Rocky Hill Superintendent of Schools Mark Zito sent out the following message to parents on the afternoon of Friday, February 6:
Dear Families and Staff Members,
As you may know, the Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill have been dealing with significant physical infrastructure issues. As of today, all five buildings have been deemed temporarily unsafe, and residents are being relocated. School district officials were just briefed on the situation by the Town Manager and other Town officials.
Please rest assured that services and supports are being actively coordinated among families, the property management team at Concierge Apartments, and the Town of Rocky Hill’s Human Services Department. In collaboration with the Town, our goal is to ensure that families are connected to the resources they need as quickly and smoothly as possible.
The Town has shared the following supports that are available to affected families:
- Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry
Open to all residents at Elm Ridge Park every other Friday from 1:00–1:45 p.m. Residents should bring their own bags and will receive food, including fresh produce.
Upcoming dates include: February 13, February 27, March 13, and March 27.
Additional locations and information are available at: https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/
- Rocky Hill Food Pantry
The pantry offers nonperishable food items and other essential needs. To schedule an appointment, please call (860) 258-2799.
- School-Based Snacks
Snacks will be available to students, as needed, at West Hill, Moser, GMS, and RHHS.
For additional assistance or questions, families may contact the Town of Rocky Hill’s Human Services Department at (860) 258-2799.
We are working with our colleagues in Human Services to determine where families will be temporarily relocated (e.g., various area hotels). Once those details are available, we will work to coordinate busing services for the students that have been affected by the closure to ensure that these students continue their schooling with minimal disruption. In addition, we offer breakfast and lunch every day (M-F) at each of our schools. Children who may not regularly participate in the school district’s meal program are encouraged to take advantage of this service – a wide variety of meals, including vegetarian options, are available.
If you need school-related support for your child—academic, social, or emotional—please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school. We are committed to working alongside you and our community partners during this time.
Finally, we realize that many staff members and families not directly impacted by this situation have inquired about helping the families that have been affected by the closure of the apartment complex. At this time, anyone wishing to help is asked to make a donation to the Rocky Hill Food Pantry. Please contact The Town of Rocky Hill’s Human Services Department for additional information.
We are grateful for the collaborative relationship that the Board of Education has with our municipal colleagues working for the Town of Rocky Hill. We also want to acknowledge the resilience of the families and students impacted by the closure of Concierge Apartments. We will continue to reach out directly to those families as more information becomes available.
Respectfully,
Mark Zito, Superintendent of Schools
