Join us for our SEL Spirit Week from March 9 through 13!
Mood Meter Monday (Self Awareness):
Wear an outfit that shows energy and pleasantness highs and lows. Try to include all four colors of the Mood Meter in just one outfit.
#Twinning Tuesday (Relationship Skills):
Dress similarly or identically with a Snow Student or Snow Staff that you admire. What positive character qualities do they have that you can also match? (This could be a perfect opportunity to wear your Snow School gear).
Wellness Wednesday (Self Management):
Wear an outfit that makes you feel cool and confident or calm and comfortable....Wait! Why not both?
Thinking about Others Thursday (Social Awareness):
To understand other people's perspectives and experiences you need to show empathy and effort. Put on your "thinking caps" today and show Snow that you have both. (Pssst...It's a HAT DAY!).
Bright Future Friday (Responsible Decision Making):
Dress up like the kind of person you want to be or the profession you want to have when you are a grown up. Bring your Best "Future" Self to Snow School. (If you are unable to dress up, just wear SUNGLASSES for "the future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.")
Mood Meter Monday (Self Awareness):
Wear an outfit that shows energy and pleasantness highs and lows. Try to include all four colors of the Mood Meter in just one outfit.
#Twinning Tuesday (Relationship Skills):
Dress similarly or identically with a Snow Student or Snow Staff that you admire. What positive character qualities do they have that you can also match? (This could be a perfect opportunity to wear your Snow School gear).
Wellness Wednesday (Self Management):
Wear an outfit that makes you feel cool and confident or calm and comfortable....Wait! Why not both?
Thinking about Others Thursday (Social Awareness):
To understand other people's perspectives and experiences you need to show empathy and effort. Put on your "thinking caps" today and show Snow that you have both. (Pssst...It's a HAT DAY!).
Bright Future Friday (Responsible Decision Making):
Dress up like the kind of person you want to be or the profession you want to have when you are a grown up. Bring your Best "Future" Self to Snow School. (If you are unable to dress up, just wear SUNGLASSES for "the future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.")
GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN! 🖍️🍎✏️ Important information is now available for families looking to enroll their children in kindergarten classes in Middletown Public Schools! Scan the QR code to learn more about your child's school! https://www.middletownschools.org/article/2732611
Déjà vu! Due to the continued cleanup around the city and at our schools, all Middletown Public Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, February 24, 2026. There will be no before or after-school activities. Central Office will be closed; all Central Office staff are encouraged to work remotely. Stay safe & warm! ❄️
Get ready for a big blizzard! ❄️❄️❄️ Due to the forecasted winter weather, all Middletown Public Schools will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. All before & after-school programs will be cancelled. Central Office will also be closed; more information for Central Office staff will be forthcoming. Stay safe, and enjoy the snow day!
To support an SEL Choose Love activity inspired by Scarlett Lewis’ visit to Snow School last week, classes read a self esteem/self love book and then created hearts that say “I love myself because/ I love me/ I am”.... The students then wrote a word or a few of why they like themselves and then decorated the heart so each is unique. Once students were done they cut them out and put them up on display in the main front foyer. What a way to show affirmations and show how much we care about ourselves and our school community!
Due to the inclement weather, all Middletown Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This delay applies to all students, teachers, administrators, and non-essential/emergency employees.
School hours for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 are included below:
▶️ Middletown High School: Begins at 9:25 a.m. and dismiss at 2 p.m.
▶️ Legacy Academy: Begins at 9:25 a.m. and dismiss at 1 p.m.
▶️ Beman Middle School: Begins at 10:10 a.m. and dismiss at 2:45 p.m.
▶️ All Elementary Schools: Begin at 10:50 a.m. and dismiss at 3:25 p.m.
Preschool hours for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 are included below:
🔵 PreK Full Day at Bielefield, Snow & Spencer: Begin at 11 a.m. and dismiss at 3:45 p.m.
🔵 PreK Half Day AM at Snow: No Preschool/CANCELED
🔵 PreK Half Day PM at Snow: Normal arrival at 12:55 p.m. and dismiss at 4 p.m.
Thank you very much and please stay safe.
Join us for a Snow School Spirit Week - Week of February 9th!
