News From Our Rising District!

Day of 1000 Parents
Parent involvement was the theme at the “Day of 1000 Parents”, held at Bulkeley High School on November 17, 2007. Sponsored by Hartford’s Parent Teacher Organizations, the event featured school administrators, representatives of community organizations, parent recognition awards, PTO elections, and a presentation on school choice by Superintendent Dr. Steven Adamowski. (From left to right) Outgoing PTO President Sam Saylor with Waterbearer Award recipients Barbara Burke and newly-elected PTO President Millie Arceniegas, and Superintendent Adamowski. More Photos
‘Reading Buddies’ Celebrate End of Year ‘Reading Buddies’ Celebrate End of Year
A group of 90 volunteers from The Hartford Financial Services Group recently celebrated the end of the school year with their “Reading Buddies” from West Middle Elementary School. The Hartford has made reading fun for more than 1,000 students. (Click here to see more photos.)

For information on Channel 19, or to get information on broadcasted Hartford Public Schools events, call Jerry Clapis (jclapis@hartfordschools.org) at 860) 757-9299.

For information on press releases and other media information on the Hartford Public Schools, call Michaela Donnelly (mdonnelly@hartfordschools.org) at (860) 695-8785.

For information on the Hartford Public Schools Public Engagement Initiative, call Jacqueline Hardy (jhardy@hartfordschools.org) at (860) 695-8836.

Press Releases

January 11, 2008
Hartford Adult Education Center Announces Spring Session
El Centro de Educación Para Adultos de Hartford Anuncia el Semestre de la Primavera

January 7, 2008
Hartford School System Proposes Student Funding Overhaul
El Sistema Escolar de Hartford Propone Cambiar el Financiamiento de Estudiantes

December 10, 2007
Hartford’s Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Named to America’s Best High Schools List
La Academia de Ciencias Médicas y de Deportes en Hartford Honrado en la Lista de las “Escuelas Mejores en America”

December 10, 2007
Dr. James H. Naylor School Honored as a Shining Star School
La Escuela Dr. James H. Naylor Reconocido Como Estrella Brillante

November 16, 2007
Classical Magnet School Honored as a Shining Star School
La Escuela Imán Clásica Reconocido Como Estrella Brillante

November 15, 2007
Former Bulkeley High School Assistant Principal Named Hall of Fame Inductee - Frank Scelza Honored by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association
Subdirector Jubilado del Colegio Bulkeley Nombrado Miembro del Salón de la Fama - Frank Scelza Honorado por la Asociación de Entrenadores de Colegios en Connecticut

November 5, 2007
Hartford Teacher Honored as Finalist for Presidential Award in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Profesora de Hartford es una Finalista para “El Honor Presidencial de Enseñaza en Matemáticas y las Ciencias”.

November 1, 2007
Hartford Adult Education Center Opens its Doors to the Community.
El Centro de Educación Para Adultos de Hartford Abrió Sus Puertas. ( Photos.)

Weaver High, state basketball champs – NBC-30 report (.wmv video file)

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Hispanic Professional Network's web site.

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