Vernon Public Schools is Hiring!
Check out the latest Vernon Public Schools billboard!
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Music & Movement for Toddlers & Preschoolers" takes place on select Tuesdays and Saturdays, July through December
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Read to a Therapy Dog" takes place on select Saturdays, July through November
Rockville Public Library's "Dino Dance Party" will take place on July 16, 2026
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Lil' Bookworms Storytime" takes place on select Wednesdays, July through December
Rockville Public Library's "Meet a Ballerina" will take place on July 11, 2026
Rockville Public Library's "Share & Tell at RPL" will take place on July 8, 2026
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Playdate @ The Library" takes place on select Mondays & Fridays, July through December
Dear Vernon Families,
On Monday, July 6th, the Vernon Board of Education approved Dr. Jennifer Hills-Papetti as the New Superintendent of Schools effective August 10, 2026. Dr. Hills-Papetti replaces Dr. Joseph Macary, who became the Superintendent of Schools in Middletown starting today. Dr. Hills-Papetti has been the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the New London Public Schools for the past 5 years. Previously, she was the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Professional Development in New London and prior to that she was the Principal of Pitkin School for the East Hartford Public Schools for five years. Dr. Hills-Papetti started her teaching career in East Harford as a classroom teacher and technology specialist for 14 years. Dr. Hills-Papetti has extensive experience with Curriculum & Instruction, School Governance, and Professional Learning Communities. She received her Doctorate of Education along with her Superintendent and Administrative Certifications from Central CT State University; and her Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Connecticut. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hills-Papetti to the Vernon Public Schools Leadership Team. Thank you for your continued support during this transitional period.
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
On Monday, July 6th, the Vernon Board of Education approved Dr. Jennifer Hills-Papetti as the New Superintendent of Schools effective August 10, 2026. Dr. Hills-Papetti replaces Dr. Joseph Macary, who became the Superintendent of Schools in Middletown starting today. Dr. Hills-Papetti has been the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the New London Public Schools for the past 5 years. Previously, she was the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Professional Development in New London and prior to that she was the Principal of Pitkin School for the East Hartford Public Schools for five years. Dr. Hills-Papetti started her teaching career in East Harford as a classroom teacher and technology specialist for 14 years. Dr. Hills-Papetti has extensive experience with Curriculum & Instruction, School Governance, and Professional Learning Communities. She received her Doctorate of Education along with her Superintendent and Administrative Certifications from Central CT State University; and her Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Connecticut. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Hills-Papetti to the Vernon Public Schools Leadership Team. Thank you for your continued support during this transitional period.
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
The BOE Ad Hoc 10-Year Facility Study & Master Plan Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
A Special Board of Education meeting will take place on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Register Today for Epilepsy Foundation Connecticut's "Kickball Tournament", which takes place on July 18, 2026.
There's Still Time to Register for Kindergarten at Vernon Public Schools!
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Process Art Play" takes place on select Thursdays, July through December
Vernon Public Schools is hiring School Climate Specialists. Use this link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/vernon/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Security
The Personnel Search Committee will meet on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Please find below flyers in English and Spanish with information for families and caregivers regarding the prevention of youth suicides during the summer break.
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Playdate @ The Library" takes place on select Mondays & Fridays, June through December
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Lego Club" takes place on select Mondays & Saturdays, June through December
