Vernon Public Schools

The Vernon Board of Education Special Meeting will take place on Monday, May 18th in the Rockville High School Library/Media Center.

We are happy to share that the NES time capsule that was buried in 1976 was officially located and the Department of Public Works (DPW) has removed it from the ground. It is located by the garden bed near the East Street doors. The District is currently working with DPW on the next steps for opening the capsule. Once we have a clearer timeline, we hope to coordinate an in school event for staff and students and an afterschool event for families and the community to celebrate and showcase this piece of NES history. We will share additional details as plans develop.

It’s field trip season! Today our kindergarten classes had an exciting visit to the Vernon Fire Department, Police Department, ambulance services. Students learned about emergencies, safety, and the important role first responders play in helping our community every day. Thank you to everyone who welcomed our students and made this a fun and educational experience!

First Graders had a fantastic day at Hill-Stead Museum! Students learned that it was once the home of the Pope family and explored rooms filled with artwork and history. They also spent time in the gardens where students sat and drew pictures of what they saw.

Rockville Rotary Club's "Rose Sale" will take place on June 4, 2026

VCMS PTO's "Square Peg Pizza" Fundraiser will take place on May 26, 2026

Vernon's "Meet on the Street Festival" will take place on May 21, 2026

Vernon's "Ready - Set - School Fair" will take place on May 20, 2026

Strong Family Farm's "Civil War Day Camp will take place on May 30, 2026

Strong Family Farm's "Chicken Run" will take place on May 17, 2026

Rockville Public Library's "2026 Music & Movement for Toddlers & Preschoolers" takes place on select Tuesdays and Saturdays, May through December

Rockville Public Library's "2026 Lil' Bookworms Storytime" takes place on select Wednesdays, May through December

The Vernon Board of Education has engaged the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) to assist them in the search process for a new Superintendent of Schools.

An integral part of the process involves parent and community participation in an online survey. The survey is designed to obtain participant input about the attributes, experience, and knowledge that the new superintendent should possess. The survey also provides an opportunity for participants to identify immediate tasks which the new superintendent should address.

Please access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQPLXWH

The survey will be open from May 11-22, 2026.

Please see the attached document for further information about Focus Groups being held on May 12th and 13th.

Board of Education:
Paul Grabowski, Chair
Kristiana Wintress, Vice-Chair
Karen Colt, Secretary
Anthony Bedlack
Susan Jablonecki
Kriste Nucci
Jesse Schoolnik
Simone Sewell
Susanne Vacek

Please come out to support the ASTE Plant Sale on Friday, May 8th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 AM to NOON.

Please see NESDEC's Executive Opportunity Announcement for the Superintendent of Schools

Please see the May 4, 2026 Superintendent Search Focus Groups Announcement

RHS Sports Booster Club's "3rd Annual Scramble Golf Tournament" will take place on July 19, 2026