🐾 Earn Community Service Hours! 🐾
Great Path Academy students, here’s an easy way to give back and earn community service credit! Earn 2 community service hours for EVERY 8th grader you invite to attend our GPA Open House. The 8th grader must attend the open house to qualify for the community service hours.
📅 When: December 10th at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Great Path Academy
📲 How: Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up your referral or use the following link - https://tinyurl.com/gpavisit
Spread the word, help make this event a success, and showcase your Cougar PRIDE! 💙🐾
Great Path Academy students, here’s an easy way to give back and earn community service credit! Earn 2 community service hours for EVERY 8th grader you invite to attend our GPA Open House. The 8th grader must attend the open house to qualify for the community service hours.
📅 When: December 10th at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Great Path Academy
📲 How: Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up your referral or use the following link - https://tinyurl.com/gpavisit
Spread the word, help make this event a success, and showcase your Cougar PRIDE! 💙🐾
Please join us this evening, November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM, for our VIRTUAL Finance & Audit Committee meeting.
You will find the agenda and the live stream link here, on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
You will find the agenda and the live stream link here, on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
🎁 OUR CHARLESTON WRAP FUNDRAISER STARTS TODAY! 🎁
We need your support to reach our school fundraising goals! Registration takes less than 60 seconds, and you’ll get access to over 2,500+ gift ideas, including holiday gift wrap, home decor, gourmet chocolates, and personalized gifts! How to get started right now:
1️⃣ Visit www.registercw.com
2️⃣ Enter Organization ID: 32171
3️⃣ Share your participant link with 10+ friends & family!
4️⃣ Start shopping! 🛍️✨
Every purchase makes a big impact for our scholars! Let's work together to surpass our goal! 🐾❤️ #GreatPathAcademy #CharlestonWrap #GPACougars #SchoolFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #CTStateManchester #RegisterShareShop
We need your support to reach our school fundraising goals! Registration takes less than 60 seconds, and you’ll get access to over 2,500+ gift ideas, including holiday gift wrap, home decor, gourmet chocolates, and personalized gifts! How to get started right now:
1️⃣ Visit www.registercw.com
2️⃣ Enter Organization ID: 32171
3️⃣ Share your participant link with 10+ friends & family!
4️⃣ Start shopping! 🛍️✨
Every purchase makes a big impact for our scholars! Let's work together to surpass our goal! 🐾❤️ #GreatPathAcademy #CharlestonWrap #GPACougars #SchoolFundraiser #SupportOurSchool #CTStateManchester #RegisterShareShop
🍂 🎃 SAVE THE DATE: GPA FALL FESTIVAL! 🍁
Join us as we celebrate the autumn season at the GPA Fall Festival, hosted by the Class of 2030!
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM
📍 Location: GPA Gymnasium (60 Bidwell St., Manchester, CT)
🎉 Highlights: Fun, Games, & Music!
Join us as we celebrate the autumn season at the GPA Fall Festival, hosted by the Class of 2030!
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM
📍 Location: GPA Gymnasium (60 Bidwell St., Manchester, CT)
🎉 Highlights: Fun, Games, & Music!
Join us in giving a congratulations to our October Students of the Month and Staff Member of the Month! These exceptional students and educator embody what it means to lead with Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence every single day at Great Path Academy!
9th Grade Student of the Month: Hanan Kyei - Hanan brings unmatched positive energy to every room she steps into! She eagerly participates in class, gets her peers excited about learning, and constantly looks for ways to lift up the GPA community.
10th Grade Student of the Month: Brooke Thompson - Brooke is a true model of resilience. No matter what challenges come her way, she stays focused, works hard, and demonstrates unwavering perseverance in pursuit of her education.
11th Grade Student of the Month: Paz Ramirez Garcia - Paz is an inspiring leader who demonstrates deep commitment to her academic growth while navigating her education in two languages. She actively steps outside her comfort zone to lead cultural initiatives and enrich our school!
12th Grade Student of the Month: Oneil Anderson - Oneil represents every core pillar of Cougar P.R.I.D.E.! Through clear goals, respectful leadership, strong ethics, and academic dedication, he sets a phenomenal standard for the entire senior class.
Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Batista!
Mrs. Batista sets high academic expectations while giving her scholars unconditional support. Whether sacrificing her prep periods or staying after school for 1-on-1 tutoring, her dedication ensures every student reaches their full potential!
9th Grade Student of the Month: Hanan Kyei - Hanan brings unmatched positive energy to every room she steps into! She eagerly participates in class, gets her peers excited about learning, and constantly looks for ways to lift up the GPA community.
10th Grade Student of the Month: Brooke Thompson - Brooke is a true model of resilience. No matter what challenges come her way, she stays focused, works hard, and demonstrates unwavering perseverance in pursuit of her education.
