Hillhouse High School has officially launched its online Spiritwear Store, making it easier than ever for staff, families, students, and community members to show their Hillhouse pride!
Visit the store: http://www.jameshillhousespiritwear.com/
Visit the store: http://www.jameshillhousespiritwear.com/
Sound School students who participate in the AquaScience and Environmental Justice programs served as judges for the Science and Engineering Expo at Worthington Hooker School. #NHPS
Members of the New Haven Public Schools Community,
The district is hosting a series of School Budget Talks intended to inform community members about its draft budget for next year, to answer questions and collect advice. Each event includes discussion of draft budgets for the host school and neighboring schools. All are welcome to participate.
Wednesday, February 4
6 p.m., Wilbur Cross High School auditorium, 181 Mitchell Drive
Thursday, February 5
9 a.m., Truman School library, 114 Truman Street
4:30 p.m., Nathan Hale School, 480 Townsend Avenue
The district is hosting a series of School Budget Talks intended to inform community members about its draft budget for next year, to answer questions and collect advice. Each event includes discussion of draft budgets for the host school and neighboring schools. All are welcome to participate.
Wednesday, February 4
6 p.m., Wilbur Cross High School auditorium, 181 Mitchell Drive
Thursday, February 5
9 a.m., Truman School library, 114 Truman Street
4:30 p.m., Nathan Hale School, 480 Townsend Avenue
Friday was a standout day for Truman School:
• 🧩 No Place for Hate: Students worked on their Identity Puzzles, turning blank pieces into a vibrant display of what makes us unique and united.
• 🏆 Monthly Awards: We celebrated our Students and Teachers of the Month! Thank you for being such amazing role models.
• 🥁 Whitney Houston Challenge: Our gym was full of rhythm as students and staff took on the drum challenge with incredible energy!
#NHPS
• 🧩 No Place for Hate: Students worked on their Identity Puzzles, turning blank pieces into a vibrant display of what makes us unique and united.
• 🏆 Monthly Awards: We celebrated our Students and Teachers of the Month! Thank you for being such amazing role models.
• 🥁 Whitney Houston Challenge: Our gym was full of rhythm as students and staff took on the drum challenge with incredible energy!
#NHPS
Barnard Environmental Science & Technology School, Davis Academy for Arts & Design Innovation, Hill Regional Career High School- Health & Sciences and Business & Technology, L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet School of Arts & Sciences, and Mauro Sheridan Inter-District Magnet School of Science, Technology, and Communications
received the 2026 Magnet School of Distinction Award. #NHPS
received the 2026 Magnet School of Distinction Award. #NHPS
John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM Magnet School received the 2026 Magnet School of Excellence Award. #NHPS
Engineering and Science University Magnet School received the 2026 Top Magnet School of Excellence Award. ESUMS is the only school to achieve this honor in our state! #NHPS
Anthony McDonald, vice president and executive director of the Shubert Theatre, visited Mauro- Sheridan School in honor of Black History Month. He read to Mrs. Puglisi's kindergarten class. Our theme this month is Dream Big, Stand Tall! #NHPS
Congratulations to the students and staff of Engineering and Science University Magnet School and Co-Operative Arts and Humanities High School! Both schools were named to the Advanced Placement Honor Roll, which recognizes schools that are driving participation and achievement in AP courses. #NHPS
Mauro Sheridan's Black History Legacy Quit Committee coordinated the creation of a beautiful quilt in honor of Black History Month. Our theme is Dream Big, Stand Tall. #NHPS
At our latest "Lunch & Learn" career exposure event, Hill Regional Career students got to learn about careers in the world of pharmacy from representatives from UCONN School of Pharmacy and CVS. They even got to practice administering vaccines!
The Off-Campus Classroom at the Hillhouse site, joined other transition programs from around the area, to celebrate the second annual Transition Dance on the SCSU campus. This event, sponsored by the East Haven Transition Academy, brought our students together to celebrate friendship, personal growth, and all the possibilities still to come.
It was a day filled with smiles, music, and meaningful moments! ✨🎶#NHPS
It was a day filled with smiles, music, and meaningful moments! ✨🎶#NHPS
Thank you to our staff in the Office of Choice & Enrollment for organizing this weekend's School Choice Expo affording families an opportunity to learn about our schools as they enter the school lottery process. #NHPS
NHPS Seniors…if you meet the eligibility requirements, be sure to apply today! This scholarship can be used for college, trade or tech school. Don’t miss out!
