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1029 Neipsic Road Glastonbury, CT 06033
1029 Neipsic Road Glastonbury, CT 06033
Phone: 860-652-7800 Fax: 860-652-7825
Phone: 860-652-7800 Fax: 860-652-7825
Grade 5 & 6 Hours: 7:55 am–2:35 pm
Grade 5 & 6 Hours: 7:55 am–2:35 pm
Please see the information below and the dropdown menu above to access our Gideon Welles School resources.
Please see the information below and the dropdown menu above to access our Gideon Welles School resources.
iPads to Chromebooks
iPads to Chromebooks
Students in grades 6-8 will be using Chromebooks this year. Additional grades will transition from iPads to Chromebooks as leases expire. WFSB recently featured the transition and our commitment to the balanced use of technology. Click above to view the video.
The Balance Project
The Balance Project
Interested in setting healthy boundaries around screens for your children? The Balance Project is a great resource for finding outdoor play meetups, bike rides, and other tech-free activities.
Click here to join the Glastonbury chapter.
GWS Spring Happenings
GWS Spring Happenings
Please enjoy these photos from some recent Gideon Welles activities.
Early Release Wednesdays
Early Release Wednesdays
5th Grade Students Only
5th Grade Students Only
Glastonbury Parks & Recreation offers a variety of programs in our school buildings during elementary school short Wednesdays (September to November and March to June). For details, including programs, times, and locations, please visit the Glastonbury Parks & Rec website. All questions about this program should be directed to Glastonbury Parks & Recreation.
Choose Love, Not Hate
Choose Love, Not Hate
We aspire to build a community—at home, in schools, and within greater Glastonbury—where every individual is embraced, valued, and empowered to contribute positively. Click here to learn more about our Choose Love, Not Hate campaign and to sign our pledge.
Register in ParentSquare
Register in ParentSquare
Families: If you haven't already done so, please download the ParentSquare app and register your account. You will receive district, school, and teacher messages in one place. Be sure to select your preferences for method (email, text, app notice), timing (immediate or daily digest) and language.
GWS: No Place For Hate
GWS: No Place For Hate
Once again, in 2025-2026, Gideon Welles School was selected as a No Place for Hate School by the Anti-Defamation League. No Place for Hate is "a school climate improvement program that provides staff, students and their families with a framework to take a stand against all forms of hate and communicate a clear, unified message that all students have a place where they belong. "
GWS PTO
GWS PTO
Click above to visit the Gideon Welles School PTO website. All families are encouraged to join and volunteer to help our school.
Powerschool Portal
Powerschool Portal
Click above for student attendance, assignments and grades.
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