R. J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts (PreK-8)

I am humbled and excited to continue our dynamic work together this new academic year, helping to guide students, teachers, and all Hartford Public Schools’ programs in continued ...

Mark your calendars! Bulkeley High School invites you to their 100th Anniversary Homecoming event on Saturday, October 17, and many more events over the course of this school yea...

The first day of the 2026-2027 School Year is Tuesday, August 25! We cannot wait to see all of our students back on Day One! Check out our Back-to-School Resources web page ...

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...

This week, HPS Superintendent and CEO Dr. Andraé Townsel, Teacher of the Year 2025 Ashantee Hyman, and members of our Office of Talent Management were overjoyed to surprise our th...

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:...

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...

We are so proud of all our middle school students and their coaches who competed on February 10 at Hartford Public High School in the Greater Hartford Middle School Indoor Track C...

We want to send a heartfelt thank you to the students, families, and community members of Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts for making our Middle School Valentine’s Day Op...

The Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts Middle School Valentine's Dance was a vibrant celebration of what makes our student community so extraordinary. Beyond the great musi...

This past Thursday, February 12th, our incredible student-athletes from Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts traveled to Hartford High School to compete in the Championship T...

At the Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts, students recently brought their literacy lessons to life by dressing up as vocabulary words from their Wit & Wisdom curriculum....

On Tuesday, February 3rd, Miss K’s 8th grade advisory students worked together to assemble self-care and hygiene bags to donate to The Open Hearth Men’s Shelter in Hartford. Using...

Today, our young scientists dove into the fascinating world of physical and chemical changes . Using simple materials like paper and a ball, we transformed a flat surface into a ...

Today, Principal O’Brien celebrated his 60th birthday in the best way possible: surrounded by our students! He had a little fun leaning into the “old man” vibes, but anyone who sa...

Celebrating Black History through Student Collaboration - Ms. Crocker’s enrichment students took their learning beyond the page to honor Black History Month. After researching the...

The rhythm comes alive at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts, where 3rd and 4th graders are stepping into the world of Tap. As captured in this moment of focus, students ar...

Get ready to tap your toes and sing along! Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts is proud to present their enchanting production of the classic musical, Annie. Under the skille...

Students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts traded their typical curriculum for a celebration of numbers this week, marking the 67th day of school with an imaginative ...