Snow School hosted some of the veterans in our community for a Veterans Day assembly. We are grateful that they took time out of their schedules to speak with our students and help us honor the members of our armed forces.
Students in the library decorated cards for our local veterans. We started the lesson by learning what Veterans Day is, then read books about service men and women (Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, America's White Table, Rolling Thunder, and Veterans: Heroes in our Neighborhoods.) Afterward students decorated their thank you cards and wrote messages to local veterans. Those that have veterans in their families were encouraged to make them a thank you card as well. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade made cards.
The cards were dropped off at the Town Hall to Faith Jackson who is the Veterans Service representative. She will distribute them to veterans at the Veterans Day ceremony in town. The ceremony is on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown CT. Cards will also be distributed at Snow to veterans attending the Veterans Day Assembly.
The cards were dropped off at the Town Hall to Faith Jackson who is the Veterans Service representative. She will distribute them to veterans at the Veterans Day ceremony in town. The ceremony is on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Lane, Middletown CT. Cards will also be distributed at Snow to veterans attending the Veterans Day Assembly.
Our 5th Grade students wrapped up their bike riding unit by taking a ride around the neighborhood. Many thanks to our awesome MPS SROs for escorting them safely along the way!
Our KPA students started their first play scenario of the year: Construction Zone! They have been learning all about construction zones to get ready for their Purposeful Play scenario, including a visit from our Town Works department.
National Principals Month continues, and Middletown Public Schools are proud to recognize and celebrate our wonderful principals, who provide the best educational experience for our students!
Principal Fragola from Snow Elementary School explains why he loves being a principal in Middletown! #MPS #MiddletownPublicSchools
Principal Fragola from Snow Elementary School explains why he loves being a principal in Middletown! #MPS #MiddletownPublicSchools
Fourth Grade students created and tested out containers for an egg drop during Library Media class!
K9 Officer Bear paid a visit to Snow School at the end of last week! Our students and staff loved his calming presence in our school.
Partner with the Middletown Transition Center: Let’s Create Meaningful Opportunities Together!
Calling all Local Business and Community Leaders! We’re inviting you to make a lasting impact by partnering with the Middletown Transition Center (MTC). Our students are motivated young adults ages 18–22 with disabilities and are ready to contribute to your workplace and grow through hands-on experience.
Why It Matters
Real-world work builds confidence, skills, and inclusion. When students are welcomed into community settings, they thrive and so do the businesses that support them.
What You Provide
A welcoming workplace
A chance for students to learn and grow
Just a few flexible hours per week
What You Receive
1–2 student interns, always supported by a trained job coach
Enthusiastic help with no cost to you
Recognition as a community leader in inclusive employment
Let’s Talk
We’ll tailor the partnership to meet your needs and make the process easy. Join us in creating a more inclusive Middletown, one opportunity at a time.
Learn more and/or contact us here: https://tinyurl.com/Jobs4MTC
#MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers
Meet Amanda Martinez, the Principal of Spencer School whose leadership creates a thriving educational community for all! Nominated by an anonymous colleague, Mrs. Martinez demonstrates how outstanding school leadership prioritizes relationships, recognition, and genuine care for every member of the school family.
"Mrs. Martinez is an exceptional educational leader who always puts children first, knows how to appreciate her staff and builds a positive climate and culture where parents and community members feel welcomed!" shares her nominator. This comprehensive approach to leadership ensures that Spencer School operates as a true community where everyone feels valued and supported.
Her ability to "always put children first" while simultaneously building up her staff creates an environment where educators feel empowered to do their best work. When teachers feel appreciated and supported, that positive energy flows directly to students and families.
The welcoming climate Mrs. Martinez has cultivated extends beyond the school walls, ensuring that parents and community members feel like true partners in the educational process. This inclusive approach strengthens the entire Spencer School community.
We're incredibly fortunate to have principals like Mrs. Martinez whose vision of educational leadership encompasses not just academic achievement, but also the creation of spaces where everyone feels they belong and can succeed!
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Meet Dipti Post, a dedicated Special Education Teacher at Moody Elementary School whose expertise and compassion are making a profound difference for students with complex learning needs! Nominated by parent Mark Jimenez, Ms. Post exemplifies the specialized skill and genuine care that exceptional special education requires.
