Please join us for the Board of Education Regular Meeting, being held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at M.D. Fox Elementary School, 470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114.
Find the Agenda on BoardDocs here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
and the YouTube Link for live streaming, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/EJ4U24wmi3M
Congratulations to our Class of 2025 Salutatorian Isabelle Pastrana! She shared a heartfelt and inspiring speech to her fellow graduates. "I never once thought I would be up here making this speech, but here I am stepping out of my comfort zone and accepting this great honor I've earned over the past 4 years. Over the next 4 or 5 years as we embark in the beginning of adulthood, there will be points in our life where we are forced out of our comfort zones whether it be public speaking, job responsibilities or your own professional goals. Rather than pushing back and reimagining your comfort zone, I encourage you to step out and explore the opportunities that life has to offer you, you never know where they may take you." We are proud of you Isabelle!
Great Path Academy had the honor at graduation to acknowledge Mr. Brako-Frempong, parent of graduate Genelle Brako-Frempong, and member of the Great Path Academy School Governance Council and PTO. Thank you Mr. Brako-Frempong for your many years of service to support both of his children and the school from planning fundraisers to sharing in governance over Great Path Academy. The award reads: “Parent Appreciation Award: In recognition of your PTO leadership and dedication to both our students and school.” Congratulations!
Our annual Summer Bridge program begins Monday, June 23rd at 8am! Summer bridge is an amazing way for our new cougars to connect with staff, current students, and teachers. The week is full of team building activities to make new friends and start forming connections. We will be capping off the week with a field trip the UCONN Adventure Park. Our program is from 8am-12pm from June 23rd to June 27th. Look forward to meeting our new students soon! @hartfordpublic #summerbridge #middlecollege
Hats off to our grads! Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We celebrated their graduation on Friday, June 13th! Wishing our new graduates the best of luck in their bright future! We will be sharing a google drive of photos with our seniors and their families this week via ParentSquare.
Please join us this Friday, June 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and then watch the livestream beginning at 8:30 AM on YouTube.
Celebrating our GPA Ambassadors! Congratulations to all of our new and graduating ambassadors. Our GPA Ambassador program has been an opportunity for students to engage in school leadership. We will miss our graduating seniors who have served the school for four years by being a welcoming face to new students and their families - they have led tours, conducted school fairs, hosted shadow visits, led open houses, and engaged in many ways with new families and we are so grateful to them! They also have organized many American Red Cross Blood Drives over the years and raised the most scholarship money! Congrats to our wonderful seniors and welcome to our newest group of ambassadors!
Love to celebrate our seniors at their final GPA Cabaret for SeniorFest that took place earlier this Spring! Congratulations to our GPA Musicians! We look forward to following your musical journeys after high school!
Check out more pictures from the wonderful International Studies Showcase on Wednesday, June 4th at Great Path Academy.,
Huge appreciation to our students who put together a wonderful International Studies Showcase on Wednesday, June 4th! It was a great way to end our school year with an assembly full of culture and history. Thank you to Ms. PD for all her work organizing her students to facilitate this enriching event.
It is with immense honor Great Path Academy is proud to announce our Co-Valedictorians for the Class of 2025! Congratulations to Mariah Burgos and Arianah Gonzalez! These two students have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to their studies and have truly distinguished themselves.
Mariah will be attending the University of Southern California (USC) to study neuroscience and Arianah will be attending the University of Central Florida (UCF) to study forensic science.
We're incredibly proud of your outstanding achievements and all your hard work. We can't wait for graduation! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Great Path Academy is honored to announce our Class of 2025 Salutatorian, Isabelle Pastrana! Being named a salutatorian is a significant academic honor bestowed upon a graduating student, ranking second in their class. This recognition goes beyond just grades; it acknowledges years of her hard work, dedication, and a commitment to academic excellence. Isabelle will be attending UCONN in the fall to major in Psychological Studies! Congrats Isabelle!
Please join us in the next week for several virtual Board of Education Committee meetings and for an in-person Board Workshop. You can find the agendas and YouTube live streaming links at: https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public
In-Person Board of Education Workshop Meeting - School Governance Council Showcase
In-person at Capital Community College, located at 950 Main Street, Degnan Hall (11th Floor) in Hartford – Tuesday, 6/3/25 at 5:30 p.m.
