Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, New Haven, CT for our National Arts Honor Society Induction & Gallery Opening. This special event will celebrate the induction of student artists into the National Arts Honor Society and showcase outstanding student artwork as part of the gallery opening.
Guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served during the gallery opening. The gallery will remain open during performances from March 25 through May 7. We look forward to welcoming families, students, staff, and community members for an evening celebrating creativity, achievement, and the visual arts at CO-OP.
Join us on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. for The Pages We Grew Up In, a special presentation from CO-OP High School’s Creative Writing Department. This event celebrates the books, stories, and characters that shaped our childhoods and inspired our love of reading and writing.
The event will take place at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, New Haven, CT. Guests should enter through the College and Crown Street entrance. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, cash only. Tickets are available in the Arts Office during lunch waves. Please note that the ticket policy is available by QR code on the event flyer.
We look forward to celebrating the power of storytelling with our CO-OP community!
CO-OP High School’s classified juniors in the Class of 2027 will participate in SAT Day on Thursday, March 26, beginning promptly at 8:00 AM. Students should arrive on time and bring their fully charged school-issued device for testing. Room assignments will be shared in Google Classroom, and testing tickets will be issued on the day of the exam. Students are also encouraged to prepare and practice in Bluebook in advance. We wish all of our juniors the very best as they show what they know on SAT Day!
Families and community members are invited to purchase a CO-OP High School Yearbook Ad to celebrate a graduating senior or promote a business. Ads are cash only and available in the following sizes: Full Page ($150; 8.5” x 11”), Half Page ($85; 8.5” x 5.5”), or Quarter Page ($70; 4.25” x 5.5”). All memory pages and payment must be received by March 24, 2026. Please email photos, PDFs, ad text, or questions to Ms. Erin Michaud, Yearbook Adviser, at erin.michaud@new-haven.k12.ct.us
All New Haven Public Schools will be closed. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
We must continue our work to ensure safe conditions for students and staff before reopening. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as city and district teams work to make roads, sidewalks, and school facilities safe.
Please continue to monitor district communications for updates.
Stay safe and warm.
All New Haven Public Schools schools will be closed tomorrow. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
In addition, the CO-OP Open House originally scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date (TBD). We look forward to welcoming prospective students and families once a new date is confirmed.
We appreciate your patience as city and district teams work to ensure that roads, sidewalks, and school buildings are safe for students and staff to return.
Please continue to monitor district communications for updates, and stay safe and warm.
As a result of tomorrow’s inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed. This includes all before- and after-school programs.
Please also note that a citywide parking ban will go into effect beginning Sunday, February 22 at 12:00 PM (noon) and will remain in effect until lifted by the City.
Residents in need of off-street parking may use multiple free and low-cost options, including selected school parking lots, Yale University parking lots, and downtown parking garages. A full list of available parking locations can be found on the City’s website at:
newhavenct.gov/snow
Please stay safe, stay warm, and continue to monitor district and city communications for updates.
CO-OP families are invited to join a free Virtual Adult Financial Empowerment Workshop Series hosted by Financial Scholars.
The six-week series runs Tuesdays, March 3 through April 7, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Sessions will cover budgeting, credit, mortgages, investing, insurance, and college affordability.
The first 20 participants who complete all six sessions will receive a $250 contribution to their child’s 529 or qualifying education savings account. (One-time offer; past recipients not eligible.)
Please see the attached flyer for registration information.
Coming Soon! CO-OP’s Theatre Department is proud to present Chicago: Teen Edition, lighting up the stage on March 10, 11, and 12 at 6:30 PM at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School. Featuring bold performances, iconic music, and dazzling choreography, this student production brings the classic story of ambition, fame, and spectacle to life. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for adults and can be purchased in the Arts Office during lunch waves. Don’t miss this electrifying musical event; only at CO-OP!
Tickets are $5 for all guests (cash only). Tickets may be purchased by students during lunch waves in the Arts Office or at the door on the afternoon of the performance. All guests must enter through the College Street and Crown Street entrance, with doors opening prior to the show.
We look forward to welcoming our school community and guests for an inspiring afternoon of celebration and reflection.
