Hello Parents!

We are thrilled to announce that all New Haven Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year has now moved to a central registration process.  It is our belief that moving toward a coherent and systematic process will create an efficient and seamless process for families where they feel welcomed and supported.  This will streamline procedures and create one common system for registration that aligns to all other district processes within the office of choice of and enrollment. 

All in person PreK registration needs are now located at 54 Meadow Street, this includes for Head Start and/or School Readiness programming.  Our Early Childhood Enrollment Coordinator Ms.Pamela Ng is the primary contact for Pre-K registration information and support, her contact information is below:

            Pamela Ng

            Early Childhood Enrollment Coordinator

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            475-220-1440

How to Apply….

The online application can be accessed through the links below. Parents/Guardians should be prepared to upload all the required documents upon registration

PreK School Year 24-25 Registration Link (English) 

PreK School Year 24-25 Registration Link (Spanish)

In person registration is also available at:

Office of School Choice and Enrollment

54 Meadow Street, 1^st Floor

New Haven, CT 06519

Parents/Guardians should bring all required documents with them or email them prior to their visit to the Choice and Enrollment Office.

Once again, we are committed to ensuring a seamless and efficient registration process for all stakeholders. 

Thank you for your support and collaboration. 

Dear Parents,

As I reflect on this year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your incredible partnership throughout the year. Together, we have created magical experiences for our young scholars, many of whom have successfully met their growth goals. This collective achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and commitment. While we have made significant progress, there are still challenges ahead that we must face together. Education remains the great equalizer, and our united efforts are essential to ensure our scholars are not only in school but prepared and eager to learn each day. With the new academic year approaching, I am filled with optimism and enthusiasm. We have the opportunity to build on this year’s achievements and strive for even greater success. I am confident that through our continued partnership, we will empower our scholars to exceed expectations and confidently rise above the status quo. Thank you once again for your unwavering support. Let’s continue to work together to create an inspiring and enriching educational journey for our scholars.

Warm regards, 

Principal  Baker

On Firday June 6th, we hosted a new family meet and greet ice cream social for our incoming families.

If you were not able to attend, please click the link below to few the presentation that was shared at the social. 

Meet & Greet 2024

 Dear parents,

New Haven Public Schools will offer summer school from July 1, 2024 -  July 31, 2024 (school will be closed July 4, 2024 and July 5, 2024), from 8:00a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 9:00a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for current Kindergarten - Grade 7 students.  All students will engage in reading, writing, science, and outdoor learning each day.  
Please submit accurate information in all fields - applications that are incomplete will not be accepted.  It is critically important to ensure that emergency and health information is recorded accurately.
Our current Kindergarten - Grade 7 students, who live in New Haven, will be assigned a bus.  However, transportation will not be provided for students who live outside of New Haven. Breakfast and lunch will be served for all students.
Please complete an application for each student you wish to enroll (with their unique ID).
If you have questions, please reach out to your school!

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Las Escuelas Públicas de New Haven ofrecerán clases de verano del 1 de julio de 2024 al 31 de julio de 2024 (la escuela estará cerrada el 4 de julio de 2024 y el 5 de julio de 2024), de 8:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. o 9:00 a.m. a 1:30 h. para jardín de infantes - grado 7. Los estudiantes participarán, todos los días,  en actividades en el área de la lectura, escritura, ciencia y aprendizaje al aire libre.  No se aceptarán solicitudes que estén incompletas. Es de vital importancia garantizar que la información de los contactos de emergencia y de salud se registre con TODA precisión.
A nuestros estudiantes actuales de jardín de infantes a séptimo grado, que viven en New Haven, se les asignará un autobús. Sin embargo, no se proporcionará transporte a los estudiantes que vivan fuera de New Haven. Se servirá desayuno y almuerzo para todos los estudiantes.
Complete una solicitud para cada estudiante que desee inscribir (con su identificación única).
Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con su escuela.

Hello 3rd and 4th grade families. 

Attached you will find the slides in both Spanish and English for the up and coming end of the year State testing.  If you have any questions please reach out to your child's classroom teacher. 

SBA Information Slides

What is the School Climate Survey?

The “School Climate Survey" is a research-based, validated and developmentally appropriate survey administered to students, school employees and families of students, in the predominant languages of the members of the school community, that measures and identifies school climate needs and tracks progress through a school climate improvement plan.

School Climate Survey:

Objectives

● To use the school climate survey as a feedback pathway to identify strengths and challenges, to improve school climate, and to create or propose revisions to the school climate improvement plan.

● To utilize the school climate survey data with other relevant information, through a process, engaging all members of the school community and involving such members in a series of overlapping systemic improvements, school-wide instructional practices and relational practices that prevent, identify and respond to challenging behavior, including, but not limited to alleged bullying and harassment in the school environment.

School Climate Survey:

Why?

● The school climate survey is given as a feedback pathway to identify strengths and challenges, to improve school climate, and to create or propose revisions to the school climate improvement plan.

