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Tariffville School has a longstanding record of students who have demonstrated consistently high levels of achievement. A rigorous curriculum challenges all students to reach their fullest potential. An exemplary character education program has established clear expectations that all students will be respectful, contributing citizens within a nurturing school community. The faculty and administration engage in a continuous improvement process in professional learning communities that focus on improving student learning and classroom instruction.

Tariffville School embraces a diverse population both culturally and socio-economically. Our student population is 39% minority students, and 4% of our students come from homes where English is not the primary language. This racial, cultural, and economic diversity is viewed as one of the greatest strengths of the Tariffville School experience, and the background experiences our students bring each day add to one another’s daily lives at school. The diversity at Tariffville School will serve our students well as we prepare them for a life beyond formal schooling.

The CLIMB (Character Lives in My Behavior) program incorporates four character ideals–Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Citizenship–which form the foundation of our school culture. Students are recognized for exhibiting the CLIMB character traits, and accomplishments are celebrated at CLIMB assemblies held regularly throughout the year. In addition to being recognized for our character education, but not unrelated, is the academic recognition we have garnered from the State Department of Education. We have earned the title of a School of Distinction several times for having the highest overall performance (in the top 10% of all schools) on state-wide assessments as well.
Parent volunteers are welcomed and are frequently assisting in classrooms and at special events. It is our belief that a strong relationship between the school and the families is a critical component to student success. The PTO works in partnership with the faculty and staff. This dedicated group of parents/guardians provides support for curriculum resources, equipment, and enrichment programs. They also sponsor numerous events and activities for our students throughout the year. As a result of the cooperative efforts and collective talents of a dedicated faculty and staff, involved parents and families, and students who come to school every day eager and ready to learn, Tariffville School provides an enriching and challenging environment that fosters success for all learners.

Attendance Reporting
Reporting an Absence

To report a student’s absence from school, a parent/guardian should notify the school by emailing the attendance inbox before 9:00 a.m. An email that contains the information below will serve as absence notification for a “parent excused absence”; a handwritten note is not needed.

Please include:

• student’s full name
• grade
• reason for absence
• date
• daytime phone number where a parent/guardian can be reached to verify the email or note if needed

If email or written notification from a parent/guardian has not been received, the absence will remain “unexcused”.  In addition, the assistant principal’s office will continue to contact the family and student to acquire proper documentation.  Students may receive a consequence for failure to do so. Students who miss school for an excused absence have two (2) days to make up work, unless an alternate plan has been made with the teacher. The Simsbury Public Schools reserves the right to randomly audit email documentation received to determine its authenticity.

The complete Attendance policy can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.

Attendance Email Address:

Tariffville School – tariffvilleattendance@simsburyschools.net

Please visit our Curriculum page for elementary curriculum information.

• World Language Enrichment (Google site)
• Simsbury K-6 Mathematics website (Google site)

Daily Schedule
REGULAR OPENING & CLOSING TIME: 8:15–2:50

Children who do not ride the school bus should not arrive at school more than 15 minutes before scheduled opening of classes.

ALTERNATE CLOSING TIMES

EARLY DISMISSAL SCHOOL HOURS: (Professional Development, Elementary Report Card Conferences, day before Thanksgiving, and last day of school)

Elementary Early Dismissal Times: 12:00

Squadron Line: 12:30

2024-25 School Calendar (printer friendly)

• Tariffville School Annual Report
• Tariffville School Improvement Plan
• Title I Brochure
• Tariffville School Profile & Performance Report
• For more information on School Profile and Performance Reports, visit the State Department of Education's website.
• Safe School Climate Plan Policy
• Summer Learning Academy
• Tariffville School's Safe School Climate Plan
• Tariffville School Air Quality Reports
• Challenging Behavior Reporting Form
• Elementary Handbook for Parents/Guardians (PDF)
• Personal Electronic Device Contract (applies to Grades 4-6)

We have updated the process of issuing emails to communicate with our families. All emails will now be generated via the SchoolMessenger Communicate system and there is no need to register for this service.

Email notices from Tootin' Hills School, including the principal's weekly message and other pertinent school news, will be sent to you automatically.  Please be certain the email you provide via the yearly enrollment process is current. District emails will also be issued to the email address you provide by the same process.

Visit our District and School Communication page for more information.

Kindergarten Registration (Enrollment website)

1. Eligibility Information 2026
2. Kindergarten Registration Instructions
3. CT Health Assessment Record
4. Alternate Transportation Form 2026
5. Daycare Centers by School District
6. Exempt Attendance Form

• 2024 Summer Math Challenge
• Governor's Math Challenge
• The Governor's Summer Reading Challenge