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June 14, 2018

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June 13, 2018

Windsor Locks, CT – The Windsor Locks Middle School has been recognized as a Red, White and Blue School for the 2017-2018 school year. The awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 12 from 4:00-5:30 at the O’Connell Elementary School, 301 May Road, East Hartford.

This year’s theme was Local Community Engagement. Red, White & Blue Schools is a collaboration between the Office of the Secretary of State & the State Department of Education to recognize Connecticut Schools K-12.

The Windsor Locks History Club and Social Studies department was recognized for their Windsor Locks History projects and for their creation and growth of Heritage Day.

Students from history club received the award and spoke about how Heritage Day has helped bring together the community and raise money for the historic train station.

The History Club teachers and students attended to accept the award. Students from history club received the award and spoke about how Heritage Day has helped bring together the community and raise money for the historic train station. The Commissioner of Education, Dr. Dianna Wentzell and the Secretary of State, Ms. Denise Merrill, were in attendance to speak and present the recognition plaques.

Photos can be viewed on the Windsor Locks Public Schools BOE Facebook page or the website at www.wlps.org.

Windsor Locks Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or education activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmation action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding Windsor Locks Public Schools nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Sheri Lee, Director of Human Resources, 58 South Elm Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096, 860-292-5705

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