East Haven Public Schools
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Dear EHPS Community,
We are thrilled to share that East Haven Public Schools was featured by the CT Commissioner of Education, Charlene Russell-Tucker, during yesterday’s release of the 2024-25 Next Generation Accountability System results.
EHPS earned this special recognition for continuing to outpace the state in the percentage of students participating in rigorous, College and Career Ready coursework. Even more impressively, we achieved over a 10% increase in 11th & 12th grade students earning benchmark on at least one of the following: SAT, AP coursework, or earning three or more dual enrollment credits.
These achievements are a direct result of the powerful partnership between our dedicated faculty and staff, our motivated students, supportive families, the Board of Education, and our broader community. Thank you to everyone who contributes to our students' success.
Learn More About Our Pathways - To discover more about these course pathways, including our robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, please visit our Programs Overview on the EHPS website. We are deeply committed to building upon these successes and providing even greater opportunities for every student in East Haven. Go Yellowjackets!
In partnership,
Adam Swinney, Interim Superintendent
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Your participation is a powerful step in strengthening the school-home partnership. This important tool provides our schools with honest, anonymous feedback directly from you regarding your experiences with communication, school climate, and student support.
We strongly encourage all families to take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking the yellow button below.
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Career and Technical Education programs (CTE) are a game-changer for so many EHHS students because they boost student engagement, increase graduation rates, and better equip students for future careers by integrating academics and real world skills. They achieve this through hands-on learning, work based experiences like internships, and connections to industries that provide students with valuable skills and even certifications while they are still students.
October has been designated as Manufacturing Month nationally and in Connecticut. To bolster the continuous efforts to design and share career development resources for learners, the State Deptartment of Education Academic Office has created the Manufacturing Month PD Playlist of curated resources.
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The Soldier's Cross signs are made by students in the woodworking and manufacturing programs at East Haven High School. A sign purchase supports our EHHS students in our CTE manufacturing programs as well as supporting East Haven veterans. Proceeds go to East Haven veteran organizations. Scan the QR code to purchase a sign or email: jfernandez@east-haven.k12.ct.us for more information. |
In celebration of their two new locations in East Haven and North Haven, Burlington Stores, in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, have provided two $5,000 AdoptAClassroom.org grants to Momauguin School and Ferrara School! To celebrate this donation to our East Haven classrooms, the local Burlington stores leadership team invited town officials, school administration, teaching staff and students as guests at the two store’s Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting events last week. Students sang a song, Mayor Carfora cut the ribbon and East Haven school spirit helped make for a festive event!
The grants are being divided among the teaching staff, so each teacher will receive funding to order supplemental materials to further enhance the learning environment in their classrooms through AdoptAClassroom.org. Burlington Stores and AdoptAClassroom.org has provided such generous donations to our schools, and we are so appreciative of their support to our community!
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Majid Omotayo, grade Pre K 4-Overbrook
Camila Cristante, grade 1-Deer Run
Mateo & Matthias Meneses, grades 2-Momauguin
Nathalie Arevalo, grade 3-EHA
Kyler Huelsman, grades 4-Tuttle
Maho Ito, grades 4-Ferrara
Taliyah Aponte, grades 6-JMMS
Michael Avila, grades 10-EHHS
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Addalynn Sarno, grade Pre K 4-Overbrook
Aaliyah Cruz Gonzalez, grade 1-Deer Run
Mariana Calabrese, grade 2-EHA
Yasmin Muralles Barrera, grade 3-Momauguin
Damian Esposito, grade 4-Ferrara
Maurya Patel, grade 4-Tuttle
Olivia Mattei, grade 7-JMMS
Joshua Hutchinson, grade 12-EHHS
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Karla Oquendo, Grade 11, EHHS, is an exceptional student who truly exemplifies dedication, leadership, and a love of learning. She is an active member of numerous school clubs and organizations, including Books and Brownies, FBLA, Science Club, the Yearbook Committee, and Debate Club. In addition to her involvement in these groups, Karla serves as Class Secretary and volunteers her time as a Writing Center Tutor, helping her peers strengthen their writing skills and confidence.
Karla’s wide range of interests and her ability to balance so many commitments highlight her strong work ethic and genuine curiosity about the world around her. Her teachers describe her as insightful, articulate, and compassionate — someone who leads by example and inspires those around her.
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From an early age, William Mensah was known for his boundless energy and competitive spirit. What others once saw as restlessness, William discovered could be his greatest strength when he found football. The field became his outlet, a place where intensity, focus, and drive were celebrated.
Over the years, William has grown not only as an athlete but as a person. Through the highs of victory and the challenges of conditioning, injuries, and tough losses, he has built resilience and character. His dedication and leadership earned him the honor of being selected by his teammates as team captain, a role he holds with pride.
“For me, football provided an outlet for all that energy,” William reflects. “Being chosen as captain pushed me to grow even more, not just to meet my own goals, but to become a leader and make a real difference for my teammates.”
