East Haven Public Schools
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Dear EHPS Community,
We had a very successful opening to the 2025–2026 school year. Our students and staff have quickly settled into daily routines. We are looking forward to the months ahead filled with learning, growth, and achievement. Thank youl for all you have done to ensure such a smooth and positive start to the year.
Please take a moment to review some very important information included in this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Erica Forti, Superintendent
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The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Over the coming weeks, all schools will be conducting fire and crisis response drills, as required by Connecticut state law. Schools are required to hold at least one drill each month to ensure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency.
We partner closely with the East Haven Police Department and East Haven Fire Department to make these drills as realistic and effective as possible. Practicing these procedures helps students and staff:
- Learn how to respond calmly and safely in the event of a fire, lockdown, or other emergency.
- Understand where to go, who to listen to, and what actions to take.
- Build confidence and preparedness so they are ready should a real emergency occur.
Please know that while these drills are serious, our staff takes care to guide students through them in a calm, age-appropriate way. They are an important step in keeping our schools safe and ensuring that every child knows what to do in an emergency situation.
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It is critical that East Haven Public Schools has accurate phone numbers, addresses, and emergency contacts on file for every student. Up-to-date information allows us to reach you quickly in the event of an emergency, weather-related school closure, or urgent matter regarding your child. If your phone number, email, or home address has recently changed, please notify your child’s school office right away.
Keeping this information current ensures:
- You receive important notifications through our district messaging system.
- School staff can reach you immediately if your child is sick or there is an emergency.
- Transportation information (bus routes, stops, schedules) is accurate.
- Report cards, progress updates, and other communications are sent to the right place.
Maintaining accurate contact information helps us partner with you to keep your child safe, connected, and supported throughout the school year.
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Strong attendance is directly tied to academic success. Please help us by making school attendance a top priority for your child. Missing more than 2 days of school per month places a student in the category of being chronically absent—something we work hard to prevent, since attendance impacts learning at every stage of a child’s education.
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Preschool: Building strong routines around attendance starts early. Even at age 3, developing the habit of coming to school every day sets the foundation for a child’s future success.
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Elementary School: Research shows that students who miss more than 2 days per month are at risk of not reading on grade level by the end of grade 3—a key milestone for future achievement.
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Middle School: Consistent attendance helps students stay connected to their peers, prepared for daily lessons, and ready to take on more rigorous coursework that builds the bridge to high school success.
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High School: Attendance is directly tied to credit. Missing too many days of school may result in loss of course credit, which can prevent students from staying on track to graduate within four years. Daily attendance is one of the strongest indicators of graduating on time and being prepared for college, career, or the military.
Let’s partner together to ensure that every child attends school regularly and has the best possible opportunity to achieve.
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Please take a few minutes to log into PowerSchool and got to 'Forms' and select 'R4' in the Forms Section to review and sign off on the following documents:
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District Handbook Acknowledgement - This provides important information on policies and expectations for the year.
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Student Chromebook Insurance - This essential protection helps families with unexpected repair costs and ensures uninterrupted learning.
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Signed Media Release - Help ensure the school has permission to share and celebrate students’ achievements while protecting their privacy.
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The annual East Haven Mayor's Merit Award is a high civic honor that recognizes residents of all ages across various categories. The "Merit Award Dinner" not only celebrates recipients but also serves as the official kickoff to the town's Fall Festival.
This year, two student recipients were honored: Dahna Lara (grade 7 at JMMS) and Max Parisi (grade 7 at EHA), They participated in Kid Governor and were recognized alongside their former teachers, Dana Palmieri and Jennifer Pierpont-Grayson.
Through their dedication and service, these students have positively impacted our community, and we are proud of their recognition by the Town of East Haven.
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For Joshua Hutchinson, football has been a way of life since second grade, shaping both his athletic journey and his character. He credits his father for instilling the discipline and dedication that guide him on and off the field.
The lessons learned in football have carried into the classroom, where his hard work and determination earned him the honor of Junior Student of the Year at East Haven High School.
Now a team captain, Joshua leads by example, helping East Haven football develop not only strong athletes but strong young men prepared for success in school and in life.
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Our district prides itself on our commitment to the East Haven Vision of the Graduate. The critical attributes of the Vision of the Graduate is a Pre-K through Grade 12 initiative that emphasizes the transferable skills students need to thrive as learners, workers, and citizens. It goes beyond academics, embedding essential life skills into every aspect of education. By fostering collaboration across all grade levels and schools, this vision ensures a united effort to help each and every student grow and succeed.
Click here to learn more about the attributes of the East Haven Vision of the Graduate and why they are critical to student success beyond high school.
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District Information & Resources
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From our homepage you can access district and school information to stay updated and in the know!
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Click here to access school bus routes for all our schools. Times listed are estimated. Please allow for 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after estimated route times.
Contact B & B Transportation with specific questions at: 203-507-2100
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Sodexo Food Service is now using Nutrislice as an online menu platform. Both the website and app allow families to view breakfast and lunch menus for each school. Nutrislice offers translation into multiple languages, provides carbohydrate counts, allergen details, and allows menus to be easily saved or printed for each school’s needs.
Click Here for breakfast and lunch menus and other important information from Food Services including a how-to guide to get started using the App.
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Click here for information on the Hays School YMCA before and after school care program available to all East Haven students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Morning TRANSPORTATION to school from the YMCA and afternoon TRANSPORTATION from school to the YMCA is provided! |
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Hurry before it is too late! The Nationally accredited early childhood program at Overbrook fills up quickly. Register now to lock in your child's preschool spot for 2025-2026. |
School Based Health Centers |
Did you know that all schools in East Haven have a school based health center where students can access behavioral and/or medical services right inside the school building? Click here to enroll your child today! |
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East Haven Community Information & Resources |
Location: 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven, CT, USA
Phone: (203) 468-3261
Facebook: Facebook.com/EastHavenPublicSchools
Twitter: @EHSD_eforti
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