May V. Carrigan Intermediate School

Dr. O’Brien, a forensic science professor at the University of New Haven and head of the Forensic Wildlife Research lab, visited Carrigan today to discuss his career background, decomposition, and conservation! He also brought in some critters, as well as UNH grad students to discuss their research. Among some of the critters and objects brought in were a Rhino horn, ivory from a walrus, snakeskin, rats, and the largest cockroach in the world! The kids had a great time!

REMINDER | There will be no school Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

ATTENTION PARENTS | On Saturday, February 11th from 8 am - 4 pm, the University of New Haven Dental Hygiene Program will provide a FREE Give Kids a Smile event, where kids from 3-18 years of age can receive free care, including dental cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, and sealants. Referrals will be provided for any restorative (fillings) care that is needed. Please see the flyer for more information.

Registration for West Haven youth lacrosse is now open for grades 1-6! You can register at www.westhavenyouthlax.com.

REMINDER | Tomorrow, January 11, 2023, is a half day for students.

West Haven Public Schools is hosting its Job Fair tomorrow, January 11th, 2023 from 3 - 6 pm in the high school! Please see the flyer below for more information.

The City of West Haven and the West Haven Hispanic American of the Year Alumni Association Present Three Kings Day Celebration tomorrow, January 5th! Please see the flyer below for more information.

‼️ With the return to school and start of the new year, we'd like to remind everyone about the West Haven Public Schools CT mobile app! The app features an events section, customized push notifications, cafeteria menus, district updates, and staff directories. Download on the Apple App Store or get it on Google Play today.

WE ARE HIRING!!! West Haven Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at West Haven High School from 3 - 6 pm. Please see the flyer below for more information.

The next regularly scheduled West Haven Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in the West Haven High School Cafe, 1 McDonough Plaza, West Haven, CT 06516. This meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M.

Carrigan recently held its monthly Caring Cougar and iReady Academic All-Star celebration! Caring Cougars represent great character and fantastic leadership skills and are recognized by their peers and staff as the true leaders and role models of both 5th and 6th grade. Pictured also are iReady Academic All-Stars and the winning clusters for achieving awesome academic tasks and hitting high goals connected to Carrigan’s brand new iReady curriculum! Follow us on Instagram (@westhavenpublicschoolsct) to see more photos.

REMINDER | There will be no school for Winter Break from Monday, December 26, 2022 to Monday, January 2, 2023. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

NO SCHOOL TOMORROW | At the request of the West Haven Department of Emergency Management, all West Haven Public Schools will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022 due to the impending storm.

REMINDER | Tomorrow, December 23, 2022 will be a half day for students.

The West Haven Prevention Council has extended the deadline for its Student Billboard Contest to January 16, 2023! The contest is for students in 6th - 12th grade! Please see the flyer below for more information.

West Haven Public Schools is providing breakfasts and lunches free of charge under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the Child Nutrition Department. The students in West Haven will continue to receive free benefits throughout the school year. The school districts that are in jeopardy of their funds running out are not on the CEP program. All West Haven Public Schools will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch for the duration of the school year.

West Haven families looking for information about the 'Pandemic EBT' Child Care program? Please visit this link > https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Pandemic-EBT.

The 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 returns this winter beginning January 8th, 2023! It's a 10-week program for ages 4 - 12 years old. Please see the flyer for more information. You can also access the website by clicking here > https://bit.ly/3UOZi8f.

Congratulations to all of our incredibly talented students at Carrigan for their performance at the Band & Choral Concert yesterday!

REMINDER | Tomorrow, December 7th, will be a half day for students due to Staff Development.