John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM Magnet School students in grades 6-8 recently participated in a Career Fair where they explored a variety of professions and learned about future career opportunities from community professionals.

John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM Magnet School educators, in partnership with Seedlings, have been working hard embracing Place-Based Learning, deepening the bond between our curriculum and our city. This year’s teacher and staff appreciation week theme, "You Are The Heart of Our Community," celebrated that connection with a week of local support through generous donations. Each day, local businesses, community partners, and our very own incredible JSM families showed love to JSM teachers and staff.

The purpose of this week was about honoring the educators who bridge the gap between the classroom and the world outside. We are grateful to everyone who helped us celebrate the professionals who work tirelessly to build a brighter tomorrow for our students. 💚💙

The Co-op Music Department is SO INCREDIBLY PROUD of the following students who traveled to the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in order to perform as THE ONLY ENSEMBLE, STUDENT OR OTHERWISE at Connecticut Music Educators Association's (CMEA) Arts Education Advocacy Day: Nadia Okwuosa (Grade 12, Choir), Keyla Gordillo Hernandez (Grade 12, Band), Maya Martinez (Grade 12, Band), Legend Dyer (Grade 12, Strings), Fallon Williams (Grade 12, Strings), Neri Veliz (Grade 12, Strings), Cruz Castillo Garcia (Grade 11, Band), and Zakai Henderson (Grade 12, Strings)!

The students were even brought onto the floor of the legislature, where they were acknowledged by the Speaker of the House. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME NEW HAVEN HAS PARTICIPATED IN THIS TYPE OF EVENT

What a night! 🐆📚

THANK YOU to the incredible teachers, staff, and families for making the “Case of the Missing Jaguar” King/Robinson Title I Literacy Night such a success!

Families, thank you for taking the time to join in the fun! Together, we were able to show our students that reading is an adventure worth going on. ❤️📖

Pathway Palooza wrapped up last Friday at Metro. A full week of freshmen exploring each of the school’s four pathways.

Metro’s pathway model features unique courses and experiences designed to help students explore their interests, engage in career-connected learning, and begin connecting their high school experience to future goals.

Shout out to Dr. LaPan, Mr. Hekeler, Mr. Forte, Mr. Bellantoni, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Staysniak, Ms. Koperwhats, Ms. Simpson, Ms. Miller, all student advisors, and the student leaders who helped make Metro’s first “Pathway Palooza” experience a success.

Expressing gratitude to the Metro Team for Teacher Appreciation Week — from the appreciation station to breakfast sandwiches made fresh by Metro dads, we honored teachers with small touches to celebrate the strength of our team.

We recognize the educators who shape Metro culture. Thank you for the care, skill, patience, and commitment you bring to students and to one another every day.

Celebrating our amazing Truman Tigers during Teacher Appreciation Week! From piraguas to popcorn, we’ve loved honoring our dedicated staff for their unwavering commitment to our students. Thank you for all you do!

Dr.Miguel Cardona, former U.S. Secretary of Education, addressed the students gathered for the GEM conference at Southern Connecticut State University.

Approximately 350 middle school students from across New Haven participated in the 3rd annual Generationally Enhancing Males conference at Southern Connecticut State University. Among the speakers were Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell, Assistant Chief of the NHPD Bertram Ettienne, and community organizer Kelvin Lovejoy. 100 young men were specially honored.

Kindergarten scholars at Ross Woodward School had a meaningful and enriching experience as members of the New Haven Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. visited our classroom in celebration of May Week. They shared a powerful read-aloud of The Activity Book: A Child’s View from the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge by Mary A. McBride-Lee, allowing our young learners to connect with history through a child-centered perspective. Each student received a signed copy of the book and had the opportunity to engage with the author during a live interview, sparking curiosity and thoughtful conversation. The chapter also showed appreciation for our staff—each classroom teacher received a gift card and a rose, and our paraprofessionals were gifted books. May Week, a national program established in 1921 by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., emphasizes higher education, academic achievement, and community engagement—particularly for Black women. This experience aligned beautifully with those values and provided our students with a rich literacy and cultural connection.

Congratulations to Wilbur Cross High School’s Assistant Principal Cora Muñoz, who was honored by the Connecticut PTA with the 2026 Outstanding High School Assistant Principal Award for her incredible ability to build deep, lasting trust with our families and local community. We thank Ms. Muñoz for her relentless dedication to our NHPS students and for modeling what “heart-centered leadership” looks like in action.

The Appreciation Station is open in the Student Center at Metro — sharing cards, artwork, and gratitude with our teachers. We celebrate you and the impact you have on student success.

Pathway Palooza is underway at Metro! Freshman are spending time exploring each pathway. Business and Communications today — Next Up: Digital Media and Technology.

At Edgewood School, the first day of Staff Appreciation Week featured breakfast with an Alice in Wonderland theme! #NHPS

Today marks the start of Staff Appreciation Week— Mauro Sheridan is kicking it off with room service!

John S. Martinez students brought the energy to the Fair Haven Parade this past Saturday! 🎺📣 The marching band and cheerleaders were out in the community, representing their school and neighborhood with pride.

Last Friday we celebrated amazing things at Truman School! Our students stepped into the future as they explored a world of possibilities at our annual Career Fair.

Community Experts: A huge thank you to the professionals who shared their careers and stories with us.
Endless Possibilities: From public service to tech and the arts, our Tigers are dreaming bigger than ever!
Inspiring Dreams: Our students asked great questions and learned what it takes to succeed in the real world.

Thank you to all our volunteers! You’ve sparked a passion for learning and a vision for the future in our students.

What a way to launch our new Pharmaceutical Studies Pathway! ✨ Huge thanks to @UConnPharmacy for hosting our Hill Regional Career students for an unforgettable day on campus. From exploring the field to getting hands-on in the lab compounding their own lip gloss, our students are officially inspired! 💄💊 #uconnschoolofpharmacy #hillregionalcareerhighschool #careerexploration

Students at Barnard School rallied to build excitement for upcoming tests in math and English language arts. They were cheered by the Barnard drumline and the Hillhouse cheering squad, as well as guest speakers and coaches. #NHPS