Parents Sue West Hartford Schools After Son's 2022 Death

The plaintiffs claim their 5-year-old son was motionless for 10 minutes on the ground before school staffers reacted and called for help.

Public Talks, West Hartford BoE Listens: Adds To Budget

The West Hartford Board of Education added to its budget plan Tuesday, reinstating multiple cut items that caused some controversy.

Parents Fume Over WeHa Magnet School Position Merger Plan

Angry parents spoke at a West Hartford Town Council hearing Monday about a proposal in the school budget impacting a STEM magnet school.

Pupil Counselors Needed As Much As Ever: West Hartford Schools

According to West Hartford educators, demand for post-pandemic counseling services continues to skyrocket, even as pandemic impacts wane.

UHart Impacted By Major Accounting Error: School Officials

The individual behind the massive mistake no longer works for the University of Hartford.

UHart Announces Leadership Changes At University

The University of Hartford has appointed an interim president, new board of regents chairman and a new provost.

West Hartford University/High School Team Up To Share Credits

The college and regional Catholic high school announced a new program where high school kids can earn credit at the college.

West Hartford Schools Hiring For 48 Teaching, Staff Positions

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

Gallant Effort Ends In Defeat For West Hartford's Northwest Catholic

The East Catholic High School boys basketball team defeated West Hartford's Northwest Catholic in the CIAC Division I state title game.

Hall Students Organizing Fundraising Drive Against Leukemia

The West Hartford high school group 'Hall Titans For Change' is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

March Art Show To Showcase West Hartford Students' Talents

The public is invited to an opening reception for the West Hartford student art exhibit Wednesday evening.

West Hartford BoE Commits To Garden Education Lessons

The WH Board of Education supports a garden education program at one school that could be implemented at all elementary schools.

West Hartford Has Five Finalists For Major HS Student Honor

All of the students attend school at Hall High School.

Preschool Parents Have Pre-K Deadlines To Meet In West Hartford

The West Hartford School System is accepting applications for the pre-K lottery to fill limited slots.

West Hartford Schools Cancel Afterschool Activities

The announcement comes as a snow/rain storm is about to hit the state.

Kindergarten Forum Postponed In West Hartford

Because of Monday night's weather, the event for parents of prospective kindergartners will take place a week later.

Mentors Sought To Guide West Hartford Students

The West Hartford School System is hosting a training program Tuesday for mentors to guide students.

Area Students Named to WCSU Dean's List for Fall 2022

Congratulations to these student on their achievement.

West Hartford Hosting Info Session For Future Kindergarten Parents

The West Hartford School System is hosting special program later in January for parents/guardians of soon-to-be kindergartners.

West Hartford Preschool Parents Can Apply For Pre-K Slots

The applications are for a lottery system that will determine which local children can attend pre-K in West Hartford schools.

West Hartford Prep School Baseball Field Upgrades Approved

The net-based backstop will be similar to what's seen at professional baseball stadiums.

NW Catholic's Turf Field Project Finally Gets West Hartford OK

The new artificial turf field would serve the school's football, soccer, lacrosse and baseball teams.

West Hartford Forum Seeks Input in School Chief Search

The West Hartford Board of Education Monday, Dec. 12, is hosting a public forum to discuss what it wants to see in a school superintendent.

Pupil At West Hartford Magnet School Named To Kid Governor's Cabinet

The Hartford resident was a finalist to become Connecticut's 'Kid Governor.'

Mercy Shows None In Defeating NW Catholic For State Girls Soccer Title

Mercy High School out of Middletown defeated Northwest Catholic out of West Hartford for the Class M girls soccer championship.

West Hartford Public Schools Hiring For 61 Jobs: See Full List

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

USJ Dining Hall Had Rodent Feces/Flies, Chef Fired/Situation Corrected

The executive chef of the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford was fired in September after the dining hall failed a health inspection.

Forum In West Hartford To Address Teen, Tween Stress

The event will take place Wednesday night at a West Hartford middle school.

West Hartford School Cafeteria Managers Get Pay/Bonus Bumps

The West Hartford Board of Education has approved a ratified agreement with the district's cafeteria manager's union.

School Administrator Pay Raises Approved By West Hartford

The deal was reached earlier this month and it takes effect next school year.

Action Delayed On West Hartford School's Turf Field Plan

Project would replaces school's grass fields with artificial turf.

School Security Guards In West Hartford Get Pay Hikes

The four-year deal includes pay raises as well as insurance and pension contribution adjustments.

New Deal For West Hartford School Cafeteria Workers

The new, four-year pact starts this school year and extends to the 2025-26 school year.

Study: West Hartford 24th-Best Town To Teach In CT

Teacher pay is one factor.

Judge Upholds New West Hartford High School Nicknames

Conard High School's nickname went from the Chieftains to the Red Wolves and Hall High School's nickname from the Warriors to the Titans.

High School Rankings Doubly Nice In West Hartford

One school was 13th in Connecticut, the other 16th and a private school in town was also ranked in its category.

West Hartford Crossing Guards Get Pay Boost, Praise

The West Hartford Board of Education has ratified a new, three-year contract with school crossing guards.

Catholic HS Turf Field Plan In West Hartford Nears Decision

Following closure of the hearing, the PZC will vote on the proposal, something that could happen as soon as Monday.

West Hartford School Safety Is A Constant Quest: Local Educators

The West Hartford Board of Education recently went over in-depth details about what the district is doing to keep schools safe this year.

High School Tennis Court Project Gets Cash It Needs In West Hartford

The West Hartford Town Council voted last week to approve an ordinance appropriating extra money for new tennis courts at Conard and Hall.