📣 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: There will be 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 due to Parent Visiting Day. We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians to our school.
Washington students enjoyed their first bookmobile visit with Mrs. Marguy from the West Haven Public Library! If your child doesn't have a library card yet, please complete the form that was sent home to ensure they can participate in the next visit. Remember, your child can also use their card at the main branches in the city! The West Haven Public Library offers so much more than just books—check out their website westhavenlibrary.org to explore all the fantastic resources available! 📚✨
Today was “Pink Day” at Carrigan School in support of Breast Cancer Awareness! 💕🎗️ Students and staff came together, dressed in pink, to show their support for the fight against breast cancer. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise awareness! Together, we raised over $500!
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!
📣 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.
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.
The West Haven High School Band’s motto, “With Pride,” shines through every performance, especially in their halftime show, “Riot: The Sounds of the Revolution.” Directed by Donata Lupacchino, the band features talented student leaders. Watch the video by senior Justin Woychowski below to learn more about the band and catch their next performance on October 18th at the football game against Guilford, where they’ll march down at 5 PM! Interested in joining? Visit room H106 to chat with Ms. Lupacchino. Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/4h3iPOF
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!
Cluster C students at Carrigan celebrated the completion of their first reading unit—all about corn—with a day full of corntastic activities on Friday! 🌽📚 From math and science experiments to fun reading exercises, everything centered around corn. The students even enjoyed a friendly game of cornhole! It was a fun and engaging way to wrap up the week and celebrate their learning!
📣 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, October 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Congratulations to Sarah Davey and Brandon Sihaphong, the SCC Great Blue Scholar Athletes for West Haven this fall season!
On Thursday, 3rd and 4th-grade students at Washington began their annual fire prevention lessons, where they practiced fire escape techniques using the WHFD smoke trailer. Students learned the importance of the "stay low and go" method for safely exiting during a fire. Families are encouraged to ask their children to explain this concept and to check the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In the coming weeks, students will also participate in a poster contest to promote fire safety awareness, with more details to follow.
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
Last night, we celebrated the 25th Annual College Fair in the West Haven High School gym! A big thank you to West Haven Board of Education member Robert Guthrie and WHHS Counselor Angel Clohessy for your continued support. And a special shoutout to all our college and military representatives for attending and helping our students explore their futures!
Congratulations to WHHS senior Justin Woychowski on receiving the prestigious Yale Book Award today! Justin was joined by School Counselor Holly Benedetti and his mom, WHHS Librarian Jill Woychowski, for this special recognition. In his honor, the WHHS Library received a copy of Lakota America by Pekka Hamalainen.
We’re thrilled to announce that Entenmann's has generously donated a variety of delicious baked goods—including bread, bagels, and English muffins—to Haven’s Harvest, who then distributed them to the West Haven High School community! A huge thank you to Haven’s Harvest for their incredible work in ensuring these donations reach our WHHS family. Their dedication to reducing food waste and supporting local communities is truly invaluable. We are deeply grateful to both Haven’s Harvest and Entenmann’s for their ongoing support and dedication to our community.
Join us at West Haven High School tonight for our annual College Fair! It’s happening in the gym from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. All students and their parents are invited to attend. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore options for your future! Please see from the list below which colleges and military representatives will be in attendance.
📣 Reminder: Wednesday, October 9th, will be a half day for students due to staff development.
🎉📚 Our elementary schools have been busy celebrating learning in the most fun way! A few of our schools recently hosted 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬.
Our kindergarteners showed off their knowledge of letters and sounds with creative costumes and lots of smiles! We are so proud of our little learners and can’t wait to see what else they accomplish this year.
🎉 Congratulations to September’s Blue Devils of the Month, Bradley and Samyra! Bradley and Samyra were surprised with a giant bag of blue-themed treats as a token of appreciation. They were nominated by their teachers for showcasing exceptional "BLUE" qualities!