11th Grade Student of the Month: Paz Ramirez Garcia - Paz is an inspiring leader who demonstrates deep commitment to her academic growth while navigating her education in two languages. She actively steps outside her comfort zone to lead cultural initiatives and enrich our school!
12th Grade Student of the Month: Oneil Anderson - Oneil represents every core pillar of Cougar P.R.I.D.E.! Through clear goals, respectful leadership, strong ethics, and academic dedication, he sets a phenomenal standard for the entire senior class.
Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Batista!
Mrs. Batista sets high academic expectations while giving her scholars unconditional support. Whether sacrificing her prep periods or staying after school for 1-on-1 tutoring, her dedication ensures every student reaches their full potential!
Marking Period 1 report cards and honor roll will be coming out in the next week. Save the date for our Marking Period 1 Parent Teacher Conferences are taking place at GPA on Tuesday the 17th from 5pm-7pm and Wednesday the 18th from 1pm-3pm. Teachers will be posting sign ups on ParentSquare for parents and guardians to select a time slot and walk in appointments will be available too. Please check ParentSquare for more information.
Join us Wednesday, November 4 at 4:30 PM as we cheer on our Burr Middle School Eagles and the McDonough Middle School Bears at the HPS Middle School Co-Ed Soccer Championship game under th e lights at Trinity Health Stadium, located at 250 Huyshope Ave, Hartford! #RaiseTheBar
🎃👻 COSTUME DAY AT GPA WAS AN ABSOLUTE HIT! 🎭🔥
Our Cougars brought the ultimate creativity, energy, and school spirit today to kick off Spirit Week 2026! From hilarious group outfits to iconic movie characters and incredible handmade costumes, GPA was buzzing all day long.
Huge shout-out to all our students and staff who went all out and showed off their Cougar P.R.I.D.E.! You all looked amazing!
📸 Did you take awesome photos today? Tag us or drop your favorite costume emojis in the comments below! 👇👇
SPIRIT WEEK IS JUST GETTING STARTED!
The hype doesn't stop here! Spirit Week runs all week long leading up to the Homecoming Dance on Friday, November 6th (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM)! 🎟️💃🕺
Monday is Adam Sandler Day! Stay safe, have a great weekend, and keep that spirit high! 🐾💙
#GPACougars #GreatPathAcademy #CostumeDay #SpiritWeek2026 #CougarPRIDE #Homecoming2026
Our Cougars brought the ultimate creativity, energy, and school spirit today to kick off Spirit Week 2026! From hilarious group outfits to iconic movie characters and incredible handmade costumes, GPA was buzzing all day long.
Huge shout-out to all our students and staff who went all out and showed off their Cougar P.R.I.D.E.! You all looked amazing!
📸 Did you take awesome photos today? Tag us or drop your favorite costume emojis in the comments below! 👇👇
SPIRIT WEEK IS JUST GETTING STARTED!
The hype doesn't stop here! Spirit Week runs all week long leading up to the Homecoming Dance on Friday, November 6th (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM)! 🎟️💃🕺
Monday is Adam Sandler Day! Stay safe, have a great weekend, and keep that spirit high! 🐾💙
#GPACougars #GreatPathAcademy #CostumeDay #SpiritWeek2026 #CougarPRIDE #Homecoming2026
Ready to jump-start your future? 🎓✨ Join us at Great Path Academy for our Middle College Open House and discover how you can get a head start on college for the 2027-2028 school year!
Located directly on the CT State Manchester campus, GPA offers high school students the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits, access full college facilities, and participate in ReadyCT work-based learning and CIAC athletics.
📅 When: Thursday, December 10th at 5:00PM
📍 Where: Great Path Academy, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT
Why Choose Great Path Academy?
📚 Earn up to 36 plus tuition-free college credits
🏫 Co-located on the CT State Manchester campus
💼 ReadyCT work-based learning & internship pathways
🏆 CIAC Athletics Partnership & student leadership opportunities
🚨 Mark Your Calendars: Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on December 2nd at chooseyourschool.org!
👉 Sign up for the Open House: tinyurl.com/greatpathopenhouse (or tap the link in our bio!)
#GreatPathAcademy #CTStateManchester #MiddleCollege #EarlyCollege #FreeCollegeCredits #HighSchoolOpenHouse #HartfordSchools #CougarPride #ReadyCT #ChooseYourSchool #MCNC #GPAEveryDay
Located directly on the CT State Manchester campus, GPA offers high school students the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits, access full college facilities, and participate in ReadyCT work-based learning and CIAC athletics.
📅 When: Thursday, December 10th at 5:00PM
📍 Where: Great Path Academy, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT
Why Choose Great Path Academy?
