District Partnership Advisory Council
District Partnership Advisory Council (DPAC) is a district coalition that meets regularly during the school year to discuss and highlight all that Griswold Public Schools has to offer. Community members learn about our students and staff, their achievements, and our collaborative work as a school district and community.
The goal and mission of DPAC is to move Griswold Forward.
The council consists of parents from all schools (Griswold Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, as well as the Griswold Soule Street Academy), school administrators, teachers, Board of Education (BOE) members, students, and several other community organizations. DPAC welcomes any interested participants to ensure that all are informed. Please join us on a virtual meeting!
Partnering organizations include:
- Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce
- Griswold Partnership to Reduce the Influence of Drugs for Everyone (PRIDE)
- Griswold Senior & Social Services
- Griswold's Youth & Family Services Bureau (GYFS)
- Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA)
- United Community & Family Services (UCFS)
Meetings
DPAC welcomes any interested participants to ensure that all are informed. DPAC meets virtually throughout the school year.
2024-2025 Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST on Zoom:
- October 9, 2024 - this meeting was dedicated to the new focus on cellphone use in schools. The meeting included an expert panel of GPS administrators and regional thought partners. Learn more here (PDF flyer) and see the slides and video recording below.
- November 6, 2024 - this meeting was dedicated to advanced technology utilized in our schools. Download the November 6 flyer PDF here or see the slides and video recording below.
- February 5, 2025 - this meeting was dedicated to informing families about registration for the Griswold Early Education Program (preschool) as well as Griswold High School registration for sending town students. See the recording below.
- April 2, 2025 - this meeting served as a spotlight on district community partners, including Griswold PRIDE and Griswold Park & Recreation and Youth & Family Services. Learn more here (flyer). See the slides below.
Download the 2024-2025 FlYer PDF here
See you next year!
