Browse past news stories for Chippens Hill Middle School in Bristol, CT.

• Youth activities registration at two sites (The Bristol Press)
  posted on November 28, 2009 at 03:14:30 am
  Special to The Bristol Press BRISTOL -- Registration for youth activities beginning in Janaury will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Parks and Recreation Department in City Hall and at the Dennis Malone Aquatics Center on Mix Street.
• Bristol honors its veterans (The Bristol Press)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 04:01:59 am
  BRISTOL — As old soldiers read the names of those who left Bristol for war during the past century and never returned, the audience at the annual Veterans Day ceremony remained hushed, save for a few suppressed coughs and the whispers of antsy children.
• Duprey, Bissonnette are our Athletes of the Week (The Bristol Press)
  posted on November 10, 2009 at 07:10:24 pm
  BRISTOL — Both an offensive and defensive athlete share “Athlete of the Week” honors for area scholastic sports. They are Bristol Central cross country runner Mike Duprey and Terryville girls soccer goalie Shelby Bissonnette.
• A real thriller (The Bristol Press)
  posted on October 26, 2009 at 03:26:57 pm
  BRISTOL — At least two Michael Jacksons, some Transformers, witches and princesses of all sorts made their way to Rockwell Park Sunday afternoon.
• Insider Sunday: Bristol Central's Leoni making a splash as a junior (The Bristol Press)
  posted on October 25, 2009 at 02:16:52 am
  If I’m correct, the top swimmer from each of Bristol’s three high schools are juniors. Just wait until next year!
• Signs of poverty increase (The Bristol Press)
  posted on October 24, 2009 at 08:40:43 pm
  BRISTOL — More city residents are asking for help with the grocery and heating bills and more Bristol children are qualifying for free and reduced meals in schools — all signs of economic struggle in the Mum City.
• Teacher of Year feted (The Bristol Press)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 03:29:36 pm
  BRISTOL — Georgina “Gina” Rivera was honored at the Teacher of the Year reception Thursday, and as she went up to the podium for her acceptance speech, she let everyone know she was wary of a certain someone.
• Volunteers play vital role at Little League tournament (The Bristol Press)
  posted on August 14, 2009 at 02:15:20 pm
  BRISTOL — The Little League Eastern Region Tournament is in full swing with 12 teams competing for two spots in the Little League World Series. While the players and coaches are working hard out on the field, there are about 150 to 200 volunteers off the field working just as hard because they these young players to have the time of their lives.
• Schools still analyzing state tests (The Bristol Press)
  posted on August 12, 2009 at 04:22:19 pm
  BRISTOL — Connecticut Academic Performance Test and Connecticut Mastery Test results were released at the end of July, but Bristol public schools are still figuring out what to make of them.
• Student surmounts obstacles in China trip (The Bristol Press)
  posted on August 1, 2009 at 01:00:24 am
  BRISTOL — A visit to China this summer took more effort than boarding a plane for one local teen, but the experience was worth a lot more than the average vacation.
• Parks and Recreation offers sports camps (The Bristol Press)
  posted on July 24, 2009 at 01:46:27 pm
  Registration for the following summer sizzler sports camps is now being accepted at the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department in City Hall weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and will continue until the start of each camp as long as openings exist.
• Club to host wrestling camp (The Bristol Press)
  posted on July 12, 2009 at 01:32:29 am
  The Bristol Boys & Girls Club will host "The Champ Wrestling Camp" from July 13 to 24, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day at the Boys & Girls Club on Laurel Street. The target age group 11- to 17-year-old wrestlers from 65 to 200 pounds.
• School staff changes accepted (The Bristol Press)
  posted on July 9, 2009 at 11:14:46 pm
  BRISTOL — At the Board of Education meeting Wednesday night, the board approved a number of staff resignations, hires and appointments.
• Another bear sighting, another warning (The Bristol Press)
  posted on June 23, 2009 at 10:17:38 pm
  BRISTOL — Another black bear has been seen in a residential back yard. This one destroyed a bird feeder to get at the suet inside, then calmly returned to the woods.
• Young Parents Program closing (The Bristol Press)
  posted on June 18, 2009 at 12:07:13 pm
  BRISTOL — After 22 years of helping teen moms finish high school, the Young Parents Program is shutting its doors.
• Teen moms share their stories (The New Britain Herald)
  posted on June 16, 2009 at 02:42:43 am
  BRISTOL — Two young mothers talked to middle school girls about how difficult their lives have been since they had children at such a young age. Their message was clear: It’s just not worth it.
• More than 3 R's for Teacher of the Year (The Bristol Press)
  posted on June 9, 2009 at 10:18:20 pm
  BRISTOL — Georgina “Gina” Rivera, a seventh-grade math teacher at Chippens Hill Middle School, is always trying to help her students — in and out of the classroom. Her willingness to go the extra mile has earned her the title of Bristol’s teacher of the year.
• Night of applause at school board meeting (The Bristol Press)
  posted on June 5, 2009 at 12:23:08 am
  BRISTOL — The sound of standing ovations filled the room as winners of three major awards were recognized during the Board of Education meeting last night.
• Heroes speak: Veterans share experiences with Bristol students (The Bristol Press)
  posted on May 28, 2009 at 01:51:48 pm
  BRISTOL — For every day of freedom since the founding of the United States, more than 13 military men and women have died under enemy fire, according to retired U.S. Army Col. William Coffey of Plainville.
• Nutmeg Orchestra finishes season with state composer’s concert (The Bristol Press)
  posted on May 28, 2009 at 01:51:28 pm
  BRISTOL — Now that its season is finished, the Nutmeg Symphony Orchestra is looking ahead to next year.
• Prom brings generations together (The Bristol Press)
  posted on May 20, 2009 at 03:09:19 am
  BRISTOL — The word “prom” conjures up images of teens in evening gowns and tuxedos, riding in limousines to a fancy banquet hall for the first formal affair of their lives.
• BC’s Unified team the best (The Bristol Press)
  posted on May 18, 2009 at 04:59:28 pm
  BRISTOL — The Bristol Central Unified Sports program was started in 2005 and since that time has participated in more than 35 tournaments as well as being a host for a CIAC Unified Soccer tournament the past three years.
• Shamrock run raises $14K for homeless (The Bristol Press)
  posted on March 31, 2009 at 10:54:09 am
  BRISTOL — The Shamrock Run raised nearly $14,000 for an organization supporting the area homeless and another $1,000 for an academic scholarship, organizer Patrick Collins said.
• Keenan wins men’s title, Heninger takes women’s crown at Shamrock Run (The Bristol Press)
  posted on March 22, 2009 at 07:07:35 am
  BRISTOL — Fast times and big smiles were abound at the seventh annual Shamrock Run Saturday morning.
• Spellers compete at Chippens Hill (The Bristol Press)
  posted on March 19, 2009 at 05:34:37 pm
  BRISTOL — By spelling “specimen” and “appointment” correctly Collin Marshall of Chippens Hill Middle School earned himself a trophy, and bragging rights as the top speller among city fifth and sixth graders, and a shot at the statewide title.
• Math wiz shows its in the mind (The Bristol Press)
  posted on March 18, 2009 at 03:34:41 am
  BRISTOL — With his ability to solve math problems in his head, based on studying patterns and using his memory, Mike Byster amazed students at Chippens Hill Middle School Tuesday.