NEW HAVEN, CT—Competing at the Floyd Little Athletic Center on Friday, Feb. 7, in New Haven, CT, the Old Lyme girls team won the Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Championship. Haddam-Killingworth (H-K) came in second place and Cromwell third. Key Old Lyme results for 1st team All-Conference-Girls were as follows: The Old Lyme boys team finished fifth in their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Are Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Champions!
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Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces 2024-25 Lyme-Old Lyme Scholarship Recipients
OLD LYME—The Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Board of Trustees has announced it has awarded private study music scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year to students from both Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Middle School and LOL High School. Award recipients from the LOL Middle School are: Natalie Gibbons, Conor Buckeridge, Estelle Filardi, Isla Morrissette (winner of the Dr. … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann Heller Music Foundation Announces 2024-25 Lyme-Old Lyme Scholarship Recipients
Lyme Consolidated School Receives $23.7K Grant From ‘CT Grown for CT Kids’ Program
LYME–The Connecticut Department of Agriculture has announced that Lyme is among the 15 communities receiving a $23,753 grant through the 'CT Grown for CT Kids' program. Lyme Consolidated School will receive the grant to support its “Waste Warriors” project. This project teaches local students about the value of composting, which allows them to reduce food waste and learn how … [Read more...] about Lyme Consolidated School Receives $23.7K Grant From ‘CT Grown for CT Kids’ Program
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Lyme-Old Lyme High School 2024-25 Quarter 1 Honor Roll HIGH HONORSGrade 12Micah Bass, Gavin Biega, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Dominic Clark, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Andrea DeBernardo, Caeli Edmed, Anna Eichholz, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Salvatore Gencarella, Manu Geronimo, Christopher … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Announce Q1 Honor Rolls
Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
BOSTON, MA—UPDATED 12/02 WITH NEW PHOTOS: On Saturday, Nov. 30, Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Junior Chase Gilbert qualified for the Footlocker Cross Country National Championship with her fifth place finish in the 5,000-meter course at the Northeast Regional Championships at Franklin Park In Boston. Gilbert's time was 17:56.9—only around six seconds behind the … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Junior Gilbert Qualifies for X-Country Nationals in San Diego, First Ever OL Runner to Reach Nationals
Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
OLD LYME — Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School welcomed more than a dozen community members to view the renovated school greenhouse at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, Nov. 19. The greenhouse has been renovated as a partnership between Lyme-Old Lyme Schools, the Lyme-Old Lyme Food Share Garden (LOLFSG), and the community. At the ribbon-cutting, Lyme … [Read more...] about Ribbon-Cutting Held for Renovated Greenhouse at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School: UPDATED
Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
LYME/OLD LYME—On Monday, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a breakfast for local veterans followed by ceremonies in each school incorporating speeches, music and singing to honor all veterans. Students of all ages were involved in the day’s events. After breakfast at the middle school, the veterans attended a program in their honor in the … [Read more...] about Veterans Day at Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Carefully Mixes Music, Pomp, Ceremony with Food, Flags, Fun
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Project Costs for Three of Four Schools Now $119K Under Budget OLD LYME—The Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Board of Education has today given an update on the progress of the PK-8 Building Project for which voters approved $57,555,000 in November 2022. The project itself is, more accurately, two different projects as they are being supported by two different state grant … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Give Update on PK-8 Building Project
Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
Boy's SoccerOn Monday, Sept. 16, Old Saybrook defeated Old Lyme 3-0. Coached by Allyson Gleason, the Wildcats were playing at home and their record now stands at 2-4-0.Casey DeAngelo, Reggie Duque and Christain Dutra scored for Saybrook. Carlos Velez Torres made four saves for Old Saybrook while Sam Edmed made 11 for Old Lyme. Old Lyme's record is now … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Sports Round-up: Mix of Wins, Losses for Old Lyme Teams
Allik is Named Lyme-Old Lyme Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’, Karpinski is ‘Employee of the Year’
OLD LYME—In time-honored tradition, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser announced the District's Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year at the Convocation assembly held Monday in Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS.) Longtime LOLHS art teacher William 'Will' Allik, who has been working for Lyme-Old Lyme Schools since 2004, was named Teacher of the Year. … [Read more...] about Allik is Named Lyme-Old Lyme Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’, Karpinski is ‘Employee of the Year’
Smiles Abound on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Opening Day
LYME/OLD LYME–This past Tuesday, Aug. 27, was filled with hugs and smiles—and a few nervous steps and glances—as the first day of a new school year in Lyme-Old Lyme Schools unfolded. Asked how the day had gone, Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Superintendent Ian Neviaser told LymeLine exclusively in a text message, "We were happy to welcome our students back to school for what looks … [Read more...] about Smiles Abound on Lyme-Old Lyme Schools’ Opening Day
Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’
OLD LYME — Connecticut Audubon’s Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center (RTPEC) has announced the opening of a new children’s education center on its five-acre property in Old Lyme. Funded by private donations, The Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center is located in a renovated and expanded 1,632-square-foot cottage. “The Kelsey family is fortunate to be … [Read more...] about Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center in Old Lyme Opens ‘Kelsey Family Children’s Innovation & Discovery Center’
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Commencement Ceremony Celebrates a ‘Class of Heroes’
OLD LYME—Despite somewhat threatening weather at the Commencement Ceremony held Friday evening, the rain pretty much held off until the 106 Lyme-Old Lyme High School seniors had received their diplomas and officially graduated, thus becoming the Class of 2024. We have published below the speeches made at Commencement in the order in which they were given. More photos will … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Commencement Ceremony Celebrates a ‘Class of Heroes’
Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Say Farewell to Retirees with 225 Combined Years of Service
OLD LYME—On Wednesday evening at the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Board of Education meeting, eight members of the faculty and administration were recognized for their service over, in almost every case, several decades—and in the case of William (Billy) Rayder, almost 50 years! The faculty members honored were: The administrative staff honored were: … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme Schools Say Farewell to Retirees with 225 Combined Years of Service
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Car Parade
OLD LYME—On Thursday evening, Lyme-Old Lyme High School seniors drove down Lyme Street in a joyful parade to celebrate their upcoming graduation the following day. We will have more photos of the parade soon. If you would care to share some of yours, please email them to editor@lymeline.com. Thanks in advance! … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Seniors Celebrate Impending Graduation with Car Parade