Nina van Meerten is an exchange student from Holland. The Phoenix asked her about her experiences in the U.S. so far.

Ms. Tamsin has taken leave from teaching, and a new long term substitute, Ms. O’Connor, is taking over her classes. Before coming here, Ms. O’Connor worked at Wilton Public Schools in a couple of different special education programs. Earlier this year she held a long term substituting position for a sixth grade English class in Wilton. Ms. O’Connor will be teaching here for the rest of the year. . .

Mr. Heiss is a physics student teacher, whose cooperating teacher is Mr. Iaiennaro. He was an intern at PHS all of last year, although, he explained to me, one does not need to be an intern before becoming a student teacher. . .

The Phoenix talked to Heather Weber, the newly elected freshman class president. 

Pomperaug’s band The Mark of Cain, featuring Billy Bivona, Jon Way, Mike Jones, and Joe Delvicario, has been growing in popularity lately. We caught up with them before their practice during the October storm. . .

Ms. Driscoll was recently named Region 15's Teacher of the Year. Read this interview to find out her favorite parts of PHS, what she does in her free time, her advice for other teachers and students, and more!

Mengting Zhang was just elected Junior Class President. Find out what she's planning to do during her term!

Tom DePalma was just elected Sophomore Class President! Find out what he plans to do in his term.

This year, Pomperaug High School didn't just welcome in the Class of 2015, but we were also introduced to four new teachers! The Phoenix interviewed the four newest additions to our academic team about their first impressions of the school and their interests. Say hello to Ms. Gilland (science), Ms. Werner (math), Mr. Mesh (science), and Ms. Saraiva (practical law, civics, and psychology).