Our District

Winchester Public Schools have a proud tradition dating back from the first school building, First District School, which was established in 1908. In Winchester, we are "Better Together, Everyone, Everyday." Our families and community join together in the education of our youth, proudly partnering to offer an exemplary educational. Batcheller Early Childhood Center hosts Prekindergarten and Kindergarten through second grade and Pearson School grades three through six. The Gilbert School, Winchester's quasi-public high school, houses seventh through twelfth.

Mission Statement  

The mission of the Winchester Public Schools is to provide all students with high-quality curriculum and instruction that supports their academic and social potential while celebrating the values of kindness, perseverance, and citizenship.

Vision Statement 

At Winchester Public Schools students are provided with a nurturing and caring community that enlightens, inspires, and empowers our students to explore their creativity, talents, and desires so all students can realize and achieve their dreams.

Melony Brady-Shanley
Superintendent of Schools

Melony Brady-Shanley

Dear Families and Staff,

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year. We are looking forward to embarking on another successful school year. Over the past year, we have increased performance, decreased absenteeism, and improved the overall climate and culture of the buildings. We hope that when you enter the school buildings this year, you will see freshness and warmth. Many building upgrades have been made of the summer to ensure comfort and optimal instructional opportunities. 

In the coming days, the Connecticut State Department of Education will release the 2018 SBAC test results. We are anxiously awaiting the public release and will announce the results immediately. 

This year, while we will continue with a laser-like focus on student achievement and curriculum development, we also include social-emotional health. Routinely throughout the school year, students, staff, and families will participate in team building experiences, workshops, and listen to speakers regarding growing responsible pre-teens. This effort to improve the social-emotional health of our schools will hopefully infuse care, compassion, and nurture into our learning community. 

We look forward to a wonderfully successful school year. As always if you need any assistance, you can contact me at 860-379-0706 or via email at melony.brady-shanley@winchesterschools.org

Warmly,

Mel