Simsbury Public Schools serves Simsbury, Connecticut, including the villages of Weatogue, Tariffville and West Simsbury, with seven schools from kindergarten through grade 12 plus a district preschool. Here's what the district publishes about its schools and programs, with links to the original sources.
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What schools are in Simsbury, CT?
Simsbury Public Schools runs seven schools: five elementary schools for kindergarten through grade 6 (Central, Latimer Lane, Squadron Line, Tariffville and Tootin' Hills), Henry James Memorial School for grades 7 and 8, and Simsbury High School for grades 9 through 12. The district also runs a tuition-based preschool, Children's Academy of Simsbury.
| School | Grades | Address | Principal (as of Oct 21, 2026) | School website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central School | K-6 | 29 Massaco St., Simsbury, CT 06070 | Vanessa Massiah | Central School website |
| Latimer Lane School | K-6 | 33 Mountain View Rd., Weatogue, CT 06089 | Mike Luzietti | Latimer Lane School website |
| Squadron Line School | K-6 | 44 Squadron Line Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070 | Meg Evans | Squadron Line School website |
| Tariffville School | K-6 | 42 Winthrop St., Tariffville, CT 06081 | Stephen Matyczyk | Tariffville School website |
| Tootin' Hills School | K-6 | 25 Nimrod Rd., West Simsbury, CT 06092 | Anjanette Belmonte | Tootin' Hills School website |
| Henry James Memorial School | 7-8 | 155 Firetown Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070 | Scott Baker | Henry James Memorial School website |
| Simsbury High School | 9-12 | 34 Farms Village Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070 | Maggie Seidel | Simsbury High School website |
The district's Superintendent page lists a School Facilities Master Plan & Reconfiguration Study as an ongoing project. See that page for the district's current information.
Sources: Simsbury Public Schools, Our Schools page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, Superintendent page (accessed Oct 21, 2026). Principals are as listed on each school's website.
How many students attend Simsbury Public Schools?
As of October 1, 2025, Simsbury Public Schools reported 3,966 students in kindergarten through grade 12 and 121 preschool students, for a system total of 4,087, according to the district's October 1, 2025 enrollment report. Counts change each school year, so check with the district for current figures.
| School | Students, October 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Central School | 381 |
| Latimer Lane School | 492 |
| Squadron Line School | 642 |
| Tariffville School | 232 |
| Tootin' Hills School | 354 |
| Henry James Memorial School (grades 7-8) | 646 |
| Simsbury High School (grades 9-12) | 1,219 |
| Elementary total (K-6) | 2,101 |
| District total, K-12 | 3,966 |
| Preschool | 121 |
| System total | 4,087 |
Does Simsbury have a public preschool?
Yes. Simsbury Public Schools runs Children's Academy of Simsbury, a tuition-based preschool operated by the district's Department of Continuing Education. Classrooms at Squadron Line and Latimer Lane schools combine 3- and 4-year-olds, extended care is offered, and children must turn 3 before September 1. Availability changes, so contact the program directly.
- As of October 21, 2026, the district's Children's Academy page says its programs at Squadron Line and Latimer Lane are full for the 2026-27 school year.
- Preschool special education screenings are done as needed through the preschool special education team at Squadron Line School (860-658-2251 ext. 133), according to the Pupil Services page.
Sources: Simsbury Public Schools, Children's Academy page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, Pupil Services page (accessed Oct 21, 2026).
What special education services does Simsbury Public Schools offer?
Simsbury Public Schools' Department of Pupil Services provides special education and related services from preschool through the transition years. Programs and services the district names include preschool special education, the Intensive Learning Needs (ILN) program, co-taught classes, transition services, and related services such as speech-language, occupational and physical therapy.
Programs and services the district names (names only):
- Preschool special education
- Intensive Learning Needs (ILN) program (elementary level; the district lists an ILN Coordinator)
- Co-taught classes and individual and small-group instruction
- Related services: speech-language, occupational and physical therapy, school psychology, school social work and BCBA (behavior analyst) services
- Transition services, including the Farmington Valley Transition Academy
- Unified Wellness (Simsbury High School) and Unified Sports
- Section 504: Board of Education Policy 5116.3 covers the district's responsibility to identify, evaluate and provide access to appropriate educational services for students who qualify under Section 504 (Student Series 5000, May 2026)
- Parent group: Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO)
Contact the Department of Pupil Services for eligibility and placement questions, or call the district central office at 860-651-3361.
