On Saturday, January 24, HPS schools, departments, partners, families and students hosted our 12th Annual Education Expo. This joyous event provided families from all over the Greater Hartford Region an opportunity to learn about Hartford Public Schools’ unique educational choices before applying to our neighborhood and magnet school programs.

The event also boasted excellent student performances from our Kennelly School Drumline, the Gifted Onez, Kinsella Magnet School, Dwight Bellizzi Dual Language Academy, the Global Communications Academy Cheerleaders, plus food, fun, and the famous HPS Mascot Dance-off!

Applications for District Choice and Regional School Choice Office Schools (RSCO) Open Choice, Magnet, and CTECS are now open. If you missed our exciting and informative event, please visit our Enrollment page to see all that Hartford Public Schools has to offer. Hurry! The magnet schools application closes February 6, 2026.