William’s commitment, determination, and leadership embody what it means to be a true student-athlete. His influence will leave a lasting impact on the program and the players who follow in his footsteps.
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Use these prompts any day of the week to talk with your child about school, feelings, and daily experiences in a fun and meaningful way.
Week of November 3rd: Who or what helped you finish a task today?
Week of November 10th: What is something someone told you that was important?
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This section highlights how students across our schools are bringing the Vision of the Graduate to life through real-world experiences and hands-on learning. Each adventure gives students a chance to practice skills like collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and responsibility, all while having fun and exploring new ideas. These moments show how our youngest learners are already growing into the thoughtful, resilient, and capable graduates we envision for the future! |
Each month, we share simple, fun activities that bring the Vision of the Graduate to life at home. Explore them together, adapt them, or create your own.
Every submitted learning adventure earns a ticket for our district-wide raffle, with prizes like gift cards, experience vouchers, and family-fun games! Every adventure helps your child grow into the thoughtful, capable, and resilient learner we envision.
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After your Learning Adventure, scan the QR code above
to share your story and enter our monthly raffle
for a chance to win gift cards, gift baskets, or experience vouchers!
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District Information & Resources
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Here are ways the district communicate delays and cancellations due to inclement weather. Decisions are made collaboratively with Public Works and the Bus Company with safety as our top priority.
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Phone, Text Messages and Email via our Parent Square system. Please make sure your child’s school has updated phone and email information.
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News Channels - WTNH, FOX 61, WVIT-30, WFSB-3 & NECN
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EHPS Website features an alert banner with a weather related announcement appearing on all web pages. All school websites as well as the district website will feature weather related announcements.
Please Update Your Contact Information
Please log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal App or Click Here to log in to Powerschool and update your contact information. This ensures that the schools and the district have the most up-to-date information on you and your students.
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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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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 District & Community Information & Resources |
Families struggling due to lost SNAP benefits can text FOODSHARE or COMIDA (Spanish) to 85511 to find the schedule for CT FOODSHARE Mobile Pantry Distribution.
The Food Assistance Resource Guide provides a listing of food pantries, soup kitchens, senior meals and programs of New Haven that are open to all. No proof of income or residency status is required. it is recommended to call ahead of time to confirm hours.
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Distributions are every other Tuesday 2-2:45 p.m. at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, 355 Foxon Rd., East Haven
Walk up distribution. No residency required. Please bring your own bag.
Remaining Dates for 2025: November 25 & December 9
Beginning Dates for 2026: January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17, March 3, 17 & 31
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Sal Tinari EH Biddy Basketball. Registration is now open. Visit: saltinaribiddybasketball.org or scan the QR code. The price is $175 per player. The season runs November through February with weekly practice and game. Registration includes a sponsored team t-shirt. There will be an end of season tournament with trophies as well as an option travel team for an additional cost. Open to all skill levels. Sponsors are needed. |
East Haven Little League registration is now open for the Spring 2026 season. Early-Bird pricing saves $50 during November sign-up or $25 during December sign-up. Register online at www.easthavenlittleleague.com
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Archery Club is every Saturday starting October 25th at 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. For ages 7 and up.
Lego Club is every Wednesday starting October 29th from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. For ages 6-9. Join our instructor as your child learns about physics with legos!
Kid's Night Out started September 19th and continues every Friday night from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. for ages 7-13 years old. $10 for members and $15 for guests. Grab a friend and come have fun!
Winter Vacation Club Around the world tour: 12/22/25 France, 12/23/25 Germany, 12/24/25 Spain*, 12/29/25 England, 12/30/25 Japan, 12/31/25 USA*, 1/2/26. Vacation Club Hours 8am-6pm
*Half days 8am-1pm.
Clubs, programs and events take place at Soundview Family YMCA, 628 E. Main St., Branford, CT. Call 203-481-9622 for more information or to register. Click here to review the fall program guide containing all information on class registrations, programs, services and membership information.
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Come hang out with old friends and make some new ones! Teen Center is open to students in grades 5 through 8. The program runs every other Friday Starting October 17th through December 19th from 7-9:30 p.m. at Hays School. You must be pre-registered to attend. |
Join us for a Fun-Filled Day of Shopping at JMMS! The Bazaar will be in the gymnasium. Vendors of all types and raffle donations. Tag Sale: in cafeteria. Vendors clean out your closet, garage, basement or attic. Use the QU code to registeras a vendor. Vendor deadline Nov. 26. |
Community Dining Breakfast Club is being served in the East Haven High School Cafe at 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Join us for a delicious and fun time. All families with children are welcome to dine-in. Individuals may take breakfast to go. Fun crafts and activities for the kids! |
The FRC is serving families in East Haven. Available resources through the FRC include the Diaper Bank, Mobile Food Pantry, Play & Learn Groups, Adult Education and Homevisits. |
Ages 2 and under meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30am to 11:30am. Ages 2-5 meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30am to 11:30am. Please register for playgroups in advance with the QR code or contact (203) 468-3305. |
Location: 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven, CT, USA
Phone: (203) 468-3261
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