Superintendent's Newsletter

Dear Seymour Families,

As we conclude the 2025–2026 school year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for all that our students, staff, and community have accomplished together. Throughout the year, our schools demonstrated academic excellence, exceptional leadership, artistic achievement, athletic success, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.

One quote from our Class of 2026 President, Jeremy Tomasheski, perfectly captures the spirit of our community: “A town that feels more like a family than just a name on a map.” Those words reflect what makes Seymour so special. The partnerships among our families, educators, staff, and community members create an environment where students are supported, encouraged, and inspired to succeed.

This newsletter highlights just a few of the many accomplishments, celebrations, and memorable moments that made this school year extraordinary. While it is impossible to capture everything, these stories showcase the dedication, talent, and resilience that define Seymour Public Schools.

Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support throughout the year. We are honored to work alongside you in helping our students learn, grow, and achieve their goals.

Wishing you and your family a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer.

Sincerely,

Dr. Susan Compton
Superintendent of Schools

📚 Hundreds of student achievements recognized

🎓 Seymour High School Class of 2026 graduates

🏆 Multiple NVL Championships

⭐ Teacher of the Year Honored

🎭 Outstanding performances in music, art, and theater

🤝 Strong community partnerships supporting our schools

Highlights included:

• Recognition of the Seymour High School Top Ten Graduates
• Academic awards and scholarship recipients
• National Honor Society and student leadership recognitions
• Board of Education student achievement awards

Congratulations to our graduating seniors, including:

Valedictorian: William Jacob Lee

Salutatorian: Anuhya Bhushan Shah

We wish all members of the Class of 2026 continued success in their future endeavors!

This year we recognized the exceptional educators and staff members who make a difference in the lives of students every day.

Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Nicole Hiscock, Seymour Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Nicole's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to student success exemplify the excellence found throughout our district.

Our students continued to lead through service, innovation, athletics, academics, and extracurricular activities.

Highlights included:

• CABE Student Leadership Award recipients
• Student government initiatives
• Community service projects
• Peer leadership opportunities
• School-based recognition programs

The 2025-2026 school year was filled with memorable athletic accomplishments.

🏀 Girls Basketball
NVL Champions and CIAC Division III State Finalists

🥎 Softball
NVL Champions

🏃 Boys Track & Field
NVL Champions

Across all sports, Seymour student-athletes represented our community with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.

Students showcased their talents through music performances, concerts, theatrical productions, visual arts exhibitions, and club activities throughout the year.

Thank you to our advisors, directors, and families for supporting these important experiences.

Seymour Public Schools is fortunate to have strong partnerships with families, community organizations, local businesses, volunteers, and the Board of Education.

Your support helps create opportunities that enrich the educational experience for all students.

Thank you for helping make Seymour Public Schools a place where students thrive.

As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we remain committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities and fostering a culture of achievement, belonging, and growth.

We look forward to welcoming students back in August.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

August

• 26th - First Day of School

• 7th - Labor Day (Schools Closed)
• 14th - Board of Education Meeting
• 17th - Early Dismissal

• What’s something new you learned this week that really excited you?
• Can you tell me about a challenge you faced in class and how you solved it?
• Which subject do you feel you’ve improved in the most, and what helped you?
• Who did you spend the most time with at school today, and what did you do together?
• What’s one way you helped a classmate or friend this week?
• Did anything funny happen with your friends today? Can you share the story?
• Is there someone in your class who inspires you? What do you admire about them?

Is Your Child Struggling with School or Homework? Here’s How We Can Help!

If your child is having difficulty coming to school or keeping up with homework, we’re here to support you! Each week, we’ll provide clear and specific resources to assist you at home.

Weekly Resources:

1. Homework Help: Consider setting up a consistent homework time and a quiet space for your child to focus. Utilize online platforms like Khan Academy or IXL for additional practice.

2. Study Tips: Encourage your child to break tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Creating a checklist can help them feel accomplished as they complete each item.

3. Emotional Support: If your child is feeling anxious about school, try discussing their feelings openly. Sometimes, just talking about what’s bothering them can provide relief.

For personalized support, please reach out to our school counselor, who is available to help both students and parents. You can contact them at:

Bungay Elementary School

Dana Mitchell

Email: dmitchell@seymourschools.org

Phone: 203-881-7500 x1311

Chatfield Lo-Presti

Jessica DeNigris
Email: jdenigris@seymourschools.org
Phone: 203-888-4640 x1419

Kayla Salvati
Email: ksalvati@seymourschools.org
Phone: 203-888-4640 x1479

Seymour Middle School

Jennifer Severino
Email: jseverino@seymourschools.org
Phone: 203-888-4513 x1200

Trisha Hazzard

Email: thazzard@seymourschools.org

Phone: 203-888-4513 x1202

Seymour High School

Melissa Anelli (Dept. Chair)

Email: manelli@seymourschools.org

Phone: 203-888-2561 x1111

Together, we can create a positive and supportive learning environment for your child!

Contact information

Phone: 203-888-4564

Email: scompton@seymourschools.org
Website: www.seymourschools.org