CO-OP Theatre Department presents the Grade 11 production of The Laramie Project, performed by our junior theatre students on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM in the CO-OP Black Box Theatre (177 College Street). All guests must enter through the College Street and Crown Street entrance; seating is limited. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students! Tickets are available in the Arts Office or by calling 475-220-2412.
This is an important message from the New Haven Public Schools. As a result of this weekend’s inclement weather forecast, all New Haven Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. This includes before and after school programs.
Each student will exhibit 2–3 selected works in the gallery, while three students will present their full capstone portfolios live to the audience, offering insight into their artistic process, themes, and development. The showcase is guided by the CO-OP Visual Arts Team; Erin Michaud, Ryan Minezzi, Zach Chernak, Isaiah Providence, Chris Randall, and Aniko Horvath, whose mentorship supports students in developing independent artistic voices and professional presentation skills.
We hope you will join us for the Visual Arts Capstone opening on January 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM in our gallery space at the corner of Crown and College Streets (this is also the ONLY entrance to the space). The event is free to all, and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to celebrate our senior artists and the powerful work they have created as they prepare for their next steps as artists, scholars, and creative thinkers.
Midterm Exam Schedule & Dismissal Information: January 2026
Midterm exams at Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School will take place during Midterm Week with early dismissal each day.
Exam Dates & Times:
Tuesday, January 20 – Friday, January 23, 2026
Exam Time: 7:30 AM – 11:05 AM
Students will take two exam blocks per day, with a short transition between exams.
Dismissal Information:
All students not taking the bus or staying for make-up exams will be dismissed at 11:05 AM.
Students not taking the bus or staying for make-up exams (by appointment with teacher) must be picked up promptly at dismissal.
Students remaining in the building after 11:05 AM must be scheduled for a make-up exam or a school-arranged activity.
Important Dates to Note:
Last day of full classes: Friday, January 16, 2026 (For Marking Term 2)
End of Marking Period 2: Friday, January 23, 2026
Marking Period 3 begins: Monday, January 26, 2026 (Full Day Classes Resume)
As we approach the end of the second marking term, students and families are encouraged to:
Check grades and assignments in PowerSchool
Speak directly with teachers about any missing or incomplete work
Ensure all coursework is submitted before the close of the marking period
Thank you for your continued partnership as we move through the midterm assessment period.
A Message to the CO-OP School Community:
As we approach the winter break and the end of the calendar year, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our students, families, staff, and community partners for your continued support of Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School.
This season offers an important moment to pause and reflect on the work we have done together. CO-OP is a school defined by creativity, collaboration, and high expectations, and that identity is made possible through the strong partnership between home and school. Each day, our students engage deeply in both their academic studies and artistic practice, developing the skills, confidence, and voice that will serve them well beyond high school.
Throughout the year, our building has been filled with learning across classrooms, studios, rehearsal spaces, and performance venues. Students have explored challenging ideas, discovered and refined their talent, and shared their work with authentic audiences, demonstrating resilience, growth, and pride in their accomplishments. These experiences are central to our mission and reflect our belief that the arts and academics strengthen one another.
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a focused and supportive learning environment, CO-OP implemented Yondr pouches this year. We have already seen a positive impact: classrooms are calmer, distractions have decreased, and students are more present in their learning and interactions with one another. We appreciate the partnership and cooperation of our families as students have adjusted to this practice.
As we look ahead to 2026, we are also asking for a renewed, collective commitment to thoughtful technology use; specifically, a shift away from routine iPad as a replacement for smart phones during the school day. While technology remains an important instructional tool, we are prioritizing deeper engagement, sustained attention, hands-on learning, discussion, reading, writing, and artistic practice. This shift aligns with our instructional goals and supports student focus, creativity, and well-being.
We are especially grateful to our families and guardians for your trust, encouragement, and ongoing involvement. Your support, whether through attending performances and exhibitions, maintaining open communication with teachers and staff, or reinforcing school expectations at home, plays a vital role in student success and in fostering a positive, inclusive school community.
As we enter the winter break, we hope this time provides space for rest, connection, and renewal for you and your loved ones. We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to continue their learning in the new year.
On behalf of the entire CO-OP team, thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We wish you peace, health, and happiness during this season, and all the best in 2026 as we continue this important work together. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday, January 5, 2026!
Warm regards,
CO-OP Administrative Team