Vision Mission Goals

Our Vision:

In Hamden Public Schools, we are deeply committed to providing high-quality, equitable, and ambitious instruction  for each and every Hamden Public School student so that they not only learn, but excel. Our schools foster an inclusive environment where every student, regardless of their identity,  is empowered to learn, thrive, and achieve their fullest potential.  We are a community that celebrates diversity as a source of strength, inspiration, and knowledge. 

Our Mission Statement:

Hamden Public Schools mission is to ensure  students have a strong sense of identity, purpose and agency, so that they leave our system as continuous learners who act with purpose to achieve the conditions they desire in their own and others’ lives.  Each and every student…a continuous learner, career and community ready!

Our Goals:

In Hamden Public Schools each and every student masters the  grade level standards.

Board of Education Goals:

  1. All students will demonstrate accelerated growth in reading with the goal of meeting proficiency by the end of grade three
  2. All students will demonstrate accelerated growth in math with the goal of achieving Algebra I readiness by the end of grade eight
  3. Increase student achievement in grades 9-12
  4. Reduce student chronic absenteeism districtwide
  5. Increase equity districtwide