Hartford Public Schools, CT
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Hartford Public Schools serves more than 16,500 PreK-12 students from Hartford and nearly 70 surrounding towns. We are one of the largest public school districts in Connecticut, with 39 schools, including 18 magnet schools.
CT school principal says his building shakes happily at test scores. It tied #1 in national ranking www.courant.com/2025/09/26/a...
CT school principal says his building shakes happily at test scores. It tied #1 in national ranking
“These kids are believing in themselves, the teachers are believing in them,” the principal said.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
CT school principal says his building shakes happily at test scores. It tied #1 in national ranking www.courant.com/2025/09/26/a...
At Sunday’s Coquí Festival, Dr. Andraé Townsel let all our families in on the promise, the @HartfordPromise! Listen to his words in the video. Thank you, Hartford Promise and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for guaranteeing HPS graduates a seamless post-secondary experience.
September 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
At Sunday’s Coquí Festival, Dr. Andraé Townsel let all our families in on the promise, the @HartfordPromise! Listen to his words in the video. Thank you, Hartford Promise and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for guaranteeing HPS graduates a seamless post-secondary experience.
At HPS, we know that every day counts and every day means EVERY day. No matter how you get there: bike, bus, walk, ride, or scooter — we need YOU in school, ready to learn! Let’s show up for ourselves, our families, and our future.
#HartfordRise
#setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar
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September 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
At HPS, we know that every day counts and every day means EVERY day. No matter how you get there: bike, bus, walk, ride, or scooter — we need YOU in school, ready to learn! Let’s show up for ourselves, our families, and our future.
#HartfordRise
#setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar
#HartfordRise
#setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar
The first day of the new school year is TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 26. We cannot wait to see all of our students back in school and ready to learn on Day 1. We’re going to ‘set the bar, meet the bar, exceed the bar, and #raisethebar’ in everything we do. bit.ly/4lO1Q3U #HartfordRise
August 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The first day of the new school year is TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 26. We cannot wait to see all of our students back in school and ready to learn on Day 1. We’re going to ‘set the bar, meet the bar, exceed the bar, and #raisethebar’ in everything we do. bit.ly/4lO1Q3U #HartfordRise
Many thanks to the AFL-CIO’s ‘It’s Better in a Union’ national bus tour for visiting Moylan School. We must remain united to achieve our unwavering purpose to create the opportunities that HPS children and families deserve. @aflcio.org @aftct.bsky.social #HartfordRise
August 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Many thanks to the AFL-CIO’s ‘It’s Better in a Union’ national bus tour for visiting Moylan School. We must remain united to achieve our unwavering purpose to create the opportunities that HPS children and families deserve. @aflcio.org @aftct.bsky.social #HartfordRise
As Hartford’s new education leader, Townsel is enthusiastic about his goal and motto: “Wherever Hartford is today, tomorrow would be better. My goal is to set the bar, meet the bar, exceed the bar and raise the bar,” he said, referring to his personal education slogan."
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New CT school leader on mission to change trajectory of young people’s future
The new superintendent said he is now on a personal mission to find those young people who were like himself, vowing if “you are a boy, girl, Black, white or yellow or blue,” that he would change t…
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August 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
As Hartford’s new education leader, Townsel is enthusiastic about his goal and motto: “Wherever Hartford is today, tomorrow would be better. My goal is to set the bar, meet the bar, exceed the bar and raise the bar,” he said, referring to his personal education slogan."
#HartfordRise
#HartfordRise
This morning Superintendent Townsel spent some time at FOX61 to talk about our Back-To-School celebration today at Dunkin' Park and our mission for the new school year at Hartford Public Schools. #HartfordRise
August 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This morning Superintendent Townsel spent some time at FOX61 to talk about our Back-To-School celebration today at Dunkin' Park and our mission for the new school year at Hartford Public Schools. #HartfordRise
As part of his 100 Days of listening and learning about the
@Hartford_Public community, Dr. André Townsel met with several of our local news media outlets. Please enjoy his interview with Jennifer Joas from @nbcconnecticut.com at the link below! nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/l... #HartfordRise
@Hartford_Public community, Dr. André Townsel met with several of our local news media outlets. Please enjoy his interview with Jennifer Joas from @nbcconnecticut.com at the link below! nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/l... #HartfordRise
Hear from Hartford's new superintendent of schools
A new superintendent will be taking over in the Hartford public schools district.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As part of his 100 Days of listening and learning about the
@Hartford_Public community, Dr. André Townsel met with several of our local news media outlets. Please enjoy his interview with Jennifer Joas from @nbcconnecticut.com at the link below! nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/l... #HartfordRise
@Hartford_Public community, Dr. André Townsel met with several of our local news media outlets. Please enjoy his interview with Jennifer Joas from @nbcconnecticut.com at the link below! nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/l... #HartfordRise
77 teachers new to HPS participated in #professionallearning at New Teacher Induction at Weaver High School AND met with Superintendent Dr. Andraé Townsel, HPS Teacher of the Year 2025 Ashantee Hyman, Board Chair @HockenhullJen, @HFT1018 president Carol Gale, and more! #HartfordRise
August 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
77 teachers new to HPS participated in #professionallearning at New Teacher Induction at Weaver High School AND met with Superintendent Dr. Andraé Townsel, HPS Teacher of the Year 2025 Ashantee Hyman, Board Chair @HockenhullJen, @HFT1018 president Carol Gale, and more! #HartfordRise
New Super Dr. Andraé Townsel was able to meet and greet, and share his story with many of our #communitypartners at their Onboarding/Training @CTStateEdu Capital campus. The partners also engaged in a Q&A session and dynamic conversation with our new district leader. #HartfordRise #RaiseTheBar
August 12, 2025 at 12:46 AM
