Elite basketball showcase on tap Aug. 11 at Shelton High School

Shared from the Shelton Police Department:

SHELTON - On Aug. 11, the Ta’Quan Zimmerman Elite 20 Invitational takes over Shelton High School, bringing some of the nation’s top high school basketball talent to our city.

Elite basketball. A powerful message. Be a Baller, Not a Bully!

Come pack the stands and show everyone what Shelton is all about!
 

Scarpa to sign memoir, "Lessons from the Stage," at Shelton High School event

Gary and Francesca Scarpa

SHELTON - Author, director, and educator Gary Scarpa has released his newest book, Lessons from the Stage, a memoir celebrating 50 years of theater, marriage, and community alongside his wife Francesca and their daughters.

Scarpa’s fourth published work — and his first non-fiction title — looks back on more than four decades of creating theater in Shelton and beyond through school productions, summer theater, and professional stage work.

“Back in 1973, I fell in love with an art form and a girl, all in one fell swoop,” Scarpa said. “The rest is history.”

That journey began with a college audition and continued in 1976 when Scarpa, then a young teacher at Shelton High School, directed his first production, The Music Man. One month later, Gary and Francesca were married at Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven with the entire cast in attendance.

Over the decades, the Scarpas founded the Youth CONNection summer theater troupe in 1983 and later established Center Stage in 2005, inspiring generations of performers, students, and audiences along the way.

In Lessons from the Stage, Scarpa reflects on both the triumphs and challenges of a life devoted to live theater.

“It’s a look back at our entire life in the theater,” Scarpa said, “with all the moments that stay with you long after the curtain comes down — not only the highlights, but the difficult moments as well. Theater teaches lessons that last a lifetime.”

To celebrate the book’s release and the couple’s golden anniversary in theater and marriage, the Scarpas will host a free public book discussion and signing on June 6 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Shelton High School.

The event is open to anyone who performed under their direction, worked backstage, attended productions, or followed Scarpa’s writing career through the years.

Lessons from the Stage is available in paperback and hardcover through Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and in digital format wherever e-books are sold.

For more information about the book, the June 6 event, or Gary Scarpa’s work, visit garyscarpa.com.

Shelton High School Drama Club to present 'Mamma Mia!'

Show dates:

April 3 at 7 p.m.
April 4 at 7 p.m.
April 5 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20
Student/staff/senior citizen: $15

Tickets available online or at the door!

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Charity basketball game Tuesday to pit Shelton PD against Shelton teachers

Join us for a night of fun and friendly competition as the Shelton Police Department takes on Shelton School Teachers in a charity basketball game! Doors open at 6 p.m. | Game starts at 6:30 p.m.  Tuesday, March 11  Shelton High School  

FREE entry! Donations encouraged at the door. A 50/50 raffle and concessions available!

All proceeds will support the Shelton Police Association Scholarship Fund, helping students in need from the Shelton School System. 

Bring your family and friends for an exciting night for a great cause! See you there!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Shelton High School DECA Club to hold gift-wrapping fundraiser

SHELTON - The Shelton High School DECA Club will host a holiday gift wrapping fundraiser to offer the community a chance to take some stress out of the holiday season while supporting a great cause! 

From 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 19 in the school cafeteria, community members are invited to drop off their gifts for professional wrapping. Whether you bring your wrapping paper or select from our festive collection, DECA students will ensure your gifts are beautifully wrapped and ready for the holidays. 

Pricing: small gifts: $2; medium gifts: $3; large gifts: $5. 

While waiting, guests can relax with complimentary hot cocoa and enjoy a classic holiday movie - or simply drop off their gifts and pick them up later at their convenience! 

Proceeds will support Shelton High School DECA’s programs, including competitions, community projects, and leadership development initiatives. Gift wrapping can be one of the most time-consuming parts of the holidays. 

This fundraiser is a way to lighten the load for our community and a great opportunity for students to engage with and give back to Shelton. Join us in making the season brighter - for you and the future leaders in Shelton DECA!  

