On Friday, top 5th and 6th grade instrumental and choral music students from across Connecticut gathered at the University of Bridgeport for the Connecticut Elementary Honors Festival. The festival featured three ensembles: band, chorus, and orchestra. Each group had well over 100 student musicians.
Representing New Haven in the band were William Garzón and Joseph Redman from Mauro-Sheridan Interdistrict Magnet School, and Olivia Diaz from John C. Daniels School.
This achievement highlights not only the students’ ability to prepare challenging music independently, but also their musicianship and adaptability in collaborating with a large ensemble of peers from across the state.
Representing New Haven in the band were William Garzón and Joseph Redman from Mauro-Sheridan Interdistrict Magnet School, and Olivia Diaz from John C. Daniels School.
This achievement highlights not only the students’ ability to prepare challenging music independently, but also their musicianship and adaptability in collaborating with a large ensemble of peers from across the state.
Congratulations to Michelle Sepulveda, NHPS Drop Out Prevention Specialist on being honored by the West Haven Black Coalition with the Carroll E. Brown Community Service Award; and to former NHPS administrator Mia Duff on receiving the Educator of the Year Award.
Grade 1 students in Ms. Westermeyer's class at Clemente Leadership Academy solve addition and subtraction problems using iReady on the classroom Smartboard. #NHPS
Police Commissioner Nakia Dawson Douglas visited Mauro Sheridan School in honor of Read Across America Day and Women's History Month.. She read to Mrs. Puglisi's kindergarten class. This month's theme is "Making The Right Choices ". #NHPS
Students and staff at Worthington Hooker school celebrated Black History Month. #NHPS
Fourth graders at Worthington Hooker school celebrated the publication of stories they had written. #NHPS
Please join us in congratulating the outstanding JHHS students who competed yesterday (2/26/2026) at the DECA State Conference. We are thrilled to share that several of our students have advanced to the National Competition in Georgia this April! Congratulations to:
• Sarah Butavia
• Andrea Serrano Perez
• Akeillea Gooden
• Narges Mirzaye
A huge shout-out to Sarah Butavia, Class of 2029 — a proud Hillhouse Freshman — who earned Hillhouse our first-ever DECA Glass, a prestigious honor comparable to winning a Grammy in the DECA community! 🏆
We also celebrate and extend tremendous appreciation to Ms. Vargas and Dr. Williams, our dedicated DECA advisors, and Coach Catrina, for the custom-made shirts that branded the student's project and product logos.
In addition, the Hillhouse team also earned a Thrive Level Award this year!
Congratulations to all students who participated.
• Sarah Butavia
• Andrea Serrano Perez
• Akeillea Gooden
• Narges Mirzaye
A huge shout-out to Sarah Butavia, Class of 2029 — a proud Hillhouse Freshman — who earned Hillhouse our first-ever DECA Glass, a prestigious honor comparable to winning a Grammy in the DECA community! 🏆
We also celebrate and extend tremendous appreciation to Ms. Vargas and Dr. Williams, our dedicated DECA advisors, and Coach Catrina, for the custom-made shirts that branded the student's project and product logos.
In addition, the Hillhouse team also earned a Thrive Level Award this year!
Congratulations to all students who participated.
AquaScience and AquaBiology students from Sound School visited UConn's Storrs campus to learn from the research and academic staffs about Hydroponics and Plant Science. #NHPS
This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. Given the forecast for snow during school arrivals tomorrow morning, and because crews must continue the work of cleaning up after Monday’s blizzard, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed again tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25. This includes before and after school programs. We must continue our work to ensure safe conditions for students and staff.
High School Seniors...Check out these scholarship opportunities! Deadlines are approaching…students that meet the eligibility criteria should apply today!
Our amazing art teachers at Truman School, Ms. Villa and Ms. Nabakooza, are always showcasing their own work alongside our students', making sure that every walk through the school feels like a trip to a gallery. It’s such a treat for our students and families to see the passion our teachers have for their craft!
Our first Stretch Growth Progress Breakfast was a success!
