Meetings Scheduled to Discuss School Renovation Plan

A series of meetings have been scheduled to get input from residents about upcoming elementary school building renovation projects.

Verplank Is In Robertson Building This Year

Verplanck Elementary, formerly at 126 Olcott Street, has been relocated for the 2018-2019 school year to 65 North School Street, which is the old Robertson Elementary building.

New Era For Substitute Teachers In Manchester

ESS is now managing the Manchester Public Schools substitute teacher program, responsible for the hiring, training, and placement of all substitute teachers in the district. Anyone interested in working as a substitute for our district -- even people who have subbed in the past while working for other companies -- should visit www.ESS.jobs to apply or call 877.983.2244 for more information.

OneManchester for Friday, Oct. 19

Their leaves are dropping, waiting to be raked and bagged or swept to the curb in time for the vacuum truck. Yes, all throughout Manchester trees not only taunt us from above but even tease us at many turns.

MPS This Week: Oct. 15-19

One of the many things that make Manchester High different and special is its Homecoming Parade, which is coming up this Friday afternoon. This is a great community event and I encourage everyone (even those with no current 'connection' to MHS) to check it out. Incidentally, last week renowned sculptor Michael Keropian (MHS '78) was at the school working with students. And on Sunday MHS students were participants during the annual Chef's Challenge.