📚 Earn up to 36 plus tuition-free college credits
🏫 Co-located on the CT State Manchester campus
💼 ReadyCT work-based learning & internship pathways
🏆 CIAC Athletics Partnership & student leadership opportunities
🚨 Mark Your Calendars: Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on December 2nd at chooseyourschool.org!
👉 Sign up for the Open House: tinyurl.com/greatpathopenhouse (or tap the link in our bio!)
#GreatPathAcademy #CTStateManchester #MiddleCollege #EarlyCollege #FreeCollegeCredits #HighSchoolOpenHouse #HartfordSchools #CougarPride #ReadyCT #ChooseYourSchool #MCNC #GPAEveryDay
Please join us for our Policy Committee meeting, being held virtually this evening, Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The agenda and livestream links are on Community, here: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
The agenda and livestream links are on Community, here: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Join us for our VIRTUAL Teaching & Learning Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The agenda and the livestream link are on Community, here: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
The agenda and the livestream link are on Community, here: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Dear GPA Families,
Thursday Academy is our after school program for academic tutoring, behavioral support, and more.
Thursday Academy is an afterschool program where students will be supervised by Great Path Academy staff. Students can bring any homework assignment or group project to work on. They will have access to staff, tutors, and peer mentors to help complete work or provide additional support. They may also use this time and space to work on group projects, read, SAT Prep, make-up assignments, and complete individual work, and work on academic and behavioral skills in line with social and emotional learning principles.
We also provide students with a snack/meal provided from Hartford Public Schools to help them concentrate. This meal will be given out at 3:30pm. Students MUST inform Mrs. Sharp they are staying each week to be counted in our meal counts.
Time: 2:10pm-4:20pm each Thursday (if the program is cancelled for any given week, we will notify students and parents)
Students do NOT have to attend every week but it is open for when they need support. This is a ONE time permission slip saying they can attend any Thursday during the school year.
We expect students to behave appropriately during Thursday Academy. We reserve the right to exclude your child in the event of a serious disciplinary offense in accordance with HPS policy. Students must comply with all school rules in accordance with HPS Climate and Culture Core Values
Students must all be picked up from the school entrance by 4:20pm. Students cannot remain in the building after this time. Please ensure students have a ride home. We can also provide city bus passes for students with permission. If students are consistently picked up after the 4:20pm end time, they will be asked not to attend the program.
Permission Slips are Due to Ms. Sharp!
Thursday Academy is our after school program for academic tutoring, behavioral support, and more.
Thursday Academy is an afterschool program where students will be supervised by Great Path Academy staff. Students can bring any homework assignment or group project to work on. They will have access to staff, tutors, and peer mentors to help complete work or provide additional support. They may also use this time and space to work on group projects, read, SAT Prep, make-up assignments, and complete individual work, and work on academic and behavioral skills in line with social and emotional learning principles.
We also provide students with a snack/meal provided from Hartford Public Schools to help them concentrate. This meal will be given out at 3:30pm. Students MUST inform Mrs. Sharp they are staying each week to be counted in our meal counts.
Time: 2:10pm-4:20pm each Thursday (if the program is cancelled for any given week, we will notify students and parents)
Students do NOT have to attend every week but it is open for when they need support. This is a ONE time permission slip saying they can attend any Thursday during the school year.
We expect students to behave appropriately during Thursday Academy. We reserve the right to exclude your child in the event of a serious disciplinary offense in accordance with HPS policy. Students must comply with all school rules in accordance with HPS Climate and Culture Core Values
Students must all be picked up from the school entrance by 4:20pm. Students cannot remain in the building after this time. Please ensure students have a ride home. We can also provide city bus passes for students with permission. If students are consistently picked up after the 4:20pm end time, they will be asked not to attend the program.
Permission Slips are Due to Ms. Sharp!
It’s time to recognize the amazing people who make Great Path Academy great! 🐾✨ Nominations are now officially open for our brand-new Cougar PRIDE Award for the month of September!
Each month, one staff member and four students (one from each grade level) will be selected for going above and beyond.
Do you know a student or staff member who embodies our core values?
🎯 Purpose
🤝 Respect
🛡️ Integrity
💪 Determination
⭐ Excellence
Anyone in the GPA community can submit a nomination—students, staff, and parents/guardians are all invited to participate!
👉 How to nominate: Scan the QR code in our graphic or head to tinyurl.com/gpacougarpride to fill out the form and tell us why your nominee deserves the spotlight.
Let’s celebrate our school community—Go Cougars! 💙🐾
#GreatPathAcademy #CougarPRIDE #GPACougars #StudentOfTheMonth #StaffSpotlight #MiddleCollege #HartfordSchools #GPA #CougarPrideAward
Each month, one staff member and four students (one from each grade level) will be selected for going above and beyond.
Do you know a student or staff member who embodies our core values?