The school is at 120 Meadow St.

This is shared from a press release.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights book used by siblings for 2 different reasons

Turnback Tuesday looks at a book that was used by two family members for very different reasons.

William J. Murray worked for R. N. Bassett Co. in 1902 and 1903 as a clerk. He used this book to keep a record of wire gauges that were used.

The R. N. Bassett Co. at this time was located on the corner of Third and Housatonic Avenue in Derby. They made skirts and corset wire.

William’s sister, Virginia, got a hold of this book and decided to make it her own. She used it to record school events especially her graduation year from Shelton High School in 1911.

Virginia ((or “Ginger” as her classmates called her), was one of 17 to graduate. She also used this book to paste and write down recipes.

Virginia became a teacher, moved to Derby, and her first teaching job was at Lafayette School in Shelton in 1915. She held this position for three years. In 1918, she taught at Hawthorne School in Shelton and then in 1920, Virginia became a teacher at Irving School in Derby. She transferred to Lincoln School to teach in 1924, and in 1927, Virginia moved to Waterbury.

This book is a recent donation to the Library from Joseph DiRienzo.

Thank you to the Shelton Public Library for their help in locating Virginia's listing in the Shelton High School yearbook.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Singer, NHSO to bring mid-20th century music to life at Shelton High School

SHELTON - Sparks will fly when Joan Ellison brings the Golden Age of studio recording back to life at 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Shelton High School.

A swinging celebration of the most dazzling singers, songwriters, and arrangers of the mid-20th century will be led by New Haven Symphony Orchestra Principal Pops Conductor Chelsea Tipton, II.

The timeless hits include Rosemary Clooney’s “April in Paris,” Peggy Lee’s “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” Lena Horne’s “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man of Mine,” Judy Garland’s “San Francisco” and “When The Sun Comes Out,” Ella Fitzgerald’s “’S Wonderful,” Doris Day’s “It’s Magic,” Eydie Gormé’s “Johnny One-Note,” Keely Smith’s “When Your Lover Has Gone,” and many more, featuring the original arrangements by Nelson Riddle, Conrad Salinger, and Paul Weston.

Sponsored by Valley Community Foundation, Frontier, and the New Haven Register.

Tickets for adults start at $15 and youth under 18 go free with an adult ticket purchase.

Learn more at NewHavenSymphony.org.

Shelton High School DECA Chapter to host fashion, talent show

SHELTON - Shelton High School’s DECA Chapter invites Shelton families and the local community to our DECA Fashion and Talent Show. 

Join us Feb. 22 at 7 p.m at Shelton High School for an unforgettable evening showcasing the incredible talents of our students and faculty. 

This event promises a fantastic lineup of live entertainment featuring student musicians performers, and faculty members flaunting the latest fashion styles. It’s a night of fun, fashion, and talent that you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are affordably priced at $5 and are available at the door on the evening of the event and during lunch periods at Shelton High School. Your ticket purchases directly benefit our SHS DECA Chapter Members.

This is a press release from the DECA Chapter at Shelton High School.

Author Gary Scarpa to discuss his new book at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Retired Shelton High School teacher and author Gary Scarpa will talk about his new book, 'What Are the Chances?' Wednesday at Plumb Memorial Library.

Sharing from Scarpa's Facebook post:

"Mia, Franki, and I will be talking about my latest book with our good friend Liz Kennard (as moderator) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. -- and I will be signing books in the hour before the talk (5-6) and the hour after the talk (7-8).

"Bring your own book or buy one at the event! We’d love to see you!"

Plumb Memorial Library is at 65 Wooster St.

NHSO to play tribute to the Queen of Soul at Shelton High School

SHELTON - The New Haven Symphony Orchestra will play a tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in a program at 3 p.m. June 4 at Shelton High School. 

