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    Welcome to Hamden Public Schools!

    This section of our Website contains general information about our school district.

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    • About Hamden Public Schools
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    Our Schools

    Hamden has eight elementary schools (grades K-6), one middle school (grades 7-8) and one high school (grades 9-12). In addition, Hamden has an early learning center and an alternative high school.

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    • Alice Peck Learning Center
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    Hamden Board of Education

    Our Board of Education is composed of nine elected members. Board and committee meetings are open to the public and generally are held at 60 Putnam Avenue.

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    Teaching & Learning

    Hamden has great programs and staff available to our students! This section of our Website includes information about our curriculum and instruction, and special programming.

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    Athletics

    Hamden is proud of our many athletic teams for both boys and girls. This section of our Website includes all you need to know to participate in Hamden athletics as a student athlete or spectator!

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  • Arts
    The Department of Fine and Performing Arts has a long history of providing students opportunities to explore their talents in music, visual arts and theatre.  The arts are an integral component of educating the whole child.  The arts are alive in Hamden Public Schools!
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    Human Resources

    This section includes information for current Hamden Public Schools employees as well as notices and application information for prospective employees.

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Here are some other fun family places

in the Hamden Community

 

Click on the links below to find out more.

Splash Pad at Villanova Park
Hamden Youth Services
Miller MEMORIAL Library
PARKS & REC
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