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Colchester Teacher David Mason Surprised with Milken Educator Award

Bacon Academy’s David Mason thought he was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning to welcome Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker on the topic of college and career readiness. Instead, he received the surprise of a lifetime when it was revealed the event was held in his honor. Mason was recognized with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, which celebrates outstanding educators across the country with an unrestricted cash prize of $25,000 for their dedication and innovation in the field. Upon the presentation by Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Commissioner Russell-Tucker, Mason was met with thunderous cheers from students, fellow staff members, state dignitaries and media.

Dave Mason wins 2025 Milken Educator Award

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Posted Date: 10/31/25 (9:00 AM)
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Guess what’s coming? READ-A-THON!!!
Read-A-Thon gets our readers excited about reading AND it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage them to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday November 10, 2025.
About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions for families.
ANY reading counts! We understand with younger children, they may not be able to read yet. However, families can count things like reading to a child or looking through a picture book towards their minutes. This means EVERYONE can participate!
What do you have to do? Encourage your students to read!
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to our Read-A-Thon chair, Emily McElroy at mcelroyemilye@gmail.com
Thank you,
CES PTO

Family Game Night 11/7:
6-7:30pm 
Held in CES Cafeteria & Gym
$1 per person / $5 maximum per family

- Wolf Pack Game:  
Join us on 11/15 at 6pm for the Hartford Wolf Pack  Game! Tickets only available through the flyer that was sent home.
- Yearbook:
Remember to tag your photos and include teacher last name, event and gradeUpload your Candids: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite...Pre-Order Your Yearbook Now: https://ybpay.lifetouch.comSchool Yearbook ID: 13227026