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Community Announcements

• Jennifer Wallace Presentation to Families at DHS Auditorium | March 5th 6:30pm
  We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer Wallace (Never Enough and Mattering), to our district on Thursday, March 5.  …
• Food Allergy Research Update – Food Allergy Families in Darien, CT | March 26th 6:30pm
  Georgine Ragsdale (Hindley Mom/Food Allergy Mom) welcomes you to learn about the latest in food allergy research featuring Dr. Jeffrey …
• Your After School | Dates and Registration Updates
  Our Winter Session runs from January 5 through April 10, with late registrations accepted at prorated rates. A late fee applies. Registration is …
• Depot Sports Equipment Sale | March 14th 12-4pm
  All new this year is the Depot Sports Equipment Sale being run by the Student Governing Board!  On Saturday, March 14th from …
• Come Play Pickleball & Support The Depot! | March 21st 7-10pm
  The 2nd annual Pickleball Social and “Fun-Raiser” is on Saturday, March 21st from 7-10PM at Pickleball America.  There will be open courts, …
• 5th Grade Half Day Fun! at the Depot | March 6th 2-5pm
  The Depot invites all 5th graders to RPM on Friday, March 6th from 2:00-5:00PM for race car driving and one …
• Darien Arts Center Summer Programs Now Open | Early Bird Special Price until March 15th
  Summer classes and camps at the Darien Arts Center are now open for registration, offering creative programs in dance, visual …
• Early American Planter Workshop at the Museum of Darien | March 12th 7-8:30pm
  The Museum of Darien is bringing colonial history to life at the Early American Planter Workshop, a hands-on gardening experience led by …
• 2026 Darien Softball Spring House | Registration Open Now until February 27th
  Calling all Softball Players!  Reminder to Register for House Softball for this Spring!!  We’re especially looking forward to welcoming new softball players …
• Darien Young Composer and Songwriters | Submission by March 9th and Concert on April 8th
  The annual Darien Young Composers and Songwriters Concert is among us! Students can write their very own (grade-appropriate) song to submit …
• Hindley Heritage Night | March 26th 5:30-7pm
  Save the Date for Thursday, March 26th 5:30-7:00pm for the 5th annual Hindley Heritage Night! This beloved event allows you …
• Theatre 308 Presents The Lightning Thief | March 19th – 21st
  Theatre 308, Darien High School’s award-winning theater club, is excited to bring you this year’s school musical! Get ready to be swept into …
• 2026-2027 DPS Budget Update – BOF Review and Approval
  As previously announced, on February 5th the Board of Education (BOE) voted to adopt a 2026-2027 budget of $130,179,922, a 3.51% …
• Hindley’s FIRST Read-A-Thon Fundraiser! | March 2nd – 6th
  Get ready to glow during Hindley’s first annual Read-A-Thon fundraiser… Reading makes our futures BRIGHT!!! Read-A-Thons get your reader excited about reading and give friends and …
• Your After School March Conference Day | Registration Opens Now
   Registration Is Open! Your After School March Conference Day March 6,18,19,& 20 YAS Hindley Registration We would love your input! We’re …
• Author Stacy McAnulty Book Pre-Purchase | Order By February 18th
  Author Stacy McAnulty will be visiting Hindley on March 3rd to present to our students! To celebrate her visit, we are offering several …
• Hindley Buy a Brick – Only 30 Bricks Left! | Order by Friday February 27th 3pm
  Only 30 bricks left! We have extended the purchase deadline until Friday, February 27 at 3PM. Families interested in purchasing more than one brick, …
• 2025-2026 Hindley Yearbooks Are On Sale Now! | Order By March 15th
  2025-2026 Hindley yearbooks are on sale now! Order before March 15 for early bird pricing of $26 for a standard yearbook or …
• Girl’s SPRING Flag Football Program | Registration Open Until March 6th
  NEW PROGRAM: Darien Girls SPRING Flag Football is here! Open to girls in grades 3–8, this fun, non-contact program builds …
• Cotillion Classes at the Darien Community Association for 4th-5th graders | Starting on February 25th
  Attention parents of 4th-5th graders! Cotillion classes will be offered at the Darien Community Association starting on Wednesday, February 25.  These …
• ❄️ Your After School Winter Classes Are in Full Swing ❄️
  There is still time to join the fun. A few spots remain in select winter classes, and all prices online …
• Darien Charity Basketball Game | March 12th at 6pm DHS Main Gym
  We have quite a few Hindley teachers signed up to play in the upcoming Charity Basketball game on Thursday, March …
• 5th GRADE HALF DAY FUN! at The Depot | March 6th 2-5pm
  5th GRADE HALF DAY FUN!  The Depot invites all 5th graders to RPM on Friday, March 6th from 2:00-5:00PM for …
• Pickleball Social and “Fun-Raiser” at The Depot | March 21st 7-10pm
