Panelists included representatives from Butler University, Dartmouth College, College of the Holy Cross, Texas Christian University and University of Connecticut. Meghan Emanuelson, Director of Guidance, moderated the panel.
Click to download HERE
Darien High School Parents Association
Active Parents Making a Difference
Panelists included representatives from Butler University, Dartmouth College, College of the Holy Cross, Texas Christian University and University of Connecticut. Meghan Emanuelson, Director of Guidance, moderated the panel.
Click to download HERE
On September 23rd, 2020 we held a webinar discussion with several members of the school administration.
The webinar was moderated by Meg Emanuelson, Director of Guidance and we heard from Ellen Dunn, our School Principal as well as from:
Mark Mazzone, Kate Dimoulas and Paul Ribeiro – Asst. Principals
Marc Power – School Counselor
Eileen Whalen – School Psycholigist
Bryan Wallman – School Resource Officer
Joyce Sixsmith – Connections Counselor
Keith Keeler – History Department Coordinator
Christian Dockum – Science Department Coordinator.
The link to the recording can be found HERE:
Access Passcode: z3!Zs9v#
Tomorrow April 16th at 7pm: a discussion for parents (students welcome to join also) about the rise in isolation and loneliness among our kids and the need to strive for perfection — and what we can do. Scarlett is the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. The webinar is presented by the DHSPA and Depot. To participate in the webinar, please register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZcud-mgqDwiLn2ZZVGxenEzo5Ds2PsKRA
Darien Human Services would like to reassure town residents that our essential services will continue to be available during the current health crisis.
Residents in need should contact the department at 203-656-7328 or email Ali Ramsteck, Director, at aramsteck@darienct.gov, to schedule an appointment prior to coming to Town Hall. We are available for appointments Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 4:30.
All families with children currently receiving Free or Reduced Lunch through the Darien Public Schools will be eligible for a grocery store gift card through the Human Services Department, please call 203-656-7328 for more information.
There has been some interest in donations to help financially struggling families in Darien. We welcome gift cards to grocery stores (Stop and Shop, Palmers, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Shop Rite, etc). Monetary donations are always appreciated as well. Our office is located in Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Rd, Room 109.
If find your family needs assistance, don’t hesitate to call Human Services.
The Community Council is hosting the above dinner for DHS seniors and DHS Faculty on the evening of March 12th, 6-8pm in the DHS cafeteria. The DHSPA will be providing desserts and we are looking for donations from any willing parents! Please consider adding your name to the list through the SignUp Genius link HERE. Many thanks in advance ~ any questions please contact Anne-Lise Brown albdjb@aol.com or Cindy Rolapp crolapp@gmail.com