New Haven Public Schools

Martinez Student Council members loved sharing the joy of reading at the CitySeed Winter Farmers’ Market! Building community, spreading stories, and learning that leadership happens everywhere.. #cityseed

This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. Tomorrow, Tuesday, all schools will open with a two-hour delay. There will be no before-school programs. For further information, please visit our web site: nhps.net.

🍪✨ A Sweet Start to 2026 ✨🍪

Metro Mentors gathered for their second meet-up of the year, bringing together Juniors, Seniors, and 9th graders for connection, creativity, and cookies. 🍪 While decorating, students applied basic color theory 💚💛🧡💙❤️to design treats that reflected their hopes for the year ahead—using color to express goals around joy, growth, empathy, creativity, and strength.

Learning, leadership, and belonging… sometimes it starts with frosting and conversation. 💙 🩵

Wonderful leadership opportunity for high school females! If you are interested, be sure to register by February 1st.

High School Students...Be sure to register for this amazing opportunity! #STEMGoesRed #SouthernConnecticutStateUniversity

Students Shape the Best City to Start 🏛️
Last week, Alder @carolinetanbeesmith joined Metro juniors and seniors in our Business and Law Pathways to discuss entrepreneurship 💡, policy 🏛️, and the vision of New Haven as the Best City to Start 🚀 — where any business or community-focused idea can take root 🌱. Students shared insights and ideas shaped by their own experiences in our city.

📹🎙️ Place-Based Learning at QU🎙️📹

Metro journalism students visited the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, stepping into professional broadcasting studios, working behind cameras and in front of green screens, and collaborating in real-world media spaces.

Through Metro’s concurrent enrollment journalism course, students earn both high school and college credit, gaining early access to college-level learning while building skills, confidence, and clarity about future pathways. Experiences like this turn coursework into credentials and curiosity into possibility.

🍊 Fresh Start Station 🍎

Metro students closed Marking Period 2 at the Fresh Start Station with chilled, fresh-squeezed apple and orange juice, reflecting on their attendance and setting goals for Marking Period 3. With tea, hot cocoa and snacks also on offer, students celebrated progress and encouraged one another—turning goal-setting into a moment of connection and community.

A big thank you to Mr. Conaway, Ms. Patel, and Ms. Fasano for leading this pop-up event. At Metro, we celebrate growth, accountability, and the power of supporting each other. 💙

Dr. Seesa H. Ellison, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church In Hamden, visited Mauro Sheridan School to help us celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She read to Mrs. Bitterman's grade 5 class. We are keeping the dream alive by Making A Positive Difference! #NHPS

Dear NHPS Community,

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the profound impact of Dr. King's legacy and the ongoing relevance of his message in our lives. This day is not just a commemoration of a remarkable leader but also a call to action for each of us to engage in the ongoing fight for civil rights and social justice.

Dr. King's vision of equality, justice, and unity resonates now more than ever. In a world where divisions still exist–and where some actively incite those divisions–it is essential that we renew our commitment to the principles he championed. His dedication to nonviolent protest and dialogue serves as a powerful reminder that progress requires both courage and collaboration.

This day presents us with an opportunity to educate ourselves about the struggles faced by those who fought for civil rights and to reflect on the work that still lies ahead. It's a time to engage in meaningful conversations, challenge our own biases, and take steps towards creating a more inclusive and equitable community.

Let us honor Dr. King’s legacy not only by remembering his words but by embodying his ideals in our daily lives. Together, we can contribute to a future where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Wishing you all a thoughtful and inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Sincerely,

Madeline Negrón, PhD
Superintendent

U.S. Grant is an academic summer program for talented and motivated middle school students from New Haven public and parochial schools. The program is run by Yale undergraduates under the supervision of a board composed of educators and community members. Learn more about the program and access the application on their website. The program is held on Yale's campus from June 29th through July 30th, and students can apply now! Please note the deadline to apply is February 27th.

See attached flyer for details.

Please see flyer for a paid internship opportunity for 13-15 year old students through Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop! Mandatory information session will be held on Sunday, February 15th from 4-5pm. This is a competitive process and spots are limited! If you are interested, be sure to complete the form at the QR code.

Leslie Blatteau, president of the New Haven Federation of Teachers, visited Mauro- Sheridan School as part of our celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. She read to Ms. Anthony's grade 3 class! We are Keeping the dream alive by Making a Positive Difference! #NHPS

Mr. Evans' grade 7 Financial Literacy class at Nathan Hale School is learning about credit and high interest rates (APR) on fictitious purchases. #NHPS

Congratulations to the team from Mauro Sheridan School who shared their success incorporating data into their teaching approaches at the Data Wise Institute at Harvard University! Principal Sandy Kaliszewski and coaches Alessa Friello and Maris Medeiros presented to 1 00 education leaders from the United States and Australia! #NHPS

Dr. Kelcy Steele, pastor of Varick AME Zion Church in New Haven, visited Mauro- Sheridan School to join in our celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He read to Mrs. Milne's first-grade class. We are keeping the dream alive by Making a Positive Difference! #NHPS

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Paul Whyte visited Mauro- Sheridan School as part of our celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! He read to Mrs. Puglisi's class
in honor of our monthly theme of Making a Positive Difference. #NHPS

Students in Miss Laudano's class at Fair Haven School are learning about magnetic force. They are making predictions on what types of materials are "magnetic" and which are not. They record their findings in their science notebooks. #NHPS