
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
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 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
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 18, 2026
On February 18, we hosted families, staff, partners, and community members at our Community Budget Forum about Fiscal Year 2026-2027 at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. HPS ...

February 17, 2026
Hartford Public High School and Weaver Boys and Girls teams competed in the CIAC Class M Championships Friday, February 13 at New Haven’s Hillhouse High School Field House, while ...

February 13, 2026
Calling All Brothers Celebrates 11 Years of Mentorship, Leadership & Cultural Excellence The 2026 Calling All Brothers African & African American History Bee will take place ...

February 13, 2026
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...

February 3, 2026
Families, Staff, Partners and everyone in the HPS Community! Join us for a Community Budget Forum about Fiscal Year 2026-2027! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 in-person atMartin Lut...

January 30, 2026
Congratulations to the members of the Hernán LaFontaine Classical Magnet School Esports team and coach Eric Dizenzo, who took home the top prize in our district Esports tournament,...

January 28, 2026
Senator Chris Murphy invites all HPS students to participate in the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest! Senator Murphy is inviting elementary, middle, and high scho...

January 23, 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...

January 16, 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...

January 9, 2026
Welcome back from Winter Break to the remainder of our 2025-2026 School Year! I hope you had a healthy and restful time with family and friends. I am excited to continue our dynam...

December 23, 2025
Dear Students, Families, Staff, Partners, and Friends, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone in our Hartford Public Schools’ community. I see the good work you do in ...

December 19, 2025
It is an absolute privilege and honor to join Hartford Public Schools as your Superintendent. I am excited for this opportunity to help guide students, teachers, and all Hartford ...

December 19, 2025
Join us for our 12th Annual Education Expo on Saturday, January 24 at the newly-renovated, state-of-the-art Bulkeley High School Campus at 300 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford from ...

December 15, 2025
The HPS Athletics app is the official mobile application for all staff, students, families, and community members interested in following Hartford Public Schools middle school and...

December 12, 2025
It is an absolute privilege and honor to join Hartford Public Schools as your Superintendent. I am excited for this opportunity to help guide students, teachers, and all Hartford s...

