Hamden Public Schools

WELCOME. Hamden has eight elementary schools (grades K-6), one middle school (grades 7-8), and one high school (grades 9-12). Hamden students selected by lottery also attend Wintergreen Inter-district Magnet School. We have an Early Learning Pre-School Center located at Alice Peck School, participate in the Collaborative Alternative Magnet School, and students have the option of attending New Haven’s 14 interdistrict magnet schools.

2007- 2008 Awardees

Nancy Juliano, Grade 5 Teacher, Shepherd Glen
Recipient of the Connecticut Science Teachers Association “Excellence in Elementary Science Teaching Award” for 2008

Ruth Croll, Grade 1 Teacher, West Woods
Received the “Environmental Educator of the Year Award” from the Connecticut Outdoor and Environmental Education Association

David Abate, Science Teacher, Hamden High
Nominated for the “Dartmouth College Prize for Exceptional Elementary and Secondary School Teaching” by a former student.

Bryan Anderson is Hamden's 2007-08 Teacher of the Year!

Bryan Anderson has been employed as a marketing education teacher at Hamden High School for the past nine years. Teaching in one of the largest comprehensive high schools in the state, Bryan works diligently to embrace the diverse student population and to provide a learning environment designed to ensure all students reach their potential each and every day. His ability to inspire and motivate students makes him a role model and an example of all that is good in education. Bryan's passion for teaching and commitment to students is evidence that we can make a difference. More

Personnel Department: Job Postings

Hamden Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz shares her observations and her vision for the future on Citizens Television (CTV).

Our town ! #33 of 100 Best Places to Live and Launch Business. See the list, then click on Hamden for details.

Federal EPA Grant Will Reduce Exhaust Emission from School Buses.
Hamden is the only Connecticut muncipality in the Northeast to recivive funding. Press Release

Residency Information from the Hamden Board of Education
Parent Letter, Press Release

State Department of Public Health Update:

Recent cases of infection of public schools students by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been reported, not only in Connecticut, but across the Nation. The reports of MRSA have raised many questions among parents. Please see the following two documents for further information: Govennor's Letter. MSRA Facts. MSRA is a BACTERIAL infection, not viral.

Special Message Regarding Student Safety from the Hamden Board of Education

Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies teachers are currently learning.

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