A local school finished off their last day this week as the doors close for the forseeable future. Stonington Elementary had their last class Thursday afternoon as the Taylorville School District had voted in March to close the school by a vote of 7-1.  Karen Kuntzman, principal of Stonington says that while citizens in the community are sad, they are remembering fondly some of the more happier moments especially since Kuntzman’s dad grew up in Stonington. 

While Kuntzman only spent one year at Stonington her favorite memories are of teaching the kids music, PE, and the arts.

Stonington Elementary had 58 students in the Stonington building with some students in the FACES class which is for autistic students, preschool and half day, and regular Kindergarten to second grade.  All teachers including Karen Kuntzman will make the transition to North Elementary.  Kuntzman says that if she could give any advice it would be to “Allow the past to hold your precious memories and open your mind to a future of new beginnings.”