Week of April 20, 2009
  
Spring sports at HKHS and HKMS have commenced.  Consider coming out to a game in the near future to cheer on our student athletes.

 

 

On behalf of the entire school district, I wish to extend congratulations to the most recent honor roll students at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School.

 

Grade 6 High Honors
Accola, Hayley M.
Auer, Aaron M.
Babbitt, Julia
Bergin, Georgia
Berman, Nathaniel C.
Blewett, Matthew E.
Brough, Lauren E.
Brown, Isabella
Burger, Kolby Q.
Carlson, Helena
Chasse, Olivia A.
Church, Carly
Church, Michelle
Cianci, Kristen M.
Conklin, Hunter E.
DiGregorio, Heather M.
Disbrow, Willa J.
Dole, Katherine
Donnelly, Nora E.
Dougherty, Claire E.
Fitzgibbons, Patrick H.
Ford, Luke G.
Gibbons, Jake R.
Grimaldi, Tess A.
Harry, Nicole
Hinds, Mackenzie A.
Irwin, Thomas G.
Kasper, Jessica S.
Kasperzyk, Derek C.
Knapp, Kelli N.
Kothman, Cathrina C.
Mazziotti, Garrett W.
Millard, Quinn C.
Moskey, Brian T.
Parlapiano, Marina
Parmelee, Olivia A.
Pattavina, Emily E.
Rau, Amanda P.
Roman, Danielle E.
Sasso, Isabelle M.
Serbent, Halie A.
Smith, Kayla
Sullivan, Connor B.
Tatore-Glass, Griffin A.
Tripodi, Teresa A.
Westerbeke, John Z.
Winner, Rachel L.

Grade 7 High Honors
Abbott, John R.
Aitken, Joseph M.
Benevelli, Samantha W.
Brangi, Jillian
Buckley, Erin
Camolli, Zachary
Cannelli, Gina M.
Casey, Hannah E.
Cornell, Tyler J.
DiMauro, Thomas M.
Earley, Mackenzie D.
Edwards, Felicia A.
Epright, Michael D.
Faust, Julia M.
Field, Christiana M.
Franceschi-Hofmann, Nikolas C.
Hussain, Ruban H.
Hyde, Menalie J.
Kane, Erin
Marotti, Matthew L.
Neely, Megan E.
O'Sullivan, Morgan K.
Petrucci, Sabrina
Pfrommer, Leah M.
Scully, Robert
Umba, Lily M.
Westerbeke, Rachel L.

Grade 8 High Honors
Accola, Hayden C.
Bauer, Kathryn E.
Blewett, Lauren E.
Brandon, Peter K.
Buckley, Erin O.
Burger, Taylor E.
Butkus, Lauren R.
Colonia-Hughes, Grace M.
Darin, Emily M.
Day, Daniel
Esteves, Jacquelyn A.
Fairchild, Cailee M.
Gaiss, Shelby R.
Groves, Christopher T.
Hall, Megan E.
Hutchinson, Erin E.
Isleib, Kurt E.
Jansma, Alix N.
Massicott, Sarah N.
Nord, Holly A.
Pias, Matthew S.
Riedy, Bethany E.
Schultz, Taylor R.
Sullivan, Carter S.
Thompson, Donald J.
Wang, Emily T.
Whalen, Courtney A.
Yantosh, Garrett E.

 

Grade 6 Honors
Abbasi, Julia M.
Almquist, John M.
Baird, David J.
Baldwin, Robin C.
Berloni, Jenna L.
Boyington, Jay
Breiling, Joshua
Brutzman, Derek
Campbell, Jennifer L.
Carlson, Jennifer M.
Casey, Taylor J.
Castro, Mikayla R.
Champagne, Conor
Cherry, Kylie S.
Coady, Alexandra L.
Coleman, Xavier W.
Cowan, Christina V.
Craffey, Blair L.
Czaja, Hunter R.
Daly, Morghan R.
Dansereau, Sarah C.
Darin, Elizabeth Q.
DelVecchio, Mark J.
DeRita, Madison R.
Dooley, Maura C.
Eberl, Samantha-Jo T.
Fairchild, Michael
Fazzino, Louis S.
Fitzgibbons, Reilly J.
Fortuna, Caroline T.
Freeman, Noah A.
Hamilton, Daniel A.
Helisek, Payton V.
Hines, Jackson W.
Homicki, Juliette
Hood, Nathan R.
Hunt, Kevin E.
Johnson, Katie A.
Johnson, Riley H.
Kauffman, Christian T.
Klein, Michael J.
Konstantino, Theodore A.
Kruck, Taylor D.
Kubacka, Melissa E.
Lamoureux, Armand M.
Larche, Jacob
LaRosa, Paul V.
Liell, Sarah
LiPuma, Abbey J.
Little, Jamie C.
Lynskey, Elliot
Machold, Zachary J.
Madore, Molly
Mahler, Alyxandria C.
Manzi, Gavin M.
Manzi, Randin W.
Marczewski, Andie M.
Marica, Cora
Martin, Taylor
Mau, Melissa
McKeever, Eric M.
Millard, Craig A.
Murphy, Garrett M.
Myers, Emma L.
Nadelman, Max
Narowski, Michal
Nuzzo, Cynthia
O'Brien, Lauren
O'Brien, Sabrina
Pagani, Nickolas R.
Palmer, Samuel
Parmelee, Joseph
Raudat, Hailey J.
Reardon, Connor P.
Revis, Mason T.
Russo, Jacob M.
Rutledge, Michael
Salomone, Kyle D.
Saunders, Brian O.
Sepega, Meghan C.
Serbent, Owen J.
Sheltra, Joshua W.
Shevchenko, Julianna J.
Shipman, Jamie R.
Smith, Rachel B.
Stankiewicz, Kaitlyn T.
Steinhilper, Benjamin
Stevenson, Haili
Stritzel, Tristan J.
Talareva, Dionna
Tischbein, Robert J.
Tucker, Amber M.
Wallenta, Crystal D.
Webster, Cade P.

