September 30, 2025
Please take note of the following information: *The building opens at 8:30 AM *The Academy starts at 9 AM and the doors will be locked at 9:30 AM *The Academy school finishe...

September 26, 2025
(above) University High School of Science and Engineering Principal Sean Tomany. (Contributed) Republished from the Hartford Courant By Staff report PUBLISHED: September 26, 2...

May 30, 2025
We're celebrating two of our high school robotics teams' outstanding season of achievements. Team 181, the Birds of Prey, from Hartford Public High School with members from Class...

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
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 15, 2026
The Late Application for Hartford Magnet Schools is open! It's not too late to apply! RSCO MAGNET/OPEN CHOICE/TECHNICAL SCHOOLS Applications to RSCO Magnet/Open Choice/Technical...

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
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...

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 10, 2026
Hartford Public Schools is so proud of our student athletes from Bulkeley, Capital Prep, Classical Magnet, Hartford Public, HMTCA, SMSA, University High, and Weaver who competed a...

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...
