Vernon Public Schools

✨ A Blast from the Past at Northeast School! ✨ In 1976, as our country proudly celebrated its 200th birthday, Vernon Public Schools marked the occasion in a truly unforgettable way. All of the elementary schools gathered for a special ceremony that captured the spirit, pride, and optimism of the Bicentennial. That day, a giant time capsule was carefully lowered into the ground, filled with mementos chosen by the children and teachers of the time…and now, 50 years later, we are getting ready to unearth it! Rumor has it that inside the capsule are pencils from Sharkey’s, the beloved pizza place in Vernon Circle, and even a Fonzie T-shirt, from Mr. Rivard’s class, a tribute to their favorite TV show, Happy Days. Teachers who helped create this moment in history included Mrs. Miller, Mr. Huddock, Mrs. Desoto, and Ms. Peterson, among others who made Northeast School such a special place during that era. As we plan this exciting celebration, we can’t help but wonder what other treasures are waiting below? What memories did students choose to preserve for the future? Be sure to check out the photos showing the crane lowering the time capsule, packed with hopes, memories, and pieces of 1976. Were you there? Do you remember the ceremony or what your class contributed? We would love to hear your stories. Please comment below and help us piece together this incredible moment in Vernon’s history! More details about when we will dig up the time capsule coming soon!

Our first graders at NES took their Readers Theater on the road today! 🎭 They proudly performed Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats for our kindergarten friends, spreading smiles, confidence, and a love of stories. Such a special moment of learning and leadership!

Vernon Public Schools is the only Connecticut school district to earn national recognition from the District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI). Please check out the link below on a news piece from Fox61:

https://www.fox61.com/video/news/local/tolland-county/vernon/vernon-public-schools-is-only-connecticut-district-honored-this-year-by-national-institute/520-a764dbd9-1273-449f-aea8-94c9b46eded3

The Vernon Board of Education Regular Meeting will take place on January 12, 2026.

The Vernon Board of Education Special Meeting - Presentation of the Superintendent's Proposed 2026-2027 Budget will take place on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp's "2026 Summer Program" will take place from June 14 to August 14, 2026

Rockville Public Library's "2026 Playdate @ The Library" takes place on select Mondays & Fridays, January through December

Vernon Unites for Children and Families will hold their "Snow Much Fun Community Cafe" on January 12, 2026

Rockville Public Library's "The Lucky Husky" Author's Visit will take place on January 10, 2026

Rockville Public Library's "2026 Process Art Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers" takes place on select Thursdays, January through December

Rockville Public Library's "2026 Family Crafternoon" takes place on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, January through December

Check out the latest Vernon Public Schools billboard, featuring Rockville High School's 9th Grade Freshman Academy!

The Board of Education Ad Hoc 10-Year Facility Study & Master Plan Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

The BOE Special Meeting (PD Session on Smarter Budgets) will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026 via Zoom.

ASAP's 21st Annual "Celebration of Young Writers" Event submissions are due by March 22, 2026

Vernon Parks & Recreation's "Food Explorers Spring Desserts" will take place on Tuesdays from March 3 - March 24, 2026

Vernon Parks & Recreation's "Winter 2026 Snowman Contest" submissions are due by February 28, 2026

Vernon Parks & Recreation's "Winter 2026 Safe @ Home" will take place on February 2, 2026

Family School & Community Partnerships' "Vision Board Event for Families" will take place on January 15, 2026

Rockville Public Library's "2025 Playdate @ the Library" will take place on December 29th