On Monday, March 11th, the Read to Grow Bookmobile visited Seth Haley as a culmination of Read Across America Week! Students in grades K-2 were able to pick out a book to bring home.
GAME DAY! WHHS boys' swimming travels to Wesleyan University to compete in the Class LL Finals tonight at 6 pm, while the WHHS boys' basketball team travels to the University of Hartford to play Stamford in the CIAC Division II Semifinals! Tip-off is scheduled for 7:15 pm. You can purchase tickets to the basketball game here > https://bit.ly/3Phhasq.
West Haven families, please see the flyer below from the West Haven Youth & Family Services. Click here to access the Zoom > https://bit.ly/3ItC1oJ
The WHHS Campus Connections Tour recently visited the University of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, Brown University, Bryant University and Clark University!
Carrigan was fortunate to have Rob Surette visit us today for an assembly. Rob is a famous speed painter and motivational speaker whose message of believing in yourself and the power that you can make a difference will hopefully be carried within our students, throughout their lives.
The transition program at West Haven High School had an amazing day visiting WTNH and finding out how the news is made!
To celebrate Read Across America Week, Seth Haley Elementary held Spirit Week. For 2nd graders, yesterday’s theme was “Oh, the Places You’ll Go When You Read” and students dressed up as what they would like to be when they grow up!
Carrigan was lucky to have a few special guest readers visit for Read Across America Week! Judge Sharon Skyers visited Mr. Funaro's class to read ‘Turning Pages’ by Sonia Sotomayo, a story about a Supreme Court Justice who was inspired to reach her dreams through her love of books and reading! Judge Skyers also talked to the students about her exciting days as a judge. Students in Mrs. Blake's art class also had a visit from student-athletes from the WHSHA girls' hockey team. The players read Dr. Suess', ‘There's a Wocket in My Pocket!’, and designed their very own Wocket in their pocket!
It's GAME DAY! The West Haven High School boys' basketball team plays at New Britain tonight in the CIAC Quarterfinals! Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. All tickets must be purchased here > https://bit.ly/3IvBbri
The West Haven High School band performed its spring concert last night and did an incredible job! The name of the concert was, "Out of this World." Click the link to the right to see the full photo album, courtesy of Todd Dandelske. https://bit.ly/48Ortei
Washington students got an extra special treat from United Way and University of New Haven student-athletes! Each class had a special guest reader and the United Way gave each classroom three brand new books for their classroom library. Thank you United Way and UNH for spending time with us!
Are you looking to earn your Master's and Teacher Certification in just over a year? We are excited to partner with Quinnipiac University and offer this exciting opportunity to our staff!
On March 27th, Quinnipiac will be hosting a session at West Haven High School from 1 PM - 3 PM. Staff members may drop in and attend during their work day. Please RSVP by March 22nd by emailing stefania.larry@whschools.org to secure your spot. The session is open to any staff member looking to further their education!
West Haven High School has a new partnership with the Greater New Haven Chamber Workforce Development Program and yesterday, juniors and seniors sat through presentations in the new lecture hall for the first phase of a four-phase program. The presentations that students listened to yesterday were from Sara Kernizan of Yale Health (Healthcare), Ashley Anthony and Luis Cruz from Times Microwave Systems (Manufacturing), and Orlando Yarborough, a program director for the ConnCats Biolaunch training program. We’d like to give a big thank you to all our guest speakers, as well as Anne Benowitz, who oversees the Economic Development and Workforce Initiative through the New Haven Chamber, for setting up the presentation!
On March 4th, Bailey Middle School hosted its Annual Art Show in the main lobby during parent’s visiting night. Check out some of the incredible artwork by our students!
Washington first graders had the opportunity to listen to a story from State Representatives Treneé McGee and Bill Heffernan. We enjoyed their visit and were excited to welcome them into our classrooms. Thank you for taking the time to read with us!
In today’s Then & Now #TBT post, we feature Michele Fiorillo, a literacy teacher at Carrigan Intermediate School! https://bit.ly/439mi7v
Congratulations to senior Taylor Alfano on the girls' ice hockey team on being named a Second Team All-State selection!
Miss Connecticut Gina Carloto came to visit Carrigan Intermediate for Read Across America week! She read “What Do You Do With An Idea,” by Kobi Yamada to Miss D’Aurio & Mrs. Petrie’s 6th grade classes, and encouraged them to not give up on their ideas no matter how big or small.
Students in all of the health classes recently took part in an interactive presentation from our West Haven Prevention Council and Bridges Program on healthy and unhealthy relationships in our school's new lecture hall!
The Savin Rock Math Department gave certificates to students who made 50% growth or more on the winter i-Ready assessment! These students were recently honored at an assembly. Congratulations to all of them on an incredible job!
