Children's Community School, Waterbury, CT

Last week, we celebrated our students during our annual Moving Up Ceremony! Each student was recognized and received a special message from their teacher, highlighting their growth, accomplishments, and unique qualities throughout the year.

We are so proud of all they have achieved and wish them continued success as they move on to the next grade level. Have a wonderful summer—we can't wait to see what the next school year brings!

Last night, we celebrated 13 students from the CCS Class of 2026 with their families and friends. From students who have been with us for more than 10 years to those who joined us more recently, we are proud of all they have accomplished. Congratulations and best wishes as you begin your high school journey!

Yesterday, we were excited to welcome Music Drives Us of Norwood, MA and Falcetti Music of Springfield, MA to CCS as they delivered 45 brand-new violins for our students to use in our Symphonix music program.

This incredible gift was made possible through an Instrument Grant from Music Drives Us, whose mission is to expand access to music education and create opportunities for young people to discover the power of music. These violins will help our students build creativity, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

We are incredibly grateful to Music Drives Us and Falcetti Music for investing in our students and helping bring the joy of music to CCS. We can't wait to see—and hear—the impact these instruments will have on our young musicians!

What a busy week at Children’s Community School!

We celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week giving thanks to all of our teachers and staff with breakfast provided by parents, gifts provided by our Board of Directors and special notes and treats from students.
We are also thrilled to celebrate Johnny M., our outstanding 6th grader, who earned First Place in the Regional National Civics Bee! What an incredible accomplishment and a wonderful reflection of the talent, determination, and bright future of our students. Johnny will compete in June at Regionals.
Our school has also been buzzing all day with excitement as we prepare for this evening’s ASAP! event with Symphonix, Metamorphosis, We Rise, and Chorus.
So many reasons to celebrate our amazing students, staff, and school community!

We are so proud of Johnny! Thank you Waterbury Regional Chamber for hosting this event.

Have you purchased your tickets yet? It's not too late!
Please join us in a fun filled day supporting our students at Children's Community School.

Register here: https://www.ccswaterbury.org/news-events/events/events/8th-annual-golf-outing?occurrenceID=9671

A big THANK YOU to Mary Zasada, President of the Rotary Club of Waterbury, for stopping by our morning assembly yesterday to deliver a generous donation to Children’s Community School!

Your visit brought smiles to our students and staff, and your support truly makes a difference.

The Rotary's motto of 'Service Above Self' continues to strengthen our community in meaningful ways—we are so grateful for your partnership!

To learn more about CCS visit https://ccswaterbury.org/

You can make a difference today!

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world". Dr. Seuss

Please consider donating to Children's Community School to make a difference in our student's lives. Your gift can make the most impact today between Noon - 3:00 PM during 'Dollars for Waterbury' sponsored by Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union - additional funds will be awarded to the organization that raises the most during this time.

Thank you to James Higgins, President & CEO of Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union, for spending time with our Middle School students this past year. Your guidance on financial literacy—covering savings, credit scores, and smart money habits—helped give our students valuable tools for their future.

We are grateful for your continued support and commitment to their success! We LOVE our community partners

Click https://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/children-s-community-school - THANK YOU!

Good Morning!

Give Local starts today, and Children's Community School needs your support.

Children’s Community School (CCS) opens doors for families who might otherwise not have access to a high-quality, individualized education. As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community to provide scholarships, enrich programming, and keep tuition accessible for the students who need it most.

When you give locally, you are directly investing in the children and families in our community, helping ensure that every child, regardless of income, has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

I hope you will consider CCS when making your Give Local donation today. Every gift makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your continued support.

Please click here to donate:
https://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/children-s-community-school

Kelly Annelli, MS
Executive Director
Children's Community School

We have seen firsthand the amazing things that can happen when our community comes together to give back! We are thankful for the support that Children's Community School has received during and beyond and we look forward to sharing our stories of impact.

Thank you to the Spectre Foundation, Congrégation de Notre-Dame in CT along with Janet Tynan and friends for the hand knitted hats, scarves, mittens, blankets as well as socks and gloves for our students.