Excellence and Service Recognized Throughout Region 17

The Board of Education held a very special meeting on June 5, 2012 where it honored exemplary students and faculty including the Top Ten Scholars from HKHS, the Connecticut Association of Schools Middle School Scholars, The Teachers and Staff Members of the Year and the Retiring Faculty from RSD 17. 

Haddam Killingworth High School is proud to announce the Top Ten Scholars for the graduating Class of 2012 along with the Colleges/Universities they will be attending next year:

Valedictorian: Emma Soneson Yale University

Salutatorian: Megan Tischbein Colby College

Thomas Day Lafayette University

Rachel Roberts Princeton University 

Cameron Gesick Ohio State University

Emily Eldridge Hofstra University

Alexandra Raccio Fordham University 

Brianna Church University of Connecticut

Alina Kostek Quinnipiac University

Hanna Kelly University of Connecticut 

Each year the Connecticut Association of Schools recognizes the outstanding Middle School Scholars in every school district. This year’s honorees from HKMS were eighth graders Anthony Marino and Mackenzie Pias. 

Regional School District 17 is pleased to announce the Teachers and Staff Members of the Year from the District and each of the schools.  These professional represent excellence in the skills and commitment that they have brought to their position with RSD 17: 

Teachers of the Year

RSD 17: Angela Miller HKHS Mathematics

BES: Amanda Albert

HES: Jean Marie Foise

KES: Angela Bartelli

HKMS: Michelle Ouellette

Staff Members of the Year 

District: Pamela Hensel

BES: Linda Brencher

HES: Suzanne Hall

KES: Mary Anne Lisk

HKMS: Gale Annicelli

HKHS: Gina Voytek

The 2012 Retiring Faculty from RSD 17 represent a combined 178 years of dedication to our students and School District.  It is upon their hard work , vision and professionalism that we will continue to build our vision for RSD 17.  The retiring faculty for 2012 are:

Sandra Brown Reading Specialist- HES 34 Years

Jean Marie Foise 2nd Grade –HES 23 Years

Margaret French 1st Grade-HES 34 Years

Larry Leone Counselor-HKHS 21 Years

Pat McLaughlin Psychologist-HKHS 28 Years

Hans Strilbyckij Art-HKHS 38 Years

The HKHS spring athletic season wrapped up with distinction as the Varsity Baseball Team reached the State Class M championship game and the Girls Lacrosse Team reached the State Class S semifinals.  Both teams displayed athletic excellence and sportsmanship throughout the season and tournament play.

Board Items:

The Board has a Special Meeting scheduled for June 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  Among other items on the Agenda, the Board will be honoring its two student representative members for their service, and making decisions about the remaining operating funds for 2012-2013.

Over the summer, the Board will be meeting on July 10th, August 7th, and August 21st.   At the July 10th meeting, the Board will have an agenda item to discuss ideas for improving the District.  At one of the August meetings of the Board, a presentation will be made about the conclusions of the Community Conversation.  

Involvement Tip:

Do you have ideas for improving our District?  Do you see areas in the District that can be grown, changed or improved?  Please come to our July 10th meeting and share your observations and constructive ideas with us.