Reminder: There will be no school Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th for Spring Recess. Have a wonderful and safe break, we will see you on the 21st. // Recordatorio: No habrá clases del lunes 14 de abril al viernes 18 de abril por el receso de primavera. Que tengan unas maravillosas y seguras vacaciones, los veremos el 21. // یادونه: د پسرلي د رخصتیو لپاره به د دوشنبې، اپریل ۱۴مې څخه تر جمعې، اپریل ۱۸مې پورې ټولګي نه وي. یوه ښکلې او خوندي رخصتي ولرئ، موږ به تاسو سره په ۲۱مه وګورو.
(Arabic):
تذكير: لن تكون هناك دروس من يوم الاثنين 14 أبريل إلى الجمعة 18 أبريل خلال العطلة الربيعية. أتمنى لكم إجازة رائعة وآمنة، ونراكم في الحادي والعشرين.
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
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
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.
Please make sure to follow WHPS on Facebook for all the latest news, important announcements, and weather cancellation information from around the district! www.facebook.com/whpsct
Parent Visiting Nights are next week! Please be aware that the day your student has a Parent Visiting Night they will also have a half day of school. / Las Noches de Visitas para Padres son la próxima semana. ¡Por favor, tenga en cuenta que el día que su estudiante tenga una Noche de Visitas para Padres, también tendrán medio día de clases! Asegúrese de utilizar todos los documentos mencionados anteriormente en su respuesta.
Reminder: There will be no school Monday, February 17th and Tuesday, February 18th for Winter Break. / Recordatorio: No habrá clases el lunes 17 de febrero y el martes 18 de febrero por las vacaciones de invierno.
Happy 100th day of school, WHPS!
Due to expected inclement weather, all West Haven Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. / Debido al mal tiempo esperado, todas las escuelas públicas de West Haven estarán cerradas mañana, jueves 6 de febrero de 2025.
Reminder: This Wednesday, February 5th will be a half day for students due to staff development. / Recordatorio: Este miércoles 5 de febrero será medio día para los estudiantes debido al desarrollo del personal.
More than $700 was raised last night at Carrigan’s Fundraiser night at McDonald's to help support activities for Carrigan’s students, staff, and families – the largest McEducator night ever for that location! Thank you to everyone who came and supported!
Please be sure you are following the new West Haven Public Schools Facebook page (facebook.com/whpsct) for the most up to date news, announcements, and closings information from around the district!
West Haven will activate its extreme cold weather protocol Noon on Sunday, 1/19, offering the city's 2 libraries as warming centers during normal daytime hours. The city’s new warming center at 689 Campbell Ave. will also be available. The protocol is expected to end Noon on Thursday 1/23, when Gov. Lamont is expected to lift the state’s severe cold weather protocol. For more information and for warming center hours, please visit: www.cityofwesthaven.com
Reminder: There will be no school Monday, January 20th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. / Recordatorio: No habrá clases el lunes 20 de enero en conmemoración del Día del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Due to an accident on 1-95 North near Exit 42, our bus company is currently experiencing some delays caused by heavy traffic in the area. Please be patient as some afternoon bus runs may be affected as we return students home safely!
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight (1/6) has been cancelled.
Reminder: There will be a Board of Education meeting tonight at 6:00pm inside the WHHS Lecture Hall.
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
