Police arrest girl, 13, for making threat that closed Ansonia Public Schools

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police received a complaint at about 6:40 a.m. today about a threat to the Ansonia Public Schools posted on social media. 

The Ansonia Board of Education was notified and a decision was made to cancel school. 

The Patrol Division and Detective Bureau were able to interview several potential witnesses. 

During the interview process a 13-year-old female confessed to making the post and she was arrested, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.

 

The juvenile was referred to Juvenile Court for Threatening First Degree and Breach of Peace Second Degree.

Chief Wayne Williams commends the actions of the Ansonia Police Department’s Patrol Division and Detective Bureau for their quick response and coordinated effort to secure the schools and investigate the threat.

Working in conjunction with the Ansonia Board of Education and Superintendent Joseph DiBacco, we would like to release the following statement to all the parents and guardians:

"Please speak to your children about how to communicate (i.e. email, social media) in an appropriate manner. Please know that all threats to our schools or students are taken very seriously and are investigated thoroughly.
We encourage parents to speak with your child about making the right choices and the potential consequences of their actions.

"Tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 20, the Ansonia Public Schools will resume a regular schedule of classes. We appreciate your help as we work together to keep all of our students safe and help them make positive choices for themselves and our community."

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Valley community to mark Juneteenth outside Ansonia City Hall

 

Ansonia to honor retired African American educator at senior center ceremony

Hat, mitten drive starts Wednesday to help Ansonia Pre-K program kids

 This is shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Ansonia students offered free breakfast, lunch during summer break

 

Ansonia Families,

Ansonia School Nutrition is serving breakfast and lunch at Ansonia High School all summer long at no cost to you.

Anyone under the age of 18 is allowed to participate.

Breakfast is served from 7-9 a.m. Monday through Friday (except July 4) and lunch is served from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

All meals are being served out of Ansonia High Schools Cafe.

Kevin Benham

Director of School Nutrition

Ansonia Public Schools

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Free pasta dinner slated Thursday at Ansonia Middle School

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page. 

Ansonia High School cheerleaders win CIAC 2023 Class S championship

From Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page:

Congratulations to our cheerleaders and their coach Jennifer McGeough! Hard work and dedication pays off!

They won the CIAC 2023 Class S Cheerleading Championship!

Italian Pavilion Night slated to support Ansonia High School PTSO

 

Rochelle congratulates Ansonia Public Schools on FAFSA challenge win

Please join me in congratulating Ansonia Public Schools on winning the 2021-2022 FAFSA Challenge by the Connecticut State Department of Education and receiving the Commissioner’s Award! We are so proud of you!

A special thank you to all the students, parents, and school staff who helped increase opportunities for our students. 

In Ansonia, the FAFSA completion rate jumped from 51% to 65.5%! This means more options and opportunities for funding for post-secondary education for our young people—whether it be for a four-year, two-year, or technical program.

Congratulations again on a job well done! 

SPOTLIGHTING LOCAL EXCELLENCE It was an absolute joy to honor Derby's own Nicole Rizzo at a book signing for her first published book and memoir “Running on Thin Ice.” Nicole, we are so proud of you and thankful that you’ve authored such a poignant book that is sure to resonate with many. You’ve created something truly special. The Connecticut Education Association has released its Legislator Report Card for the 2021-22 legislative cycle. The Report Card evaluates legislators' voting records and advocacy to support public education in Connecticut. For this year's cycle, CEA has placed me on its 2022 Honor Roll! The CEA Honor Roll distinction recognizes legislators with the highest report card scores who have demonstrated a commitment to public education, students, and teachers. The bills we passed this session and last session will positively shape our young residents' lives and ensure they can access a high-quality education that's full of opportunity. These bills are a meaningful step forward and advance the work to create a state where every child can receive the support they need to succeed. To learn more about the Legislator Report Card, please click here. This post is taken from an update from Rochelle's office.

Ansonia schools slate dress down day Friday to benefit high school

 

Ansonia High School announces Top 10 graduates

Ansonia Public Schools photo

Congratulations!

Pictured from left: Louis Gripper, Jr., Valedictorian, Ariana Wang, Salutatorian, Emily Borona #3, Jackson Dong #4, Haylee Johnson #5, Jace Gifford #6, Kendall Evans #7, Kiley Grace Geoghan #8, Haley Labrecque #9, Patricia Kierjczyk #10

Community caravan slated to cheer Ansonia first grader facing illness

ANSONIA - Please mark your calendars!

Jeilany, a first grader at Mead has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

She has an older brother at AMS and an older sister in grade 5 (also at Mead).

Guidance Counselor James Chester heard about this family and immediately jumped in to action to plan a "Joy for Jeilany." This car parade will be departing from Mead at 4 p.m. May 26.

The end destination is 35 Forest Ave.

Please join parade and bring joy to Jeilany!!

We are Ansonia Strong!

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Ansonia Public Schools congratulates 2023 Teacher of the Year

 Kelly Balanca teaches at John C. Mead Elementary School. Congratulations!

Ansonia Public Schools slates Kickoff to Kindergarten in March

 

Ansonia superintendent announces schools closed until Jan. 10

 

Senior Portrait Day slated at Ansonia High School

 Shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook   page.

Massaro Community Farm, Ansonia Public Schools join for after-school program

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page. 

 

Spaces available for preschool programs offered at several sites in Ansonia

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Yearbook pickup slated Wednesday at Ansonia High School

 

Shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

City opens cooling station today at Ansonia High School

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti is working with Superintendent of Schools Joseph DiBacco, Ansonia Board Of Education, and Ansonia Public Schools to open a COOLING STATION at Ansonia High School, starting today [Monday] at noon.

Cooling station will be open at the high school, 20 Pulaski Highway, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.

Need a ride? Call Valley Transit at 203-735-6408.

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