In Our Schools

May
11

Betances STEM Magnet School Honored by State of Connecticut

On May 9, 2023, Betances STEM Magnet School was recognized at the State Capitol for “dedication and support of students pursuing academic excellence.”  Our National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Jr. Chapter and Student Council members received individual commendations. Prinicpal Anthony Brooks stated, “It was a proud day for our advisors and families. B STEM […]

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May
05

Superintendent Update – May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023 Dear Families, Thank you for your continued partnership. Please see below for some updates from Hartford Public Schools. <NEW> Congratulations to our Paraeducator of the Year! Congratulations to our Paraeducator of the Year, Donika Vardhami from Naylor! She was selected out of 12 finalists from across the district and will now be […]

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May
05

Announcing Our 2024 Paraeducator of the Year

Hartford Public Schools is pleased to announce that Donika Vardhami from Naylor School is our 2024 Paraeducator of the Year! On May 3, Donika received a surprise visit from Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Principal Dr. Alesia Ettson, Assistant Principal Laura Celia, and 2023 Paraeducator of the Year Diane Vargas from S.A.N.D. School to announce the great [...]
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May
05

S.A.N.D. School Scholars Earn Book Vending Machine Prizes for i-Ready Achievements

On April 24 to April 26, 2023, Principal Courtney McCoy and the staff at S.A.N.D. School recognized the students who scored well on the i-Ready Diagnostic tests and other milestones by rewarding them with golden tokens for their brand new book vending machine. More than 120 students earned tokens! Included below is the criteria for [...]
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May
05

Great Path Academy Students Hit a Home Run with their National Anthem Performance at Dunkin’

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Great Path Academy students presented a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem at the Yard Goats baseball game at Dunkin’ Park. Watch and listen below: From left to right, students included Alexander Schraedley, Jayden Ankrah, Tristan Hough, Ali Hashim, Johnathan Meija, Carlos Davila, Connie Dickens, Neela Manega, Eh Hsi, Keyani […]

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May
05

Thank You, Knox for Arbor Day at MLK!

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School hosted KNOX, Inc., tree advocates, and volunteers last Friday, April 28, 2023 to celebrate Arbor Day; a great day that is sure to have lasting impact. Together, volunteers and students planted 5 Okame Cherry Trees, 5 London Plane, and 3 Japanese Lilac. Other trees planted include: White Oak, Northern [...]
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May
03

Renzulli Congratulates their Hartford Essay Contest Winner

Congratulations to Charlotte McCoy, a 6th grade student at Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy, for being the first-place winner of the Annual City of Hartford Sixth Grade Writing Contest. Many sixth-grade students from Hartford schools participated, and there were many excellent essays. You can read Charlotte’s essay “What I Love about Hartford” below. The prize […]

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Apr
28

 Superintendent Update – April 28, 2023

April 28, 2023 Dear Families, Thank you for your continued partnership. Please see below for some updates from Hartford Public Schools. <NEW> Participate in Our Spring Culture and Climate Survey Hartford Public Schools Spring 2023 Culture and Climate Survey is now open! The survey collects information and feedback used to guide decisions throughout the district.  […]

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