Browse past news stories for Broadview Middle School in Danbury, CT.

• Danbury girl honors veterans with her voice (The News-Times)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:58:08 am
  DANBURY-- She's become a fixture at recent Veterans Day ceremonies at Danbury's War Memorial, along with the former servicemen and women, the flags and the speeches by local dignitaries.For the past three years, 12-year-old Maria LoStocco has paid homage to America's heroes the way she knows best, with her voice.
• Danbury school board candidates to reach out to parents (The News-Times)
  posted on October 9, 2009 at 03:13:18 am
  DANBURY-- Balance budget restraints with needs of students, ensure policies serve students and that staff follow them, and find ways parents can partner in their children's education.These were some promises eight Board of Education candidates made during a forum the Danbury teachers' union sponsored at Broadview Middle School Wednesday night.
• Danbury should use asset forfeiture cash, other solutions to preserve DARE funding (Connecticut Post)
  posted on October 4, 2009 at 12:52:42 am
  DANBURY -- Just about a decade ago, Bobby DiNardo was chosen as the national DARE Officer of the Year. It was a fitting and well-deserved honor for DiNardo, one of Danbury's most beloved police
• Danbury should use asset forfeiture cash, other solutions to preserve DARE funding (The News-Times)
  posted on October 3, 2009 at 05:28:49 am
  Just about a decade ago, Bobby DiNardo was chosen as the national DARE Officer of the Year. It was a fitting and well-deserved honor for DiNardo, one of Danbury's most beloved police officers.No one was more committed to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program than DiNardo.
• Danbury middle school students plant tree in memory of police officer DiNardo (The News-Times)
  posted on October 1, 2009 at 02:13:08 pm
  DANBURY -- Fragrant white flowers from a new magnolia tree in front of Broadview Middle School might help comfort this community grieving the death of school resource officer, Police Officer Robert DiNardo.Broadview's more than 1,000 students joined about a dozen Danbury police officers Thursday to plant the tree in honor of DiNardo, who died of cancer June 25.
• Connie Swanson named Danbury Teacher of the Year (The News-Times)
  posted on September 14, 2009 at 03:13:16 pm
  DANBURY-- Connie Swanson, a veteran music teacher at Broadview Middle School, is the Danbury Teacher of the Year for 2010.One of Swanson's strengths is her ability to create choral groups that perform in the community.This story will be updated.
• Danbury's 10,000 students return to school (The News-Times)
  posted on September 3, 2009 at 03:58:09 pm
  DANBURY -- Charlene Bartko relived her first day as a teacher Thursday as she cajoled, soothed and put smiles on the faces of her kindergarten class at King Street Primary School.Bartko first entered the classroom as a teacher on her birthday 23 years ago.
• Donovan named new Danbury High athletic director (Stamford Advocate)
  posted on August 24, 2009 at 01:49:04 pm
  DANBURY -- Little more than six months ago, Dan Donovan took over the Danbury High School football program. On Thursday, he officially took over the school's entire athletic department. The 38-year-old Donovan was named the Hatters' new athletic director, replacing Chip Salvestrini, who left last month after nine years in Danbury.
• Danbury High School survival guide for freshman (The News-Times)
  posted on August 23, 2009 at 03:44:56 am
  DANBURY -- Standing in the empty entrance of Danbury High School one summer afternoon, three incoming freshmen stare down the daunting hallways and say, "I'm definitely going to get lost."Starting high school is terrifying for Broadview Middle School graduates Ashley Ramgolam, Gabrielle Massoud and Nuria Ryan, because DHS -- the second largest public high school in the state -- is huge.
• Starting from scratch (The News-Times)
  posted on August 22, 2009 at 10:14:36 pm
  One thing the Wolverines do understand is that each day they are pounding out a path that will be followed for generations."Ricky and I were talking about it just the other night," Bongiorno said. "The significance of the season goes beyond just one year.
• Donovan named new Danbury High athletic director (The News-Times)
  posted on August 20, 2009 at 10:44:36 pm
  DANBURY -- Little more than six months ago, Dan Donovan took over the Danbury High School football program.On Thursday, he officially took over the school's entire athletic department.The 38-year-old Donovan was named the Hatters' new athletic director, replacing Chip Salvestrini, who left last month after nine years in Danbury.
• Local Sports & Recreation (The News-Times)
  posted on August 8, 2009 at 10:20:09 pm
  SOFTBALLDANBURY CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUEALL-STAR GAMESAug. 30, Rogers Park, Field 2One female and one male per team.East Division vs. West Division, 5 p.m.East Division manager: T.J. O'Masta (WCPT). East Division teams: WCPT, Jan & Bruce, DRS-CCI, Lichtenberger, Barb's Angels, Powderhorn.
• The Wonders of Wiffle (New Haven Advocate)
  posted on July 29, 2009 at 02:09:21 pm
  Who needs baseball, softball, cricket or stickball when you can play Wiffle ball? That's the question posed by lifetime Wiffle maniac Nick Benas of Guilford, organizer of Big League Wiffle Ball. The nation's only Wiffle tournament will be played at the 21st Annual Nutmeg Games — the...
