Vogel-Wetmore School

Forbes School, located in Torrington, Connecticut, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for prekindergarten and elementary students in grades 4 and 5. The school's mission focuses on supporting children with diverse learning needs, including those with language-based learning disabilities and other special requirements. With a strong emphasis on individualized education, Forbes School employs a range of therapeutic methodologies and tailored programs designed to foster academic growth and emotional well-being. The school prides itself on its low student-teacher ratio, which ensures that each child receives personalized attention and support. Additionally, Forbes School actively engages families through strong partnerships and community events, creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. With specialized facilities and resources aimed at promoting holistic development, Forbes School stands out as a compassionate institution committed to empowering every student to reach their full potential.

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, known as Wolcott Tech, is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System and serves students from more than 30 communities in Northwest Connecticut. Students rotate between academic classes and trade instruction on a roughly two-week cycle, earning a high school diploma while training in industry-standard shops and labs. Freshmen explore our 12 career and technical education programs before choosing a trade. Offerings include Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Repair, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Hairdressing and Cosmetology, Health Technology, Precision Machining, Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology, Plumbing and Heating, and Robotics and Automation. Students can earn industry-recognized credentials, college credit through dual enrollment, and job experience through Work-Based Learning. Our student services team includes counselors, a school psychologist, a social worker, a board certified behavior analyst and special education instructors. Wolcott Tech competes in the Connecticut Technical Conference in sports such as cross country, volleyball and soccer, and plays football in a co-op with Lewis Mills High School. Clubs include SkillsUSA, the Our Culture is Beautiful cultural club and Ski and Snowboarding.

Our roots go back to 1893, when the Sisters of Mercy opened St. Francis of Assisi Parochial School in Torrington. That school later merged with St. Peter School, and in 2019 the parish reformed it as a STREAM academy under the name St. John Paul the Great. We still teach in the building completed in 1962 at 360 Prospect Street, with 16 classrooms, a full-size gymnasium and a cafeteria. We are a Catholic school for Pre-K 3 through grade 8. Our STREAM framework connects science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math through project-based learning, computer science, engineering skills and research. For 2026 to 2027, tuition is $6,050 for kindergarten through 8th grade and $8,000 for full-day Pre-K 3 and 4, with a 10-month payment plan available. Every family receives an automatic multi-student discount, and our Just Tuition program sets a fair contribution based on household finances. Extended care runs until 5:30 p.m. on full and early-dismissal days.