This Sunday, January 5th from 1pm - 4pm a Three Kings Day Celebration will be held at West Haven’s Elks Lodge 1537 (265 Main St., West Haven, CT). This free event presented by Mayor Dorinda Borer, the West Haven Hispanic American of the Year Alumni Committee, and Budget Transmission Center and Car Wash will include photos with the kings, music, refreshments and a toy distribution!
The West Haven Library will be offering a free, instructional chess program for all ages (beginners welcome), presented by the Connecticut State Chess Association.
This 8-week program will be instructed by 2022 Connecticut Women’s Champion and University of New Haven graduate student Dharani Sree Ravi and will include age and skill appropriate group lessons on strategy, including chess basics, supervised practice play and other instructional and fun chess activities.
Program will meet 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the West Haven Library on January 7th, January 14th, January 21st, January 28th, February 4th, February 11th, February 25th, and March 4th. Registration is required. Please register by January 3rd via the below link as space is limited.
https://www.events4chess.com/events/?event_ID=2248&cat=1
Ages 4 -12 are welcomed to participate in this winter's 10-week Learn to Skate Program beginning January 5th at WHHS' Edward L. Bennett Rink! Registration closes this Friday, December 27th and can be accessed via the below link.
https://sites.google.com/view/westhaven/home
The gyms and auditoriums across West Haven have been alive with music these past two weeks as over 1,000 students across the district performed their winter concerts for fellow students, school staff, and family members. Songs in many languages, songs to celebrate the holiday season, an audience candy cane toss mid-performance, a “trip” on the Polar Express, student directors, and a sing-a-long live streamed to loved ones at home – our performances had it all!
Congratulations to all the student musicians on their wonderful performances after months of practice and hard work and thank you to our music teachers, band and chorus leaders, teachers, administrators, and families for all you do behind the scenes to help make these performances so wonderful.
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!
Carrigan held its December 'Caring Cougar' assemblies today, celebrating 5th and 6th grade cougars of the month along with Lexia and iReady all-stars!
Congratulations to all of December's honorees!
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 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!
Carrigan staff and students went all out for Halloween this year, dressing up in creative costumes and having a blast celebrating together! From spooky outfits to lots of laughs, it was a fantastic day filled with Halloween spirit.
Please see the flyer below from West Haven Parks & Recreation!
📣 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: There will be 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 due to Parent Visiting Day. We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians to our school.
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!
