Old Lyme Polling Station for the 2020 Presidential Election. Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser explained to LymeLine … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools to be Closed Nov. 3 to Serve as OL Polling Station for Presidential Election
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Achieve Multiple Honors at 2020 Scholastic Art Awards
HARTFORD /LYME-OLD LYME -- In keeping with a long tradition of success at the Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards, 10 Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) students are being recognized at the event this year. The Awards Celebration is scheduled for this afternoon, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Hartford Art School’s Lincoln Theater. Visit this link for a full listing of all award … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Achieve Multiple Honors at 2020 Scholastic Art Awards
‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House Today, All Welcome
MADISON -- The Country School jn Madison is holding an Open House Sunday, Jan. 26, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet engaged students and passionate teachers. Also, attendees can learn about the rigorous academic program and commitment to honoring the creativity, sense of wonder, and exuberance of childhood. MADISON -- Learn about the school's … [Read more...] about ‘The Country School’ Hosts Open House Today, All Welcome
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Asked to Consider Purchase of Lyme Academy-Owned 26+ Acres on Lyme St.
OLD LYME — As part of its reinvention efforts over the past several months, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts officials recently approached the Lyme-Old Lyme Board of Education inquiring whether the district would be interested in purchasing academy-owned land abutting the public school campus off Lyme Street. The academy owns approximately 39 acres of land across the street from … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Asked to Consider Purchase of Lyme Academy-Owned 26+ Acres on Lyme St.
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Seniors Cravinho, Wells Receive Prestigious Superintendent/Student Recognition Awards
LYME/OLD LYME -- (Press Release) Elizabeth Cravinho and Trevor Wells, students at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, have been awarded the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents’ (CAPSS) Superintendent/Student Recognition Award for leadership service to the school, academic prowess relative to ability, and service to others in the community at a ceremony held Dec. 10, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Seniors Cravinho, Wells Receive Prestigious Superintendent/Student Recognition Awards