Overview of Reopening of Wheeler A Walk Through Wheeler School Parent Reopening Information 2020-2021








School News

Posted November 26th 2019
Matt Olshefski, Superintendent of the Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School renovation project, recently visited Wheeler faculty member Cheryl Michaud's fourth grade class to show and discuss a major Lego project he worked on for four months depicting downtown Hartford.
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Posted November 13th 2019
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School fifth graders recently completed a unit of study where they learned about the voting process and voting rights in Connecticut.
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PHS Science National Honor Society Supports Those in Need

Posted January 07th 2021
The Plainville High School Science National Honor Society, lead by faculty member and group advisor John Girard, collected $370 and donated food items, Gnazzo Food Center gift cards, and funds to the Plainville Community Food Pantry before the school's winter break, to support local residents in need over the winter months.
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Equity and Gender Stereotypes Lesson at Wheeler

Posted January 05th 2021
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School Library Information Teacher Cynthia Giantonio recently led a lesson on equity and gender stereotypes with all Wheeler School fifth grade students. As part of the lesson, students discussed how stereotypes impact their daily lives and online experiences.
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Middle School of Plainville Educator Wins Award

Posted November 13th 2020
Middle School of Plainville Technology Education teacher Camille Westfall, is the recipient of this year's Technology Student Association (TSA) Chapter Advisor of the Year award. This award is presented to (TSA) chapter advisors who have provided exemplary service and support to the Technology Student Association.
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District Food Services Department Expands Free Meal Offerings For All Students

Posted November 13th 2020
The Plainville Community Schools Food Services Department continues to expand meal offerings to students and families, according to Food Services Director, Ashley Onion.
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Classes Participate in Read Aloud Sessions

Posted November 06th 2020
Several elementary school faculty members and their classes in Plainville have recently participated in virtual read-aloud sessions and activities lead by Department of Education Open Choice Program Liaison Dina Lamenzo.
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Stuffed Animals for PFRN!

Posted October 28th 2020
The Plainville Fire Department, in conjunction with generous donations from PetSmart and their customers, picked up and delivered brand new stuffed animals to the Plainville Family Resource Network (PFRN) based at Linden Street School.
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MSP Artists!

Posted October 14th 2020
Middle School of Plainville students are back in art class this year expressing their creativity!
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Stronger Together

Posted October 05th 2020
Students at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School, under the direction of Art Teacher Laura Reed, created a “Stronger Together” mural comprised of the students’ mini self portraits created as their first art lesson this year!
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Donations Made for PHS iPads

Posted September 18th 2020
Plainville Community Fund and the Petit Family Foundation donates to the Plainville High School Math Department to purchase two iPad and Apple Pencil sets
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District Students to Receive Breakfast and Lunch at No Charge Through December

Posted September 16th 2020
All Plainville Community Schools students will now receive breakfast and lunch at no cost each school day through the end of December, according to district Food Services Director, Ashley Onion.
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Linden's New Cultural Ambassador Program

Posted September 16th 2020
Linden Street School has a new Cultural Ambassador Program introduced to the school community by Principal Jeff Wallowitz.
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Trumpf Inc. Donation!

Posted August 21th 2020
Trumpf Inc. recently donated face masks to Plainville Community Schools for the start of the 2020-21 school year!
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Everyday Heroes Apr 2020

Posted April 21th 2020

Plainville High School Counselor Kelly Hickey was recognized as the school district’s Everyday Hero for the month of April. Kelly was nominated by the Mandeville Family for her outstanding dedication to students and extra efforts to make a difference. She was honored virtually during the April 20th Plainville Board of Education meeting.