Superintendent's Message


10/10/25

Dear Plainfield Families,

As we head into the holiday weekend, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of our schools. The partnership between families and staff is at the heart of our success, and we are deeply grateful for the role you play in supporting your child’s education and our school community.

We are currently conducting our Fall Parent Survey, which will remain open through Friday, October 17. This survey is an important opportunity for families to share their experiences and perspectives. The feedback we receive helps us celebrate our strengths, identify areas for growth, and guide improvement planning across the district.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey for your child’s school using the appropriate link below:

Shepard Hill Elementary School

Moosup Elementary School

Plainfield Memorial School

Plainfield Central Middle School

Plainfield High School

A quick reminder: all Plainfield Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of the holiday.

Your input truly makes a difference. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for being such an important part of the Plainfield Public Schools community.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday weekend.

Paul M Brenton

Superintendent of Schools

Plainfield Public Schools


10.6.2025

Dear Parents and Guardians;
As we continue through the school year, we want to send a reminder about the safety protocols we have in place. While this information was shared at the start of the year, we feel it is important to send it again as a reminder and to answer any questions you may have.

The safety and security of our students and staff are our highest priorities. To ensure our campus is prepared for any situation, we have adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), a nationally recognized and best-practice method for emergency response. We want to take this opportunity to re-familiarize you with the protocol and the terms we will be using with students during our safety drills.

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on a set of clear, concise, and shared actions that can be implemented in any emergency. This consistent vocabulary allows our students, staff, and first responders to communicate effectively and act quickly. The protocol is built around five core directive actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Throughout the school year, we will conduct drills to practice these actions. This preparation is crucial to ensure that everyone on campus understands and can perform these critical safety procedures with confidence.

To help you and your child understand the specific terms and actions used during our drills, we have created a simple guide. Please find a link attached to this email. We encourage you to review it with your student so they are familiar with the terminology.

SRP Parent Handout with LOGO 2024-2025.pdf

Your partnership is essential to our school safety plan. In the event of an actual emergency, please wait for official communication from the school or district for instructions.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our entire school community.
Sincerely,

Paul M. Brenton



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 25th 2025

Good Morning Plainfield Public Schools Families,

We are pleased to announce that the NEW online portal for free and reduced lunch applications is now available. This portal is easily accessible and provides a convenient way for you to apply for free or reduced-price meals for your children. You can access the portal and begin your application at the following link: 

Plainfield Free and Reduced Application Online: https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/PLAP01

As a reminder, the last day for free breakfast for all students in Plainfield Public Schools was Tuesday, September 30th.
If you have any questions or require assistance with the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our central office at (860) 564-6404.

Sincerely,
Plainfield Public Schools

 

August 27th, 2025

Good Morning Plainfield Families,

Welcome to the new school year! With students returning tomorrow, Thursday, August 28th, the excitement is definitely in the air. We've heard from several parents with last-minute questions, and we are always happy to help everyone get ready for a great start.

One common question has been about handling school lunch money, so I wanted to share some helpful information with all of our families. Students are able to bring money into the school and deposit into their student accounts directly.  For families who wish to deposit into the lunch account online, Chartwells uses a handy online service called MyPaymentsPlus to manage student meal accounts, making it simple to ensure your child always has funds for a healthy lunch.

MyPaymentsPlus is a secure website that lets you manage everything in one place. You can:


    Getting Signed Up is Easy
    You'll just need your child's Student ID number to get started (you can find this on a report card, logging into Infinite Campus, or by calling the school office).

    1.     Go to the website:www.MyPaymentsPlus.com
         
    2.         Register: Click the "Register Now" button.
         
    3.         Find our district: Choose Connecticut and then Plainfield Public Schools.
         
    4.         Create your account: Enter your name, email, and a password.
         
    5.   Add your student(s): Follow the prompts to add your child using their Student ID number and last name. You can link all of your children to one account.
         

     

    We've found this is a really helpful tool for families. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your school's main office for help.

    We are all looking forward to a wonderful first day back! Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is a half-day, and there will be no school this Monday in observance of Labor Day.

    All the best,
    Paul M. Brenton

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