24-Hour Environmental Justice Hackathon
The City of Hartford and Upward Hartford invite you to a 24-Hour Environmental Justice Hackathon that is open to the public, including students and families. This is not a coding hackathon – it’s about solutions and everyone is welcome! Join us in solving the important challenge of Environment Justice! We are calling on members of […]
Great Path Named Finalist in STEM Competition
Congratulations to Great Path Academy at Manchester Community College in Manchester, CT for being named one of six State Finalists in Connecticut in the 13th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition. Great Path received a $2,500 prize package. Solve for Tomorrow is a national competition that challenges U.S. public school students in grades 6-12 to […]
NEW DATE: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences + Tips for Supporting Youth & Family Health & Wellbeing
Please join us on Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM for a virtual learning session called Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences + Tips for Supporting Youth & Family Health & Wellbeing. This workshop is designed to highlight key aspects of adverse childhood experiences including many factors that contribute to families entering the McKinney-Vento […]
Superintendent Update – February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023 Dear Families, Thank you for your continued partnership. Please see below for some updates from Hartford Public Schools. <NEW> Celebrating Black History Month This week is the start of Black History Month, the annual celebration of African Americans and their contributions to our country. At Hartford Public Schools, this month […]
Join us at the F.A.C.E.S. Community Conversation for Families!
F.A.C.E.S is a new parent group, led by HPS parents! We are hoping to increase parent engagement to hear more voices to enhance students’ experiences! After a very successful conversation on 2/2/23, we’ve scheduled a second HYBRID Community Conversation on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 5:00-6:30pm in-person at Burr School, 400 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, […]
Kinsella’s 6th – 8th Grade Students Stage “Pandora’s Fire”
Congratulations to Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts (PK-Grade 8) for a successful week of performances! Students in 6th through 8th grade performed the play, “Pandora’s Fire,” which is inspired by the Greek myth, “Pandora’s Box.” Students also played important roles backstage, including designing pieces for the set, managing the lights, and more. Kinsella’s Drama […]
Statement from the Superintendent: The Tragic Death of Tyre Nichols
I care deeply about our students, staff, and families. The videos and images showing the savage beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers are agonizing. These images yet again are a piercing reminder of our country’s unhealed wounds and our continued struggle for racial and social justice. They are a stark […]
Family & Student Advisory: Prevent Hypothermia & Frostbite
What is hypothermia? • Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposures to very cold temperatures. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it’s produced. Lengthy exposures will eventually use up your body’s stored energy, which leads to lower body temperature. • Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, […]