Sources: Simsbury Public Schools, Pupil Services page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Tootin' Hills School home page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury High School, Program of Studies 2026-27 (Google Doc linked from the SHS home page); Henry James Memorial School, Clubs & Activities page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, Board of Education Policies page, Student Series 5000 (May 2026), Policy 5116.3 (accessed Oct 21, 2026).
What can students take at Simsbury High School?
Simsbury High School's 2026-27 Program of Studies lists Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone Diploma program, college credit through UConn Early College Experience and other partners, five world languages, Project Lead The Way engineering and biomedical courses, career and technical electives, and visual and performing arts. Graduation requires 25.0 credits and a year-long Capstone Experience.
Advanced Placement and AP Capstone
AP courses named in the 2026-27 Program of Studies: Art, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, Economics, English Language, English Literature (UConn ECE), Environmental Science, European History, French, Human Geography, Latin, Physics 1, Physics 1 & 2, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish, Statistics, US Government & Politics and US History. SHS also offers the AP Capstone Diploma program.
Dual credit (college credit in high school)
- UConn Early College Experience (ECE): AP English Literature, Individual & Family Development, Drawing 2, Music Theory 1 and 2, Intro to Asian American Studies, and Chinese 5
- CCSU Concurrent Enrollment: Personal Finance
- CT State Community College College Career Pathways: Child Development 1 and 2
- University of New Haven: select engineering courses
World languages
American Sign Language (1-3), Chinese (2-5), French (1-5 and AP French), Latin (1-5 and AP Latin) and Spanish (1-5, Spanish Transitional and AP Spanish). See the district's World Languages page.
Career, technical and STEM
- Project Lead The Way (PLTW): Biomedical Sciences; Engineering (Intro to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, and Engineering Design & Development)
- Aviation and Aerospace Education
- Automotive Technology 1-3 and Architecture 1-3
- Construction, Manufacturing Enterprise and a manufacturing internship
- Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry
- Digital Video Production, Web Design, and Computer Science/Python/Cybersecurity
- Business: Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Sports & Entertainment Marketing
- Trojan Internship Program (grades 11-12)
- Options to attend Bristol Technical Education Center (grades 11-12, tuition-free) or the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts (half day or full day)
Arts
- Visual arts: Art 1, Animation & Film, Digital Design, Photography, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry & Glass, Fashion Design and AP Art
- Performing arts: Treble, Tenor Bass, Advanced Treble and Chamber choirs; Simsbury Singers; Strings Orchestra; Percussion Ensemble; Jazz Ensemble; Music Theory; Digital Music; Theatre (Intro, Intermediate, Advanced and Technical); Film Study; and Public Speaking
Graduation requirements
Graduation requires 25.0 credits plus a year-long Capstone Experience, which the Program of Studies says is required for all graduates. SHS calculates a weighted grade point average (GPA). See the district's SHS Capstone page for the Capstone paths.
Athletics
For teams, schedules and sign-up information, see SHS Athletics.
Sources: Simsbury High School, Program of Studies 2026-27 (Google Doc linked from the SHS home page); Simsbury High School, SHS Capstone page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, World Languages page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury High School Athletics page (accessed Oct 21, 2026).
What programs does Henry James Memorial School offer?
Henry James Memorial School is Simsbury's public middle school for grades 7 and 8. The school's 2026-27 Program of Studies and Clubs & Activities page list Spanish, French, Latin and Chinese, Unified Sports, the Leadership Academy, the Grade 6-7 and Grade 8-9 transition programs, and clubs including MATHCOUNTS and French Club.
See the Henry James Memorial School Program of Studies 2026-27 and the HJMS Clubs & Activities page for details.
Sources: Henry James Memorial School, Program of Studies 2026-27 (PDF on Google Drive, linked from the HJMS home page); Henry James Memorial School, Clubs & Activities page (accessed Oct 21, 2026).
Does Simsbury offer before- and after-school programs?