🎯 Purpose
🤝 Respect
🛡️ Integrity
💪 Determination
⭐ Excellence
Anyone in the GPA community can submit a nomination—students, staff, and parents/guardians are all invited to participate!
👉 How to nominate: Scan the QR code in our graphic or head to tinyurl.com/gpacougarpride to fill out the form and tell us why your nominee deserves the spotlight.
Let’s celebrate our school community—Go Cougars! 💙🐾
#GreatPathAcademy #CougarPRIDE #GPACougars #StudentOfTheMonth #StaffSpotlight #MiddleCollege #HartfordSchools #GPA #CougarPrideAward
Ready to jump-start your future? 🎓✨ Join us at Great Path Academy for our Middle College Open House and discover how you can get a head start on college for the 2027-2028 school year!
Located directly on the CT State Manchester campus, GPA offers high school students the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits, access full college facilities, and participate in ReadyCT work-based learning and CIAC athletics.
📅 When: Thursday, October 29th at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Great Path Academy, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT
Why Choose Great Path Academy?
📚 Earn up to 36 plus tuition-free college credits
🏫 Co-located on the CT State Manchester campus
💼 ReadyCT work-based learning & internship pathways
🏆 CIAC Athletics Partnership & student leadership opportunities
🚨 Mark Your Calendars: Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on December 2nd at chooseyourschool.org!
👉 Sign up for the Open House: tinyurl.com/greatpathopenhouse (or tap the link in our bio!)
#GreatPathAcademy #CTStateManchester #MiddleCollege #EarlyCollege #FreeCollegeCredits #HighSchoolOpenHouse #HartfordSchools #CougarPride #ReadyCT #ChooseYourSchool #MCNC #GPAEveryDay
Located directly on the CT State Manchester campus, GPA offers high school students the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits, access full college facilities, and participate in ReadyCT work-based learning and CIAC athletics.
📅 When: Thursday, October 29th at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Great Path Academy, 60 Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT
Why Choose Great Path Academy?
📚 Earn up to 36 plus tuition-free college credits
🏫 Co-located on the CT State Manchester campus
💼 ReadyCT work-based learning & internship pathways
🏆 CIAC Athletics Partnership & student leadership opportunities
🚨 Mark Your Calendars: Applications for the 2027-2028 school year open on December 2nd at chooseyourschool.org!
👉 Sign up for the Open House: tinyurl.com/greatpathopenhouse (or tap the link in our bio!)
#GreatPathAcademy #CTStateManchester #MiddleCollege #EarlyCollege #FreeCollegeCredits #HighSchoolOpenHouse #HartfordSchools #CougarPride #ReadyCT #ChooseYourSchool #MCNC #GPAEveryDay
Please join us for our Hartford Board of Education Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Weaver High School, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06067.
Please find the Agenda here, on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
And the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/02dpvVHx5b8
Please find the Agenda here, on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
And the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/02dpvVHx5b8
Please join us this evening for our Committee of the Whole Meeting being held virtually today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The live streaming link will be available at the link below at 5pm.
Agenda on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
The live streaming link will be available at the link below at 5pm.
Agenda on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Please join us this evening for our Board of Education Workshop Meeting being held virtually today, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
YouTube Link for live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/live/lUXbZ0Q-
Agenda on Community: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Please join us for the Hartford Board of Education Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Weaver High School Auditorium, 415 Granby Street, Hartford, CT 06112.
The Agenda: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Link for live streaming:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Tqbaplr3W1o
The Agenda: https://hartfordschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Link for live streaming:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Tqbaplr3W1o
Whether you're a returning student or a newcomer, this is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends and make new ones. Join us for lunch, music, tours and a meet and greet, all designed to help you ease into the school routine in a fun and relaxed atmosphere on Monday, August 24th from 12pm-3pm at GPA! Don't miss out on this chance to build lasting memories and set a positive tone for the year ahead. We can't wait to see you there!
Countdown to Day 1 is ON! ⏳
Mark your calendars, GPA families:
💻 Returning Student Laptop Pick-Up: Aug 19 & 20
🍦 Welcome Back Social: Aug 24 @ 12 PM
🔔 First Day of School: Tuesday, Aug 25 @ 7:30 AM
Check ParentSquare for our welcome back newsletter on Monday, August 10th. Let's make 2026–2027 our best year yet! 🙌
#GreatPathAcademy #HartfordPublicSchools
Mark your calendars, GPA families:
💻 Returning Student Laptop Pick-Up: Aug 19 & 20
🍦 Welcome Back Social: Aug 24 @ 12 PM
🔔 First Day of School: Tuesday, Aug 25 @ 7:30 AM
Check ParentSquare for our welcome back newsletter on Monday, August 10th. Let's make 2026–2027 our best year yet! 🙌
#GreatPathAcademy #HartfordPublicSchools