Last week, Mackrille hosted an unforgettable Family Math Night! 🎉 Cris Johnson from the “Goofy Kooky Math Show” demonstrated the real-life usefulness of math through engaging games, contests, music, magic, zany humor, and interactive fun with the audience! It was an exciting night for everyone! 📐✨ #FamilyMathNight #MathIsFun
The Countdown to Opening Night Begins! ⏰✨
Our incredible students at Bailey Middle School are gearing up for the highly anticipated production of Peter Pan Jr.! 🎭💫 The energy and enthusiasm are palpable as they perfect their lines and movements during rehearsals. Each student is stepping into their role with confidence, ready to transport us all to the enchanting world of Neverland!
Join us for the performances:
🗓 April 25th @ 7 PM
🗓 April 26th @ 2 PM
📍 Location: West Haven High School
🎟️ Tickets will be sold at the door:
Adults: $15
Students, Seniors, & Children: $10
Please note: All children and students under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Don't miss this magical adventure presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International. Come and support our talented cast as they embark on this unforgettable journey! 🌟 #PeterPan #BaileyMiddleSchool #TheaterMagic #SupportTheArts
Carrigan Intermediate School Hosts 5th and 6th Grade Art Show 🎨✨
On April 8th, Carrigan Intermediate School showcased the creativity and talent of its 5th and 6th-grade students at an exciting art show. The exhibition featured a diverse array of artwork, including stunning animal portraits , imaginative popsicle stick pop-ups, vibrant paper spheres, custom-designed sneakers, and intricate yarn art .
Congratulations to all the students whose artwork was displayed! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you goes out to Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Heath, and Mrs. Jaques for their dedication and hard work in making this event a success. 🙌
#Carriganart#whpublicschools#artshow
Today's Athletic Schedule:
Boys & Girls Track at Branford 3:45pm.
Girls Tennis at Home vs North Haven 3:45pm.
Girls Softball Varsity at Home vs Guilford 3:45pm.
Boys Tennis at Shelton 3:45pm.
Boys Varsity Baseball at East Haven 3:45pm.
Boys JV Baseball at Shelton 3:45pm.
🎉 Harry M. Bailey School Yearbook Cover Contest Winners! 🎉
Last night we were delighted to announce the outstanding winners of our Yearbook Cover Contest! This annual event invites our talented student artists to showcase their creativity and express the vibrant spirit of our school community through their unique designs.
Each submission was filled with imagination and heart, making the selection process truly inspiring and competitive.
🏆 Front Cover Winner: Reese Robinson
🏆 Back Cover Winners: Margarita Buren & Nisanur Saray
Local businesses featured in our photos: Duffy's, Zuppardi's, Woodlawn Duckpin, Teddi & Archell, WHPD, West Haven City Hall, Dunkin Donuts, VA Medical Center, Public Library.
A huge thank you to all participants for your amazing designs! Your creativity helps us celebrate what it means to be part of the Harry M. Bailey School community.
Stay tuned for the 2024-2025 yearbook featuring these incredible designs! 📚✨
West Haven K-12 is coming together for National Healthy Schools Day! 🌿 All grades are taking action to improve air quality and create healthier learning environments. From classroom activities to pledges for clean air, we’re making sure every student and staff member can breathe easy and thrive! 💙 #HealthySchools #CleanAirForAll #WestHavenSchools
Our Italian classes recently had a wonderful trip to Durante's Pasta shop, where owner Angelo Durante shared his expertise on the art of pasta making with a live demonstration. Students enjoyed his delicious stuffed shells and received a sample of his handmade pasta!
Next, we visited Cappetta's Deli, where Donato Cappetta and his team treated us to a variety of delectable pizzas.
A heartfelt GRAZIE to both establishments for a fantastic experience! 🍝🍕
🏀 Exciting times at West Haven High School! The other day, we had an epic rematch of the student vs. staff basketball game. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our school spirit and have some fun on the court! 🎉 Let's keep building our community and engaging with our amazing students! 💙💛 #WestHavenHigh #SchoolSpirit #BasketballFun
Athletics Update: Today's boys' and girls' tennis matches have been postponed, as well as baseball.
Girls' lacrosse is still scheduled to take place.
🎷 Evening of Jazz 🎶
Bailey Middle School families, please join us for Evening of Jazz — a special night celebrating the musical talents of our students.
🗓️ Thursday, April 10, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 West Haven High School
🎟️ Admission is free and open to all.
📚🐝 Mackrille’s 4th Grade Fact Bee was a buzzing success!
Our students showed off their multiplication and division skills in a fast-paced competition full of focus, fun, and friendly rivalry.
🏆 Congratulations to our top winners:
1st Place – Ridwan Kassim
2nd Place – Tyler Poindexter
3rd Place – Miray Elevulu
👏 Huge shoutout to all our participants for their hard work and awesome effort. We’re so proud of you! #MackrillePride #FactBeeChampions #WestHavenSchools #MathMasters
Pagels Families,
Join us for a fun-filled morning at the Pagels Spring Festival! Enjoy a special visit with the Easter Bunny, a photo booth, and even live bunnies! Entry is FREE!
Saturday, April 5, 2025 / 10 AM - 1 PM / Pagels School Gym (26 Benham Hill Rd, West Haven, CT)
Don’t miss out on the springtime fun—see you there! #PagelsSpringFestival #FreeEntry
Today, Criminal Justice Cohort students had the privilege of hearing from Curtis Eller, Director of Community Outreach & Public Engagement for the CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
A retired police officer, Curtis now works alongside Commissioner Ronnell Higgins to strengthen public safety efforts across the state. He shared insights on the six divisions of DESPP, offering students a deeper understanding of the agency’s critical role in emergency response and law enforcement.
Thank you, Curtis, for your time and expertise!
#CriminalJustice #PublicSafety #FutureLeaders #WHPS #Westhaven
Happy Paraprofessional Day! Your hard work, dedication, and support make a world of difference. Thank you for all you do!
Reminder: There will be no school for students this Monday, March 31st in observance of Eid al-Fitr. This will be a professional day for staff. / Recordatorio: No habrá clases para los estudiantes este lunes 31 de marzo en observancia del Eid al-Fitr. Este será un día profesional para el personal.
Last week at Pagels Math Night families had the opportunity to participate in 13 math stations where students solved math problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication, times, and graphing. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the Bailey & WHHS students who volunteered to run the stations!
Tickets are on sale tomorrow and Tuesday to watch Bailey 7th grade teachers take on Bailey 8th grade teachers this Thursday, March 20th! All proceeds from the game will go to the Bettering Bailey Club to support the students and staff of Bailey Middle School as well as the West Haven community.
Good luck to all WHPS students taking the SAT tomorrow!
Congratulations to Washington's Super Readers! Super Readers were selected by their teachers and principal for demonstrating excellent progress on our Benchmark Advance reading program.
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