Dear EHPS Community,

As you head into the holiday weekend, we hope you take this time to recharge and enjoy some quality moments together.

We look forward to welcoming you back next week for our K-8 family conferences. We believe a strong school-home connection is the foundation of student success; these meetings are a vital opportunity for us to partner together, celebrate your child’s growth, and align our goals for the rest of the year. Please reach out to your child's school to sign-up for a conference slot.

To provide time for these important conversations, all K–8 students will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, 2/18 and Thursday, 2/19.

BONUS FEATURE! Momauguin’s Kindness Club would like to encourage all families to participate in the upcoming K-8 Conferences. Click here to view their video invitation!

Thank you for your continued engagement in your child's education. We'll see you soon!

In partnership,

Adam Swinney, Interim Superintendent

East Haven Public Schools is proud to partner with Hagaman Memorial Library to bring rich literacy experiences directly into our elementary schools. Through this partnership, Youth Services Librarian Caitlin Riccitelli visits classrooms to lead engaging read-alouds and thoughtful story discussions with students.

Each visit is intentionally connected to our Vision of the Graduate attributes, helping students explore themes like responsible citizenship, powerful and effective communication, informed thinking, goal-directedness and resiliency, and resourceful problem-solving, through high-quality children’s literature. These shared reading experiences not only build a love of books, but also deepen students’ understanding of the habits and character traits we nurture every day in our schools.

We are grateful for Hagaman Memorial Library’s collaboration and for the meaningful role this partnership plays in supporting both literacy and student development across our district.

Tuttle School hosted its 2nd Annual Family STEM Night on Thursday, February 12th.

Families worked together with school staff to engage in an evening of hands-on math and STEM activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and showcase how fun learning can be when we all come together!

Chelsea Mingione has been a dedicated and impactful member of the Girls Basketball program throughout her four years of high school. A proud captain, she exemplifies leadership, commitment, and sportsmanship both on and off the court. Highly coachable and goal oriented, Chelsea leads by example—encouraging teammates, setting a positive tone in practice, and always putting the team first.

Despite sustaining an injury in the final weeks of the season, she has remained positive and focused on returning for the last two games, demonstrating resilience and mental toughness. Her sportsmanship and character have earned her the EHHS Sportsmanship Award as a junior and a Dedication Award from Connecticut AAU USA while playing for Team Connecticut.

Off the court, Chelsea values family, friendships, and community service, and she is grateful for the coaches who have supported her journey. She truly represents what it means to be a Scholar Athlete—dedicated, resilient, and a positive role model for her peers.

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.

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.

Deer Run Elementary School will be screening applicants for role model peer slots for the 2026-2027 school year. The role model peers learn alongside students receiving special education services. Our classrooms are taught by a certified Special Education Teacher and are supported by paraeducators. Screenings will take place in the Spring by appointment.

CLICK HERE for the link for the 2026-2027 Role Model Peer application.

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Registrations are now being accepted for the Spring season! The season begins in April and runs through June. Please visit the website for further information and to complete Registrations: www.ehys.org

Multi town reacreational travel. Sign up at Hays School, 1 Maple Ave., East Haven. The cost is $125 if registered after February 1st. For more information contact Lou Jason: 203-214-7165

Don’t Miss Out: There is still time to register your child for upcoming cycles at Ferrara, Momauguin, and Tuttle. For a total cost of $30 per program, students can participate in one of three dynamic tracks:

Each program runs for three weeks (please check the flyer for specific school dates).

How to Register: Visit easthavenrecreation.org to secure your spot today. If you need assistance with the registration process, please contact Andrea Kenney via email at akenney@easthaven-ct.gov or by phone at (203) 468-3376.

Need a little extra help in providing your child a birthday cake? Look no further... You will be provided with a kit to make your own birthday cake. Scan the QR code to sign up. Sponsored by Cherie's Sweet Treats.