Congratulations to everyone at the Sound School, which was named Blue School of the Month for the strength of its programs. USA Blue Schools works to engage K–12 students, teachers, and communities in hands-on stewardship and ocean literacy. #NHPS
Members of the New Haven Public Schools Community,
The district is hosting a series of School Budget Talks intended to inform community members about its draft budget for next year, to answer questions and collect advice. Each event includes discussion of draft budgets for the host school and neighboring schools. All are welcome to participate.
Friday, January 30
5:30 p.m., Dixwell Community Center (Q-House), 197 Dixwell Avenue
Wednesday, February 4
6 p.m., Wilbur Cross High School auditorium, 181 Mitchell Drive
Thursday, February 5
9 a.m., Truman School library, 114 Truman Street
4:30 p.m., Nathan Hale School, 480 Townsend Avenue
The district is hosting a series of School Budget Talks intended to inform community members about its draft budget for next year, to answer questions and collect advice. Each event includes discussion of draft budgets for the host school and neighboring schools. All are welcome to participate.
Friday, January 30
5:30 p.m., Dixwell Community Center (Q-House), 197 Dixwell Avenue
Wednesday, February 4
6 p.m., Wilbur Cross High School auditorium, 181 Mitchell Drive
Thursday, February 5
9 a.m., Truman School library, 114 Truman Street
4:30 p.m., Nathan Hale School, 480 Townsend Avenue
It is Be on the Beach Day at Fair Haven School and kindergarten students are discussing ways to be healthy. #NHPS
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro visited Mauro-Sheridan School to kicked off our celebration of Black History Month. She read to Mrs. Tong's grade 2 class and visited with grade 7 and staff. Our theme for Black History Month is " Dream Big, Stand Tall"! #NHPS
Please see the attached flyer for info on tonight's FAFSA support session with New Haven Promise.
Please note the priority deadline for FAFSA is February 15th. If you have not yet completed this application, be sure to take advantage of this free support!
Dear Families,
This is an exciting time to be a part of New Haven Public Schools. We are striving together toward the next chapter of excellence. We need your help to continue improving our schools.
To gather feedback from families, students, teachers, and staff, we will administer a district-wide School Climate Survey in February 2026. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what is already going well and what could be better. The survey is an important tool for NHPS and our schools to learn about how you and, most importantly, your student experience school.
Helpful information about the survey:
You will receive a link to the survey from CustomInsight, a third party company, as an email and text message on February 2, 2026 .Your responses are anonymous.
The survey will take 10-15 minutes.
You can complete the survey on your phone or on a computer and can pause the survey at any time and return to it on any device.
The survey will be open from February 2-27, 2026.
The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.
How will we use the survey response data?
The results of each school’s survey will be used to improve the culture and learning environment at your child’s school.
Responses will be synthesized to pull out larger trends so we can celebrate our successes and make plans for improvement based on our larger community’s feedback.
The results will also inform Safe Schools Plans and our Strategic Plan.
For more information, contact your child’s school. Thank you in advance for your time and effort.
In the event, you DO NOT want your child to participate, please contact their school’s front office for the opt out form, which is due by January 30, 2026.
In partnership,
Dr. Madeline Negrón
Superintendent
This is an exciting time to be a part of New Haven Public Schools. We are striving together toward the next chapter of excellence. We need your help to continue improving our schools.
To gather feedback from families, students, teachers, and staff, we will administer a district-wide School Climate Survey in February 2026. We strongly encourage you to fill out the survey and share honestly what is already going well and what could be better. The survey is an important tool for NHPS and our schools to learn about how you and, most importantly, your student experience school.
Helpful information about the survey:
You will receive a link to the survey from CustomInsight, a third party company, as an email and text message on February 2, 2026 .Your responses are anonymous.
The survey will take 10-15 minutes.
You can complete the survey on your phone or on a computer and can pause the survey at any time and return to it on any device.
The survey will be open from February 2-27, 2026.
The Climate Survey will ask questions about the learning environment, belonging and community, staff-student relationships, bullying and safety, and discipline.
How will we use the survey response data?
The results of each school’s survey will be used to improve the culture and learning environment at your child’s school.
Responses will be synthesized to pull out larger trends so we can celebrate our successes and make plans for improvement based on our larger community’s feedback.
The results will also inform Safe Schools Plans and our Strategic Plan.
For more information, contact your child’s school. Thank you in advance for your time and effort.
In the event, you DO NOT want your child to participate, please contact their school’s front office for the opt out form, which is due by January 30, 2026.
In partnership,
Dr. Madeline Negrón
Superintendent