News & Announcements
![Dr. Eric Byrne Appointed as Permanent Superintendent of Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757093708/darienpsorg/egdpnufjdlksjmz1sv50/community-update.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757093708/darienpsorg/egdpnufjdlksjmz1sv50/community-update.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757093708/darienpsorg/egdpnufjdlksjmz1sv50/community-update.png","width":800}])
Parents do have to opt in to receive text alerts from Darien Public Schools. The information about opting in is available here: https://www.darienps.org/parents/emergency-weather-related-information.
![PTO Slate 2025-2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756313895/darienpsorg/ofkdujbz1aqpmo6f4ynd/hand-drawn-back-school-background_23-2149464866.avif","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756313895/darienpsorg/ofkdujbz1aqpmo6f4ynd/hand-drawn-back-school-background_23-2149464866.avif","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756313895/darienpsorg/ofkdujbz1aqpmo6f4ynd/hand-drawn-back-school-background_23-2149464866.avif","width":626}])
PTO Slate 2025-2026
| PTO Co-Chair | Catherine Palazola | catherinelhuston@gmail.com |
| PTO Co-Chair | Kathryn Maki | kathryn.maki2@gmail.com |
| Co-Vice Chair | Ashley Guadano | ashley.l.guadano@gmail.com |
| Co-Vice Chair | Clare DeSalvo | clare.desalvo@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Kathryn Maki | kathryn.maki2@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Danielle Gallagher | danielle.d.gallagher@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Melissa Buch | melissa.pogue@gmail.com |
| Enrichment | Andrea Pezley | andreapezley@gmail.com |
| Enrichment | Carleigh Gill | carleighgill32@gmail.com |
| Enrichment | Kate Barber | ktbarber@gmail.com |
| DEI | Tina Grimshaw | kristina.geraghty@gmail.com |
| DEI | Nilima Bhargava | nilimabhargava@gmail.com |
| Fundraising | Alyssa Mahoney | alyssagiannini@gmail.com |
| Fundraising | Michele Barrett | michelepbarrett@gmail.com |
| PTO Special Ed Rep | Abbey Lombardo-Kumar | abbey@learnique.com |
| PTO Special Ed Rep | Jackie Nevin | jackie.nevin@hotmail.co.uk |
Please find this week's community update from Darien Public Schools' Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric A. Bryne.
![ANONYMOUS ALERTS® SAFETY REPORTING]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761752010/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/rasvup5ct904mrsuricp/anonymous-alert.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761752010/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/rasvup5ct904mrsuricp/anonymous-alert.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761752010/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/darienpsorg/rasvup5ct904mrsuricp/anonymous-alert.png","width":800}])
![District Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759246173/darienpsorg/mtm8laueohkldatp2mje/the-darien-difference.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759246173/darienpsorg/mtm8laueohkldatp2mje/the-darien-difference.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759246173/darienpsorg/mtm8laueohkldatp2mje/the-darien-difference.png","width":800}])
![Superintendent Search]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757093698/darienpsorg/hcjzbpyvogurp16oy6ze/superintendent-search.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757093698/darienpsorg/hcjzbpyvogurp16oy6ze/superintendent-search.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757093698/darienpsorg/hcjzbpyvogurp16oy6ze/superintendent-search.png","width":800}])
![DHS Cell Phone Practices 25/26 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757093826/darienpsorg/txmhobk8cuty65kgur59/dhs-mobile-plan.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757093826/darienpsorg/txmhobk8cuty65kgur59/dhs-mobile-plan.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757093826/darienpsorg/txmhobk8cuty65kgur59/dhs-mobile-plan.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757093826/darienpsorg/txmhobk8cuty65kgur59/dhs-mobile-plan.png","width":910}])
![PK-8 Personal Mobile Device Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757093817/darienpsorg/q4gxmkidz5zre6agjpox/pk8-personal-mobile.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757093817/darienpsorg/q4gxmkidz5zre6agjpox/pk8-personal-mobile.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757093817/darienpsorg/q4gxmkidz5zre6agjpox/pk8-personal-mobile.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757093817/darienpsorg/q4gxmkidz5zre6agjpox/pk8-personal-mobile.png","width":910}])
![Job Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751483714/darienpsorg/wigs5zfrvvps33fmducm/job-opportunities.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751483714/darienpsorg/wigs5zfrvvps33fmducm/job-opportunities.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751483714/darienpsorg/wigs5zfrvvps33fmducm/job-opportunities.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751483714/darienpsorg/wigs5zfrvvps33fmducm/job-opportunities.png","width":910}])
Please visit our AppliTrack website to view postitions available and begin the application process.
![Contact the Helpdesk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751483714/darienpsorg/etj4fme6fwh763n1uu7u/helpdesk.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751483714/darienpsorg/etj4fme6fwh763n1uu7u/helpdesk.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751483714/darienpsorg/etj4fme6fwh763n1uu7u/helpdesk.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751483714/darienpsorg/etj4fme6fwh763n1uu7u/helpdesk.png","width":910}])
Contact the helpdesk... and a member of our technology team will respond as quickly as possible.
Since teachers are providing instruction to students at home and in class simultaneously, we ask for your understanding that they will have limited ability to troubleshoot technology in real time. For issues with passwords or hardware (cameras, keyboards, touchpad, chromebook charging issues, physical device damage) please contact your school’s Library/Media Center Specialist. For all other issues, contact the helpdesk and a member of our technology team will respond as quickly as possible.
Note: please remember to check your spam folder for emails from Darien. We don't want you missing communications from the technology staff.