● The school climate survey is given at each school in the district to inform school and district planning and improvement efforts.

● The school climate survey is given to hear different perspectives from students, families, and staff.

● Connecticut law states each school shall administer a school climate survey to students, school employees, and families of students. School Climate Survey: Environment

● Designate a space for each class/grade level to complete the survey.

● Coordinate a day and time for the survey to be administered by designated staff members. ○ The survey will take 20-25 minutes to complete

● Pre-schedule makeup dates and times for students who miss the original administration date.

● Create a positive environment to take survey ○ Acceptable noise level ○ Explain why they are being asked to take a survey ○ Encourage participation and honest feedback ○ Provide the proper amount of time to take survey ○ Consider school-wide or class incentives.

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, we hosted a Black History Panel highlighing some of the REAL Heroes of New Haven.  The panelists included: Author Dondi Burroughs, Senator Gary Winfield, Nurse Shante Teel-Williams, Ms. Alicia Crutchfield owner of Bloom and Hamden's Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gary Highsmith. 

Please click the link below to view the story below.

BOMUS Black History Panel covered by New Haven Independent

Here's the lunch menu for our scholars this month! 

On Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 10am - 2pm NHPS will be hosting a Magnet School Expo At Wilbur Cross High School.  

Please click the link below for more information.

NHPS Magnet Expo

We are excited to host any potential families!

We are creating provocative learning experiences for our scholars that will help them be true contenders in today's competitive world.

Learn about our school by joining one of our open houses or the NHPS EXPO

January 24th in person at 69 Farnham Avenue New Haven, Conn 06515

January 27th in person at 181 Mitchell Drive New Haven, Conn 06511 (NHPS EXPO)

February 6th on zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84124283048?pwd=cnF0a2JkMEFnZFNCbzJGUmxTNE5XUT09

Meeting ID: 841 2428 3048
Passcode: nvt667

We are thrilled to announce that our year at Barack Obama Magnet University has started on a high note, with a fantastic performance by our scholars.

We want to take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to all the parents who came out to support our students. Seeing nearly 200 family members in attendance, showing their unwavering support for our scholars, was heartwarming. The morning and evening performances were a testament to our students and faculty's hard work and dedication.

Moments like these remind us of the incredible community we have here at Barack Obama Magna University. Your presence and support make all the difference, and we are grateful for every one of you.

As we embark on this new year, we look forward to continued growth and success for our scholars, and we are confident that with your continued support, they will achieve even greater heights.

Trunk or Treat and our Harvest Walk were a blast for our staff and scholars.  We owe our parents a special thank you for their support in making it a memorable experience.  These events are set to engage our scholars and strengthen our family ties among staff, scholars, and our parents.

Education should be an adventure for all!

On November 3rd, YNHHS visited BOMUS to read to all students simultaneously. With 22 volunteers, including bilingual/Spanish speakers, scholars were able to engage in an interactive and enjoyable experience listening and responding to some all-time favorite pieces of literature. These experiences represent the joint efforts required to promote literacy and a love for reading.  

We can only hope to inspire our young scholars to explore the world of books and seek education as a gateway to success.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are going pink!  

For a $1 donation, all students and staff can wear pink this coming Friday, October 20, 2023!  

Join us on Monday, October 30th for our FIRST Trunk or Treat!  If you would like to participate, the deadline to secure your spot is Monday October 23rd.   Please see the flyer for more details. 

Attendance is of paramount importance for students as it plays a crucial role in their academic success and personal development. By consistently attending classes, students enhance their knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, sharpen their skills, nurture their discipline, and establish a strong work ethic.

One of the critical reasons why attendance is vital is the direct correlation between class attendance and academic performance. Attending school regularly allows scholars to actively engage in discussions, exercises, and activities that complement and reinforce their learning in textbooks. Frequent absenteeism, on the contrary, results in missed information, incomplete class assignments, and limited access to valuable educational resources, significantly hampering the learning process. Research has consistently shown that scholars attending classes regularly tend to perform better on examinations and assignments than their counterparts who skip classes frequently.

Furthermore, regular attendance instills a sense of discipline and responsibility among scholars. By consistently showing up to school, scholars develop the habit of punctuality, which is essential in their future professional lives. The routine created by attending school on time prepares them for regular employment, ensuring they are punctual and dependable individuals. Additionally, regular attendance also helps scholars in developing practical time management skills. By adhering to a schedule and dedicating specific time slots to schooling, they learn to balance their commitments and avoid procrastination—a valuable skill throughout their lives.

Let's recommit and make school fun again!

So, we are beginning our formal procedures for dismissal on Tuesday, September 5, 2023!  Scholars have been issued individual numbers similar to those included in the picture. If your child is a pickup, please provide the designated staff member with a  picture of your child's number or the actual number card. Providing this information will prevent the given staff member from requesting a state-issued ID. Please do not share this number with anyone not authorized to pick up your child. Also, we ask that you keep all tags on your child's backpack. If your number is compromised, please notify the office.