News
5/20/2012
The New Haven Public Schools held its 18th annual citywide New Haven Science Fair from Tuesday, May 15 to Thursday, May 17 at Yale University Commons. The fair featured the work of about 8,000 students from all of New Haven’s public schools. The science fair program included mentoring from university and community partners, as well as eleven Family Science Nights and over 15 school science fairs. Almost 700 of those students presented 250 projects on subjects ranging from the effect of energy drinks to cleaning up oil spills to creating biofuels and the best ways to tap wind, geothermal and other clean energy sources. The awards ceremony was held Thursday, May 17 at Battell Chapel. Students were Honorable Mention, First, Second and Third Place awards were given out in 26 categories, ranging from preK class projects up to high school individual projects in physical and biological sciences. Over 35 special awards were also given out from community organizations with monetary awards, and special prizes (such as a telescope for an outstanding astronomy project to Mariah Rivera from Barnard from the Astronomical Society of New Haven). Congratulations to all the students, educators, community members, and families for helping students see science as the key to their future!
Complete list of projects and awardees can be found at www.newhavenscience.org/Awards2012.htm
Also see the coverage at: http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/truth_in_advertising_alert/
Counting the Stars
Mariah Rivera from the Barnard Environmental Studies School with Heidi Herrick, Planetarium Instructor at Yale's Leitner Family Observatory & Planetarium. This is the first project designed based on a field trip to the observatory.
Photo by Michael Marsland
Orange Ya Glad It's Bright?
Students from Hill Central School, Aliyeah Newman, Edwin Tenezaca, and Nevia Sang
Photo by Michael Marsland
Action Acne
Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent of New Haven Schools, talking with students, Maya McFadden and Amanda Pereira from Nathan Hale School.
Photo by Michael Marsland
5/19/2012
Students at New Haven's Hillhouse High School take 2nd place with documentary
NEW HAVEN — Sgt. Walter Bailey told three James Hillhouse High School juniors that during World War II, race didn’t matter because everyone bleeds red.
The documentary, called “One Step Closer: African Americans in World War II,” portrayed military discrimination in World War II and to the students’ surprise, the lack thereof.
Read The Full Story on The New Haven Register Website Here
New Haven Students are State Champs!
New Haven Students make History at History Day Event bringing home State Titles to New Haven
Four New Haven Public School Student were awarded State Championship medals at the the CT State History Competition on Saturday April 28, 2012.
Martin Clark And Quincy Ponvert from Worthington Hooker School claimed the State title for their original performance piece "Galileo and the Copernican Theory." Also receiving a First Place Award were Angelique Boyd and Christine Puglisi from Metro Business Academy for their performance piece "The Power of Music: Ain't That a Shame."
Read The Full Story Here
5/12/2012
See US News Article featuring positive parent experiences after choosing New Haven Public Schools. As a Choice District New Haven offers a variety of eduational experiences and focused learning to excite and stimulate the interests of all students.
http://www.usnews.com/education/high-schools/articles/2012/05/09/how-to-choose-the-best-high-school-for-your-child
5/11/2012
See New Haven Register Story by Alexandra Sanders below:
http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2012/05/11/news/new_haven/doc4fac834081c68370143841.txt?viewmode=fullstory#
5/4/2012
New Haven Executive Director Tim Cipriano has been selected as one of the Top 20 Most influential people who are having the greatest impact on the non-commecial food industry.
Chef Tim is in good company on the list which includes the likes of First Lady Michelle Obama and Janey Thornton, Deputy Under Secretary at the US Department of Agriculture, along with 17 other fabulous individuals.
"I am honored to be included on this list with so many amazing colleagues who are doing amazing things. The First Lady and Deputy Under Secretary Janey Thornton have made advancements to improve school food for the entire country. I am pleased to be included on the list with them." says Timothy Cipriano
See the announcement from Food Service Director Magazine here:
http://www.foodservicedirector.com/news/articles/fsd-announces-its-20-most-influential-list