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Bench Contest & Scholarship
The Hamden Arts Commission is hosting an art contest in honor of the late rapper and DJ, "Fat Man Scoop," who passed away last year during one of Hamden's summer concerts. The Commission is looking for a Hamden art student to decorate a park bench that will be placed in the Town Center Park. Therefore, the Arts Commission is hosting a contest to find just the right design.
The winner of the contest will receive a $1,000 scholarship prize. For additional information and to submit, please email Doc Martin, the Arts Commission chair. All submissions must be in before June 30th.
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Throughout the year, so many of our students and staff members at Hamden Public Schools go above and beyond. They are shining beacons of our core values and the district honors those who make our schools a better place every day.
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Applications are being accepted now.
HMS is one of 8 Schools in CT Honored as a "No Place for Hate" School
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today announced that Hamden Middle School is one of 8 schools in Connecticut to be named as a "No Place for Hate" school! Hamden Middle School’s designation as a "No Place for Hate" institution recognizes the school’s commitment to taking a stand against all forms of hate and creating an inclusive school community. Read ADL's Press Release and view ADL's National 2020-2021 NPFH Recognition Video. You may also want to view Governor Lamont's congratulatory video about the No Place for Hate recognition, as well as his support for the NPFH vision to be spread state and nationwide.
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