Over 170 students met 40% toward their Stretch Growth on the mid year iReady Math Diagnostic. Congratulations to all the students for putting forth their best effort! Your teachers, the Staff and Administration are so proud of your accomplishment. Thank you to all the helpers who made this celebration a success including Mrs. Padilla, Mrs. Marchitto, the Kitchen Staff and Mr. Anthony!!! Thanks to Ms. Casey for the major assist with the certificates.
Let's continue to make growth and finish the year meeting 100% of our stretch growth. You got this, Truman Students!!
Quote from the Breakfast:
Middle School Student: "We gotta make sure to do this again next year.... those pancakes were great!!!"
Over 170 students met 40% toward their Stretch Growth on the mid year iReady Math Diagnostic. Congratulations to all the students for putting forth their best effort! Your teachers, the Staff and Administration are so proud of your accomplishment. Thank you to all the helpers who made this celebration a success including Mrs. Padilla, Mrs. Marchitto, the Kitchen Staff and Mr. Anthony!!! Thanks to Ms. Casey for the major assist with the certificates.
Let's continue to make growth and finish the year meeting 100% of our stretch growth. You got this, Truman Students!!
Quote from the Breakfast:
Middle School Student: "We gotta make sure to do this again next year.... those pancakes were great!!!"
Our latest Town Hall at Truman school was one for the books! We were incredibly honored to host the Yale Spizzwinks, the world’s oldest underclassman a cappella group. Their voices brought so much joy and energy to our campus!
The high note of the morning, however, was celebrating our Students of the Month. This month, we focused on a very special trait: Empathy.
In a world where you can be anything, these students chose to be kind. Whether it’s supporting a friend, standing up for a classmate, or simply listening with an open heart, these honorees remind us that character is just as important as academics.
Congratulations to our "Empathy Ambassadors"—you make our school a better place every day!
The high note of the morning, however, was celebrating our Students of the Month. This month, we focused on a very special trait: Empathy.
In a world where you can be anything, these students chose to be kind. Whether it’s supporting a friend, standing up for a classmate, or simply listening with an open heart, these honorees remind us that character is just as important as academics.
Congratulations to our "Empathy Ambassadors"—you make our school a better place every day!
The Wilbur Cross Lights Up Drama Club in association with the New Haven Musical Theatre Alliance proudly presents The Prom! It is a joyful, uplifting musical about acceptance and inclusion for all! Feel free to dress in your best prom attire and come celebrate with us! It's time to build a prom for everyone and DANCE!!!
This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. As crews continue the work of cleaning up after Monday’s storm, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. This includes before and after school programs.
Members of the New Haven Public Schools community, we want your feedback! The School Climate Survey is open until February 27. #NHPS
This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. As a result of tomorrow's inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday. This includes before and after school programs.
Please note that a citywide parking ban will be in effect beginning Sunday, February 22nd at 12 noon and will remain in effect until lifted. For residents in need of an off-street parking option, there are multiple free and low-cost options available, including selected school parking lots, Yale University parking lots and downtown parking garages. The full list is available on the city’s website at newhavenct.gov/snow.
New Haven Interim Police Chief David Zannelli and Officer Christian Bruckhart visited Mauro Sheridan School in honor of Black History Month. They had a great dialogue with students on Dreaming Big and Standing Tall! #NHPS
James Hillhouse JROTC Robotics and Drone team, the “Bulldog Brainiacs” competed in the first Robot Drone League (RDL) New England Regional Competition at Revere High School on February 7, 2026.
The RDL did an astonishing job creating a safe, fun and challenging experience for all who participated. There were a total of six teams who competed in the Moonbase Challenge. This consisted of 10-minute rounds against other teams in a round-robin competition. Each team’s robot and drone were required to drive or fly autonomously for 1 minute, executing specific tasks that the cadets had previously coded them to perform. The next nine minutes was the teleoperation portion where the cadets controlled their robot or drone to either place or retrieve various items on the Moonbase Challenge course.
