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Black Rock School

A Nuturing Community Where Childen Are Primary!

Black Rock Elementary School is a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3 school of approximately 250 students that is nestled within the lovely hills of Litchfield County. We actively support students in their learning, academic and social development. We are fortunate to have a knowledgeable, dedicated staff that supports our students in fostering a positive collaboration with a wonderful parent base. Each year, our school selects goals for our own emphasis on learning. It also allowed us to focus our energies on a common purpose and establish a cooperative, community working together for student success. Our goals for the 2025-2026 school year are:


  • Improve student learning outcomes in language arts and mathematics
  • Engage in continuous professional growth and improvement
  • Partner with parents and the community at large in supporting the children of Thomaston
  • Adopt a districtwide curriculum alignment policy requiring POG competencies in all PreK–12 ELA curriculum documents by June 2026
  • Adopt a streamlined family-school communication policy by June 2026


The purpose of our goals is to enhance the learning experience for all students at Black Rock School. It also allows us to direct our energies towards a common goal and establish a cooperative community working together for student success.

Principal's Message

Black Rock School
57 Branch Road 
Thomaston, CT 06787 
Telephone 860-283-3040
 
January 2026 

Dear Black Rock School Community,
     Happy New Year! We’re having a great school year so far and eagerly look forward to the second half of the year. Staff and students have returned from winter vacation rested, rejuvenated, and ready to share their kindness and talents! We have several exciting initiatives in full swing this year, including our academies program, Super Scholar awards, and character assemblies. These assemblies are held to promote our character and citizenship expectations, as well as recognize accomplishments and achievements by the wonderful students in our school.
     Also, we continue many robust traditions, such as family literacy nights. We would like to thank our parent community for supporting these programs! Each week, we communicate with our parent community with important school information and updates on our programs and offerings. I welcome the opportunity to communicate with all community members regarding your questions, concerns, or suggestions on how we can best serve the children of Thomaston.
 
Sincerely, 
 Jonathan M. Kozlak 
Principal

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