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Community Announcements

• Boys Tall and Small | Friday April 24th at 7pm
  Hindley Presents Boys Tall and Small MOVIE UNDER THE STARS This Kid’s Got Game. GOAT Friday April 24th at 7pmPizza, …
• Spring Into Nature, An Earth Day Celebration | Sat April 25th 10am – 2pm
  Join us for a fun and festival-style Earth Day celebration at the Darien Nature Center!  This year, our focus is …
• Community-Wide Volunteer Fair at the DCA | Sunday April 26th 10am-1pm
  In honor of National Volunteer Month, join us for a community-wide volunteer fair! Meet Darien’s local non-profit organizations, learn about …
• Walk/Bike to School Competition | Friday April 24th
  A favorite school wide event, students are encouraged to walk or bike to school on Friday! We will count participants …
• Hindley Garden Day | Wednesday April 22nd
  The Garden Committee can use your help! Further details to follow on how you can help clean up and refresh …
• Person-to-Person Reusable Bag Drive – All Week | April 20th to 24th
  Have more reusable bags than you know what to do with? Person to Person can use them! Please drop off …
• The Creations Art Show – The World We Share | Artwork Drop Off April 22nd – April 24th
  What: Create a “The World We Share” inspired piece of artwork and have it displayed at theHindley Creations Art ShowWho: …
• Hindley Spirit Day – Wear your BLUE for Autism Awareness Day! | Thurs April 2nd
  Join the Hindley Student Council by wearing Blue for Autism Awareness Day on Thursday April 2nd! 
• Get Your Hindley Happening Apparel! Shop until this Thursday 4/2!
  🎉 IT’S HAPPENING! 🎉 The Hindley Happening is back on Saturday, May 9th  Gear is on sale NOW open through April 2nd only. CLICK HERE to shop …
• DPS “Celtic Joy” Strings Festival | March 31st
  The Darien Public Schools and the Darien Music Parents Association (DMPA) are thrilled to host acclaimed fiddler Hanneke Cassel alongside orchestra students …
• DPS Town Wide Art Show | April 1st to 30th
  The DPS K-12 Town Wide Art Show will be installed on April 1st at Town Hall and the Darien Library. …
• Hindley Happening | Saturday, May 9th
  🎉 IT’S HAPPENING! 🎉 The Hindley Happening is back on Saturday, May 9th from 10am- 5pm Our school’s biggest (and most fun!) day …
• Museum of Darien – Revolutionary Road Trip! | June 13th
  Revolutionary Road Trip!Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Free AdmissionBring your friends and family for a day of discovery during Connecticut …
• Museum of Darien – A Night at the Museum | May 16th
  A Night at the Museum: Annual Spring Fundraiser – Rebels and RedcoatsSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 7pm-9pmStep into the intrigue …
• Museum of Darien – Experience the Revolution! | May 2nd
  Experience the Revolution!Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 10am-1pm at Museum of Darien, 2pm-4pm at Mather Homestead, All day at Highland …
• Museum of Darien – A Revolutionary Exhibition | Opening April 28th
  The Museum of Darien is thrilled to unveil an engaging series of events and programs that bring the Revolutionary War era to …
• Darien Nature Center Ribbons collection | through April 25th
  Help Us Create Something Beautiful – Ribbon and Fabric Remnants Needed! We’re inviting our community to help bring a special …
• Darien Nature Center Pledge for Donations
  The Darien Nature Center today announced that The Riley FamilyFoundation has pledged a $50,000 challenge grant towards the reimagining of …
• Rainbow Week @Hindley | March 16-20
  Follow the rainbow to SPRING!
