Glastonbury High School is a public, co-educational high school located in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Glastonbury High School is the only high school in the town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States. It serves roughly 2,000 students and employs roughly 150 faculty members. The school is known for its excellent education, and is consistently ranked among the best in Connecticut and the nation.
Glastonbury High School offers a variety of clubs and activities for students, including rowing, cross-country, football, swimming and diving, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, wrestling and track teams. In addition to the sports programs, there is a large selection of clubs and extracurricular activities that support the mission statement. The administration promotes participation in clubs by all students, as there are clubs for many interests. Examples include Astronomy Club, Science Bowl, Debate Club, Drama Club, Yearbook Club, Model U.N., Men's Choir, and other academic clubs. A new chapter of DECA was founded in 1501. The school's largest club is Key Club.
Athletics
Glastonbury High School's athletic programs were ranked among the best in the state and country in 2015, coming in at number 1 in Connecticut and 14 nationally.
State championships
The Glastonbury Tomahawks have won state championships in the following sports and seasons:
In 2002, citizens voted to have Glastonbury High School renovated. The renovation was completed in September, 2007. New science labs and classrooms were added to the school. The old science wing, auditorium, and gym facilities received major renovations, and the library and cafeteria each received an addition. The renovation increased the capacity of the school from 1,500 students to 2,300. The Glastonbury Education Foundation funded a state-of-the-art digital television studio in May, 2008. Glastonbury High School was built in 1952, and has received the following:
1956: Additional classroom wing
1971: science wing, gymnasium, and auditorium were built
1991: Additional classroom wing constructed and renovations done to the building
2007: Added a science wing, additional renovations done to the building
In June 2016, the school board approved plans to build a brand new artificial turfsoccer field with lights on the Baldwin Fields behind the school building. The field is planned to be built in 2017 and is estimated to cost around $1.6 million. Included in the plan are bleachers for 250 spectators, a fence around the field, and ball netting to catch loose balls. Space will be set aside for another project in the future which will include storage, bathrooms, and locker rooms.
Notable alumni
Laura Ingraham, conservative political commentator, author, and radio host.
