City Hill Middle School
203-720-5250
City Hill Middle School is a large, multi-level building located on Naugatuck's east end. The school educates the borough youth in grades 7 and 8, providing 28 academic teachers in math, science, social studies and language, as well as 12 teachers in art, physical education, music and technical education.
The school also has a principal, two assistant principals and two guidance counselors, as well as two nurses. A total of 12 certified staff teach special education.
The school hosts several sports teams for the students and offers a myriad of extracurricular activities and clubs.
The current principal is Christine Blanchard. The school can be reached via e-mail at chms@naugy.net.
- Fax: 203-720-5256
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:45am - 2:30pm; Sat, Sun, closed
- Handicap Accessible: Street-level access and elevators to accommodate handicapped
- Founding Date: 1972
- Number of students: 780
- Public/Private: Public
- Financial aid: No
- Accreditation/licenses: Accredited by the state Department of Education
- Student-to-teacher ratio: Class size: 26 to 28 students
- Parking: Free lot
- Number of faculty: 28 academic teachers, 12 special education teachers and 12 teachers for art, physical education and other courses.
- How engaged is the school with the community?: Students go on a trip to Washington, D.C., parent groups are active, students go to the Bronx Zoo, visit senior citizens and partake on other community events
- What makes this community special?: "It's a diverse community that has a lot of compassion, and that provides a great mentor program to the students." - Principal Christine Blanchard
- Grade levels: 7 to 8
- Special education: Yes
- Uniforms: No
- Features: Auditorium/stage, Cafeteria, Computer lab, Infirmary, Library, Science lab, Sports facilities
- Extracurricular activities available: Band, choir, student council, talent show
- Student clubs: Soccer program, newspaper club, guitar club, ski club, creative cooking club, rocket club, knitting club
- Sports teams: Cross Country, baseball, basketball, softball, swim team