About Naubuc School
Naubuc School Mission Statement:
The mission of Naubuc Elementary School is to provide each student a diverse education in a safe, supportive environment that prompts responsibility, motivation, and excellence in learning. The Naubuc team joins the parents and community to assist students in developing skills to succeed and contribute responsibly in a global community.
Our Theme: A Circle of Community, Making a World of Difference.
Our Mascot: C.J. the Eagle
Our mascot was selected through a school-wide nomination process and vote. We selected from animals that had significance to many American Indian cultures. Our mascot, the eagle, symbolizes both Courage and Judgement, hence, the name C.J.
Our School Colors: Blue and White
Our Ways to Be: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful
Naubuc is a PBIS School (Positive, Behavorial, Interventions and Supports). As such, we have adopted three simple rules that apply to the whole school and each setting. They are: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful
History of Naubuc School
Naubuc means “Flat Plains to the North.” The Naubuc Indian Tribe was situated in what is now northern Glastonbury. Prior to Glastonbury becoming a town, the area that is now Glastonbury was called ‘Naubuc.’
The first Naubuc School was built on the corner of Main and Pratt Street. It was built in 1852 for a cost of $2500. It had two rooms and two teachers. The downstairs room was for grades 1 through 4. The upstairs room was for grades 5 through 8. There were 38 students in the school.
That building was torn down in 1971 to build the Company 1 Fire House. The original school bell is still on display in front of the firehouse. In 1929, Naubuc was moved to its current site. Four teachers were hired and there were six classrooms. Two of the classrooms were empty, but available for expansion.
In 1947, the school was expanded to 10 classrooms and a two-story building was added. Today, we service 360 students, grades K through 5, and have roughly 100 staff.