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Principals report strong start to school year; emphasis on attendance, PBIS and family engagement
Summary
All five Colchester principals reported a positive opening of the 2024–25 school year, highlighting improved attendance, advisory meetings and nearly 100% kindergarten family participation. Administrators emphasized community‑building and routines to support instruction.
Principals from Colchester High School, Colchester Middle School, Malletts Bay School, Porters Point School, and Union Memorial School gave brief updates on the opening weeks of the 2024–25 school year.
Colchester High School Principal Andrew Conforti said school leaders are focusing on attendance and have seen improvement and high student engagement; he noted that "sixty student ambassadors helped welcome 9th graders" and that Spirit Week activities are beginning. Middle School Principal Tara Sharkey reported that in‑service work paid off in hallways and classrooms, with advisory activities and team field trips building community. Malletts Bay Principal Jordan Burke said preschool began that day and staff were reinforcing nonacademic routines supported by the PBIS framework and recognizing student effort through celebrations. Porters Point Principal Carolyn Millham described successful back‑to‑school events and onboarding for new staff; Union Memorial Principal Chris Antonicci highlighted nearly 100% family participation at the kindergarten meet‑and‑greet and said the building adjusted to the new five‑day calendar.
Administrators credited custodial, maintenance and office staff for logistical support to make entryways and common spaces more welcoming. The updates collectively emphasized routine, student supports and family engagement as priorities for the start of the year.
