Mustang Monthly
Wendy Neil Appointed Principal
Immaculate High School is pleased to announce that Bishop Frank Caggiano has appointed Wendy Neil as Principal. Ms. Neil has served as Interim Principal since July 2019 and before that she was a teacher and program leader at Immaculate High School.
Ms. Neil began teaching AP US Government, International Relations and Social Studies at Immaculate in 2013. She also continues to lead the school’s Model UN and Mock Trial teams, is the IHS Social Studies Department Chair, is a member of the Diocese of Bridgeport’s Innovative Teacher Committee, and has served as a lead member on an Immaculate High School self-observation committee that helped Immaculate receive New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation in 2019. A talented and committed educator and administrator, Mrs. Neil is dedicated to providing students an excellent Catholic faith based and college preparatory educational experience.
“I am very honored to be named Immaculate High School’s Principal; I am happy to serve our school and faith, and I look forward to continue working with Immaculate’s excellent faculty and staff, wonderful parents and especially our amazing students,” said Ms. Neil. “Immaculate High School is a unique place that emphasizes faith-based values and compassion as well as a modern college-preparatory education, and I am excited to be part of the team that nurtures our students and prepares them for the future,” she added.
Ms. Neil began her teaching career in 1994 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and a Bachelor’s degree in History, Magna Cum Laude, from Springfield College. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. She brings a perspective as a parent, teacher and administrator to Immaculate High School -- Ms. Neil is the parent of two alumni, J. Bailey Bellone ‘17 and Colby Bellone ‘19, and current sophomores Allie Bellone and Chloe Bellone.
“As a well-respected visionary leader, Ms. Neil has established networks of collaboration that support our school’s compelling mission, academic excellence and operational vitality. Her effective school leadership and commitment to our students, teachers and parents is immeasurable. The school community is very blessed to have Ms. Neil serve as our new school Principal,” said Mary R. Maloney, President of Immaculate High School.
Parents and Student Revelled in the IHS Accepted Students Night Experience
On January 8, IHS welcomed the Class of 2024 and their parents to the Annual Accepted Students Night celebration. The program focused on helping students and parents ease the transition from middle school to high school and to further showcase the IHS experience. The Class of 2024 and their parents learned valuable information about academics, extracurricular opportunities, athletics, spiritual life and more. It was the ideal environment to experience life as an IHS Mustang! Congratulations Class of 2024!
Announcing the 2020 Spring Musical and Theater Thursday!
The Fine Arts Department is pleased to announce that the 2020 Spring Musical is “Once On This Island,” and this show will be staged at a new location on April 2, 3 & 4!
“Once On This Island” is a captivating story about the power of love centered around a peasant girl, Ti Moune, and her connection with a rich city boy. This island re-telling of the same fairytale that The Little Mermaid is based on opens on a Caribbean island where villagers tell the story of the orphan Ti Moune, destined to love too much for the human heart to bear. The musical will be staged this year at ACT of CT, a professional theater in Ridgefield (36 Old Quarry Rd, Ridgefield, CT). This will be a wonderful place to see our student thespians and musicians perform a musical that delivers melody, love and joy in tropical abundance.
Program ads and sponsorships will be available beginning February 6 at www.immaculatehs.org/ooti, and tickets will go on sale on March 2. Please consider supporting our students and the production by attending a Theater Thursday dinner at Fusion 25 (123 South Main St., Newtown) on February 6 from 4-9pm. At this event, 15% of the funds raised will be donated back to IHS in support of the Spring Musical. Be sure to tell your server that you are there to support Immaculate High School, as this is the only way we can receive the funds. CLICK HERE to RSVP (walk-ins are also welcome).