CT Bar Association Offers Summer Law Camp for HS Students
LAW Camp exposes high school students to the legal profession and gives them instruction on critical and analytical thinking to help them succeed in their educational and professional careers. The week-long camp includes court visits, panel discussions, advocacy training, and preparing for a mock court case. LAW Camp 2022 will be held virtually this year […]
FCSSP Creates the Multilingual Corner for HPHS Freshmen
Our Family and Community Support Service Provider (FCSSP) from Hartford Public High School, Lissette Prospere wants to give a shout-out to Dr. Mirtha Aldave in their Freshman Academy for ending this year with huge success with her creation of The Multilingual Corner. “This is an initiative Dr. Aldave kicked off this year at HPHS. She has […]
Superintendent Update – June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022 Dear Families, Thank you for your partnership. Please see below some important news and updates. <NEW> HPS Promotes Say Something Anonymous Reporting System Students in grades 6-12 have a new tool to make their communities safer. The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SSARS) is designed to help prevent shootings, bullying, self-harm and […]
Chief of Schools Chosen as 2022-2023 Broad Fellow
Congratulations to our Chief of Schools, Evette Avila! She was selected for the Fellowship of Public Education Leadership Program run by the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management, an executive leadership program for senior-level public education leaders nationwide. 23 education leaders were chosen from across the country for the 2022-2023 cohort. Over the […]
NEW EPISODE! “Lets’ Talk HPS” PODCAST with Local 566 Union President John Walton
Please enjoy our latest podcast episode of Let’s Talk, Hartford Public Schools with Mr. Rich. Mr. Rich discusses education and life experiences in Hartford, Connecticut with Local 566 Union President (Facilities & Food Services) and Naylor School Custodian John Walton. You can also listen to the 15-minute show previews at WQTQ on Saturdays at 12:30 […]
ICYMI: A Town Hall Conversation about the State of our District
2022 HPS Spring Showcase
Celebrating Pride Month 2022
Celebrating Pride Month 2022 Dear Colleagues, Hartford Public Schools believes in promoting equity and creating a welcoming culture and nurturing climate for everyone in our community. June is Pride Month and, I would like to express the district’s support for all our LGBTQIA+ students, families, staff, and partners. We know we have to continue to […]