What's Going On With East Haven Teacher Shortages?

Some are in quarantine, some are caring for a sick child, or are ill, but not with COVID. Some are bereaving a family death, schools say.

East Haven Residents Earn Honors at Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School recently announced the Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2020-2021 academic year.

Schools' COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate Nearly Double In A Month

East Haven schools have 161 cases, 14 new this week, 180 are in quarantine and the COVID positivity rate is twice what it was a month ago.​

Updated: Schools Have 158 Cases Overall, 169 Now In Quarantine

With a predicted dramatic post-holiday spike in positive COVID-19 cases, there are now nearly 170 students and teachers in quarantine.

Schools Have 142 Total Cases, 17 This Week With 79 In Quarantine

What's not clear is how many of the 20 from Joseph Melillo Middle School in quarantine are teachers. The superintendent declines to say.

East Haven Public Schools Hiring For 39 Jobs

Here is a look at all the available jobs and how to apply for them.

First Week Back After Holidays, 14 Cases In East Haven Schools

Ten East Haven students and four educators tested positive for COVID-19 in the first week back to school following the holiday break.

Schools Supporting Students After Capitol Breach: Superintendent

Superintendent Erica Forti said while parents are their children's first teachers, East Haven educators are prepared if kids want to talk.

Schools COVID-19 Cases At 121, With 10 New Cases Since Monday

Health and education officials say schools are safe and that the increase in cases is from community spread of the disease.

Safest Place In East Haven? The Schools, Says Health Director

At a board meeting it was agreed schools stay open. The health director said schools are safe, and parents, community must "do your part."

A Third Of All East Haven Schools' COVID-19 Cases Are Teachers

An emergency ed board meeting called as 17 teachers were quarantined with at least 1 positive for COVID-19 after a private holiday party.

17 East Haven Teachers In Quarantine After Holiday Party

A teacher tested positive for the coronavirus after the party at the East Haven Italian-American Club, a school official said.

Nearing 100 Coronavirus Cases, Schools Set To Start Holiday Break

As of Wednesday morning, the last day of classes for students and teachers before Christmas, the district has more than 130 in quarantine.

Update: East Haven Tops Area Schools With 88 Cases

By way of comparison Guilford Public Schools report 56 cases since the beginning of the semester, Madison has 57 cases and Branford has 68.

East Haven Schools Closed Thursday

East Haven Public Schools, including adult education, family resource center and Overbrook programs are closed Thursday.

East Haven Schools Announced 5 New Coronavirus Cases Monday

The school district has 76 cases, five announced Monday with three of those educators, and has 152 in quarantine.

Schools Have 67 Cases, 14 New This Week With 117 In Quarantine

In this week alone, seven students and seven educators tested positive for coronavirus and at Ferrara Elementary, 54 are in quarantine.

Half-Day Fridays OK'd By Education Board

The 13 early dismissal days have students doing virtual projects, assignments, and study while teachers plan, grade and work with families.

East Haven Schools Report Nearly 60 Cases, 88 In Quarantine

With the holiday break on the horizon, there are classes-full of kids and teachers from four schools in quarantine.

Coronavirus Case Numbers Increase In East Haven Schools

None of the latest cases, 5 since Monday, are reported as being school-based transmission, based on health officials' contract tracing.

UPDATE: Schools Have 41 Positive Cases, 96 In Quarantine

As students and staff return to school Monday, it's predicted case numbers will rise after the long holiday weekend.

5 New School Cases Has 2 Classes Of Young Children In Quarantine

With 38 cases and 75 in quarantine, superintendent Erica Forti said health officials "confirm" that schools are safe and can stay open.

Update: Schools Have 33 Coronavirus Cases, 126 Are Quarantined

Schools superintendent Erica Forti has said repeatedly in letters to families that the cases are not due to in-school transmission.

4 More Coronavirus Cases In East Haven Schools: Superintendent

Another letter to families Monday with the latest count: four more COVID-19 cases reported in three schools for a total of 30 cases to date.

Coronavirus In East Haven Schools: 26 Cases, 216 Quarantined

East Haven Public Schools are reporting dozens of positive COVID-19 cases, hundreds are in quarantine and one school has closed.

Update: With 2 New Cases, Deer Run School Closes Until Nov. 30

The entire school will start remote learning Thursday. With at least 6 cases and dozens in quarantine, there's not enough teachers to teach.

UPDATE: Schools Have 20 Positive Cases, 161 In Quarantine

Of the 8 schools, and adult education program, none has escaped COVID-19, with 14 students and 6 staff members testing positive so far.

East Haven Residents Earn Honors at Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School recently announced the Honor Roll for the First Quarter of the 2020-2021 academic year.

3 More Coronavirus Cases In Schools; 93 Kids, Staff In Quarantine

East Haven's health director says the community should "at all costs" try to keep kids in school since "schools are the safest place to be."

Update: 5 Elementary Classes Quarantined, Special Meeting Called

An emergency board of education meeting is set for Monday at 7 p.m. said to include new information on the COVID-19 situation in schools.

Tuttle School 'Community Member' Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Superintendent Erica Forti said the person was last in school on Monday. There have been at least 7 cases reported in East Haven schools.

Carfora Appoints New Board Of Education Member

Tom Murtagh will replace Democrat Liz Esposito, who left her post in September after selling her home and moving out of East Haven.

Another Coronavirus Case Reported In East Haven School District

The first case was at Momauguin Elementary, then JMMS. Now, there's a case at the adult night school and one at East Haven High School.

Notre Dame High School to Host a Virtual Open House

Please join us for our Virtual Open House on Sunday, October 18 at 9:00 am.

17 Quarantined After Coronavirus Case At East Haven School

Those being asked to quarantine had contact with the student either in or outside of school.

East Haven Public Schools Hiring For 45 Jobs As October Begins

Here is a look at all of the available jobs and how to apply for them.

Momauguin School 'Community' Member Positive For Coronavirus

Schools superintendent Erica Forti confirmed the positive COVID-19 test. It's not clear if a school closure is planned.

How Was The First Day Back At School? Depends On Who You Ask

It was the first day back in East Haven classrooms after six months away. Parent and educator comments range from "amazing" to "nightmare."

Union Pushes Back At Forti Claim Outside Teachers Protested

The superintendent said teachers from 'across the state' were among those protesting Tuesday. Union says all 200 were East Haven teachers.

Update: East Haven Teachers Protest School Reopening Plan

An impassioned plea by a teacher of the year and a COVID-19 survivor for schools to reconsider didn't alter the back-to-school plan.