HPS Superintendent Joins Governor’s Council Linking Education to Workforce Development
Executive Order Focuses on Coordinating the State’s Workforce Training Initiatives to Meet the Needs of 21st Century Jobs (WATERBURY, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order directing the creation of the Governor’s Workforce Council, a body that will be responsible for partnering with the business community and knocking down barriers […]
Public Forums about the 2020-2021 School Year Budget
Hartford Public Schools announces the dates and locations for Budget Forums about the 2020-2021 School Year Budget. HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP SERIES Budget Development Engagement Sessions Please Join Us! Goals: To review the Hartford Public Schools budget development process. To review preliminary information about the FY 2020-2021 budget. Open to the public: Thursday, 11/21/19 – 6:00 […]
HPS Participates in “CT Grown for CT Kids” Week
Statewide Initiative Asks Students to Take the HardCORE Apple & Pear Challenge Students across Connecticut will be eating local foods as a part of their school lunch October 7-11th, 2019 for CT Grown for CT Kids Week, a statewide celebration encouraging students, families, and schools to support local Connecticut agriculture. On Tuesday, October 8, […]
October 21-25 Is School Bus Safety Week!
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties – to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to […]
The Renovated Weaver High School and Kinsella Magnet School Host Re-opening Celebration
On September 19, 2019, students, teachers, school staff, members of the Weaver Steering Committee, government officials, architects, contractors, and community partners gathered at the entrance to the beautiful new school facility to officially cut the ribbon and symbolically open the school. Students led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Kinsella Dance Troupe wowed the gathering. […]
HPS Athletics K-8 Online Registration!
HPS Athletics recently launched the online athletics registration for K – 8 students. It will eliminate paper and help families with students in elementary and middle school register for sports online. DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, 10/3/19!!!! To register your K – 8 child for fall sports click here. https://hartfordms-ar.rschooltoday.com Support Our Athletics Department and Purchase […]
Trinity College and Hartford Public Schools Expand Partnership
Republished from the Trinity College newsletter. POSTED SEP 19 BY ANDREW J. CONCATELLI The start of the school year marked the start of plans for an expanded Early College program at the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA), thanks to a new 10-year partnership agreement between Hartford Public Schools and Trinity College. Approved earlier this summer by the Hartford Board of […]
Important Message about Mosquito-borne Illnesses
Dear Families, This letter is to advise families about preventative measures for mosquito-borne illnesses – Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). Prevention of Mosquito-Borne Illness Mosquito-borne diseases are spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Although it is rare, some mosquitos in Connecticut have been found to carry Eastern […]