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School District Name's PCS Teacher of the Year, Building-Level Teachers of the Year & Support Staff of the Year

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Plainville Community Schools has named Louis Toffolon Elementary School Preschool Teacher, Rachel Valentine, as the 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year. Valentine was nominated by colleagues, Anastasia Speakman and Elspeth Hayden.

UBI Federal Credit Union Supports Adult Education Program With Scholarship

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:13:00 GMT

Plainville Adult and Continuing Education is pleased to announce that UBI Federal Credit Union has awarded a $500 scholarship to support an eligible graduate of the Adult High School Credit Diploma Program or GED Preparation Program in pursuing college, technical, or trade school.

Plainville High School Launches New Trade Academy to Prepare Students for High Demand Careers

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:46:00 GMT

Plainville High School is proud to announce the launch of its new Trade Academy, a four-year program designed to prepare students for successful careers in the skilled trades, including carpentry, electrical, and HVACR. The Plainville High School Trade Academy was made possible through the support of a dynamic “funder collaborative” - a group of state and local funders, including the State of Connecticut, Main Street Community Foundation, Farmington Bank Community Foundation, the Petit Family Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, and the American Savings Bank Foundation, who have generously provided financial support for the program.