IRS: Free Tax-filing Help Saturday, February 11 in Hartford
The IRS announces special Saturday hours for face-to-face help in Connecticut. No appointments are required. Location: 135 High Street Hartford, CT 06103 Date: Saturday February, 11, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. IRS announces special Saturday hours for face-to-face help; dozens of Taxpayer Assistance Centers open across the nation As part of a continuing effort […]
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 […]
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 […]
HARTFORD TO OPEN EMERGENCY DAYTIME WARMING CENTER THIS WEEK
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, […]
Three Schools Earn National Magnet School Awards
Hartford Public Schools is pleased to announce that Breakthrough Magnet School South was named a ‘School of Excellence’ and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy and Breakthrough Magnet School North have been named ‘Schools of Distinction’ by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. MSA’s National Merit Awards program honors […]