Reminder: There will be no school Monday, December 23rd – Wednesday, January 1st for Winter Recess. Have a wonderful and safe break, we will see you in 2025! / Recordatorio: No habrá clases desde el lunes 23 de diciembre hasta el miércoles 1 de enero por el receso de invierno. ¡Que tengas unas maravillosas y seguras vacaciones, nos vemos en 2025!
Reminder: There will be no school Monday, December 23rd – Wednesday, January 1st for Winter Recess. Have a wonderful and safe break, we will see you in 2025! / Recordatorio: No habrá clases desde el lunes 23 de diciembre hasta el miércoles 1 de enero por el receso de invierno. ¡Que tengas unas maravillosas y seguras vacaciones, nos vemos en 2025!
Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, December 20th, will be a half day of school in advance of the Winter Recess. / Recordatorio: Mañana, viernes 20 de diciembre, será un medio día de clases en anticipación al receso de invierno.
District phone lines are now back up and running after this morning's technical difficulties. Thank you for your continued patience.
Due to the weather we are experiencing a temporary issue with our phone lines. IT is addressing the problem and we will communicate once the issue has been resolved. Thank you!
Tonight at Seth Haley's Cozy Night, families came dressed in their coziest pajamas and enjoyed sing-a-longs, a holiday shopping station, teacher read-alouds, winter crafts, card making for the VA Medical Center, and more. A fun night to kick-off the holiday season - thank you to all our families, PTA, and student volunteers!
The West Haven Public Schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-25 school year, allowing all students at participating schools to receive free breakfast and lunch without requiring household applications. For further details on the program and contact information, please read the flyers below.
REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. This is a special time to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. Enjoy the long weekend, and take a moment to thank those who have served! We'll see everyone back in school on Tuesday.
Join Mayor Dorinda Borer and the New Haven Symphony for a Holiday Extravaganza Concert on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 PM at West Haven High School Auditorium! Tickets are $15 for Mezzanine and $20 for Orchestra, with proceeds benefiting the West Haven Schools' Music Department. Scan the QR code on the flyer for tickets!
On Friday, students had the opportunity to meet Dr. Clarissa Henry, author of 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘳. This powerful social-emotional learning book teaches children five steps to solve everyday problems with confidence. Each class received a free copy of the book, along with an Imani the Fixer problem-solving card for every student.
On Wednesday, November 13th, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, come support Forest School by grabbing a bite at McDonald's (515 Sawmill Road, West Haven, near Walmart). A portion of all sales will be donated to our school! Enjoy a live DJ, raffle prizes, and fun for the whole family! Drive-thru, dine-in, or take-out options available.
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow, November 5th, for Election Day. Teachers and staff will be in for a professional development day, preparing for more great learning ahead! Students, enjoy the day off!
🎃 Today, our elementary schools brought the Halloween spirit to life with festive parades! The students had a fantastic time showing off their creative costumes and celebrating together. From superheroes to spooky creatures, everyone looked amazing! 👻
Please see the flyer below from West Haven Parks & Recreation!
The West Haven Public School District is seeking your feedback on school meals! Your opinion matters, and we want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete a quick survey to share your thoughts. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit this link to participate > https://bit.ly/404BT97. Your input is greatly appreciated!
Winter Coat Shopping Nights will be held on November 6th and 7th, from 5-8 PM at Bailey Middle School (106 Morgan Lane). West Haven students can pick up new or gently used coats, and students must be present to receive one. Please see the flyer below for more information.
📣 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: There will be 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 due to Parent Visiting Day. We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians to our schools.
We were thrilled to welcome author David A. Kelly to Haley School yesterday! He shared his journey of becoming a writer with our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders, and gave an exciting look into his popular 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘔𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 series. From visiting baseball stadiums for research to crafting stories filled with suspense, characters, and plot twists, David gave a behind-the-scenes look at the writing and editing process. He even shared examples of feedback from his editor at Random House! The students loved the Q&A session, where they asked about his experiences and what he's learned from writing books. It was an inspiring day for all!
📣 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, October 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to read the flyer below from the Connecticut State Department of Education! It highlights a free, three-part virtual series focused on supporting your child's health and well-being throughout the school year. Topics include family wellness, preparing for cold and flu season, and youth suicide prevention. Click here to read the flyer 👉 https://bit.ly/3YixGx5