Reminder: All West Haven Public Schools will have a half day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, due to staff development.
Reminder: The final day of school for all West Haven Public Schools will be held on June 19th.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our incredible educators! 🍎💙 West Haven Public Schools is proud to have such dedicated and passionate teachers who make a difference in our students’ lives every day. Thank you for all that you do! 👏📚
Congrats to our West Haven High School seniors on Decision Day 2026! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see what comes next 🎓💙
Photos by: Todd Dandelske
Photos by: Todd Dandelske
WHHS athletes participated in a meaningful session today with Melvin Wells from the New Haven Prevention Council, who led a discussion centered on mental health, emotional well-being, and the importance of open communication in sports. Students reflected on moments where they felt pressure or discomfort and engaged in thoughtful conversation about healthy ways to manage those experiences. The discussion also explored the different ways leadership shows up in athletics, emphasizing how supporting teammates and fostering a positive environment can help maximize everyone’s potential both on and off the field. 🧠⚽
Happy Prom Night, Juniors! Enjoy the night, have fun, and be safe 🌹👔👗
Last night, West Haven Public Schools held its annual Unsung Hero Award Dinner, bringing the community together to recognize individuals who make a difference each day. From teachers to front office staff to security guards and many more roles, our district is supported by people who care deeply about their work and the students they serve.
Those honored have gone above and beyond in their roles. Their efforts often take place behind the scenes, but they play an important part in keeping our schools running smoothly. While it is always a team effort, this night was set aside to recognize their contributions.
Thank you for the work you put in every day. It was an honor to celebrate you all. 👏🎉
Those honored have gone above and beyond in their roles. Their efforts often take place behind the scenes, but they play an important part in keeping our schools running smoothly. While it is always a team effort, this night was set aside to recognize their contributions.
Thank you for the work you put in every day. It was an honor to celebrate you all. 👏🎉
Boys Varsity Track made history, with Amir Daniley, Qumir Jackson, Josiah Richardson, and Justus Richardson blazing to a new school record of 42.93 seconds in the 4x100 Relay, breaking the previous record of 43.01 🔥💨🏃♂️🏆
Congrats to our 2026 West Haven High School Valedictorian Hudson Axelrod and Salutatorian Carly Morabito. Hudson will continue his education at Quinnipiac University, while Carly will continue her education at Clemson University. Yesterday, both were honored with a schoolwide parade in recognition of their achievements. Congratulations, Hudson and Carly 🎉👏🎓
Our Community Connections students spent the day at Bradley Point Beach, giving back by cleaning up trash and tidying the Veterans Memorial rocks. Thank you to the mayor’s office for providing gloves and vests to support their efforts 🌊🏖️🧤♻️
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of our drivers for safely transporting our students to and from school each day. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to our school community 🚍👏
In celebration of National Poetry Month, West Haven Public Schools students were recognized last night at the Land Trust of West Haven “Poet-Tree” Celebration, with winners from Pagels, Seth Haley, Washington, Forest, Mackrille, Carrigan, Bailey, and WHHS. Poems will be displayed along the boardwalk near the bocce courts in the coming weeks. We are incredibly proud of our students 🌿📜
📅 Events Happening This Week...Review the flyers below for all the details:
• Monday (4/27) - Coin Wars begins - Savin Rock
• Monday (4/27) - Senior Prom Ticket Sale Begins - WHHS
• Wednesday (4/29) - 2026 Unsung Hero Award Dinner - West Haven Public Schools
• Monday (4/27) - Coin Wars begins - Savin Rock
• Monday (4/27) - Senior Prom Ticket Sale Begins - WHHS
• Wednesday (4/29) - 2026 Unsung Hero Award Dinner - West Haven Public Schools
West Haven High School’s Career Center welcomed the Yale School of Medicine Dermatology Interest Group / Skin of Color Working Group for an engaging “Skin Health and Careers” session, where a dermatologist and medical students led an interactive experience introducing students to dermatology and related health careers. The program focused on building awareness of common skin conditions, improving health literacy, and encouraging students to explore opportunities in specialized medical fields early in their academic journey 🧑⚕️
West Haven High School came together on Friday during the school day for the annual Mr. Westie competition, where ten students who truly represent West Haven took the stage in the auditorium, answering questions from their peers, showcasing talents like drumming, piano, singing, acting, athletics, and filmmaking, while bringing plenty of energy and humor to the crowd. Congratulations to Daniel Davis on being crowned this year’s Mr. Westie 👑🎤🏫
On Friday morning, West Haven High School hosted its annual SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) mock car crash, providing students with a sobering reminder of the life-altering consequences that can result from the choice to drive after drinking. Thank you to the student participants, the West Haven Police and Fire Departments, and the dedicated staff who helped coordinate and put together this powerful and important event 🚓
WHHS Band was celebrated today with a breakfast for its 200+ members, recognizing their outstanding recent accomplishments, including a fourth consecutive nomination for Best High School Marching Band and being named WTNH Fan Favorite Band. Congratulations to all, this recognition is well deserved. Thank you to Meg Kingston and staff for organizing this event 🎶🏆🍳
On April 29, West Haven Public Schools will proudly host the 2026 Unsung Hero Award Dinner. Each of these recipients makes a meaningful impact in our schools, and their efforts do not go unnoticed. View the flyer below for a full list of recipients and details on how to purchase tickets.
As their final months at WHHS unfold, the Class of 2026 has left their legacy on the infamous school rock with a bold new paint job 🎓🪨💙
Happy Secretaries / Administrative Professionals Day to the incredible staff across our 9 schools. We are so thankful for your hard work, dedication, and everything you do to keep our schools running smoothly every day!
