Each passing August day brings a greater sense of expectation and possibility for the upcoming school year. As we prepare for the opening day of school, on behalf of the Board of Education, our faculty, staff, and administration, I welcome our returning students as well as our new students and families to the 2010-2011 school year.

We have three new staff members joining us this year. In the Middle School-High School, we welcome Philip Cavo. Mr. Cavo will be teaching Spanish. We are also pleased to welcome back Tim Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert will be teaching seventh grade Math. Some may remember that Mr. Gilbert taught in the Middle School last year as a long-term substitute teacher. At the Elementary School, we are happy to welcome Caitlin MacPherson as the new Physical Education teacher.

Look for photographs and biographies of our new staff in the September issue of the Newsletter.

There are a number of other staffing changes as we begin the 2010-2011 school year. Colleen Apgar and Amy Neuner will both return to teach in the Elementary School. Ms. Bailey will continue her role of Assistant Middle School-High School Principal, but has traded her position of Athletic Director to become the Chairperson for the Committee on Special Education. Mr. Rohde will assume the position of Athletic Director.

I hope you have a great end to your summer, and look forward to seeing you during the upcoming school year.