• Danbury Food Service Inspections (The News-Times)
  posted on July 5, 2009 at 02:53:01 am
  Danbury food service inspections report -- June 24 Conducted May 31 to June 13*4-point item(s) -- are cause for automatic failure. One-point items not listed. Passing score is 80 with no 4-point items.Amber Room Colonnade -- 951 Stacey RoadInadequate sanitizer concentration.
• Danbury mourns Police Officer Robert DiNardo (The News-Times)
  posted on July 1, 2009 at 12:08:11 am
  DANBURY -- The distant beat of drums and plaintive wail of bagpipes grew louder as the Danbury Police Department marched down Main Street in front of a hearse bearing their colleague, Officer Robert DiNardo. In Tuesday morning sunlight, uniformed officers lined both sides of the stairs into St.
• City police officer Robert DiNardo dies (The News-Times)
  posted on June 26, 2009 at 04:23:01 pm
  DANBURY -- The city was shocked and saddened Friday by the sudden death of Officer Robert DiNardo, a highly decorated law enforcement official who worked for nearly 20 years as the community police officer at Broadview Middle School. "It's a truly devastating loss," said middle school principal Ed Robbs, who was obviously shaken by the news.
• Health advisory posted at Ridgefield artificial turf fields; other towns differ in approach (Connecticut Post)
  posted on June 9, 2009 at 03:32:15 am
  RIDGEFIELD -- The two artificial turf fields in town now come with warning labels.The town's Health Department has posted signs at fields at Ridgefield High School and the Scotts Ridge Middle
• Survey reveals needs of Danbury families (The News-Times)
  posted on June 3, 2009 at 10:38:32 pm
  DANBURY -- Parents of children in the city appreciate its diversity and caring of the residents.But they feel there are barriers, too -- to health care, because of cost and language, and to other services. They want to be more knowledgeable about what is available to them.
• Results of Danbury children survey (The News-Times)
  posted on June 2, 2009 at 08:23:01 pm
  DANBURY -- The results of a survey, a community meeting and interviews about the quality of life for children in Danbury will be presented Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Broadview Middle School, 72 Hospital Ave.There will be a light dinner at 6, followed by the presentation at 6:30.
• Danbury students to show art, play music at festival Saturday (The News-Times)
  posted on May 29, 2009 at 12:23:00 am
  DANBURY -- Danbury students will showcase their talents Saturday at the first Celebration of Danbury Arts (C.o.D.A) Festival. The outdoor event will feature art and musical performances from students in every Danbury public school, from kindergarten through grade 12.
• East Ridge math team takes third in Fairfield County (Ridgefield Press)
  posted on May 9, 2009 at 10:28:28 am
  “At a UConn Huskies game, Ellen paid $8 for four programs and two posters. Rene paid $2.75 for one poster and one program. How much did Geno pay for three programs and four posters?”
• Danbury dental clinic sets up shop in schools (WNPR Connecticut Public Radio)
  posted on May 4, 2009 at 06:58:47 pm
  A recent Department of Public Health report found that almost 50 percent of Latino children in Connecticut experience oral decay. There's a growing sense in the state that putting dental clinics in schools may be the best way to prevent students from missing school because of dental pain.
• Cyber bullying increases along with access to Internet (The News-Times)
  posted on April 26, 2009 at 10:53:01 pm
  People hate you. You're fat. You are stupid. It's pretty easy for a child to type mean statements and send them off on the Internet "They write hateful statements and vulgar put-downs, and it causes others not to want to be at school or to be afraid to go to school," Danbury schools' social worker Lori Sollose said.
• Middle school parent files $1 million claim against Danbury (The News-Times)
  posted on April 23, 2009 at 02:23:20 am
  DANBURY -- The mother of a Broadview Middle School student filed a claim this week against the city for $1 million, alleging that her son received a concussion from being punched in the head last month.The claim against the city and the Danbury Board of Education was filed in the town clerk's office on Monday by the student's mother.
• Rizzotti set for local hoop tourney (The News-Times)
  posted on April 21, 2009 at 03:23:41 am
  Danbury Youth Services will be holding its 15th annual benefit basketball tournament at Danbury High on Friday. Doors open at 4 p.m.Former UConn basketball star Jennifer Rizzotti will be on hand from 5 to 6 p.m. for autographs and photos (bring your own camera).
• Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana hit the big screen: what does that mean for your kids? (The News-Times)
  posted on April 4, 2009 at 06:56:31 pm
  Elvis. James Dean. Madonna. The Beatles. Miley Cyrus.They all have one thing in common. They were or are the teen idols of their generation.Today's teen idols are getting younger and younger, closing the age gap between them and their adolescent fans.
• British educators help steer new focus in Danbury schools (The News-Times)
  posted on March 28, 2009 at 11:12:53 pm
  Adults in the Danbury public schools will do things differently in the future to improve student achievement. On the horizon are more rigorous course work and graduation requirements, more training to help teachers be effective and overall, more accountability.
• Danbury's Exploration Academy seeks sixth graders for fall (The News-Times)
  posted on March 4, 2009 at 12:33:23 am
  It was a huge decision for Haley Kerns to attend a new program the Danbury school system started in September for a small group of middle school students.She'd leave her elementary school friends, who would attend Broadview Middle School, and join 50 students at Rogers Park Middle School for the STEM Exploration Academy.