Glastonbury High School
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. Departments. Glastonbury High School has eight academic departments: Art, Career and Vocational Education, English Language Learners/(ELL), English/Language Arts, Foreign Language, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Music, and Science. Glastonbury High School has two  support departments: School Counseling and Special Education/Pupil Services. In addition to the two main support departments, students can receive extra assistance through the Math Center, Reading and Writing Center, and the Library Media Center. The Mary A. Kingsbury Library at Glastonbury High School provides research material in the building and at home with a variety of print resources (i.e. books, magazines, reference material) and paid Internet databases (e.g. newspaper archives). Activities. Glastonbury High School (GHS) 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. The school's team name was the Tomahawks until 2020, and was then changed to the Guardians. State championships. The Glastonbury Guardians have won state championships in the following sports and seasons: Renovations and building history. A 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 Glastonbury Education Foundation funded a state-of-the-art digital television studio in May, 2008. Glastonbury High School was built  in 1952 (wings B, E, and F), and has received the following: In June 2016, the school board approved plans to build a brand new artificial turf soccer 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. Glastonbury High School