A Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez
Dear Families, Teachers, Staff, and Partners, I would like to express my gratitude for all you do for our beautiful and capable students. During these difficult times, together, we are rising to the challenge; ensuring that all our students are learning, connected, supported, and loved. To our dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff, you are crucial […]
Join Us for a Learning Session about English Language Arts Grades K-5
Hartford Public Schools Family and School Partnerships presents a Family Learning Session about English Language Arts for Grades Kindergarten through 5th, on Thursday, December 3, 2020, in English from 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM and in Spanish from 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM. In advance of the sessions, please send any questions about ELA Grades K-5 […]
Free Virtual Tutoring
November 18, 2020 Dear Families, We are excited to announce a new opportunity for students to receive extended support at home through free virtual tutoring provided by over 100 certified HPS teachers. Our Hartford Public Schools Tutoring Program offers academic support and homework help to all interested students and families. What is Tutoring? […]
Project-Based Learning at Bulkeley High School
Project-Based Learning – Am I What I Eat? Students in Ms. Henriques’ class thought they were going to learn about cells and plants. Some thought they were just growing some garlic. What they discovered was the incredible potential they had inside. What you’re seeing is a great example of Project-Based Learning. “We start with the […]
Update about Student Meals for Thanksgiving Week
November 19, 2020 Dear Families, Next week, in anticipation of the Thanksgiving break, our Food and Nutrition Services team will distribute meals on Tuesday, November 24, only. On that day, meal bags will contain enough meals to cover five days. As a reminder, now that Hartford Public Schools is operating in Orange […]
SAND School Nurse Receives Additional Materials from DonorsChoose
NBC and Telemundo CT are proud to be Supporting Our Schools. This year may look a little different for a lot of students and teachers, but the need for supplies is still there. Shreeja Joshi is a nurse who works inside S.A.N.D. Elementary School in Hartford. Joshi is using her Donors Choose project to ensure […]
Orange Status: Information Packet
November 18, 2020 Dear Families and Staff, The health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff are our highest priorities. As of November 16, Hartford Public Schools is operating in Orange Status. Information regarding the different learning models and student supports has been posted to the district website and sent to families […]
2 HPS Students Finalists for CT Kid Governor 2021
We are excited to announce that two Hartford Public Schools 5th grade students were selected as finalists for CT Kid Governor 2021: Nathan from Kennelly School (right) and Sameer from M.D. Fox School (pictured above.) You can watch their campaign videos by scrolling down the page. Connecticut’s Kid Governor® (CTKG) is a national award-winning statewide […]