Robotics and drone competitions are the ultimate “hands-on” lab. They turn abstract concepts into tangible, high-stake problems that require real-time solutions. Cadets used engineering design and computer-aided design (CAD) to build the robots, and learned through the process of building, testing, failing and redesigning. Cadets were required to learn how to code their robot and drone so it could drive or fly autonomously. Robotics and drone assembly also teaches collaborative engineering, which further solidifies some of the thing’s cadets have already learned as a part of the JROTC curriculum such as, team building, communication, decision making and project management.
LET 1 Freshman Max Tomlin stated, “As someone who has only been involved with robotics for a short amount of time compared to the rest of my team, I’ve learned a lot about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The skills that I’ve acquired will not only help me with robotics in the future, but also with school. I was able to drive our robot through the course and score points, I felt like a true part of the team. My teammates and I all had an amazing time, we were able to socialize with other teams, create new bonds, learn more information about technology and win awards!” LET 2 Junior Mali’Ann Johnson described her experience as “fun and a little stressful.” She also stated “as the competition went on, it became less stressful and a lot of fun!”
The RDL did an astonishing job creating a safe, fun and challenging experience for all who participated. There were a total of six teams who competed in the Moonbase Challenge. This consisted of 10-minute rounds against other teams in a round-robin competition. Each team’s robot and drone were required to drive or fly autonomously for 1 minute, executing specific tasks that the cadets had previously coded them to perform. The next nine minutes was the teleoperation portion where the cadets controlled their robot or drone to either place or retrieve various items on the Moonbase Challenge course.
Robotics and drone competitions are the ultimate “hands-on” lab. They turn abstract concepts into tangible, high-stake problems that require real-time solutions. Cadets used engineering design and computer-aided design (CAD) to build the robots, and learned through the process of building, testing, failing and redesigning. Cadets were required to learn how to code their robot and drone so it could drive or fly autonomously. Robotics and drone assembly also teaches collaborative engineering, which further solidifies some of the thing’s cadets have already learned as a part of the JROTC curriculum such as, team building, communication, decision making and project management.
LET 1 Freshman Max Tomlin stated, “As someone who has only been involved with robotics for a short amount of time compared to the rest of my team, I’ve learned a lot about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The skills that I’ve acquired will not only help me with robotics in the future, but also with school. I was able to drive our robot through the course and score points, I felt like a true part of the team. My teammates and I all had an amazing time, we were able to socialize with other teams, create new bonds, learn more information about technology and win awards!” LET 2 Junior Mali’Ann Johnson described her experience as “fun and a little stressful.” She also stated “as the competition went on, it became less stressful and a lot of fun!”
This morning, the halls of John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM Magnet School were filled with pride as we celebrated our Academic Breakfast! We are incredibly proud
to announce that 293 of our amazing scholars were honored for their hard work and dedication to excellence. 🎓🚀
These students didn't just meet expectations—they shattered them! Recognition was given to those who:
• 🎯 Reached their math iReady Stretch Goal
• 📈 Achieved at least 40% growth toward their math stretch goals
• 📖 Met their Mid-Year Literacy Stretch Goal
Seeing our students take ownership of their learning is what being a Sea & Sky scholar is all about. Whether they are navigating the seas of literacy or reaching for the sky in math, these results show that their hard work is paying off!
A huge thank you to the teachers, staff, and families who support these students every step of the way. Let’s keep that momentum going through the rest of the year! 🌊✈️
to announce that 293 of our amazing scholars were honored for their hard work and dedication to excellence. 🎓🚀
These students didn't just meet expectations—they shattered them! Recognition was given to those who:
• 🎯 Reached their math iReady Stretch Goal
• 📈 Achieved at least 40% growth toward their math stretch goals
• 📖 Met their Mid-Year Literacy Stretch Goal
Seeing our students take ownership of their learning is what being a Sea & Sky scholar is all about. Whether they are navigating the seas of literacy or reaching for the sky in math, these results show that their hard work is paying off!
A huge thank you to the teachers, staff, and families who support these students every step of the way. Let’s keep that momentum going through the rest of the year! 🌊✈️
