CAS is hosting its annual spring membership reception tomorrow, May 9th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and it’s not too late to register! Please join us for a casual cocktail reception to celebrate the end of another successful school year and to honor individuals who have contributed so generously to our work. This year, three administrators will be recognized for their extraordinary service to the association. Congratulations to Naubuc School Principal Mike Litke, Nathan Hale Middle School Principal Al Sackey, and Farmington High School Principal Bill Silva!

Last call to RSVP for our spring esports championship viewing event! The championship will be streamed live at CAS-CIAC on May 10th at 3:30 p.m. Come early for the one-hour workshop and find out how you can get your school involved in this rapidly growing activity! Dr. Clint Kennedy, a former administrator for the Branford and New London Public Schools, will run the workshop.

The popular Summer Leadership Institute is returning to The Heritage in Southbury on June 27-28. Space is limited at this sell-out event. Register now and take advantage of the early bird discount! This year’s theme is “21st Century Vision: Leading the Integration of Social, Emotional and Academic Learning.” Dr. Debbie Silver, noted educator and author, will be the keynote speaker and one of the breakout presenters. Other breakout sessions will feature educators from districts around the state who will highlight their work connecting social-emotional leadership and student achievement. Resource tables will provide attendees with the opportunity to link up with organizations that can help with the work once they return to their buildings or districts.

Registration for the annual CAS Middle Level Scholar-Leader Banquet closes this Friday…don’t let your students miss out! This year’s event is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. Now in its 35th year, the banquet gives recognition to two students from each Connecticut middle school who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and leadership in their school and community. 

Looking for a fantastic summer leadership experience for your students? Look no further! The 9th Annual New England Student Leadership Conference (NESLC) is scheduled for July 16-19, 2019, at Worcester State University (MA). This four-day, residential event allows students who participate in interscholastic athletic and activity programs to develop leadership skills, engage in hands-on community service activities, and network with some of the best and brightest student leaders across New England. Registration is now open!

The Connecticut Association of National Honor Societies’ (CANHS) annual conference will take place at the Sheraton Hartford South in Rocky Hill on May 30th. This empowering event for students and advisers will focus on the theme of “Fostering Student Voice for Leadership and Social Change.” All Connecticut NHS and NJHS chapters are encouraged to attend as this year marks the movement to renew and revitalize the CANHS!

The annual spring conference for high school student council members and advisors, Adventures in Leadership, will take place on May 31st at Winding Trails in Farmington. This event offers an outdoor action experience which engages participants in large and small group activities involving both the mind and body. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop leadership, communication, and collaboration skills and succeed within a supportive group atmosphere.

Three hundred forty-six high school seniors were honored as scholar-athletes at CAS-CIAC's 36th annual banquet held at the Aqua Turf on Sunday night. With more than 1,700 students, family members, school administrators and coaches in attendance, the event is the largest of the many recognition events that CAS-CIAC hosts each year. Adam Greenberg, former MLB outfielder and Connecticut high school standout, delivered a powerful keynote address. Click here to watch a short video montage of this memorable evening.

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence and the Department of Public Health have teamed up to help support schools in the development and implementation of successful sexual violence awareness and prevention programs. As a first step, they are surveying the state’s administrators to assess the successes and challenges of policies and practices that are currently in place in the state’s K-12 schools. The results will help them develop a toolkit to best support school communities in implementing meaningful policies, practices, and educational activities geared toward creating safer schools. Please take 10 minutes of your time to complete the survey at: https://casci.ac/4551.

Have you finally reached that seemingly elusive milestone? If so, please let us know! All retiring principals and assistant principals receive life membership in CAS. If you plan to retire this year, or if you know of any principal or assistant principal who is so planning, please go to www.casciac.org/retiringadmins and fill in the requested fields. This task should take no more than a minute of your time.