• Hindley Heritage Celebration Night | March 26th 5:30-7:00pm
  The Hindley community comes together on this special night to celebrate and showcase their unique traditions, diverse cultures and important …
• Jennifer Wallace Presentation to Families at DHS Auditorium | March 5th 6:30pm
  We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer Wallace (Never Enough and Mattering), to our district on Thursday, March 5.  …
• Food Allergy Research Update – Food Allergy Families in Darien, CT | March 26th 6:30pm
  Georgine Ragsdale (Hindley Mom/Food Allergy Mom) welcomes you to learn about the latest in food allergy research featuring Dr. Jeffrey …
• Your After School | Dates and Registration Updates
  Our Winter Session runs from January 5 through April 10, with late registrations accepted at prorated rates. A late fee applies. Registration is …
• Depot Sports Equipment Sale | March 14th 12-4pm
  All new this year is the Depot Sports Equipment Sale being run by the Student Governing Board!  On Saturday, March 14th from …
• Come Play Pickleball & Support The Depot! | March 21st 7-10pm
  The 2nd annual Pickleball Social and “Fun-Raiser” is on Saturday, March 21st from 7-10PM at Pickleball America.  There will be open courts, …
• 5th Grade Half Day Fun! at the Depot | March 6th 2-5pm
  The Depot invites all 5th graders to RPM on Friday, March 6th from 2:00-5:00PM for race car driving and one …
• Darien Arts Center Summer Programs Now Open | Early Bird Special Price until March 15th
  Summer classes and camps at the Darien Arts Center are now open for registration, offering creative programs in dance, visual …
• Early American Planter Workshop at the Museum of Darien | March 12th 7-8:30pm
  The Museum of Darien is bringing colonial history to life at the Early American Planter Workshop, a hands-on gardening experience led by …
• 2026 Darien Softball Spring House | Registration Open Now until February 27th
  Calling all Softball Players!  Reminder to Register for House Softball for this Spring!!  We’re especially looking forward to welcoming new softball players …
• Darien Young Composer and Songwriters | Submission by March 9th and Concert on April 8th
  The annual Darien Young Composers and Songwriters Concert is among us! Students can write their very own (grade-appropriate) song to submit …
• Hindley Heritage Night | March 26th 5:30-7pm
  Save the Date for Thursday, March 26th 5:30-7:00pm for the 5th annual Hindley Heritage Night! This beloved event allows you …
• Theatre 308 Presents The Lightning Thief | March 19th – 21st
  Theatre 308, Darien High School’s award-winning theater club, is excited to bring you this year’s school musical! Get ready to be swept into …
• 2026-2027 DPS Budget Update – BOF Review and Approval
  As previously announced, on February 5th the Board of Education (BOE) voted to adopt a 2026-2027 budget of $130,179,922, a 3.51% …
• Hindley’s FIRST Read-A-Thon Fundraiser! | March 2nd – 6th
  Get ready to glow during Hindley’s first annual Read-A-Thon fundraiser… Reading makes our futures BRIGHT!!! Read-A-Thons get your reader excited about reading and give friends and …
• Your After School March Conference Day | Registration Opens Now
   Registration Is Open! Your After School March Conference Day March 6,18,19,& 20 YAS Hindley Registration We would love your input! We’re …
• Author Stacy McAnulty Book Pre-Purchase | Order By February 18th
  Author Stacy McAnulty will be visiting Hindley on March 3rd to present to our students! To celebrate her visit, we are offering several …
• Hindley Buy a Brick – Only 30 Bricks Left! | Order by Friday February 27th 3pm
  Only 30 bricks left! We have extended the purchase deadline until Friday, February 27 at 3PM. Families interested in purchasing more than one brick, …
• Last Day to Order 2025-2026 Hindley Yearbooks | Friday April 3rd
  2025-2026 Hindley yearbooks are on sale now! Kids enjoy getting signatures and looking back on special memories. Don’t be left …
• Girl’s SPRING Flag Football Program | Registration Open Until March 6th
  NEW PROGRAM: Darien Girls SPRING Flag Football is here! Open to girls in grades 3–8, this fun, non-contact program builds …
• Cotillion Classes at the Darien Community Association for 4th-5th graders | Starting on February 25th
  Attention parents of 4th-5th graders! Cotillion classes will be offered at the Darien Community Association starting on Wednesday, February 25.  These …
• ❄️ Your After School Winter Classes Are in Full Swing ❄️
  There is still time to join the fun. A few spots remain in select winter classes, and all prices online …
• Darien Charity Basketball Game | March 12th at 6pm DHS Main Gym
  We have quite a few Hindley teachers signed up to play in the upcoming Charity Basketball game on Thursday, March …
• 5th GRADE HALF DAY FUN! at The Depot | March 6th 2-5pm
  5th GRADE HALF DAY FUN!  The Depot invites all 5th graders to RPM on Friday, March 6th from 2:00-5:00PM for …
• Pickleball Social and “Fun-Raiser” at The Depot | March 21st 7-10pm
  Come play pickleball and support The Depot!  The 2nd annual Pickleball Social and “Fun-Raiser” is on Saturday, March 21st from 7-10PM at Pickleball …
• Safe @ Home for 4th & 5th graders at The Depot | February 12th 4-5:30pm
  Safe @ Home for 4th and 5th graders offered at The Depot on Thursday 2/12 4-5:30PM!  This 90 minute course is designed …
• Darien Parks & Rec – February Vacation Camp
  The Parks and Recreation Department and Overtime Athletics have joined forces to bring this fun-filled camp to the youth of …
• Darien Parks & Rec – Spring and Summer Program Registration | Begins February 25th
  The Darien Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for 2026 spring & summer programs will begin …
• Darien Parks & Rec – Summer Camp Registration | Begins February 11th
  The Darien Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for 2026 spring & summer camps will begin …
• 2026 Visual Arts Showcase | Due by February 25th
  The Darien Music Parents Association and DPS Music Department 2026 Visual Arts Showcase is here! Create, have fun, and win …
• 2026-27 DPS Budget Update
  The Darien Board of Education (BOE) held its regular meeting on January 27th which included continued budget presentations and discussions …