We are just 10 days away!
What does it take to truly connect with today’s younger generations?
Join Old Saybrook Public Schools on Thursday, October 8, as nationally recognized speaker and bestselling author Mark C. Perna brings his powerful message, Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations, to Old Saybrook.
Parents, educators, employers, and community members will hear a fresh perspective on what motivates today’s young people and how we can help them develop purpose, confidence, and a vision for their future.
• Thursday, October 8
• 6:00 PM
• Old Saybrook High School Auditorium
• 1111 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
• Child care will be provided
about 1 hour ago, Trent Gerbers
The Old Saybrook Board of Education welcomes new student representatives Hannah Belknap and Casey McGale to the Board.
Casey is a senior at Old Saybrook High School. He is on the Varsity Baseball team and hopes to be named Captain this year. He is also involved in the student advisory to the principal and superintendent (SUPRIN). Casey shared, “I am looking forward to being a student representative and all the responsibilities that come with it!”
Hannah is a senior and serves as the president of the Model United Nations and Youth and Government clubs. She is involved in Student Government and Rambler Newspaper club, and volunteers her time at the Historical Society’s William Hart House. She is interested in pursuing political science in college, and helps out with local political campaigns. Alongside her political interests, she is captain of the Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track Teams and a competitive Irish dancer.
The Board looks forward to Hannah and Casey’s contributions and updates from the student perspective.
4 days ago, Trent Gerbers
Last week, our ninth graders took part in a two-day Freshmen Retreat through Old Saybrook High School’s Link Crew program. The experience began on the OSHS turf with games, trust-building, and problem-solving alongside Link Crew Leaders, teachers, Camp Hazen staff, and Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services.
On Friday, the program moved to Camp Hazen for a full day of activities including canoeing, archery, and the Alpine Tower. The retreat is one way Link Crew helps freshmen build connections and become more comfortable with high school culture and expectations.
7 days ago, Trent Gerbers
Old Saybrook Girls Soccer defeats Middletown 5-0 to improve to 5-1 on the season. Go Rams!
9 days ago, Brendan Saunders
Old Saybrook Middle School has earned national banner recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School for its work in inclusive sports, student leadership and schoolwide engagement. From Unified PE and basketball to student-led activities and social outings, this program brings classmates together throughout the year. Coach James Hespeler and Unified Out and About Club organizer Michelle Marenna help create opportunities for students to connect on the court and beyond. Congratulations to our Unified community!
10 days ago, Trent Gerbers
Old Saybrook Girls Soccer defeats Hale Ray 6-2 to improve to 4-1. Next game Saturday at home against Middletown. Go Rams!
12 days ago, Brendan Saunders
Old Saybrook Boys Soccer defeats Old Lyme 3-2 to improve to 1-1-1 on the season. Go Rams!
14 days ago, Brendan Saunders
OSMS brought the whole school together Friday for a spirited Celebration of Learning. The afternoon celebrated summer learning and the start of a new year with games, raffle prizes, and staff skits reinforcing school-wide expectations. One of the best parts was the support students showed for classmates representing their grades, with plenty of cheering from start to finish.
14 days ago, Trent Gerbers
Old Saybrook Girls Soccer gets a come from behind win against HK 2-1. Next game tomorrow at Waterford. Go Rams!
17 days ago, Brendan Saunders
Old Saybrook Field Hockey opens the season with a huge 1-0 win over the Wild Knights Co-op team. Next game is tomorrow at East Lyme. Go Rams!
17 days ago, Brendan Saunders
On Wednesday, September 9, a Career Pathways leadership team from Old Saybrook High School - Associate Principal David Plotkin, STEM Pathways Coordinator Karen Dionne, and Tech Ed teacher Cliff Taylor - joined Board of Education members Marijke Kehrhahn and Jane Wisialowski for a shop floor tour of Sound Manufacturing/Monster Equipment, an advanced manufacturing firm located in Old Saybrook. Dr. Kelli Vallieres, Owner and Chair of Sound's Board of Directors, shared the history of Old Saybrook High School's partnership with Sound, introduced a number of Sound employees who demonstrated their work, and offered many ideas for collaboration. Dr. Vallieres told the visitors that Sound has always been a family-owned shop, located in Old Saybrook for the last 20 years, that offers family-friendly resources and work schedules. Our heads were full of great ideas by the time we left - we look forward to building a productive partnership!
18 days ago, Trent Gerbers
Goodwin started the year together on Friday, September 4, with the first Goodwin Gathering of 2026-2027! The entire school came together to celebrate a great start to the year, share some laughs, and continue building the sense of belonging that makes Goodwin such a special community. Student emcees Samantha Herman and Charles Giavarini helped lead the meeting, giving students a voice in running the gathering itself. This is exactly what our strategic plan pillar of Belonging and Ram Identity looks like in action.
20 days ago, Trent Gerbers
Old Saybrook Fall Athletic Leaders are heading to North Branford for a Leadership Conference with fellow Shoreline Conference Leaders.
Go Rams!
25 days ago, Brendan Saunders
Old Saybrook Public Schools students delivered strong results on the most recent Smarter Balanced Assessment, with significant gains across multiple grade levels and subjects. We are proud of the hard work of our students and staff and encouraged by what these results say about the progress happening across our schools.
Click here for the full press release.
27 days ago, Trent Gerbers
Former United States Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona joined Old Saybrook Public Schools for Convocation and spent time with our Pathways Coordinators as the district moves from planning into implementation. His message about hands-on learning, student exploration and teacher ownership closely connects to the work underway across Goodwin, OSMS and OSHS.
about 1 month ago, Trent Gerbers
We are excited to share that breakfast is free for all Old Saybrook Public Schools students! Every student is eligible to receive one free breakfast each school day at no cost.
about 1 month ago, Trent Gerbers
It was a beautiful day to be back at Goodwin! The sun came out and so did the smiles!
about 1 month ago, Trent Gerbers
The Old Saybrook Board of Education welcomes back our faculty and staff, and our students and their families! We send our best wishes for a happy, productive school year - full of learning and growth. We look forward to cheering you on and learning about your accomplishments. Go Rams!
about 1 month ago, Trent Gerbers
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, October 8
Discover the untapped power of the younger generations with performance expert Mark C. Perna!
Mark is a bestselling author, Forbes contributor, and thought leader who will challenge the way we think about Generations Z and Alpha and help us better understand what they need to thrive.
Mark has helped educators, employers, parents, and community leaders across the country bridge the generational divide and build stronger connections with young people.
Join us on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 PM at the Old Saybrook High School Auditorium for Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations.
Child care will be provided.
Save the date. We hope you will join us!
about 1 month ago, Trent Gerbers
Law Enforcement Emergency Response Training will be conducted on Monday, August 17, 2026, and Friday, August 21, 2026. The campuses for Goodwin School and the Old Saybrook Middle School (buildings and grounds) will be closed both days from 4:00 PM through 10:00 PM. The campus for the Old Saybrook High School (buildings and grounds) will be closed both days from 6:00 PM through 10:00 PM. It is important that no one be on the grounds at those times.
about 1 month ago, Trent Gerbers
