From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: 1st Derby school superintendent

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features J.W. Peck - the first superintendent of Derby Public Schools.

Mr. Peck is the gentleman on the right in the short, dark coat. He worked in the Derby school system for 33 years, 18 of which serving as superintendent. When he retired in 1912, he was named Superintendent-Emeritus at a salary of $1,000.

Peck was born on Feb.10,1852 in Trumbull and died Aug.16,1917 at the age of 65.

[This was first posted on this date in 2016.]

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

DiBacco: Ansonia Middle School closes early after nearby disturbance Thursday night

 

DiBacco announces positive COVID-19 case at Ansonia High School

ANSONIA - During the evening of Feb. 15, 2021, we were notified of a positive COVID-19 case at Ansonia High School.

Out of an abundance of caution and for contact tracing purposes, all teachers and students at AHS will be in REMOTE operations for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.

We will provide more information as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Dr. Joseph DiBacco, Superintendent of Schools

Shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Positive COVID-19 test keeps Ansonia High School team on sidelines

 

DIBacco: Ansonia in-person instruction ends Friday

 

Seymour school district names 'Teacher of the Year' for 2018-19

SEYMOUR - Superintendent of Schools Michael Wilson last week announced Angelique McAuliffe is the district's 'Teacher of the Year.'

Seymour school superintendent Michael Wilson congratulates Bungay School second grade teacher Angelique McAuliffe, the district's 'Teacher of the Year.' 

Photo courtesy of Seymour Public Schools.

Please click here to read a story by Jean Falbo-Sosnovich, New Haven Register correspondent.