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Excerpts of a Letter from Mr. Joseph Adams (Dated November 20, 2019)~
"Dear Helen Street School-- Students, Teachers, Principal and Staff:
Helen Street was in fact named for my mother [Helen Adams]. Years ago my mother's parents had a farm in Hamden, right where Helen Street is now. They had a peach orchard and chickens and grew vegetables. When the town was putting in more streets, my mother's parents were allowed to name a few of the streets. Helen Street was named for my mother and William Street for her younger brother.
For me, it was quite a wonderful thing to learn now there's an elementary school on Helen Street! [My mother] always said that there's no better way to spend your time and energy than teaching and helping young people. She especially loved teaching Kindergarten. I'm sending along a picture of her with one of her many Kindergarten classes.
Helen Street School [webpage] looks like a wonderful school! You're all so lucky to have that great learning environment!"
Helen Street School Winter Concert~ DEC. 17th. 2:00 pm.
Featuring our student band, student orchestra, 3rd/4th grade chorus and the "Street Singers" Chorus.
POSTPONED until December 16: Hamden High Information Session
Tonight’s Informational Session for prospective HHS students titled ‘Why HHS?’ has been postponed due to inclement weather. The session will now be held on Monday, December 16th at 6 pm in the HHS Auditorium.
Do you have a child approaching high school age? Hamden High has A LOT to offer to Hamden children! On December 2, you are invited to come learn about many of the programs, services and opportunities HHS has available to Hamden students - you'll be impressed!
Did you know that Hamden High has a program that enables students to earn an associate degree during high school? Did you know that Hamden High offers more Advanced Placement courses than almost any public or private high school in Connecticut? Did you know that Hamden High is recognized nationally for its entrepreneur and culinary programs?
Learn more about these programs and others at our upcoming Public Information Session, December 16, 6:00PM in the HHS Auditorium (Merritt Parkway side of the building). Take a look at our Information Session flyer (Page 1 - which features our rigorous and engaging academic programs and Page 2 - which features information on extra curriculars/sports/arts).
There's something for everyone at Hamden High School! Go Green Dragons!
Modifying Elementary School Start/End Times
The Board of Education and Administration are considering changing to one start time for elementary schools in the 2020-21 school year (currently there are "early" and "late" schools). There are many reasons to do this that will increase effectiveness and efficiencies within our elementary programs.
We would like to know what our families think about this change. If you haven't already done so, please complete our brief survey on elementary start times. Thank you for your participation!