The NHSO will welcome for the first time Broadway star Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy Award nominee Ryan Shaw to star in this glittery, high-energy soul/classical mashup.

The performance will feature such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many others.

To purchase tickets, visit NewHavenSymphony.org or call (203) 693-1486.

Shelton basketball teams to sponsor food drive for Spooner House

This is shared from the Spooner House Facebook page.

 

Shelton Marching Gaels to hold bottle, can drive Saturday

OUR MONTHLY BOTTLE DRIVE IS BACK! 

SHELTON - The Shelton High School Marching Gaels are conducting a bottle/can drive Saturday, Feb. 26 in the bus loop, Shelton High, 120 Meadow St. 

Please donate between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thank you for the continual support of the Marching Gaels. 

**Any student needing Community Service hours is welcome to join !! 

Shelton to distribute at-home COVID test kits, masks today at high school

The following message is from the Shelton Office of Emergency Management:

"This morning the City of Shelton only received 2,500 COVID-19 at-home test kits from the State along with N95 masks.

Distribution of the kits and the masks will take place today, Sunday, January 2 at 1 p.m. at Shelton High School. You must be a Shelton resident and identification is required to receive a test and mask.

Entrance to the high school will only be from North Constitution Blvd. The high school Meadow St entrance will be closed to all vehicular traffic.

The purpose of this distribution is to provide test kits to be used this week to reduce the spread of the Omicron virus and to supplement existing testing. The primary focus is for residents who have a known exposure or are symptomatic and are unable to find another test."

Shelton to distribute COVID-19 at-home tests to residents Thursday

Shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page:

The City of Shelton will be distributing COVID-19 at-home rapid tests.

The purpose of this distribution is to provide test kits to be used this week to reduce the spread of the Omicron virus and to supplement existing testing. The primary focus is for residents who have a known exposure or are symptomatic and are unable to find another test.

The City of Shelton is getting approximately 8,000 tests and they will be given out on a first come first serve basis.

Each vehicle will receive two kits. You must be a Shelton resident and identification is required to receive a test.

The distribution will take place on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. at Shelton High School. Entrance to the high school will only be from North Constitution Blvd. The high school Meadow St entrance will be closed to all vehicular traffic.

Soccer camp for girls on tap at Capewell Park in Shelton

 

Shelton High Athletic Department launches Fans in the Stands fundraiser

 

Shelton History Center shares Shelton High School robotics team's 3D figurines

These 3D printed robot figurines were created by Team 230 at Shelton High School. 
The team was founded in 1998 to promote learning and knowledge for students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). These figurines were printed by the team from a pre-existing design that they modified to include 230. 
These figurines, and the materials that were donated with them, are just one of the many examples of how the Shelton Historical Society collects items from the past and present for the future.

*Information shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page.

Local history: Shelton High School Class of 1919 photo

Sharing from Shelton History Center's Facebook post:

"The first high school class graduated from Shelton High in 1889. This photograph is of the graduating class of 1919."

Shelton High School DECA chapter to hold talent, fashion show

SHELTON - The Shelton High School DECA Chapter welcomes Shelton families and community members to its annual ‘DECA On-Air” Talent and Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the high school, 120 Meadow St. 
Join us for an unforgettable night as we showcase our amazing Shelton High students and faculty!  

“SHS DECA invites you to enjoy your favorite hits of the airwaves….LIVE on the Shelton High School Red Carpet!  
"Modeling the latest fashion set to Pop Music, Hop-Hop/Rap, Disco, Rock Music, Roaring 20's, Country Western and Movies/Musicals! Come and enjoy student musicians and performers—even faculty fun and so much more!”  

Tickets are $8 for students, $10 non-students and will be on sale at the door that evening and during lunch waves at Shelton High School.  
Proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network and our SHS DECA Chapter Members.  
A special thank you to our sponsors, Paul Mitchell School and Camillo Tuxedo.


This is a press release from the DECA chapter.

Shelton High School to hold 5K Crazy 4 Color Run