"Ms. Post has worked significantly well with our daughter who has level 3 autism, intellectual disability, ADHD and language delay," shares Mark. "She genuinely provided her expertise in teaching our daughter with complex needs."
Working with students who have multiple diagnoses requires exceptional knowledge, patience, and creativity – qualities that Ms. Post brings to her classroom every day. Her ability to understand and address each child's unique challenges while celebrating their individual strengths creates learning opportunities that might not otherwise exist.
"She was able to navigate our daughter's challenges to make an impact on our daughter's education," Mark adds. This ability to see beyond disabilities to discover each child's potential represents the very best of special education practice.
We're incredibly grateful for educators like Ms. Post whose specialized expertise and unshakeable dedication ensure that every student, regardless of their learning differences, has the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed!
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Meet Melina Metaxas, the exceptional Biology and Ocean Teacher at Middletown High School who's creating profound connections with her students both in and out of the classroom. Nominated by student Jillian Segal, Ms. Metaxas exemplifies how great teaching combines academic excellence with genuine care for students as individuals.
"She is the kindest person on earth. She is my one trusted adult in the school system that I know I can go to with any problems or just simply ask her for advice," shares Jillian. This trust speaks to the safe, supportive environment Ms. Metaxas creates where students feel valued and heard.
Beyond being a trusted mentor, she's also "an exceptional teacher who knows how to keep her students focused and interested," bringing passion and engagement to the sciences that inspires young minds to explore the natural world.
When Ms. Metaxas learned of her nomination, her response revealed her dedication: "Wow, what a kind gesture and a great way to kick off teacher appreciation week! It's crazy to think that I'm almost done with my 4th year of teaching and 7th season coaching crew."
We're incredibly fortunate to have educators like Ms. Metaxas who understand that teaching is about so much more than curriculum; it's about being that trusted adult who helps students navigate both academic challenges and life itself.
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Meet Aaron Sweeney, the exceptional Science Teacher at Beman Middle School whose expertise and compassion create the perfect environment for middle school learning! Nominated by a community member who chose to remain anonymous, Mr. Sweeney exemplifies how veteran educators blend deep subject knowledge with genuine understanding of their students.
"Mr. Sweeney is an exceptional science teacher. He is a veteran teacher that is well versed in the science curriculum and social emotional learning for middle school students," shares his nominator. This combination of academic expertise and emotional intelligence is particularly valuable during the middle school years when students are navigating both complex scientific concepts and personal growth.
His approach to teaching demonstrates true educational artistry, being both "knowledgeable and personable" while always meeting "the students where they are." This ability to adapt instruction to individual student needs while maintaining high academic standards creates an environment where all learners can thrive.
As his nominator notes, Mr. Sweeney truly is "an asset to Beman Middle School," bringing years of experience and wisdom to support both student learning and the broader school community.
We're incredibly fortunate to have veteran educators like Mr. Sweeney whose dedication and skill continue to inspire young scientists and lifelong learners!
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Meet Denise Conley, a dedicated second grade teacher at Wesley Elementary School who's transforming student experiences through creativity and compassion! Nominated by parent Stephen DiCarlo, Mrs. Conley demonstrates how exceptional teaching addresses not just academic growth, but also the whole child.
"Mrs. Conley has done so many great things throughout the year to give her students the best education!" shares Stephen. "She is constantly coming up with creative ideas such as inviting mystery readers to come in and read to the children on national reading week."
Her approach extends beyond academics. Mrs. Conley understands that true learning happens when students feel emotionally supported and valued. This holistic perspective has made a profound difference for Mr. DiCarlo’s family: "My son struggled in his Kindergarten and 1st Grade years but due to her hard work he is now excelling and this wouldn't have happened without her."
Mrs. Conley's ability to recognize each child's unique needs and provide both educational excellence and social-emotional support exemplifies the transformative power of dedicated teaching. Her classroom is a place where students find their confidence.
We're fortunate to have educators like Mrs. Conley whose creativity and care create lasting impact on our students' educational journeys!
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Do you know an MPS employee who deserves recognition? Use the link in our bio or here to submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/MPSComms
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