New Haven Public Schools

09/14/2026

Edgewood School held a meaningful morning announcement program to observe September 11th. Fourth-grade teacher Jacklyn Tolkin opened with a soulful rendition of "God Bless America," and our 7th graders led the school in the Pledge of Allegiance. Following a brief message on the bravery and compassion shown by everyday heroes, music teacher Hillyn Natter led students Mei Lin Perrone, Eliza Maeve Borne-Brennan, and Sekai Tengatenga in singing the National Anthem. We wrapped up our time with a moment of silence, remembering that kindness, bravery, and unity make us strong. ❤️

Students at Edgewood School united the school community with a comm...

09/14/2026

Want a free master's degree? Calling all aspiring special education teachers!

Are you a current NHPS teacher interested in transitioning into special education? The Current Teachers Track of the Yale Teaching Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity to receive a master's degree and cross-endorsement in the state of Connecticut in exchange for securing a full-time special education position in the district for at least three years.

Want to learn more? Visit our website, read a recent Yale News article profiling cohort 2, and/or join us for an upcoming virtual info session for NHPS employees on Tuesday, 10/20, at 4pm on Zoom: https://yale.zoom.us/my/christinegentry

Questions before then? Email Christine Gentry, Director of the Yale Teaching Fellowship, at [email protected]

09/14/2026

Want to get paid to learn how to teach? Calling all aspiring educators!

Are you interested in teaching math, science, or special education in New Haven Public Schools (NHPS)? The Teacher Pipeline Track of the Yale Teaching Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity to receive a master's degree and teacher certification in the state of Connecticut. You'll receive a generous living stipend and a full-tuition scholarship in exchange for three years of service in NHPS. Current NHPS paraprofessionals are especially encouraged to apply!

Want to learn more? Visit our website, read a recent Yale News article profiling cohort 2, and/or join us for an upcoming virtual info session for NHPS employees on Tuesday, 10/20, at 4pm on Zoom: https://yale.zoom.us/my/christinegentry

Questions before then? Email Christine Gentry, Director of the Yale Teaching Fellowship, at [email protected]

09/11/2026

⚙️ Martinez Fourth grade engineers are learning all about the engineering design process through our first STEM Challenge! Today we identified a problem and began designing solutions in collaborative teams! 💡

09/10/2026

Grindrod Named Finalist for National History Teacher of the Year

Brian Grindrod of Wilbur Cross High School has been selected as one of 10 finalists for National Tea...

09/09/2026

Martinez is United in purpose, Growing in excellence: Our Next Chapter! At Martinez, that next chapter starts with real books in real hands - not just screens. Every page turned, every story shared, every kid who calls themselves a reader is proof of what we’re building together.

Cool kids read books!!

09/09/2026

It takes a village, and we have an incredible one at Jepson! ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to the members of the Elm City Club of NANBPWC, Inc., New Haven Fire Department, and State Representative Wilda Bermudez, for bringing so much cheer and positive energy to our students. Seeing your friendly faces as our students arrived was the absolute best way to start the school year. Thank you for championing our youth and cheering them on toward success! 📚🎉✨

09/08/2026

To kick off the new school year on a high note, Jepson School staged an assembly celebrating students who had achieved perfect attendance during the first week of school. The event brought the entire student body and staff together to emphasize the importance of showing up every day ready to learn.

Students with perfect attendance were entered into a raffle, with numerous prizes handed out throughout the assembly to reward their dedication and consistency right out of the gate.

Teachers took to the stage to compete against each other in a series of "Minute to Win It" challenges. The crowd cheered as staff members went head-to-head in a Pencil Grab; Rock, Paper, Scissors, a Free-Throw Contest, Cup Stacking, and the Mummy Wrap.

It was a great way to build community

09/08/2026

Thanks to our teachers, who are devoting time today to learning how they can use AI to support student engagement, creativity, and personalized learning experiences.

09/08/2026

It was a great first week at Worthington Ho**er!