This year’s Science Fair showcased more than 200 student research and engineering projects representing 19 New Haven schools,. Students in grades K–12 shared their scientific investigations, engineering designs, and innovative solutions while engaging with scientists, engineers, healthcare professionals, and STEM industry leaders.

In addition to student projects, the event featured 14 interactive STEM activity stations led by representatives from local universities, bioscience companies, biotechnology organizations, museums, healthcare institutions, and community partners.

Veteran educator Robert Canelli, former principal of Sheridan Middle School, visited Mauro-Sheridan in honor of our monthly theme, Be Safe! He reminded students to be respectful and to remain focused on their education.

The gym at Truman School was alive with rhythm and song as our multi-talented scholars took the stage. Our students showed off their hard work with different instruments from traditional recorders to high-energy bucket drumming

Our "Cool Audience" of students loved every second of the show, and we owe a massive Thank You to Mr. D for orchestrating such an incredible concert.

Shoutout to our amazing parent community and our school mascot who made up the absolute best "Great Audience"

Mics were on at Metro! 🎤

Senior Class Night sent our seniors off with pride, joy, cords, pins, certificates, accomplishments, and powerful words from people who know and love them. 🎓 🏅

Junior Class Night brought the next class forward. The juniors are stepping up, stepping in, and becoming seniors. ✨

Two classes. Major milestones. Much to celebrate!

Mrs. Irizarry and Ms. Gomez had an absolute blast exploring the Big Apple with our incredible Truman School scholars.

The day was packed with unforgettable moments, from touring the Financial District and seeing One World Trade Center to cruising on the ferry for an up-close look at the Statue of Liberty. Our students showed amazing school spirit and curiosity every step of the way.

Huge thanks to all of our wonderful teachers, staff, and chaperones who helped make this memorable day possible!

Metro Law Pathway students brought their learning to life Monday with a mock trial at the U.S. District Court on Church Street. We are proud of their preparation, professionalism, and powerful voices in the courtroom. ⚖️🏛️✨

🎉 HISTORY MADE! 🎉 Last night, we celebrated a massive milestone: our very first cohort of seniors graduating from the Manufacture New Haven pathway! 🎓✨ Over the last 4 years, these incredible students didn’t just cruise through high school—they put in hard work. Upon completion of this program, they have mastered: 🛠️ CNC Machining 📏 Metrology 💻 Computer Aided Design (CAD) 💼 Essential Professional Skills On top of that, they’re graduating with their OSHA-10 certifications and many college credits! 📚 The absolute best part? They have choices. Whether they are heading to college or launching their careers straight into Electric Boat, their futures are bright. 🚀 We couldn’t be prouder of this group and can’t wait to see how they shape the world. Join us in congratulating the MNHP Class of 2026!🎉

Dr. Lonnell Lawson, senior chaplain at Yale New Haven Hospital and executive pastor of Revival Church In Hamden visited Mauro-Sheridan School and read to Mrs. Puglisi's kindergarten class in honor of our monthly theme, Be Safe.

Students in grades 3 through 6 from across the district participated in a one-mile fun run organized by the Athletics Department at East Shore Park. The annual event celebrates student fitness.

The runners included three girls and three boys from each grade at each of 29 elementary schools. They competed in grade-level. heats.

New Haven Athletics is pleased to invite rising 9th grade students and their families to an upcoming information session regarding participation in high school sports.

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Floyd Little Athletic Center

Students in Clinton Avenue School teacher Stephanie Persiani’s seventh grade bilingual science classes participated in a series of brain-focused investigations using anatomical brain models and interactive experiments that demonstrate how the brain receives and processes information. The event, repeated in science classrooms across the district, was undertaken in collaboration with the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the New Haven BioScience Collaborative. It kicked off Science Week in the New Haven Public Schools.

We had an incredible day celebrating our amazing Truman School community:

K-1 Alphabet Parade: Our youngest learners rocked the runway showing off their reading and phonics milestones!

Students vs. Teachers: Epic gym games, big laughs, and some awesome friendly rivalry.

Students of the Month: Huge congratulations to our honorees recognized for incredible GROWTH and determination!

5th , 6th and 7th grade students from Truman School learned that forests are not only beautiful places to visit and enjoy together on a hike, but also living infrastructure where every part depends on the others to survive. Trees give us oxygen, support pollination, and help manage our water.
Our students also use the trails to exercise while learning how to protect the environment. They understand that to preserve our forests, we must recycle and pack out any trash we bring in.