Grade 7 Honors
Adametz, Mary
Afragola, Nicholas R.
Alfiero, Anna M.
Anderson, Elizabeth G.
Anderson, Kiley P.
Baccaro, Nicholas J.
Ballachino, Derek
Bankoski, Ethan M.
Barnett, Matthew J.
Best, Roselle M.
Blancaflor, Liam
Callahan, Kenneth R.
Callender, Torren A.
Campagnuolo, Phoenix A.
Campbell, Payton E.
Carmichael, Zachariah J.
Centi, Brendan J.
Cerini, Elayna D.
Chon, Danny
Ciborowski, Lena
Civitello, Katherine R.
Civitello, Sam W.
Crenella, Michael J.
Cretella, Angelina B.
Crocco, Charles E.
DeMorro, Andrew T.
DeNisi, Kali A.
Disbrow, Mary C.
Ferrara, Jesse N.
Gerace, Madison
Geraghty, Peter
Gifford, Spencer M.
Gionfriddo, Amanda N.
Halleck, Jennifer
Hamilton, Douglas
Henderson, Ryan S.
Johnson, Jessica
Kairiss, Megan A.
Kocsis, Erik L.
Korpinen, Jessica
Kucharski, Daniel
Leffingwell, Christopher
Lemon, Taylor
Lewkowicz, Jessica E.
Luther, Abagail I.
Lyke, Noah R.
MacDonald, Ian A.
Mann, Heather S.
McCann, Lauren N.
McFee, Jessie A.
McLaughlin, Collin
McMahon, Catherine E.
Mininberg, Matthew R.
Moore, Cassandra P.
Morasutti, Katherine
Nenninger, Ryan
Nixon, Stephanie E.
Nizet, Alex L.
O'Donnell, Logan J.
Panzera, Jasper C.
Parker, Chad A.
Perry, Tristen
Plum, Gwendolyn N.
Popolizio, Sara K.
Potts, Emily M.
Raheja, Sydney
Regan, Alexandra I.
Roth, Zachary W.
Savino, Maya A.
Schuster, John J.
Schwarz, Kyle A.
Sheahan, Allison M.
Signore, Angelo J.
Singh, Jade K.
Smith, Samantha
Smith, Sarah E.
Sodergren, Corey D.
Soneson, Gunnar S.
Sonski, David J.
Spineti, James
Stack, Mitchell R.
Stook, Victoria M.
Stritzel, Stuart T.
Sullivan, Crysta L.
Szafran, Michael
Taylor, Rachel E.
Thompson, Daniel J.
Thurston, James L.
Turelli, Christian
Warren, Jesse Z.
Weglarz, Gunnar
Weis, Anna
Wettemann, Ceara L.
Wheeler, Ethan
Wind, Eric E.
Yakimoff, James J.

Grade 8 Honors
Adler, Rachel M.
Anselmo, Stephen M.
Baccaro, Catherine M.
Bates, Emmery R.
Bauer-Pisani, Tory Jo
Bogdan, Stephen T.
Boyington, Adam P.
Bradley, Carissa L.
Buys, Allison K.
Carlson, Kirsten M.
Cherry, Andi J.
Chongruk, Jillian C.
Clark, Samuel C.
Craffey, Logan J.
DiGregorio, Leah E.
Doherty, Riley
Dougherty, Patrick N.
Everett, Taylor
Fair, Nathaniel C.
Fetteroll, Anna M.
Gallagher, Jarrett J.
Gersz, Luke A.
Gillespie, Kaitlin A.
Gioella, Lindsey A.
Gorski, Kelsey M.
Greco, Caitlin R.
Gumbart, Clara L.
Hannen, Lucas J.
Harlow, Cody S.
Hausherr, Nicole R.
Hennessy, Victoria M.
Hood, Travis M.
Hubbard, Aidan L.
Kaminski, Kristie L.
Khalid, Hamza N.
LaBella, Anthony S.
Lyman, Grace K.
Mackowitz, Samantha A.
Mainetti, Rachel
Malloy, David J.
Marczewski, Brennan N.
Marenna, Michael L.
McAllister, Jessica E.
Moncata, Marissa
Mortimer, Nicholas J.
Mueller, Alexa
Narowska, Gabriela
O'Brien, Colin J.
Parker, Samuel
Plumley, Brenna M.
Pollak, Dylon J.
Powers, Addison R.
Pribnow, Max A.
Roman, Nicole A.
Silvia, Joseph M.
Stephens, Richard J.
Sullivan, Hannah G.
Toman, Erik B.
Torello, Meagan M.
Venuti, Jennifer M.
Vinci, Victoria S.
Waskowitz, Samantha M.
Webster, Bryn K.
Whiteley, Rachael A.
Wright, Lauren N.


