Plainfield Public Schools

3.27.2026

A Message to Our Plainfield Families, Students, and Staff on an Email Threat Scam

Dear Plainfield Families, Students, and Staff,

I am reaching out to share an important update regarding digital safety and our school security. We are aware that many of our neighboring communities have recently received fraudulent emails containing school-related threats.

You may see on the news that several neighboring schools have gone into lockdown in the past few days as a result of these messages. While Plainfield has not received these specific emails, I am sending this to be proactive and ensure our entire school community remains informed and alert.

Understanding the Situation

Connecticut law enforcement has been closely monitoring these developments and has confirmed that these messages are part of a widespread hoax. These emails are designed to cause unnecessary alarm and specifically aim to trick users into clicking on unfamiliar or suspicious links. As technology evolves, these scams can appear quite convincing. However, their primary goal is typically to compromise digital security rather than to pose a physical threat.

Safety as a Priority

Please be assured we are monitoring the situation and that there is no credible threat to our schools. However, we believe that keeping our community informed is the best way to keep our schools safe.

These incidents serve as an important reminder for all of us to practice strong digital habits:

• Avoid Unfamiliar Links: If you receive an email from an unknown sender or one that feels "off," do not click any links or download attachments.
• Protect Personal Information: Never share passwords, login credentials, or personal details through email.
• Report Suspicious Activity: If you encounter a suspicious message in your school inbox or on a personal device, please report it immediately to a teacher, a staff member, or our school administration.

We are deeply grateful for the constant vigilance of the Plainfield PD and our School Resource Officers (SROs). Their partnership, along with the cooperation of our students, staff, and families, helps us maintain a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

Warmly,

Mr. Paul M. Brenton

Plainfield Public Schools

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End-of-Year & Calendar Revisions
https://www.plainfieldschools.org/calendar/calendars 

In recent weeks, many families have approached me with a shared concern: the desire to avoid taking days out of April vacation, to preserve state holidays and the precious time families already have planned to be together. 

The link above will take you to our website where you will find adjustments to the academic calendar, which I believe honor those priorities while still accounting for our high number of winter cancellations.  Please note the following:

• Wednesday March 18th is now a half day for students. Schools will be communicating an adjustment to conference schedules later this week. 

• Our last student day is currently scheduled for Thursday, June 18th (half day).

• High School Graduation for students in grade 12 remains on June 12th, as previously set by the Board of Education.

Thank you again for your understanding.  This will certainly be a winter we are discussing for many years to come.  

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Superintendent Presents 3.99% Budget increase

January 28, 2026

Dear Plainfield Community Members,

In preparation for our budget presentation on Wednesday, January 28th, I am pleased to share the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This proposal represents our commitment to maintaining high-quality education for our students while navigating a challenging financial landscape.

Budget Overview: The proposed operating budget for FY 2026-27 totals $40,690,001. This represents an expenditure increase of 3.99% ($1,562,180) over the current fiscal year.

The Full Presentation and Documents can be found here:

BOE Budget FY2027