YouTube Link for Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/live/NUBk336yUL4
Policy Committee – Monday, 6/2/25 at 5:00 p.m.
Teaching & Learning Committee – Wednesday, 6/4/25 at 5:00 p.m.
Family & Community Engagement Committee - Thursday, 6/5/25 at 5:00 p.m.
Finance Committee – Monday, 6/9/25 at 8:30 a.m.
Hospitality Teacher - Culinary & Marketing, 2025-2026 School Year
Company Overview: Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester is a nationally recognized magnet school that has earned the 2025 National Merit School of Distinction Award from Magnet Schools of America for the second consecutive year. Our unique middle college model provides students with full immersion in the college campus, creating innovative learning opportunities that prepare students for post-secondary success in college and the workforce.
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Hospitality Teacher to join our team at Great Path Academy. In this role, you will teach culinary arts and marketing classes in our newly renovated kitchen facility featuring brand new ovens and state-of-the-art equipment. We are looking for an industry professional who can bring real-world experience to our bake shop and culinary programs, inspiring students to excel in the hospitality field.
Why Great Path Academy?
Teach in a brand new culinary kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment
Direct partnership with CT State Manchester Culinary department for enhanced student opportunities
Strong connections to career technical education and industry advisory board guidance
Support student-led organizations like FBLA for comprehensive professional development
Work within a nationally recognized, award-winning magnet school
Unique college campus setting with innovative educational partnerships
Opportunity to shape the next generation of hospitality professionals through industry-informed curriculum
If you are passionate about sharing your industry expertise and helping students discover their potential in the culinary and hospitality fields, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Great Path Academy!
To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume directly to Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald, Principal of Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester via email at Jessica.Fitzgerald@hartfordschools.org. Once sent, please then fill out an online application on our HPS job board at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobview/78242.
$5,000 Sign-On Incentive for Hospitality Teachers Hired for SY 25-26
Celebrating the Seal of Biliteracy!
On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2025, many students in Hartford Public Schools were celebrated for achieving the seal of biliteracy which means they are proficient in more than one language. At GPA, we had 18 students achieve this remarkable accomplishment. They were celebrated at Weaver High School and received a cord they will wear for graduation. Congratulations to this wonderful group!
Erica Aguirre-Espinosa: Spanish
Rania Bouchemla: Arabic
Gennelle Brako-Frempong: Twi
Gustavo Canedo: Spanish
Kamila Nicole Castrodad-Cortes: Spanish
Brianna Duncan: Patois
Jason Gonzalez: Spanish
Dayanne Lemes: Portuguese
Yacieliz Mercado: Spanish
Kyrlyanne Ortiz-Carlot: Spanish
Isabelle Pastrana: Spanish
Leilani Enid Rivera: Spanish
Khajera Simpson: Patois
Giselle Stephenson: Patois
Celestina Tadeo: Spanish
Yarlin Tejeda-Tavarez: Spanish
Alan Urbano: Spanish
Jennifer Vazquez: Spanish
Congratulations to GPA Senior Catharina Walter-Gillett for graduating at CT State Manchester with her Photography certificate on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025! She earned enough credits during her time at Great Path Academy to receive her photography certificate, which was a total of 18 credits! Way to go Cat! We are so proud of you!
Join us Tuesday, May 20, 2025 for an In-person Board of Education Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at M.D. Fox Elementary School, 470 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and watch the livestream beginning at 5:30 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Y0TVs9gDDuM
Please join us for a Legislative & Advocacy Task Force meeting, being held virtually on Thursday, May 15, 2025. You can find the agenda at https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and then watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 PM on YouTube.
Please join us this evening, Monday, May 12, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Finance Committee Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://www.hartfordschools.org/events?id=30181290 and then watch the livestream beginning at 5:00 PM on YouTube.
Join us this evening, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 for a VIRTUAL Board of Education Workshop Meeting. To view the agenda, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/Public and watch the livestream beginning at 5:30 here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7RBqT1wCfYg