Our Schools
East Haddam Schools
Welcome to East Haddam Public Schools! Our district, located in Moodus, East Haddam, Connecticut, serves 1,000 kindergarten through 12th-grade students. We also offer a Smart Start preschool program that focuses on preparing young children for kindergarten.
Please take some time to get to know our schools and administrative staff. We offer a variety of programs and services to support our students and take great pride in developing lifelong learners to succeed in life after high school.
District Vision
East Haddam is a district of distinction where educators value student success, family outreach, and the power of accountable collective efficacy. We develop student passions, knowledge, and civic mindedness, We ensure a nurturing, dynamic learning community where communication thrives, students excel, rigorous instruction is the norm, and the children’s developmental needs are heeded. We believe in the power of not yet and reject ceilings so that students can soar. We love equitably and cultivate an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to persist through adversity.
2024-2025 Board of Education Budget
The 2024–2025 budget passed at referendum. Thank you for supporting our schools!
For full details regarding the 2024–2025 board of education budget, please visit our Business Services page.
A Message From Our Superintendent
November 11, 2024
Dear Staff and Families,
Today we came together to honor veterans and to thank them for their service. At each of our schools, students engaged with veterans in meaningful ways. From opening ceremonies and classroom discussions to interactive presentations and shared meals, these moments allowed us to connect with and learn from those who dedicated themselves to serving our country.
These events not only highlighted the significance of Veterans Day, but they also provided the opportunity for us to collectively acknowledge the deep gratitude to all men and women of our armed forces, past and present. On behalf of the entire school community, thank you to everyone who was instrumental in organizing today’s memorable events.
I would like to also extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents and families who contributed to making our Veterans Day tributes special. Your generosity and support played an essential role in honoring our veterans. I would also like to personally thank the students who wrote special poems, included below.
With a Grateful Heart,
Teresa DeBrito
Dr. Teresa DeBrito
Superintendent of Schools
The Great Beauty Poem
The Great Beauty
By Oliva Skuby
The great beauty
That flies through the sky
The great beauty
That who we honor, day and night
The red color catches my eye
It represents valor
Hardiness,
And the blood of our ancestors
She means hope
She gives me hope
Spreads love and prosperity
Through everyone who sees her
The great beauty
Its fabric soars in the air,
The great beauty
Who speaks to everyone, everywhere
The sun glistens off the white stream
It represents purity, Innocence,
And the grace we live by
The beating sun
Causes my eyes to squint
Yet I still look up
At the symbol of my freedom
The great beauty
Who I will always support
The great beauty
Who I will always fight for
The deep blue hue
That represents vigilance,
Perseverance,
And Justice.
What the flag represents
What Veterans fight for
Who Veterans fight for
They are the ones who protect us
The great beauty
Whose wings soar
The great beauty
The one we have fought for
The stars I count
One by one
50 for each state
Each state that Veterans have helped protect
You have all risked your lives
For everyone here today
Moms and dads
Daughters and Sons
The great beauty
That flies through the sky
The great beauty
That who we honor, day and night
For All American People Poem
For All American People
By Anonymous Middle School Student
Veterans—You give your all every day
Risking your lives, you’re so brave
How can we thank you in any way
You’ll see the light through the gray
Your courage is relentless and true
With our colors red, white, and blue
With your sacrifice our Freedom grew
For all American people, not only a few
Today on Veterans Day we take time
To remember and reflect and even to rhyme
About how your service helped our country climb
And we will hear the bells of freedom chime
Superintendent Letter Archives
Archived Messages
Missed an important letter? You can find previous letters from our superintendent—and other educational leaders—below.
