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Students at Bishop Woods learn they can design the environment around their school. Working with Ms. Melissa of Common Ground, they removed sections of turf and spread wood chips around their garden. #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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It was an honor to serve on the Right to Read panel alongside the inspiring NAACP activist Kareem Weaver, CT State Treasurer Erick Russell, and Greater New Haven NAACP President Dr. Doris Dumas and facilitated by ConnCAN Executive Director Steven Hernández.📚✨

Our discussion delved into the systemic factors, both within and beyond schools, that perpetuate achievement gaps. We explored how schools, families, and community organizations can collaborate to enhance early language development and provide essential support to families.

As we confront the challenges in education today, prioritizing language and literacy development is crucial.

Together, we can cultivate a culture that values reading and learning, empowering our students to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Let’s continue to champion literacy as the key to a brighter tomorrow for all children!
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Arts & Ideas High School Fellowship Program:

The Arts & Ideas High School Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are eager to explore their creativity and gain real-world experience in the arts—at no cost.

This FREE, fully funded, semester-long fellowship allows students to:
- Earn 3 College Credits at Gateway
- Work Behind the Scenes at the Arts & Ideas festival
- Engage Directly with artists, mentors, and community leaders

The deadline is this Friday, October 24th.

Link to apply: https://www.artidea.org/fellowship

10 months ago, Office of College & Career Pathways
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What a day we had for the Truman School Walkathon! The weather was absolutely perfect, and the joy and community spirit were off the charts! Seeing all our students and families walking together was truly inspiring.

Thank you to everyone who made it such a fantastic time—the creative chalk painting outside and the high-energy fun during the games kept the joy going all day long!

And here’s the best part: thanks to your enthusiasm and incredible generosity, we raised an unbelievable $5,000! 🎉

This achievement belongs to the entire Truman community!
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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Congratulations to the 2024 inductees of the Lee-Career High School Hall of Fame, whose plaques were unveiled yesterday, as well as to the 2026 inductees, announced to the public. Thank you for serving as beacons of hope for our #NHPS students, who will undoubtedly be inspired by your journeys and accomplishments.
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM Magnet School hosted a Manufacturing Month event for 8th graders. Students participated in an interactive advanced manufacturing video game called Maker Mojo, created by Skillionaire, in partnership with Penn Globe/MATCH and skillsgapp.

Angelina Dusa, school counselor, coordinated the event with Marcia LaFemina and Tina Zwolinski to provide this hands-on learning experience for students. Ms. LaFemina is president and CEO of Penn Globe and board chair of MATCH, while Ms. Zwolinski is co-founder and CEO of skillsgapp.
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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Students and staff from Eli Whitney Technical High School visited grade 8 students at Mauro Sheridan School to talk about high school . #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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Don’t just teach about eyes—let students investigate them! This module from Smithsonian Science, How Can Animals Use Their Senses to Communicate, explores how vision works and even how fiddler crabs use their eyes to survive.
Our 4th graders in Ms. Irizarry’s class at Truman School completed this activity, sparking curiosity and seeing science in a whole new light! #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
Students at Beecher School staged a walkathon to raise funds for field trips and other activities. They were led by the Hillhouse High School band. #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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🌾 Join Us for Title I Harvest Night! 🍂
Families of pre-K through 8th graders are invited to an interactive Title I Harvest Night where you will explore what your children are learning in reading, math, world language, science, and more! Enjoy hands-on activities, connect with district supervisors, and celebrate learning together.

Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Celentano Biotech, Health and Medical Magnet School, 400 Canner St, New Haven

We can’t wait to see you there!
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
Captain Troy Frost and members of the New Haven Fire Department visited Mauro- Sheridan School in honor of Fire Safety Month and monthly theme, Respect! #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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Our 3rd graders in Ms. Pasan’s class at Truman School closed Hispanic Heritage Month with a beautiful reflection on love, respect, and belonging. Each student created a display about their country of origin, working proudly with their families to share traditions, foods, and stories that represent their roots. After presenting to their classmates, students discussed the similarities and differences between the many cultures represented in the classroom. Through these conversations, they came to a powerful understanding — that even though we may come from different places and traditions, we all belong to the same world and deserve to be treated with love and care.

Moments like these remind us how important it is to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and how much stronger we are when we learn to love and support one another.
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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First-grade students in Ms. Rosario's room at Truman School had an amazing time getting creative! They made colorful maracas inspired by the flags of different Hispanic countries, celebrating the vibrant cultures and traditions they represent.
But the fun didn’t stop there! They also explored Indigenous Spanish words by coloring the alphabet, learning new vocabulary while connecting with the rich history of Spanish-speaking communities.

It was wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity shine as they combined art, language, and culture in such a hands-on way. We’re so proud of their creativity and enthusiasm! #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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Youth Pop-Up Market: Wall Street Edition Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 2–6 PM at Coogan Pavilion, Edgewood Park (Whalley Ave Entrance – Skate Park), New Haven, CT. This youth-powered marketplace will highlight the creativity and innovation of young entrepreneurs. Every purchase made supports a young business owner’s dream, and the event is a great opportunity to connect, shop, and celebrate our community’s next generation of leaders.
10 months ago, Office of College & Career Pathways
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Congratulations to Chef Nate Bradshaw, who is being honored with a Good Food Award this evening by City Seed. The award celebrates his work building the culinary program at Wilbur Cross High School into a national leader. #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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Students at Worthington Hooker School harvested parsley, beets, beans, scallions, peppers--and a black swallowtail caterpillar! 🐛
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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#NHPS teachers who participated in the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute celebrated their work to improve teaching and learning.

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10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
Assistant New Haven Police Chief Manmeet Bhagtana visited Mauro Sheridan School in honor of Hispanic Cultural Heritage Month and our monthly theme, Respect.. She spoke with students in grade 2 about the importance of respect and proper behavior! #NHPS
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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💧Sixth graders Martinez School are diving into some real-world science! With help from our amazing partners at Project W.A.T.E.R., students tested the water quality along the Mill River — collecting data, making observations, and learning how we can all help protect our local environment. 🌊🔬 #STEMinAction #ProjectWATER #HandsOnLearning
10 months ago, New Haven Public Schools
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