New Haven Public Schools

Mrs. Dillon, math coach at Truman School, is challenging students to master math fluency facts and mental calculations using i-Ready.

When students earn four Dragons on their i-Ready lessons, they receive a Tiger Ticket and a prize (such as stickers or mini-dragons).

Special kudos to Fourth Grade—they are collectively building a massive Dragon City to celebrate their progress! #NHPS

Seventh graders at Truman School are working hard on Math in Action. They are using positive and negative integers. What will they need to go cave exploring and will they have enough money in the budget for all the things they need? They are practicing their collaboration skill and working together in groups on vertical surfaces following the Building Thinking Classrooms protocol to enhance learning. #NHPS

Troup School hosted our annual book giveaway. Every student selected books and treats for winter break reading. In the evening, families gathered with staff for our Winter Movie Night showing of The Grinch. #NHPS

John S. Martinez “Algebruth” students marked the 67th day of school with a math-focused celebration, highlighting persistence, problem-solving, and a growing love of algebra at our Sea & Sky STEM Magnet School. #NHPS

Davis Academy celebrated the 67th day of school with activities that played off the meme "six, seven". Mr. Skrzypczak hosted a 6-7 Olympics , in which his fifth graders competed in groups to solve problems based on the skills learned this year. In Ms. Rashidy's third grade class, students wrote about where they will be in 67 years. #NHPS

Math class in Ms. Caver's fourth grade class at Clemente Leadership Academy means lots of collaboration around problem solving! #NHPS

We are so proud of our honors students at Family Academy! #NHPS

Metro Freshman on the Move 🎭 🍕

All 9th graders visited the New Haven Museum to experience the Long Wharf exhibit connected to their Freshman Academy work. They stepped into costumes 👗, explored the rich history of Long Wharf Theatre, and wrapped up by diving into the story behind New Haven’s iconic pizza. 🍕🔥

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Students in a Chinese I class at James Hillhouse High School are learning how to use conversational statements to practice speaking in Chinese.

Last week was packed with excitement and opportunities for the Worthington Hooker School community:

We had a wonderful Family Literacy Night for K-2.

A guest singer/rapper inspired creativity in Ms. Kegel’s music classes.

🎬 Our 8th Grade Cast Reveal brought big smiles and anticipation for Alice in Wonderland.

The Grade 1 & 6 Buddy Activity strengthened friendships across grades.

All in a week at WHS — where learning meets unforgettable! #NHPS

Hitting the ice! Clinton Ave School partnered with Bauer Hockey and New Haven Park and Rec to kick off their hockey program ! We can't wait to see the progress our students make on and off the ice 🏒

In honor of #Thanksgiving, students at High School in the Community created a video in which they expressed their #gratitude! #NHPS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2v06np9uvhyMp5-VylCohbZstyozeiT/view

Small groups are happening in Ms. Rocco's Grade 6 math class at Celentano School. Students are working on how to divide fractions or mixed numbers by fractions using different math strategies. #NHPS

Tomorrow night: FAFSA workshop hosted by New Haven Promise. Seniors applying to college or trade schools, this is for you! 💰 #FAFSAHelp #NewHavenPromise

FAME celebrated 140 students with perfect attendance in the first marking period! #NHPS #AttendanceMatters

Mauro Sheridan hosted a pancake breakfast celebrating students who have attended school every day so far this school year! #NHPS!

What a fantastic half-day at Truman School! Our amazing Specials teachers organized a fun-filled half-day Tiger Play for all our students!

Everyone enjoyed rotating through awesome activities, including:
Arts & Crafts: Creative projects for every grade level!
Games: Tons of active and brain-challenging fun!
Stand Concessions: Delicious snacks to fuel the fun!

It was wonderful seeing every student smiling and enjoying the activities put together by our dedicated Specials teachers! We love our Truman community!

Second graders at Family Academy did a turkey trot to get ready for the big day! #NHPS #Thanksgiving

Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negron will be among the honorees at the 2025 María C. Sánchez Awards Banquet presented by The Connecticut Institute for Community Development Puerto Rican Parade (CICD) on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Hartford Marriot Downtown!

Information is available at https://www.hartfordprparade.com/events/mcs-banquet

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