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!
Winter Coat Shopping Nights will be held on November 6th and 7th, from 5-8 PM at Bailey Middle School (106 Morgan Lane). West Haven students can pick up new or gently used coats, and students must be present to receive one. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Cluster C students at Carrigan celebrated the completion of their first reading unit—all about corn—with a day full of corntastic activities on Friday! 🌽📚 From math and science experiments to fun reading exercises, everything centered around corn. The students even enjoyed a friendly game of cornhole! It was a fun and engaging way to wrap up the week and celebrate their learning!
📣 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, October 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to read the flyer below from the Connecticut State Department of Education! It highlights a free, three-part virtual series focused on supporting your child's health and well-being throughout the school year. Topics include family wellness, preparing for cold and flu season, and youth suicide prevention. Click here to read the flyer 👉 https://bit.ly/3YixGx5
📣 Reminder: Wednesday, October 9th, will be a half day for students due to staff development.
Free books for kids (ages 0-12) at Ora Mason Library this Thursday! 📚✨ Stop by to pick up a book in multiple languages. No registration needed—one book per child, while supplies last. Flyers that explain the services Read to Grow offers will be available too!
📣 Reminder: There will be no school on Thursday, October 3rd in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
The Learn to Skate program is back starting October 20, 2024! ⛸️ Open to kids ages 4-12, this fun and engaging program is designed to teach your little ones the basics of skating. Click the link here to get all the details and to register for the fall session! 👉 https://bit.ly/4eqmHat
The October district newsletter is now available! It highlights recent school events, including open houses and Kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Parades, while providing updates on school counseling and multilingual family orientations. It also shares upcoming events, fall sports updates, and encourages families to stay connected through the district’s website, mobile app, and social media channels. Click here to view it 👉 https://bit.ly/47Sg1Qk
On Wednesday, the EL/ML Department hosted a Multilingual Family Orientation, welcoming 43 new families who speak nine different languages! Families learned about the school schedule, classes, transportation, food services, testing, and more. The event also featured guidance on using PowerSchool and shared resources from the Family Resource Center to support our diverse community. Presentations were offered in Spanish, Arabic, French, Turkish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and English.
