JE Consult ascertained data by holding 14 focus meetings (one-on-one, small group, elected officials, administration, staff, board members, and community forums) and by synthesizing information which was gleaned from over 120 R5 members who participated in the online survey.     In summary, the findings listed here represent the contribution and opinion from staff, parents, board of education members, the office of the first selectmen, and community members.

Frank D’Amico taught physical education for 35 years in the Amity school system. He coached football, basketball, and track. Frank was a great coach and teacher who always stressed the importance of teamwork. He simply loved what he did and always encouraged and motivated his students to be active and do their best. He personified the true spirit of Amity in everything he did. Each year the physical education staff at Amity Middle School in Bethany chooses one 8th grade male and one 8th grade female to honor Frank D’Amico.

Ashley Dorais and Parker Paragas were selected to receive this year’s “Scholar-Leaders Award,” sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS).  This award program is designed to recognize one boy and one girl from each middle level school in Connecticut who has distinguished herself/himself in scholarship and leadership in the school and community.

Congratulations to eighth grade students, Adithi Wijesekera and Adam Florkiewicz, who were selected to receive this year’s Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Award.  This award is presented each year to young men and women attending schools within CABE’s membership who exhibit exemplary leadership qualities.  Dr. Richard Dellinger, principal of Amity Middle School in Bethany, presented the award at a ceremony held at the Amity Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018.

Amity had another successful STEAM Day.  Students from Bethany, Woodbridge, and Orange school districts came to the high school to enjoy a day of learning and fun!

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Amity Middle School in Orange has had a cadre of eighth grade students participating in a video production program run by former Amity student, Tristan Douglas, again this year.  The program was made possible through a grant from the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation (www.jamiehulleyartsfund.org).