East Haven Public Schools
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Dear EHPS Community,
We hope you are continuing to enjoy a safe, fun, and restful summer with family and friends. As the start of the new school year approaches, we wanted to reach out with a quick check-in as we begin gearing up for another fantastic year together.
We especially want to celebrate the incredible turnout for the Superintendent’s Summer Reading Challenge. We have been blown away by your engagement, with nearly 200 families participating every single week! Your dedication to keeping our students reading, learning, and exploring all summer long is inspiring.
We are now entering the final two weeks of the challenge, so let’s keep that momentum going strong! Keep turning those pages, discussing the weekly prompt, and finishing the program on a high note.
We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Thursday, August 27th. Until then, we wish for your family a wonderful two and a half remaining weeks of summer vacation.
In partnership,
Adam Swinney, Superintendent
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our thoughts are on the many ways we can support our students and help them grow as healthy, happy, engaged learners.
Please take a few moments to complete this very brief survey on after-school programming. Gathering this important information from families will help us to better understand students' interests, as well as the needs and barriers that may impact participation.
We thank you for your time and your willingness to share your experiences.
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Our Summer Learning Opportunities have been enthusiastically embraced by students and families throughout the summer, with many students taking advantage of the chance to continue learning beyond the classroom. It has been wonderful seeing pictures shared by families!
Through reading, independent inquiry, and engaging enrichment activities, students have maintained academic momentum while exploring new interests and developing greater independence. These experiences foster the curiosity, responsibility, and self-direction that are central to the East Haven Public Schools Vision of the Graduate, ensuring students return to school confident, inspired, and ready to learn.
By CLICKING HERE you can explore even more summer learning opportunities to support your child's gear-up for school.
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District Information & Resources
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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.
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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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End of summer can be a challenging time to get an appointment with your child's pediatrician to update their health forms before the start of the new school year.
This year, one of the School Based Health Center's Registered Nurses is taking school physical appointment slots available on August 25, 2026. This is the only day students within the district may be seen at our SBHC center prior to the start of the school year.
If you need a physical for your child on August 25th, you will need to complete the online enrollment and register for an appointment slot prior to the date of the physical on August 25th.
Visit sbhc1.com to register your child today or call: 475-231-6978.
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East Haven Community Information & Resources |
All proceeds benefit the Community Dining Room's nutritional program! Come walk and celebrate at the Splash Pad!
Join the Family Fun Walk on Saturday, August 15th at the Pavillion at 10:30 a.m. The East Haven Splash Pad is the finish line and will end at approximately 11:30 a.m. where there will be music, games, free ice cream, raffles and more!!
The rain date for this event is August 16, 2026.
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Support our community's youngest innovators at the 1st East Haven Chamber of Commerce Kids Entrepreneur Fair on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the East Haven Town Green.
Come cheer on local young entrepreneurs as they showcase the businesses they have created, developed, and marketed, while gaining valuable real-world experience in creativity, leadership, and customer service. We hope you'll stop by to celebrate and encourage these inspiring future business leaders in our community!
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The CCM #LoCoolGov Scholarship is a chance for students around the state to share their vision and make their voices heard by local leaders.
Connecticut middle and high school students can enter the LoCoolGov Scholarship Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. Entries are due September 15, 2026. See the flyer for details and submission information and CLICK HERE for the contest overview.
Create an entry using this central question for inspiration: What is cool about local government? Have fun, and be creative with this project! You may choose to submit an essay, poem, photo, video, painting, multimedia project, or any other medium you find appropriate. Images of three-dimensional art will be accepted.
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Summer offers students and families a chance to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories, but it can also bring changes in routine and fewer opportunities for daily social connection. The Connecticut State Department of Education encourages families to make connection a priority by spending quality time together, staying engaged in community activities, and checking in regularly on children's emotional well-being. Youth who feel connected are more likely to thrive, both now and in the future.
As we enjoy the last half of the summer months, we encourage our families to build meaningful connections through everyday moments—whether it's sharing a meal, visiting the library, participating in local recreation programs, or simply taking time to talk.
If you are concerned about your child's mental health, remember that support is available, including Connecticut's 211 Youth Mobile Crisis services and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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East Haven Public Schools has been awarded funding through the Office of Early Childhood Preschool’s Smart Start Expansion Grant to expand preschool programming at Overbrook Early Learning Center! This funding will help us create additional preschool spaces, allowing more children access to high-quality affordable early childhood education right here in East Haven.
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All resources all in one place. New website hub! We've made it easier than ever to find the information and resources your family needs. Everything in one place, always up to date!
Scan the QR code to see all upcoming programs, community resources, family support services, flyers and announcements.
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Location: 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven, CT, USA
Phone: (203) 468-3261
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