09/11/2026
Today the Tolland Public Schools joined communities across our nation in remembering September 11, 2001, and marking the 25th anniversary of a day that profoundly affected our country.
Across each of our schools, students and staff paused in age-appropriate ways to remember those who lost their lives, honor the first responders and everyday citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage, and reflect on the importance of kindness, service, and supporting one another.
At Birch Grove Primary School, students heard a message focused on the bravery of firefighters, police officers, doctors, neighbors, and others who helped one another in a time of great need. Students were encouraged to carry that spirit forward by being kind, brave, helpful, and inclusive in their own lives.
At Tolland Intermediate School, students observed Patriot Day through the National Anthem, an extended moment of silence, and classroom messages emphasizing courage, kindness, strength, helpfulness, and respect for others.
At Tolland Middle School, students reflected on the events of September 11, the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost, and the many people who responded to help others. The school community paused for an extended moment of silence and was reminded to practice kindness and support for one another throughout the day.
At Tolland High School, students and staff commemorated the 25th anniversary by honoring those directly and indirectly impacted by the attacks, remembering those who lost their lives, and recognizing the first responders and others who participated in rescue and recovery efforts that day and in the days, weeks, and years that followed. The school community concluded its remembrance with an extended moment of silence.
Twenty-five years later, September 11 remains a day to remember those we lost, honor those who served and sacrificed, and reflect on the strength that comes from standing together and caring for one another.
We remember. We honor. And we carry forward the values of courage, compassion, service, and community.