The mission of the Wolcott Public Schools is to develop in each student the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become a productive member of the community and a contributing member of society.

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                                                                                        July 2009

Dear Parents & Guardians,

After over 10 years as the Superintendent of Schools for the Town of Wolcott, Dr. Thomas M. Smyth, Jr.  will be retiring on June 30, 2009.  He has provided the district with 10 plus years of strong leadership, high levels of student achievement, and a commitment to learning for all.  His core beliefs of education have been engrained in the district through our administrators, teachers, staff and philosophy of learning.  The Wolcott Public Schools is a better place for students, thanks to Dr. Smyth's steady and confident leadership over the past 10 years.  We all wish him good health and happiness in his retirement in Florida.  He will be sorely missed by all.    

On July 1, 2009, the Wolcott Public Schools welcomes Dr. Gail Gilmore to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction.  Dr. Gilmore brings 21 years of administrative experience from the Bristol Public Schools.  She is currently serving as the Elementary Principal at Jennings School for the past 13 years and before that she served as an Assistant Principal at Bristol Central High School for 9 years.  Her teaching background is in music education.  We welcome Dr. Gilmore as an expert in data driven decision making, making standards work, and literacy interventions in the classroom.  She will be as asset to our district.  

On a personal note, the past three months have been both challenging and exciting - learning all the aspects of the district and its historical background have reaffirmed my belief that this is a excellent school district and we are on the right track.  The transition phase is nearing its mid-point, the time when the current central office leadership team changes.  The vision of the district is to stay the course with our current philosophy - high expectations of learning for all students, literacy as our foundation of education, and the use of technology as a tool for 21st century skills.  We look to build on our core beliefs to take the district ot the next level of student achievement.  Thank you very much for your continued support and I look forward to working with all of you.  Remember, I have an open door policy, please stop in over the summer to discuss any initiatives or just to talk. 

   Thank you.    

   Joseph Macary

   Assistant Superintendent

Budget Presentation to Town Council

District Strategic School Profile 2007-2008