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! 🌊✈️
Happy Lunar New Year from Metro! 🧧
Wishing the community joy, good health, and a vibrant Year of the Fire Horse filled with energy, courage, and bright new beginnings.
Our student leaders brought the celebration to life with festival tables of games, art and snacks. We were honored to welcome Dancers from the Yale China Association. Thank you for the beautiful performance.
Shout out to Ms Griffin for making this joyful celebration possible!
Wishing the community joy, good health, and a vibrant Year of the Fire Horse filled with energy, courage, and bright new beginnings.
Our student leaders brought the celebration to life with festival tables of games, art and snacks. We were honored to welcome Dancers from the Yale China Association. Thank you for the beautiful performance.
Shout out to Ms Griffin for making this joyful celebration possible!
Shout out to Mr. Conaway for coordinating an inspiring visit from his fraternity brothers along with representatives from other Divine 9 fraternities and sororities ✨🤝🏾.
Students were energized by powerful messages of excellence, service, and pride—highlighting leadership, heritage, and the importance of academic achievement 📚.
Thank you to the Metro student leaders for bringing vision, energy, and pride to the assembly 💛🖤💚❤️.
Students were energized by powerful messages of excellence, service, and pride—highlighting leadership, heritage, and the importance of academic achievement 📚.
Thank you to the Metro student leaders for bringing vision, energy, and pride to the assembly 💛🖤💚❤️.
Music of Duke Ellington and other jazz greats! 🎹✨ filled the student center at the 2nd annual Metro Jazz Café x Cross. Our Black History Month celebrations continue with swinging rhythms, soulful melodies 🎷🎶, and student performers bringing the magic of jazz to life.
Shout out to Mr. Teichman and the Wilbur Cross Jazz Band 🎺—live music lifts spirits, spreads good vibes, and enriches our community 💛🖤💚❤️.
Shout out to Mr. Teichman and the Wilbur Cross Jazz Band 🎺—live music lifts spirits, spreads good vibes, and enriches our community 💛🖤💚❤️.
Metro kicked off Black History Month with a poetry celebration — lifting student voices and honoring the power of spoken word. 🎤
Students shared original poems ✍🏽 alongside the timeless works of Langston Hughes and the modern works of Amanda Gorman.
Ms. Latoya performed original poetry and shared copies of her book 📚, and the Metro community was inspired by guest poet Waltrina Kirkland-Mullins, retired NHPS educator and 2003 Teacher of the Year.
The student center was bursting with creativity, courage, and voices that move us 🖤💚💛❤️.
Students shared original poems ✍🏽 alongside the timeless works of Langston Hughes and the modern works of Amanda Gorman.
Ms. Latoya performed original poetry and shared copies of her book 📚, and the Metro community was inspired by guest poet Waltrina Kirkland-Mullins, retired NHPS educator and 2003 Teacher of the Year.
The student center was bursting with creativity, courage, and voices that move us 🖤💚💛❤️.
BRADA's 9th Graders learned about careers in the field of Digital Media as the second part of our four-part guest speaker series highlighting each of the school's different pathways. Huge thanks to Charles Marrelli from Mags & Marrelli Agency and Kay Detome from DAE for sharing your time and expertise with our students! #careerexposure #betsyrossarts
Pastor Carl Howard of First Congregational Church of West Haven visited Mauro Sheridan School in honor of Black History Month. He read to Ms. Milne's first grade class and encouraged all our students to Dream Big and Stand Tall! #NHPS
Members of the New Haven Public Schools community, we want your feedback! The School Climate Survey is open until February 27. #NHPS
Career’s latest Lunch & Learn was a hit! Business Tech Academy students got to learn about the field of cybersecurity, watch a computer hardware disassembly demonstration, and experience virtual reality first hand! Huge thanks to our friends at University of New Haven, Workforce Alliance and Cfal!
