What’s New with WHPS?

The West Haven BOE was one of eleven districts honored with the CABE (CT Associations of Boards of Education) Level 1 Boards of Distinction Awards. The award was presented by Commissioner of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona on Saturday at the CABE conference. Pictured above are the four Board members who attended the conference: Rosa Richardson, Robert Guthrie, Rosie Russo and Susan Walker.
Although four members were able to attend the presentation it was due to the cooperative effort of all nine BOE members. Absent from the photo but part of the team are Pat Libero, Patrick R Leigh, Lauren Aceto, Karen Pacell,i and James Morrissey. This is the first time the WH BOE was recognized since 2005. 

Click here to see a video of Boot Camp at Forest School.

This year, the Kindergarten students did "Alphabet Boot Camp."  They learned one letter per day for the first twenty-six days of school.  There were various activities and projects (such as making hats with an object that began with a particular letter) that they did each day.  The parade was the culminating activity and the kids all made alphabet vests that they are wearing in the parade. The students had a fun time parading while the other students watched.

NEW STUDENTS

All students new to the West Haven School District should be formally registered at their incoming school. Call 203-937-4300 for information as to school assignments by home address. The District’s residency policy requires that all students, without exception, produce bona fide proof that they live in West Haven,.

As evidence of residency, the parent or legal guardian of each student must provide the school building administrator with the following most recent documents: Mortgage statement or lease provision, with landlord name and phone number; AND a current utility bill (phone, cell, cable, UI, gas, water).

Parents must accompany all new registrants who are under eighteen years of age. They are also required to present educational and health records obtained from the school that was previously attended.”

South Central Area Superintendent's Association Award

On Friday, April 26, 2019 at Anthony's Ocean View, the Superintendent's Association recognized students for their Community service and service to others; Academic prowess; and Leadership to the school community. The West Haven students recognized were: Gabriella Bash and Michael Luzietti, Grade 6 students from Carrigan Intermediate School;  Jayden Ginsberg and Takiyah Awwal, Grade 7 students from Bailey Middle School Grade 8; and Dominic Cambino and Rua Osman seniors at West Haven High School. They are pictured above with Superintendent Neil Cavallaro.

CABE Student Leadership Award

Pictured above are Board of Education Chairwoman Rosie Russo, Julia Walker, Jonathan Saier, and Superintendent Neil Cavallaro. Julia and Jonathan were awarded the Student Leadership Award for their outstanding contributions to the West Haven High School community. Julia has served on the Board of Education for the past two years as a student representative. She is also active in many high school activities and plays on the Lacrosse team. Jonathan is Vice President of the National Honor Society. He also has participated in several different activities as well as playing tennis and other sports for West Haven High School. 

Connecticut High School Outstanding Arts Awards

Congratulations to Martha Agustin – 4^thgrade, Seth Haley Elementary School. She is a Regional Finalist in this year’s National Future Chefs Challenge for her Healthy Low Fat Mexican Avocado Chicken Salad.

This year’s theme, Fiesta Fit (Healthy Mexican) recipes, led to many creative submissions.  Judging proved very difficult

Recipes were judged based on the following criteria:

• Originality
• Healthy Attributes
• Easy Preparation
• Kid Friendly
• Plate Presentation