Today, Carrigan Intermediate 6th graders celebrated their end-of-year picnic at WHHS! 🎉 They enjoyed a fun-filled day with basketball, tennis, soccer, tug of war, track walks, cornhole, and more! 🏀⚽🎾 They even got to swim in the high school pool and relax with a movie. 🏊♂️🎬 A live DJ kept the energy high with great music, and the day was topped off with burgers, hotdogs, and some ice-cold Italian ice. 🍔🌭🍧 After all their hard work this year, these students truly earned a day of fun and celebration. 💙
Carrigan Intermediate celebrated our amazing 6th graders this week with end-of-year promotion ceremonies! 🎓💫 These students are headed to 7th grade at Bailey Middle School, and we know Bailey is getting some truly great kids. 💙 We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the success that lies ahead! 🌟
🎨 Picasso Paintings made a colorful stop at Carrigan Intermediate School yesterday for our talented 6th graders! Our amazing instructors guided all the young artists through painting stunning night sky portraits featuring fireflies in mason jars ✨🖌️ The kids had a blast expressing their creativity! Huge thank you to everyone who made the day so special 💙
🐾 Danny the Therapy Dog Visits Carrigan! 💙— Today, Danny the dog from the West Haven Fire Department visited Carrigan Intermediate School as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. As our students continue learning about their thoughts, feelings, and actions, Danny brought some extra comfort and smiles in his role as a therapy dog. Thank you to the WHFD for supporting our students' emotional well-being! 💙🐶
✨ Last Thursday, Carrigan Intermediate School held its very first Carrigan Showcase Night to celebrate all of our students' hard work throughout the year! Every cluster and department displayed fun, exciting, and educational projects, while our jazz band and chorus gave amazing performances. Food trucks were on-site, and students enjoyed free raffles throughout the night. It was a fantastic evening that truly showed off our incredible school community! 💙🎉
There will be no school on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, May 27. // No habrá clases el lunes 26 de mayo de 2025 en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos (Memorial Day). Disfruten del fin de semana largo y nos vemos el martes 27 de mayo.
Shoutout to the Carrigan Intermediate School 5th Grade Beginner Band and 6th Grade Advanced Band for their amazing performance! 🎶
Both groups put on a great show and showcased their hard work and talent. Congratulations to all the student musicians and their directors for a job well done!
Carrigan Families,
Please join us this Thursday, May 22 at 5:00 PM for a fun and festive evening! Come celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our students and take a tour of our hallways, proudly displaying their hard work and talents from this school year.
Please see the flyer below for more details. We can't wait to see you there!
🌟 Last night at WHHS, the 2025 Unsung Hero Recipient Dinner was held, celebrating the incredible individuals who make a difference every day in our schools.
Each school selected its very own unsung hero—from security guards and secretaries to teachers, speech pathologists, and more. No matter the position, every member of West Haven Public Schools plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our students and supporting our community.
We are proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals who care deeply about the education and well-being of our youth. Last night was a special opportunity to recognize and honor their hard work and commitment. 🙌
Stay tuned for an upcoming article highlighting this event!
Friendly reminder that tickets must be purchased by tomorrow May 13th for the 2025 Unsung Hero Recipients Dinner!
Carrigan Intermediate School held its latest Caring Cougar assembly. Students from both 5th and 6th grade were recognized for demonstrating positive behavior and strong character. We are proud of all of you—keep up the good work!
Happy School Nurse Day – May 7
Today, we proudly recognize the exceptional school nurses of West Haven Public Schools—the dedicated professionals who safeguard the health and well-being of our students each and every day.
From addressing minor injuries to managing complex medical needs and providing a calm, supportive presence, you play a vital role in our school community.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment, compassion, and the many ways you support our students, staff, and families.
We appreciate you today and always. Happy School Nurse Day!
🚍 Last week, Carrigan Intermediate’s 6th graders visited Bailey Middle School to get a sneak peek at their future! 🎒 They learned all about the rules, the new bell schedule, extracurricular activities, bus info, and more. After the presentation, they toured the school—exploring the halls, gym, café, library, and more! Can’t wait to see them back this August as Bailey Eagles! 🦅❤️ #BaileyEagles #FutureMiddleSchoolers #NextChapter #6thGradeVisit
Reminder: There will be a half day of school Wednesday, May 7th due to Staff Development. // Recordatorio: Habrá medio día de clases el miércoles 7 de mayo debido al desarrollo del personal.
May 5-9 is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing educators at West Haven Public Schools. We are incredibly proud of each of you. Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed, and it's your commitment that makes our schools such a special place. Thank you for everything you do!
West Haven Public School Update - Phone Lines:
Frontier is experiencing a major outage across Connecticut, affecting our phone lines. They have not given a restoration timeframe. We’re actively following up and will share updates. Please use email to reach us in the meantime.
West Haven Public School Update - Phone Lines:
West Haven Public Schools is currently experiencing a district-wide issue with our phone lines. The outside lines are down, and our IT team is actively working to resolve the problem.
Updates will be provided as soon as the lines are back up and running. In the meantime, please reach out via email for any inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
Update from the West Haven Board of Education – Carrigan Intermediate School
Following this morning's fire and power incident, Carrigan Intermediate School will require the installation of a new circuit breaker. Therefore, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, April 25th.
The breaker will be installed over the weekend, and we fully expect to return to classes on Monday, April 28th. Thank you for your understanding
Update from the West Haven Board of Education – Carrigan Intermediate School
Following this morning’s power issue, we have re-entered the building safely. However, the 3rd floor remains without power. Out of an abundance of caution, we will be dismissing students early today at 12:30 PM.
Update from the West Haven Board of Education:
This morning, a squirrel came into contact with a power line, landing onto our transformer leading to a small fire-related incident in an unused area of Carrigan Intermediate School. The West Haven Fire Department responded promptly and the situation was quickly brought under control. At no time was there any threat to the safety of students or staff. Everyone is safe and accounted for.
As a result, the school is currently experiencing a power outage caused by a tripped breaker connected to the generator. Our facilities team is actively resetting the breaker now.
We anticipate full power will be restored within the next 10 minutes.
All building staff, including secretaries, are currently outside with students. As a result, our phones will be temporarily unavailable. Parents will be contacted and notified of the situation via phone message shortly after we re-enter the building. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
