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New Haven superintendent warns of possible layoffs as the district looks to work around an $11.8 million budget deficit
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — For months now, many school districts across Connecticut have been sounding the alarm about significant budget deficits, resulting in cuts for next year. The state’s second largest school district, New Haven, is facing an $11.8 million deficit. “Everything is on the table. And it’s...
Derby Public Schools selects its District Teacher of the Year
DERBY, Conn. — On Friday, Derby Public Schools announced its District Teacher of the Year, and the award went to Karen Szilvasy, a special education resource teacher at Irving School. Szilvasy will represent the district as the 2025 Teacher of the Year in the Connecticut Teacher of the Year...
‘She has my heart:’ New Haven teacher surprised with special ‘life changing teacher’ award
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Friday’s school assembly turned out to be all about one New Haven teacher and the difference she’s making the lives of students. Hilarie Alden was awarded the “Life Changing Teaching Award.” Worthington Hooker School Margaret-Mary Gethings said Alden is kind, has great energy, and celebrates everyone’s culture. “She makes our […]
Scholarship event to give 133 New Haven students $260,000 for school
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Over 100 New Haven students will receive $260,000 in college scholarships on Sunday night courtesy of the New Haven Scholarship Fund. The annual ceremony will be held on June 9 at 5 p.m. at Hill Regional Career High School at 140 Legion Avenue, according to a release. In total, the […]
West Haven High School offers free summer lunches, access to pantry for students
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Another school year is coming to a close at West Haven High School, but students’ access to daily lunches will continue during the summer, thanks to the school’s summer lunch program. The summer lunch program has been around for more than ten years thanks to the United States Department of […]
Teachers Union Awards 10 Scholarships
Hillhouse senior Alex Lewis began high school feeling isolated and insecure amidst online-only classes during the pandemic. All that changed when he joined the school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC), which gave him the confidence he needed to feel like he too could go to college. With...
Hamden residents organize rally against online student harassment
Concerned parents and community members rallied today at Hamden High School protesting what they describe as online harassment of students. Parents said a series of blog posts are racist, misogynistic, and homophobic. The authorship of the web posts, which go back to 2022, is unclear and parents are concerned it may be an individual or individuals at the school.
Several Monroe students graduate from Notre Dame High School
FAIRFIELD, CT – Notre Dame High School’s 64th annual commencement ceremony, held on the school’s campus at 220 Jefferson St. May 31, awarded diplomas to 134 students, including six from Monroe. Among the Monroe graduates were Elyssa Gonzalez, Niah Africot, Nathan Charlot, Sarah Lardi, Veronica Rrapi and...
Yale University campaign school welcomes Shreveport resident
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Shreveport resident has been accepted to Yale University’s campaign school for their 2024 Summer session. Latoya Amos currently serves as the President of the Southern Hills Neighborhood Association and was one of 68 people nationwide accepted into Yale’s program. “Serving as a...
‘Eyewitnesses to History’ Returns to NHHS
Students at North Haven High School (NHHS) once again learned first-hand accounts of historic moments in American history as part of the ‘Eyewitness to History’ event on May 31. Students heard from veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq, and Bosnia, as well as those present in New York...
With Perseverance, 145 Graduate Adult Ed
While flaunting a pink-gem-encrusted graduation cap reading “Mommy Did It!,” seventeen-year-old Zamirah Jackson crossed the stage Thursday to get her high school diploma from the New Haven Adult Education Center — never forgetting the long journey of balancing motherhood with accomplishing her academic goals. Jackson was...
Six Masuk seniors earn Weller Foundation awards for outstanding achievements
The Weller Foundation, Inc., recently recognized six Masuk High School seniors competing for Barton L. Weller Scholarships for their outstanding achievements with awards. Established in 1978, this scholarship program is presented to a senior for a five-month original independent study or research project. Keller Hall, the son of Jason and...
Hamden Middle School sports programs saved thanks to donation from Quinnipiac University
The sports programs at Hamden Middle School will continue next school year, according to Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett. The mayor said Friday that Quinnipiac University made a donation to the town to fund the sports programs at the middle school. Middle school sports became a victim of a $3.1 million...
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