SEYMOUR — About 2,100 students headed back to class this week for the start of the 2022 – 2023 school year.
Aside from the typical stuff, like some buses arriving a few minutes late, and some traffic congestion due to parent drop-offs, things went pretty smooth.
Superintendent of Schools Compton, in presiding over her second year now as schools’ chief, made the rounds to each of the district’s four schools on opening day Wednesday (Aug. 31), and was “extremely happy” to welcome students and staff back.
Compton made the rounds with Associate Superintendent of Schools Vonda Tencza, Board of Education Vice-Chairman Ed Strumello, First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis and Police Chief John Bucherati.
“We had a wonderful first day for our students,” Compton said. “Our administration and staff did an amazing job in each of our four buildings.”
At Chatfield-LoPresti School, Principal David Olechna greeted each student who entered the elementary school building by saying “Aloha,” and placing Hawaiian leis around their necks. This gesture plays on the school’s ongoing ‘Spirit of Aloha’ concept.
Over at Bungay School, Principal Mary Sue Feige said things went smoothly.
“The first day of school went extremely well,” she said. “Our children have learned where their classrooms are, visited the art, music, gym and library media center, and they especially love being back in the cafeteria.”