October 15, 2026
Author Visit - November 10th
Exciting Author Visit Announcement!!We are thrilled to welcome author Adam Wallenta to Gildersleeve School on November 10th!Want an autographed copy of Adam's book? You can support our program and ...
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Gildersleeve Elementary School
565 Main Street
Portland, CT 06480
Phone: 860-342-0411
Fax: 860-342-3194
Grades: 2, 3, 4
Principal: Tracey Graf
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Instruction Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Student Attendance
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Message from the Principal
Welcome to Gildersleeve Elementary School! At Gildersleeve, we are proud to be a caring learning community where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated staff works each day to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
We are honored to have been named a Connecticut Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, a recognition that reflects the hard work and commitment of our students, staff, and families.
At Gildersleeve, we strive to “Show the Way to BEE.” We encourage our students to be respectful, responsible, and kind members of our school community while always doing their best.
Strong partnerships between home and school are essential to student success, and we are grateful to work alongside our families in supporting every child’s growth. I am so proud to serve as principal of such a special school community.
Tracey Graf
Gildersleeve School Principal
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October 9, 2026
The Gildersleeve Connection - 10/9/26
October 9, 2026 A Message from Mrs. Graf Dear Families, Today was a fantastic day as we celebrated our Third Annual Fall Fest! The weather was perfect, the students had a blast, and we had a wonder...
October 2, 2026
The Gildersleeve Connection - 10/2/26
October 2, 2026 A Message from Mrs. Graf Dear Families, We are officially into our second month of the school year, and it’s wonderful to see our classrooms buzzing with learning and engagement! Ro...
September 22, 2026
Fall Fest - 10/9/26
Gildersleeve’s3rd AnnualFall FestWhen: Friday, October 9, 2026 (Raindate: Tuesday, 10/13)4th grade: 9:00-9:453rd grade: 9:50-10:352nd grade: 10:40-11:25What: Students enjoying games & activitie...
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