Nick Gauthier

Local Resources
 
The following are links to Waterford school resources:

• Waterford Public Schools website
• Waterford Public Schools calendar for the 2025-26 school year
• Waterford Public Schools bus schedule
• Waterford Public Schools important contacts

The following are links to Montville school resources:

• Montville Public Schools website
• Montville Public Schools calendar for the 2025-26 school year
• Montville Public Schools bus schedule
• Montville Public Schools important contacts
• Montville Public Schools Facebook page

State Resources

Here are some state resources for families with students. Click on the links for more information.

• Comprehensive Health Services and Sexual Health Services

  Guidance and resources for increase adolescents' access to comprehensive health services and sexual health services.

• Comprehensive School Health Education

  Guidance and resources for developing, implementing, and evaluating a planned, sequential school health education program.

• Exemplary Sexual Health Education

  Guidance and resources for developing, implementing, and evaluating an Exemplary Sexual Health Education (ESHE), which is a systematic, evidence-informed approach to sexual health education.

• Healthy School Communities for Successful Students Partnership (Health Education)

  Information on the Connecticut State Department of Education’s grant to increase the capacity of states and local school districts to implement policies and practices in the area of sexual health that improve students’ health and academic outcomes.

• Safe and Supportive Environments (Health Education)

  Guidance and resources for creating safe and supportive learning environments in schools.

Labor Day Weekend Safety
 
Finally, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend. Law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to make safety a priority by not getting behind the wheel while impaired. You can expect to see an increased police presence across the state. If your plans include drinking, plan for a sober ride home.
 
The Connecticut Department of Transportation encourages these safe alternatives:

• Designate a sober driver. Even one alcoholic beverage can impair your ability to drive; don’t take the risk
• Use a taxi, a rideshare program, or public transportation. Plan by downloading apps and checking local transit schedules
• Be a good friend. If someone is about to drive impaired, take their keys and help them find a safe way home. They might be upset in the moment, but they’ll thank you later
• Report impaired drivers. If you see someone driving erratically, slow down, keep your distance, and call 911 when it’s safe to do so

For more information on the dangers of impaired driving, visit nhsta.gov.