🩺 BIG news for the future of healthcare in New Haven! 🌟 Join us in celebrating nearly 100 incredible New Haven Public Schools students who completed the Excel Academy CNA certification program! 🎉 These dedicated students have officially completed all their necessary course hours and intensive clinical training, and are currently taking their exams to become Certified Nursing Assistants! This massive achievement includes students from our three premier healthcare pathway schools: 🔹 Wilbur Cross High School 🔹 James Hillhouse High School 🔹 Hill Regional Career High School ...PLUS a dedicated group of district-wide students who stepped up for our special spring program! NHPS is incredibly proud to pave the way for real-world career preparation. Through our health career pathways, these students aren’t just earning a diploma—they are graduating with invaluable, hands-on experience and a direct head start into high-demand healthcare careers. Congratulations to all our future CNAs! Your hard work, compassion, and dedication to our community shine bright. Let’s wish them luck as they finish up their testing! #nhpshealthcarepathway #advancingabetterfuture #hillhousenhs #wilbur_cross_hs #careerhs

Members of the JSM Student Council Eco Warriors visited our partners at City Seed along with Governor Ned Lamont to learn more about the meaningful work being done to connect families with fresh, locally grown food and strengthen community food programs. Our students were proud to share the impact of the JSM Eco Warriors and the importance of empowering young people to create positive change in their communities. 💙💚

⚓ Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 UConn Navy STEM Crew Boat Camp! Rising 5th & 6th graders will explore engineering, innovation, and maritime careers through hands-on activities and real-world challenges. 📍 Hartford Camp: July 6–10 📍 New Haven Camp: July 13–17 📍 Groton Camp: July 20–24 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn, build, and explore with us this summer! Apply TODAY by clicking the link below: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cXcA1pnZsVIwnk

🏆 NHPS PITCH COMPETITION 2026 🏆 What an incredible day of innovation, passion, and entrepreneurship! NHPS is incredibly grateful to Youth Entrepreneurs LLC for leading this year’s annual Pitch Competition, and to the SCSU School of Business for being such fantastic hosts! Our business pathway students stepped up to the mic, pitching their brilliant business ideas and showcasing the incredible talent brewing in our local schools. A massive shoutout to all the participating students from: 🔹 Wilbur Cross High School 🔹 James Hillhouse High School 🔹 Hill Regional Career High School 🔹 Metropolitan Business Academy A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing guest judges who volunteered their time, shared invaluable feedback, and inspired the next generation of business leaders. We couldn’t have done this without your expertise and support! 🙌💼 And now, please join us in celebrating this year’s pitch competition winners! 🥁... 🥇 1st Place: James Hillhouse High School 🎉 🥈 2nd Place: Wilbur Cross High School 🎉 🥉 3rd Place: Metropolitan Business Academy 🎉 The future of business is bright, and it starts right here in New Haven! Swipe to see some of our favorite moments from the day! 📸➡️

Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, high school bus service will move to an opt-in system. This means you will need to sign up for a bus. Bus seats will be given only to families who ask for them.

To get an assigned bus for the 2026–2027 school year, you must fill out the opt-in survey. You can find the survey link below. Students who sign up must agree to ride the bus at least three (3) times per week.

School Transportation Opt-In Survey: https://forms.gle/9reozo4W7n3sqi657

Deadline: June 18th

Questions: NHPS Transportation Office, (475) 220-1601.

Mrs. Marchitto’s first graders at Truman School had the absolute best time getting messy and creative last week! They traded standard school supplies for squeeze bottles and rubber bands to tie-dye their very own custom t-shirts.

From folding to squirting bright colors, everyone got to show off their unique style. Now, these awesome shirts are getting ready for the big field day!

Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade monolingual classes at Truman School received a very exciting visit from the Read to Grow Bookmobile!

The inside was packed with literary treasures, and every single student got to climb aboard and pick out a brand-new book to keep and take home. From colorful adventures to exciting new stories, the kids were absolutely beaming showing off their choices.

This special visit was the perfect way to kickstart their home libraries and get everyone hyped up for summer reading! A huge thank you to Read to Grow for helping us foster a love for books in our youngest readers.