In Our District

Nov
17

“Arts for Attendance” Video, Visual & Slogan Contest Winners Honored at Board Meeting

Select LanguageAlbanianAmharicArabicBengaliBosnianChinese (Simplified)CroatianDutchEnglishFrenchGermanGujaratiHindiIgboItalianJapaneseKannadaKoreanMalayalamMarathiMyanmar (Burmese)NepaliPashtoPolishPortugueseRussianSomaliSpanishSwahiliTamilTeluguTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseYoruba In September, the Hartford Public Schools District ACE (Attendance, Culture & Climate, and Engagement) Team invited all students in grades PreK-12 to participate in our 2nd Annual Arts for Attendance Visual, Video & Slogan Challenge. Schools voted for their winning poster, video and slogan during the first week of October Now, [...]
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Nov
15

Hartford Is Hiring! TEACHER INFORMATION SESSION 11/17/22

HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS VIRTUAL TEACHER INFORMATION SESSION If you are committed to urban education and you are looking for your next teaching opportunity, join one of our information sessions to see how you can represent Hartford Public Schools. With 39 unique schools, we have a school that is right for you! Get the chance to […]

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Nov
11

 Superintendent Update – November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022 Dear Families, Thank you for your continued partnership. Please see below for some updates from Hartford Public Schools. <NEW> Celebrating our Veterans On this Veterans Day, November 11, I ask that you join us in acknowledging the bravery and commitment of the men and women who have served, and continue to serve, […]

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Nov
11

Honoring All Who Served on Veterans Day

November 11, 2022   Dear Families, Colleagues, Partners, and Friends,   Veterans Day is a holiday for our students and schools, and an opportunity to honor the brave individuals who served in our Armed Forces. I would like to express my gratitude to our veterans for the sacrifices they made for us all. Please extend [...]
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Nov
11

ICYMI: Community Budget Forum & SGC Training about the 2023-2024 SY Budget

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez and HPS Chief Financial Officer Phillip Penn presented a Virtual Community Budget Forum for all HPS School Governance Council Members, Families and our  Community. In case you missed it, please watch the video below and explore our presentations in English and Spanish. below.     Stay […]

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Nov
11

HPS Celebrates Literacy!

Select LanguageAlbanianAmharicArabicBengaliBosnianChinese (Simplified)CroatianDutchEnglishFrenchGermanGujaratiHindiIgboItalianJapaneseKannadaKoreanMalayalamMarathiMyanmar (Burmese)NepaliPashtoPolishPortugueseRussianSomaliSpanishSwahiliTamilTeluguTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseYoruba HPS kicked off the Series of Us literacy series on Saturday, November 5 at Global Communications Academy. Families and students celebrated reading and writing with arts and crafts, dancing, and free books! Thank you to Khaiim the Rap Poet for giving the keynote address and a special performance. Stay tuned for [...]
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Nov
10

ENDS TODAY! The HPS Fall 2022 Culture and Climate Survey for Families

We care deeply about each of you and your feedback is important to us. We are committed to partnering with you to ensure high-quality learning and supports for every student.  We are asking that all our parents or guardians submit our HPS Fall 2022: Culture and Climate Survey by November 18, 2022. Your contribution matters! […]

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Nov
10

Connecticut’s Kid Governor Team Holds Rally at Kennelly School

On November 9, 2022, the Connecticut’s Kid Governor Team hit the road this week on a Statewide Election Rally Bus Tour. They visited participating schools across Connecticut and stopped at Kennelly School for a mini outdoor election rally. Connecticut's Kid Governor Makhi and his staff from Connecticut Humanities spoke with the students to build excitement [...]
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