The Teacher of the Year Committee is pleased to announce that Kelly Stein has been named the Vernon Public Schools 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year!
Kelly is a patient, flexible, innovative, and empathetic teacher whose passion for music is evident in everything she does. She believes that music is for everyone and has developed resources to support her diverse group of students across all five elementary schools. Kelly has an exceptional ability to motivate and inspire students to do their best, even when faced with challenges. She is constantly learning, creating new ways to engage students, and designing lessons that are both challenging and supportive so all students can reach their full potential.
In addition, Kelly works tirelessly to ensure the band program is accessible to all students by maintaining the school’s inventory of instruments so financial circumstances never become a barrier to participation. Her dedication, positivity, and commitment to equity make her an outstanding educator and an excellent representative of our district.
Please join us in congratulating Kelly on this well-deserved honor!
Kelly is a patient, flexible, innovative, and empathetic teacher whose passion for music is evident in everything she does. She believes that music is for everyone and has developed resources to support her diverse group of students across all five elementary schools. Kelly has an exceptional ability to motivate and inspire students to do their best, even when faced with challenges. She is constantly learning, creating new ways to engage students, and designing lessons that are both challenging and supportive so all students can reach their full potential.
In addition, Kelly works tirelessly to ensure the band program is accessible to all students by maintaining the school’s inventory of instruments so financial circumstances never become a barrier to participation. Her dedication, positivity, and commitment to equity make her an outstanding educator and an excellent representative of our district.
Please join us in congratulating Kelly on this well-deserved honor!
Please join us for the All Town Elementary Band Concert conducted by our Teacher Of The Year, Mrs. Stein!
The BOE Negotiations Committee will meet on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The BOE Personnel Search Committee will meet on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Registration is open for Vernon Troop 2020's Summer Camp, which will run from August 2 - 7, 2026
The Town of Vernon will provide Free Summer Meals for Kids 18 and Under from June 29th through August 14th, 2026
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Lego Club" takes place on select Mondays and Saturdays, June through December
This past Wednesday, the Department of Family, School & Community Partnerships proudly hosted our annual Ready, Set, Fair! It was an incredible event filled with excitement, connection, and community as we welcomed incoming students and families for the upcoming school year.
We truly enjoyed meeting so many amazing families, sharing resources, answering questions, and helping students feel prepared and excited for their next chapter. Events like these remind us of the importance of strong family and community partnerships in supporting student success.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success. We are already looking forward to next year’s Ready, Set, Fair! 🎉📚✨
We truly enjoyed meeting so many amazing families, sharing resources, answering questions, and helping students feel prepared and excited for their next chapter. Events like these remind us of the importance of strong family and community partnerships in supporting student success.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success. We are already looking forward to next year’s Ready, Set, Fair! 🎉📚✨
The BOE Ad Hoc 10-Year Facility Study & Master Plan Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Dear Vernon Families,
On Monday, the Vernon Board of Education approved Michael Savignano as the new Principal at Lake Street School, effective July 1, 2026. He replaces Tracy Duenzl, who is retiring after 13 years as Principal at LSS. Mike was the Assistant Principal at Vernon Center Middle School for the past 4 years. Prior to that, he was the Instructional Coach at VCMS and taught in Vernon since August 2006 as a Language Arts Teacher and Department Facilitator. Mike has extensive experience with English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum Development, Master Scheduling & Course Offerings, and Positive School Climate Practices. He received his Sixth Year Degree in Educational Leadership from the Central CT State University, his Master’s degree in Education and his Bachelor’s Degree in English, both from the University of Connecticut. Please join me in welcoming Mike to the Principalship in Vernon. Thank you for your continued support during this transitional period.
Joseph P. Macary, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Town of Vernon, Connecticut
On Monday, the Vernon Board of Education approved Michael Savignano as the new Principal at Lake Street School, effective July 1, 2026. He replaces Tracy Duenzl, who is retiring after 13 years as Principal at LSS. Mike was the Assistant Principal at Vernon Center Middle School for the past 4 years. Prior to that, he was the Instructional Coach at VCMS and taught in Vernon since August 2006 as a Language Arts Teacher and Department Facilitator. Mike has extensive experience with English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum Development, Master Scheduling & Course Offerings, and Positive School Climate Practices. He received his Sixth Year Degree in Educational Leadership from the Central CT State University, his Master’s degree in Education and his Bachelor’s Degree in English, both from the University of Connecticut. Please join me in welcoming Mike to the Principalship in Vernon. Thank you for your continued support during this transitional period.
Joseph P. Macary, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Town of Vernon, Connecticut
Rockville Public Library's "Summer 26 Teen Events" will take place on various dates through the Summer
The Town of Vernon will be offering Free Summer Meals for Kids 18 and Under
VCMS PTO will be raffling off 3 oversized VCMS Blankets at Square Peg Pizza on May 26, 2026
The VCMS PTO's "(un)Meeting at Square Peg Pizza" will take place on May 26, 2026
Apply today for Rockville Public Library's "Tween Advisory Group"
Rockville Public Library's "Meet a Ballerina" will take place on May 23, 2026
Rockville Public Library's "2026 Family Crafternoon" takes place on select days May through December
A huge congratulations to all of our 4th and 5th grade chorus members for their amazing all town concert last Wednesday! Under the direction of Mrs. Perrett-Manly, Ms. Smallidge, Mrs. March, Mrs. Preyer, and Mr. Dunia all 5 elementary school choruses came together for the concert! Almost 300 hundred students sang beautifully together to show that music connects us all. Our students sounded wonderful and it was a testament to all of their (and their music teachers') hard work! WELL DONE!!!
The Vernon Board of Education Special Meeting will take place on Monday, May 18th in the Rockville High School Library/Media Center.
Please see the NY Times story on test scores, highlighting Vernon Public Schools success!
