Kinsella Receives 750 Books from Read to Grow
On November 13, Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts (PreK – 8) received 750 books for readers in grades Kindergarten through 5 from non-profit, Read to Grow. Read to Grow, based in Branford, CT, promotes language skills and literacy for children, beginning at birth, and supports parents as their babies’ first teachers. WATCH THE VIDEOS The […]
HPS Students Participate in Model UN Program
On United Nations Day, October 24, students from University High School of Science and Engineering (UHSSE) took a field trip to the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York City. The trip was part of the school’s Model UN Program, launched with the support of a grant from the World Affairs Council of CT. At […]
Don’t Miss the 96th Annual Turkey Day Game on Thanksgiving!
Work off some calories BEFORE Thanksgiving dinner! Come and cheer on our high school football teams at the 96th Annual Turkey Day Game at Dillon Stadium at 10 AM on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28th when the Hartford Public High School Owls take on the Bulkeley/HMTCA/Weaver Bulldogs! The gate – near SMSA– opens for spectators […]
HPS Promotes Literacy with Read for the Record Event
On November 7, Hartford Public Schools joined with United Way, volunteers, and partners from across the city to celebrate reading. Jumpstart Read for the Record is an annual event that highlights the importance of early literacy in student success. It brings adults into the classroom with students to spend some focused time reading together. At […]
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Wish School
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, students in the 2nd grade at the Fred D. Wish Museum School have been creating art and practicing their singing and dancing during music class. On October 31st, “Dia De Los Muertos,” students were painted like sugar skulls and performed a dance and song from the Disney movie, Coco. […]
THE ARTS: The 5th Annual Hartford Creative Contest
This is the 5th year of offering Hartford Creative Contest to the resident students of Hartford and those children from outside of Hartford who attend Hartford schools. It is open to students in grades 4 – 12. There have been wonderful entries in past years and we know this year will also result in many […]
HPS teachers receive surprise donations for their classrooms
The holidays came early for two Hartford Public School teachers who received surprise classroom gifts from WFSB Channel 3’s Liberty Bank Surprise Squad and Donorschoose.org. Every Thursday, the Liberty Bank Surprise Squad strikes all over Connecticut, helping out deserving individuals and groups. DonorsChoose.org is an education-focused charity that connects would-be donors to projects requested by […]
Inclement Weather Information for our Families
As Hartford Public Schools prepares for the winter months, we want to remind you of our inclement weather procedures. Extremely cold morning temperatures can cause delays on morning bus routes. A severe storm watch may also cause delays. Our transportation department works to pick up students as quickly as possible during these conditions. When extreme […]
