By D.M.Livingston|Published Aug 24, 2025

Last updated Dec 3, 2025 6:02AM

Waterbury-As the sun sets on another beautiful summer, Waterbury prepares to welcome its students back to the classrooms tomorrow. The first day of school signals more than just a date on the calendar—it marks a fresh start filled with new opportunities, challenges, and the promise of growth.

Summer in Waterbury offered us warm days by the street corners, lively community events, and moments to recharge with family and friends. It was a season of freedom, exploration, and making memories that will carry us through the colder months ahead. But as the last golden leaves begin to fall, it’s time to say goodbye to the carefree days of summer and turn our attention to the school year ahead.

For students, teachers, and parents alike, the return to school is a blend of excitement and nervous anticipation. The halls of Waterbury’s public schools will soon be buzzing with the energy of young minds eager to learn, discover, and connect. New friendships will blossom, lessons will challenge and inspire, and every day will bring fresh chances to grow both academically and personally.

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As our community embarks on this new academic journey, let us remember the lessons summer taught us—the importance of rest, resilience, and the joy found in simple moments. Carry that spirit into your classrooms and into your hearts.

To all Waterbury students: embrace this new chapter with courage and curiosity. To the teachers and staff: thank you for your dedication and passion that make our schools a place where every child can thrive. And to the families: your support remains the foundation of every student’s success.

Goodbye, summer. Welcome, school year. Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and lasting memories in Waterbury.

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