On the evening of May 30, 2009 between 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., the Central Administration of the Regional School District 17 (serving the towns Haddam and Killingworth) are hosting the first annual Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame banquet in the cafeteria of Haddam-Killingworth Middle School located on Route 81 in Killingworth. 
 
This event is significant considering the fact that the first five inductees are the first and only coaches of the sports they continue to remain active coaching.  Haddam-Killingworth High School was founded in 1975 with Richard "Dick" Dupuis (Track & Field), Patsy Kamercia (Field Hockey), Mark Brookes (Baseball, he was a nominee for National Baseball Coach of the year two years ago and has been inducted into the CT Hall of Fame this past year), Richard Langer (Volleyball) and Dennis O'Rourke (Football) being the coaches as the various sports were introduced to the student body.  These individuals continue as the only coaches the respective programs have ever seen. This is a unique and unprecedented occurrence in Connecticut high school sports history and makes them deserving of a high degree of recognition.
 
The event is planned as a buffet meal with a notable sports figure providing an inspirational keynote address.  Each recipient will be presented with a Citation of Achievement from Governor Jodi Rell, recognition from the Connecticut Interscholastic Sports Committee (CIAC) and formal induction into the Haddam-Killingworth Hall of Fame.

Expected attendance is 300 guests.
 
Please consider attending a fine evening of overdue recognition to five respected individuals who collectively have contributed 175 years of service to high school student athletes in the towns of Haddam and Killingworth.  Tickets are now on sale for $40.00 per person and are available by contacting Lisa Roy, Central Office Receptionist, at (860) 345-4534 or by e-mail reqeust at HKHall @ rsd17.org.  Tickets may also be purchased via PayPal by visiting the HK Hall of Fame link at www.rsd17.org.

 

 

 

                                           REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTICT NO. 17
                                                   2009/2010 Budget Time Line
                                   
Monday, April 20, 2009
Annual Hearing and a Special Meeting of the Board of Education
Annual Hearing of the Board of Education's proposed 2008/2009 budget. 
7:00 pm Student Commons, Haddam Killingworth Middle School.

Monday, May 4, 2009                                        
Annual Meeting. 
7:00 pm HK High School Auditorium Annual meeting on the 2009/2010 budget.
 
Tuesday, May 5, 2009                                        
REFERENDUM in each respective town on the Board of Education's Budget for 2009/2010

The public is more than welcome to attend any of the budget workshops and any of the Budget Committee meetings.  Certainly our Budget Committee is eager to communicate effectively with the town officials in both Haddam and Killingworth.  As a Budget Committee responsible for articulating the educational needs of the school district in a fiscally responsible manner, we have the difficult task of striking a balance between our educational needs and our fiscal responsibilities.  Our committee will be monitoring activity and actions at the legislative level most carefully, and wherever possible will be providing input in order to protect both the educational and financial interests of the district and our towns. 

 

  

 

The Killingworth Youth League is sponsoring a trip to see the New Britain Rock Ctas take on Trention (NY Yankee affiliate) at Rock Cats Stadium on Friday, May 1st.  All tickets are $5 and proceeds will benefit KYL.  There will be a firework display after the game.  The deadline to purchase tickets is April 10th. For more information please contact Sally at 860-227-8124.  


Please visit the District Calendar located on the district's homepage (www.rsd17.org) to see when various events are scheduled to happen.
 
 
A reminder that the district utilizes the Honeywell Instant Alert system to communicate with parents during times of emergency or to deliver messages of high importance.  Please be sure that you are registered with Honeywell (link available at www.rsd17.org) and have indicated how you wish to have messages received.  If you have questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal of any one of our schools for assistance.  
 

If you wish to have announcements included in any Weekly Message or if you have any suggestions regarding the Weekly Message, please contact Gary S. Mala, Superintendent of Schools at gmala@rsd17.org.
 
  
Enjoy your week and thank you for your continued support of your schools.
 
 
Gary
Gary S. Mala
Superintendent of Schools
Regional School District 17
(860) 345-4534
http://www.rsd17.org
"Believing is Achieving"