New Milford students are back in school today for the start of a new year. 

A lot of work went into getting school buildings ready for a new year.  Floor to ceiling cleanings, the gym floors were re-sealed and all fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and the like were inspected and repaired as needed.  Work didn't just happen inside New Milford schools, crews replenished all of the playgrounds’ bark mulch to meet safety standards. 

In addition to routine summer maintenance, the district moved all furniture, equipment and other materials from John Pettibone School to other schools for current and future use.  The John Pettibone playground equipment was being dismantled and moved to Hill and Plain School, Northville Elementary and Sarah Noble Intermediate School.