Emerson-Williams

Elementary School

After consultation with the Central Connecticut Health District and in light of the current public heath situation, the Wethersfield Public Schools will be closed:

Monday, March 16 through Monday, April 20.

Neela Thakur, Principal

Mary Lacy, Administrative Secretary

461 Wells Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Phone: (860) 571-8360 | Fax: (860) 721-0044

Regular School Day: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Minimum School Day: 8:30AM-12:55 PM

Student Drop off 8:10AM

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Our Mission

At Emerson-Williams Elementary School, we strongly believe in the joy of learning. Ours is a caring, compassionate environment that respects and supports the dignity of the whole child. We work hand-in-hand with families and the community to develop lifelong learners and contributing members of our changing society.

About Emerson-Williams

One of the keys to success of Emerson-Williams School’s outstanding educational program is our talented teaching staff. Many of our teachers hold advanced degrees and several are serving as mentors and/or cooperating teachers. Most notable is the dedication and creative spirit of our staff.

An active Parent Teacher Organization continues to advocate for quality education and to sponsor a variety of family-oriented events and fundraisers that have resulted in field trips, cultural enrichment activities, and new equipment for our school. Members of the Emerson-Williams PTO publish our monthly newsletter, host book fairs, and "Family Fun Nights," including a Talent Show, Bingo night, and Strawberry Festival, to name a few.

We at Emerson-Williams School note with pride our many accomplishments and continue to dedicate our efforts to total school improvement focused upon setting high expectations for students within a supportive, motivating school environment.

The Emerson-Williams School

was named for two prominent educators, the Reverends Joseph Emerson and Elisha Williams:

The Reverend Joseph Emerson (1777-1833) was a pioneer in women's education. In addition to writing several educational works, he organized a school of religious instruction for women. In 1824, he moved his female seminary from Massachusetts to the Old Academy on Main Street in Wethersfield.

The Reverend Elisha Williams (1694-1755) was a pioneer in higher education, and a famous teacher in colonial America. He taught at Yale College, when the largest of its three branches was in Wethersfield. In 1726, he was chosen President of the college, and then established in New Haven.