  Come play pickleball and support The Depot!  The 2nd annual Pickleball Social and “Fun-Raiser” is on Saturday, March 21st from 7-10PM at Pickleball …
• Safe @ Home for 4th & 5th graders at The Depot | February 12th 4-5:30pm
  Safe @ Home for 4th and 5th graders offered at The Depot on Thursday 2/12 4-5:30PM!  This 90 minute course is designed …
• Darien Parks & Rec – February Vacation Camp
  The Parks and Recreation Department and Overtime Athletics have joined forces to bring this fun-filled camp to the youth of …
• Darien Parks & Rec – Spring and Summer Program Registration | Begins February 25th
  The Darien Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for 2026 spring & summer programs will begin …
• Darien Parks & Rec – Summer Camp Registration | Begins February 11th
  The Darien Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for 2026 spring & summer camps will begin …
• 2026 Visual Arts Showcase | Due by February 25th
  The Darien Music Parents Association and DPS Music Department 2026 Visual Arts Showcase is here! Create, have fun, and win …
• 2026-27 DPS Budget Update
  The Darien Board of Education (BOE) held its regular meeting on January 27th which included continued budget presentations and discussions …
• Hindley Buy a Brick Campaign | by February 13th
  Leave a lasting mark at Hindley school with a personalized 4×8″ brick placed in the NEW outdoor walkway by the …
• Hindley Family Day at the Yakees | May 3rd
  Hindley Family Day at the Yankees will take place on Sunday, May 3rd at 1:35PM as the Yankees take on the …
• Darien Music Parents Association Visual Arts Showcase | March 31st
  The Darien Music Parents Association and DPS Music Department 2026 Visual Arts Showcase is here! Create, have fun, and win …
• Pickleball at The Depot! | March 21st
  Come play pickleball and support The Depot!  The 2nd annual Pickleball Social and “Fun-Raiser” is on Saturday, March 21st from 7-10PM …
• Safe@Home at The Depot! | February 7th and 12th
  Safe @ Home for 4th and 5th graders offered at The Depot!  This 90 minute course is designed to prepare students …
• The Darien Arts Center – So We Think We Can Dance | February 28th and March 1st
  So We Think We Can Dance  Join us for So We Think We Can Dance, an exciting, student-run performance featuring dancers …
• The Darien Arts Center – Mask Making Workshop at NAYA | February 26th
  Mask Making Workshop at NAYA – 4:30 – 5:45 Grades Pre-K – 5 In celebration of Mardi Gras this month, …
• The Darien Arts Center – Winter Break Art Camp | February 16th to 19th
  Winter Break Art Camp – 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Grades K-3 Looking for something to do during February Break? …
• The Darien Arts Center – Valentines Day Frames | February 11th
  Valentines Day Frames – 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Grades 1-4 Get ready for a fun and creative Valentine’s Day …
• The Darien Arts Center – Pet Portraits | February 4th
  Pet Portraits – 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Grades 5-7  Does your student have a beloved pet at home? Or …
• Student Council’s SOUPer Bowl Food Drive for Person to Person | February 2nd – 6th
  Please help local families and individuals who are struggling with hunger and food insecurity. We are collecting canned soup and …
• Museum of Darien 250th Anniversary Concert | February 7th
  Jazz singer and Darien resident, Christi Bye is performing “America the Beautiful,” a cabaret-style benefit performance honoring America’s upcoming 250th anniversary at the Museum of Darien on …
• Annual Mini Golf at the Darien Library | February 7th
  It’s a hole-in-one kind of weekend at Darien Library! Join us for the 11th Annual Mini Golf at the Library, a …
• Hindley @ The Bridgeport Islanders | February 7th
  Come out and join Hindley on Darien Night with the Bridgeport Islanders! The Bridgeport Islanders will take on the Lehigh …
• Winter Registration is Open at the Darien Arts Center
  Students of all ages can explore dance, visual arts, music, and acting at the Darien Arts Center through a wide …
• Parent University:  Artificial Intelligence Decided | January 22nd
  The second Parent University is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 pm in Middlesex Middle School media center. This event is …
• Superintendent Book Club | January 14th
  Dr. Byrne’s inaugural book club and community discussion will be held on January 14th..  The first book for discussion is Never …
• SOS Committee: Mrs. Hamill family distribution list
  In late December, the Hamill family experienced the tragic loss of Jaclyn Hamill, wife, mother and beloved Hindley Kindergarten teacher. …
• The World Famous Harlem Wizards are coming back to Darien | January 25th
  The Blue Wave Booster Club is excited to announce the return of this three-time sell-out event taking place at Darien High School …
• MLK Basketball Clinic | January 19th
  Work on dribbling, passing and shooting with DHS coaches and players. Open to boys grades 3-8. Players will be grouped …