
March 15, 2026
The Late Application for Hartford Magnet Schools is open! It's not too late to apply!

March 27, 2026
I am humbled and excited to continue our dynamic work together this year helping to guide students, teachers, and all Hartford Public Schools in continued improvement, ultimately r...

March 25, 2026
The Hartford Public Schools community is coordinating efforts to advocate for fair, updated education funding in the State of Connecticut. Budget Plan Summary of HPS financials:...

March 24, 2026
Congratulations to the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy for winning the 2026 Division III Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference State Championship in boys basketba...

March 20, 2026
As Superintendent, I am honored to lead a community of passionate educators, resilient students, and dedicated families who believe in the power of public education to transform li...

March 20, 2026
Please join us on Wednesday, April 8 at 5PM for a Community Budget Forum about the Hartford Public Schools Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. IN-PERSON EVENT Expeditionary Learning A...

March 19, 2026
Join us at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2026 for the CIAC State High School Basketball Championships to cheer on our Hartford Public High School and Sport & Medical Scie...

March 18, 2026
Big congratulations from our entire district to Breakthrough Magnet School North 3rd grade student, Romesh Mahesh Kumar who earned a top prize in CT Senator Chris Murphy’s Martin ...

March 17, 2026
Advancement to step 9 for SPED teachers kicks in retroactively to the start of the 2025-26 school year, with more raises coming in 2026-27 On March 17, 2026, Hart...

March 13, 2026
As Superintendent, I am honored to lead a community of passionate educators, resilient students, and dedicated families who believe in the power of public education to transform l...

March 13, 2026
Paraeducators play a vital role in our HPS community. Whether they're assisting in the classroom, providing one-on-one support, or helping to create a positive learning environmen...

March 13, 2026
Hartford Public Schools is pleased to announce the nominees for 2026 Teacher of the Year. These teachers were nominated by their schools for their outstanding work in service of o...

March 9, 2026
Join us for a hot breakfast, a Summer Resources Fair for HPS children and youth, interactive family learning, plus fun activities for the kids! HPS will host another fun and in...

March 6, 2026
As Superintendent, I am honored to lead a community of passionate educators, resilient students, and dedicated families who believe in the power of public education to transform li...

March 6, 2026
Our community partner, Calling All Brothers hosted their 2026 African and African-American History Bee in which 3 of our middle schools were represented by teams of 8th grade boys...

March 6, 2026
On March 4, 2026, our Superintendent's Student Advisory Council Members, Superintendent Dr, Andraé Townsel, and CFO Caitlin Richard joined superintendents, teachers and students f...

March 3, 2026
This week and next are basketball play-off weeks for our HPS teams. On March 2, HPS Middle School Girls champs, the Jayhawks fell – by 1 point– to Achievement First. The room was...

February 27, 2026
Dear Hartford Public Schools Families, As Superintendent, I am honored to lead a community of passionate educators, resilient students, and dedicated families who believe in the ...

February 27, 2026
Capital Preparatory Magnet School and Hartford Public Schools are proud to announce that senior Travis Terrence Richardson Jr. has been selected as Connecticut’s 2026 recipient of ...

February 19, 2026
As Superintendent, I am honored to lead a community of passionate educators, resilient students, and dedicated families who believe in the power of public education to transform l...