New Super Dr. Andraé Townsel was able to meet and greet, and share his story with many of our #communitypartners at their Onboarding/Training @CTStateEdu Capital campus. The partners also engaged in a Q&A session and dynamic conversation with our new district leader. #HartfordRise #RaiseTheBar
Superintendent Andraé Townsel shares a meet and greet session today with staff at central office. Welcome to Hartford Public Schools! #HartfordRise
August 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Superintendent Andraé Townsel shares a meet and greet session today with staff at central office. Welcome to Hartford Public Schools! #HartfordRise
Dr. Andraé Townsel Starts Tenure as Superintendent and CEO of Hartford Public Schools:
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August 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Dr. Andraé Townsel Starts Tenure as Superintendent and CEO of Hartford Public Schools:
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Look up! Feel proud! The stage lights are shining down on you again. 👏👏👏
August 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Look up! Feel proud! The stage lights are shining down on you again. 👏👏👏
Red gown, green, orange or blue, getting your high school diploma can make dreams come true. 🎉🎈🎊
August 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Red gown, green, orange or blue, getting your high school diploma can make dreams come true. 🎉🎈🎊
School buildings and staff are staying busy as we get ready for the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 26. It’s only a month away! You can review the first day of school and other key dates in the Hartford Public Schools 2025-2026 academic calendar here: tinyurl.com/HPSCalendar2...
July 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
School buildings and staff are staying busy as we get ready for the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 26. It’s only a month away! You can review the first day of school and other key dates in the Hartford Public Schools 2025-2026 academic calendar here: tinyurl.com/HPSCalendar2...
Hartford Public Schools' summer health clinics will be open for school entry physicals and immunizations, starting August 19th through August 25th. Make your appointments today!
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July 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hartford Public Schools' summer health clinics will be open for school entry physicals and immunizations, starting August 19th through August 25th. Make your appointments today!
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Renzulli Academy students were invited to be part of Confratute, an annual #giftedandtalented conference at UConn. They were the keynote speakers & sat on a panel moderated by Drs. Renzulli & Reis. They shared experiences & perspectives of their school to about 300 educators from across the world!
July 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Renzulli Academy students were invited to be part of Confratute, an annual #giftedandtalented conference at UConn. They were the keynote speakers & sat on a panel moderated by Drs. Renzulli & Reis. They shared experiences & perspectives of their school to about 300 educators from across the world!
We are proud to honor Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating the continued journey towards freedom, justice, and equality for all. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #HPSCommunity #RacialJustice #Equality #WeAreHPS
June 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We are proud to honor Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating the continued journey towards freedom, justice, and equality for all. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #HPSCommunity #RacialJustice #Equality #WeAreHPS
You did it again! Hartford Public High School: Providing public education services for Connecticut leaders since 1638. Congratulations to our Class of 2025!
June 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
You did it again! Hartford Public High School: Providing public education services for Connecticut leaders since 1638. Congratulations to our Class of 2025!
Congratulations to School Safety Officer Jessenia Ramos from Bulkeley High School South, who is our 2025 Officer of the Year! Yesterday, our SSOs were recognized for their excellence, attendance, and valor. Big gratitude to our Security Team and all our School Safety Officers!
June 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations to School Safety Officer Jessenia Ramos from Bulkeley High School South, who is our 2025 Officer of the Year! Yesterday, our SSOs were recognized for their excellence, attendance, and valor. Big gratitude to our Security Team and all our School Safety Officers!
Ladies and gentlemen: Presenting to you The Pub's 2025 Class Valedictorian. "You ain't seen nothing yet."
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June 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ladies and gentlemen: Presenting to you The Pub's 2025 Class Valedictorian. "You ain't seen nothing yet."
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Congratulations to the Weaver High School Class of 2025! We are so proud of the 210 graduating seniors who walked the stage today in front of families, teachers, school staff and district leaders! We know they will achieve great things, and we celebrate their talent, integrity, grit, and big dreams.
June 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Congratulations to the Weaver High School Class of 2025! We are so proud of the 210 graduating seniors who walked the stage today in front of families, teachers, school staff and district leaders! We know they will achieve great things, and we celebrate their talent, integrity, grit, and big dreams.
Caps in the air, people smiling everywhere this morning at Bulkeley High School's graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all our graduating students and their families on a very special day to remember.
June 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Caps in the air, people smiling everywhere this morning at Bulkeley High School's graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all our graduating students and their families on a very special day to remember.
Gerald “Mike” Fothergill, 77, will walk across the graduation stage today. Fothergill attended Hartford High in the '60s, but was expelled for walking out of school in the aftermath of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. @nbcconnecticut.com
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Hartford man, 77, to receive honorary diploma
On Thursday, Gerald “Mike” Fothergill will walk across the graduation stage at 77 years old. Fothergill attended Hartford Public High School in the 1960s and was set to graduate in 1968, but an expuls...
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June 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Gerald “Mike” Fothergill, 77, will walk across the graduation stage today. Fothergill attended Hartford High in the '60s, but was expelled for walking out of school in the aftermath of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. @nbcconnecticut.com
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