Dan Nowak , Staff Writer. Liesel Matthews and Vanessa Lee Chester on set of A Little Princess. In spite of all the good things offered at Danbury High School, I believe that the school would be better off if it received more funding for classroom supplies, applications, food, repairs, and things of a similar nature. Columnist Juan A. Negroni recalls the days when refrigeration at home meant having ice delivered and fantasizing about electric fridges. I came from an 8th grade class of 24 students to a High School with almost 4000 students. A historic barn on UConns campus is dilapidated and unsightly. [H]is budget proposal for the next biennium increases this funding once again, chief spokesman David Bednarz said on Friday. Skip to main content. This wonderful school has not only provided a rigorous education, but has given them the opportunity to grow spiritually, said Jarboe. WebJoelene Hefferon, Staff Writer June 13, 2019 Five teachers are saying goodbye to DHS this year: Marlene Caravakis, Mary Veach, Pat Vilella, Robin Pietz and Rocky Wetzel are retiring. Michelle Guider, Visual Liesel Matthews (2002), actress and heiress Arthur Meyer (2002), comedian; writer supervisor and performer at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Kim Milford (1968), actor Liesel Matthews charmed audiences before slowly vanishing from Hollywood, but where did she go and why? DANBURY Stephanie Lyons-Keeley and her husband Wayne Keeley found comfort in their Minskin kitten Luke after the death of Keeley's 23-year-old son in 2020. Our experienced staff stays on top of all the latest trends in higher education.". Danbury high school is ok at best. "I probably don't need to tell you that the college admissions process is more competitive than ever before, which makes preparation even more crucial," said Dean of Counseling Timothy Nash, who has three decades of experience in college admissions at five Catholic colleges. Pupil Personnel/Related Services Staff; School Based Health Center; School Counselors; School Governance Council; Staff List; Upward Bound Program; Athletics. WebMr. WebDanbury High School Marching Band. View the Danbury High School yearly calendar below. Danbury High School has given me amazing opportunities and I am so happy that this was my high school. Danbury, CT 06811 Rating : 3/ 10 Bottom 50% Tel: (203) 797-4803 dhs.danbury.k12.ct.us SAVE SCHOOL Danbury High School serves 3,340 students in grades 9-12. It is now my senior year and I have a 4.2 GPA. Teachers are okay and there are many clubs you can get involved with. They did so much for us,Cabrera said. There is a significant impact if you start cutting back on how we do our job. Haar: Lamont deflects demands to spend CT surplus on education, Why a New York business wants to move its headquarters to CT, The CT legislature has 500 bills. The opportunities at Danbury High School in terms of classes, clubs, and extra-circulars is endless which allows diversity in the students and their interests. It connects parents to resources and services families need and teaches activities that encourage positive parent-child interactions, supporting the growth and development of a child. video. Home; About Us. On Friday, the president of the state university and college system told Hearst Connecticut Media that it was premature to single out any one institution such as WestConn for closure as the Board of Regents would need to assess the particulars of the budget and determine on a case-by-case basis which institutions and campuses have the resources to sustain these levels of funding and which do not., We have been clear about the potentially disastrous impacts of the proposed budgets on (state) institutions and students, the communities we serve, and the states workforce, said Terrence Cheng, president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, or CSCU. The experience I have had at this school was the best experience in my life and this is undoubtedly the best school in Ct. CLASS OF 1974!!! Liesel now had a step-father, Mr. James J. Bagley. However, the standard of education and resources available to the students is lower compared to neighboring school districts which is a drawback. 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