New Assistant Principal Hired At Naugatuck Middle School

NAUGATUCK, CT — Naugatuck Public Schools has announced the hiring of a new assistant principal at a middle school in town.

In the fourth in a series of "new teacher introduction" Facebook posts, district officials announced Unique "Nicky" Buccini will join the staff at City Hill Middle School as assistant principal.

"Welcome to Naugatuck, Nicky," the post reads. "The entire NPS community looks forward to seeing your leadership shine at City Hill."

Last week, district officials announced Connor Reese has been hired to teach music at both Andrew Avenue and Salem elementary schools.

In late August, the school district announced Nicole Portalatin has joined the staff at Maple Hill Elementary School as a fourth grade teacher.

According to the district, Portalatin is also an eight-time flag football champion.

In early September, NPS officials announcemed Cassie Ortiz has joined the staff at Hop Brook Elementary School, where she will teach special education.

The district also noted Ortiz is a past Paraeducator of the Year award winner.

The post announcing Buccini's hiring can be read in full here.