Yes. SEED (Simsbury Enrichment & Extended Day) provides before- and after-school care and enrichment for kindergarten through grade 6 at all five Simsbury elementary schools. The district's Department of Continuing Education lists SEED along with youth and adult enrichment, summer PE/Health and Virtual High School online courses.
Sources: Simsbury Public Schools, Department of Continuing Education page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, Children's Academy page (accessed Oct 21, 2026).
Who runs Simsbury Public Schools?
Simsbury Public Schools is led by Superintendent Matthew T. Curtis, as of October 21, 2026, and a Board of Education that meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The central office is at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070, phone 860-651-3361.
- Strategic plan pillars: Student Growth and Success; Compassionate and Connected School Culture; Premier Workforce; and Strategic and Sustainable Investments. The district's Strategic Plan page posts the SPS Strategic Plan (2025-2030).
- Vision of a Graduate competencies: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Self-Directed Learning, Innovation and Global Citizenship
- Board of Education regular meetings: second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; agendas are posted the Friday before
Sources: Simsbury Public Schools, Superintendent page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, Board of Education page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, Strategic Plan page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury High School, SHS Capstone page (accessed Oct 21, 2026); Simsbury Public Schools, Our Schools page (accessed Oct 21, 2026).
How do I enroll my child or find out which Simsbury school they would attend?
School registration and school assignment are handled by Simsbury Public Schools, not by a real estate agent or this website. For registration steps and to confirm which school serves a specific address, contact the district central office at 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, phone 860-651-3361, or visit simsbury.k12.ct.us.
This page does not list attendance areas or streets for any school.
Source: Simsbury Public Schools, Our Schools page (accessed Oct 21, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
When does the Simsbury Board of Education meet?
Regular Simsbury Board of Education meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m., according to the district's Board of Education page. Agendas are posted the Friday before each regular meeting.
What world languages does Simsbury High School offer?
Simsbury High School offers American Sign Language, Chinese, French, Latin and Spanish, according to the SHS 2026-27 Program of Studies and the district's World Languages page. Henry James Memorial School offers Spanish, French, Latin and Chinese.
What is the Simsbury High School Capstone?
Every Simsbury High School student completes a year-long Capstone Experience as a graduation requirement, along with 25.0 credits, according to the SHS 2026-27 Program of Studies and the district's SHS Capstone page.
Can Simsbury High School students earn college credit?
Yes. The SHS 2026-27 Program of Studies lists dual credit through UConn Early College Experience, CCSU Concurrent Enrollment, CT State Community College's College Career Pathways and the University of New Haven in select engineering courses.
Can Simsbury students attend a technical high school or arts program?
Yes. The SHS 2026-27 Program of Studies lists options for Bristol Technical Education Center in grades 11 and 12, tuition-free, and the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, half day or full day.
Does this page rate or compare Simsbury schools?
No. This page summarizes facts published by Simsbury Public Schools. It does not rate, rank or compare schools. For current information, contact Simsbury Public Schools directly.
Sources
- Simsbury Public Schools, Our Schools page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, Superintendent page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, Board of Education page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, Strategic Plan page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, October 1, 2025 Enrollment Report (PDF, Board of Education meeting, Oct 14, 2025)
- Simsbury Public Schools, Children's Academy page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, Pupil Services page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, Board of Education Policies page, Student Series 5000 (May 2026), Policy 5116.3 (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury High School, Program of Studies 2026-27 (Google Doc linked from the SHS home page)
- Simsbury High School, SHS Capstone page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Henry James Memorial School, Program of Studies 2026-27 (PDF on Google Drive, linked from the HJMS home page)
- Henry James Memorial School, Clubs & Activities page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, World Languages page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury Public Schools, Department of Continuing Education page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- Simsbury High School Athletics page (accessed Oct 21, 2026)
- School websites: Central School, Latimer Lane School, Squadron Line School, Tariffville School, Tootin' Hills School, Henry James Memorial School, Simsbury High School
This page summarizes information published by Simsbury Public Schools as of October 21, 2026. It is not an evaluation of any school. For current information, enrollment and school assignment, contact Simsbury Public Schools directly at 860-651-3361 or visit simsbury.k12.ct.us.
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