GPS Families Express Interest in Attending New CMS
By Laura Kostin
When the new Central Middle School opens for the 2026-2027 school year, it may welcome students from across Greenwich. Twenty-one students from outside the CMS catchment area have expressed interest in attending the new school, according to Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones.
Jones said there are 14 incoming sixth graders seeking to attend CMS, along with three students interested in enrolling for seventh grade and four students hoping to attend for eighth grade.
The interested families are primarily from elementary schools on the west side of town, including Glenville, New Lebanon, and Hamilton Avenue. Families from North Mianus have also expressed interest.
It remains unclear whether these students will be guaranteed space at CMS, as Greenwich Public Schools must first assess what, if any, additional resources would be required to accommodate them. Greenwich Public Schools Director of Communications Jonathan Supranowitz said, “We are expecting to give interested families an update by the end of the month.”
If the district proceeds with open enrollment at CMS, transportation will not be provided for students living outside the catchment area. An email sent to families earlier this month stated, “Transportation for these students outside of the zone would be provided by the family.”
The Central Middle School Building Committee has been providing monthly updates to the community on the project’s progress. According to its January construction update, installation of the building’s façade is underway, along with ceilings, drywall, and other interior finishes. Construction at the site began approximately one year ago.
