Foundation Starts Grant To Honor West Hartford Schools Superintendent

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools has established a grant to honor Superintendent Tom Moore, who is leaving the school system after decades of service.

Titled the Tom Moore Superintendent Grant, the money will be used to help the Foundation support the school district, officials said.

And to celebrate Moore's 26 years of service to West Hartford public schools, the Foundation hopes to raise $26,000 for the grant through a campaign titled "$26K for 26 Years."

"Tom has always been supportive of the Foundation and the work we do for our schools and we couldn't appreciate him more. Our goals have always been aligned — how can we make our schools better?" Lauren Fine, Foundation Board co-chair, said in a statement. "This new grant will carry on his legacy and we are proud to be able to honor him in this small way. He will be sorely missed, but we wish him nothing but the best as he embarks on this exciting new adventure."

Anyone who wants to donate to the "26K for 26 years" campaign can visit the foundation's website or mail a check payable to The Foundation for WHPS to 50 South Main St. — 420, West Hartford, CT 06107 with "Tom Moore" written in the memo line.

Moore, who has been superintendent since July 2014, is leaving the district at the end of the fiscal year to become superintendent of Niles Township High School District 219, which is located just north of Chicago.

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The superintendent began his career in the district as a student teacher at Hall High School, then became a social studies teacher at Conard High School.

He has also served as a department supervisor, principal, and assistant superintendent for administration.

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