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New London Board honors Students of the Month from district schools

New London Board of Education · March 23, 2026
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Summary

The board recognized Students of the Month across the district, naming students from early childhood through adult education; recognitions included multiple students at New London High School and noted Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School as a Connecticut Middle School of the Year finalist.

The New London Board of Education recognized Students of the Month from each district school during its March 23 meeting.

Students named included Tristan Rodriguez (Early Childhood Center at B.P. Mission); Jeslyann Martinez Rodriguez (Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School); Annalise Guaba (Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School); Jarrad Staplins (C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet School); Leanny Vasquez (Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School Campus); Kailani Thompson and Cheyenne Shirley (New London High School Multi-Magnet Campus); and Amy Vega (New London Adult Education).

President Elaine Maynard-Adams noted the district’s recognition of achievement at all levels and highlighted that Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School is one of two finalists for the Connecticut Middle School of the Year.