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School Library Named For Local Legend
A mother, grandmother, sister, and advocate for thousands of young New Haveners — and for the broader public school community — will live on, through the newly dedicated Hazel B. Pappas Media Center at Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy. On Friday, friends and family members and New Haven Public...
4 Connecticut school districts accused of disability discrimination
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Four Connecticut school districts are facing allegations of disability discrimination. It’s part of a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, following a report by the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) and Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT). The report said the Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport and Stratford school districts were […]
New Haven Summer Learning Academy focuses on student success, improving math and literacy skills
The New Haven Public Schools have officially launched its Summer Learning Academy. The learning academy kicked off this week in New Haven for grades K-7 and will be available through July 31. This year there are 2,000 students participating in the Summer Learning Academy, according to Justin Harmon, a spokesperson...
Monroe schools receive mental health funding
Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announced the release of more than $2 million in grants for 36 school districts and summer camp programs across Connecticut that will be used to support the delivery of mental health programming for students during the summer months over the next two years.
Students Get Hands-On Training At Emmett O’Brien Summer Camp
ANSONIA – Seventy students interested in careers in everything from automotive to electrical engineering attended a “Summer Techno Camp” last week at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School. “It’s fantastic that the kids get an opportunity to explore every kind of trade and figure out what...
Haddam-Killingworth High School Quarter 4 Honor Roll
Sydney Adelberg, Emily Alger, Lucas Ashkenazi, Alexander Battistoni, Brigitte Battistoni, McKenna Cawley, Luke Celentano, Dylan Churyk, Ella Commerford, Ella Connelly, Keira Czarkowski, Annabella Dattilo, Skylar Degrasse, Jaimey DiNapoli, Shylee Emigh, Mariella Fulcher, Emma Green, Ava Harriman, Layla Hayward, Nicolette Hines, Caroline Ignatuk, Tessa Izzo, Blake Kamoen, Emerson Kehlenbach, Martin Kuchyt, Caitlin Kukta, Jillian LaRosa, Anabelle LaTorre, Cheyenne LaTouche, Lauren Macy, Abigail Marciniec, Jacob McGoey, Ivy McNiel, Julia Mitchell, Alejandra Morales, Victoria Munster, Elizabeth Murphy, Brian Nguyen, Téa Norman, Bryce O'Linn, Samantha Pach, Christopher Palmieri, Leeha Reddy, Bella Richwine, Rebecca Rosenblum-Jones, Luke Rowland, Samantha Ruimerman, Emma Sajus, Wyatt Solosky, Luke Staskelunas, Catharine Therrien, Reese Timothy, Aubrey Tucker, Peyton Tyler, Louis Virgulto, Leah Walton, Anna Wessinger-Neumann, Edward White, Annabelle Zajac.
Yale Field Hockey Adds Seven Talent-Rich First Years in Class of 2028
The Yale field hockey team is welcoming seven first-year players from five countries to the Class of 2028, all with successful backgrounds in national and regional competitions and leadership experience. The incoming class consists of one back, one back/midfielder/forward, one forward/midfielder, one goalkeeper, and two midfielders. All seven players have...
North Haven Rotary Foundation Presents Scholarships for Local Gateway Students
Michael Hallahan, the assistant to the treasurer for the North Haven Rotary Foundation, recently presented a $2,000 check to Gateway Community College which will fund two $1,000 scholarships for local students. Hallahan presented the check to two members of Gateway’s Office of Institutional Advancement in Victoria Dancy, development associate/scholarship coordinator; and Gena DeSisto, assistant to the associate dean.
SCSU Field Hockey Announces 2024 Schedule
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Southern Connecticut State University Field Hockey has announced its 2024 schedule, which features eight home games at Jess Dow Field. The Owls open the season in Colchester, Vt. in the Saint Michael's Tournament against Kutztown on Sept. 7 and Mansfield on Sept. 8. The Owls then play back-to-back games on the road at St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 11 and American International on Sept. 14.
Killingworth Students Earn Dean’s List Honors at USJ
(July 1, 2024) — The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has announced the undergraduate students who earned their way to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students were awarded this academic achievement for having earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher for the semester, with no grade lower than a “B.”
Knights of Columbus St. George Council #3928 Presents 2024 Scholarships
Press Release from Knights of Columbus St. George Council #3928. The Knights of Columbus St. George Council #3928 in Guilford is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2024 scholarships. The recipients of this year’s scholarships are Brady Hallihan, Nolan Stankewich, and Noah Pakutka. All three recipients have earned a $1,000 scholarship for their outstanding academic service in the community and their Faith in Action achievements and dedication.
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