West Hartford Schools Seek Role Models To Be Mentors

The school system is hosting a training session Tuesday at the West Hartford Public Library.

West Hartford School Earns Prestigious National Honor

The governor's office announced Friday the West Hartford school was one of four in the state to earn that status.

Family’s Holocaust Story Takes Center Stage At UHart

A book discussion and signing of "Jews of the Forest: A Story of Holocaust Resistance and Survival" is set for Sept. 29.

American School For The Deaf Greenhouse Project OK'd In West Hartford

The project's goal is to enhance horticultural education as the West Hartford-based school.

Petition To Overturn West Hartford HS Nickname Changes Shot Down

West Hartford's town clerk Wednesday said the petition was invalid.

Several West Hartford Students Garner Top Honor

Six West Hartford high school students make the cut in national scholarship program.

West Hartford BoE Public Comment Policy Raises Eyebrows

The school board is proposing a new plan to prioritize public comments for agenda items at a meeting's start, irking some.

Turf Fields Pitched At Northwest Catholic

Plan from regional Catholic high school in West Hartford submitted for artificial turf fields for football, lacrosse, baseball and soccer.

School For Deaf To Build Greenhouse Site In West Hartford

Town's PZC to have hearing Wednesday, Sept. 7, on American School for the Deaf's plan to build greenhouse facility to teach horticulture.

Inspirational Video Kicks Off School Year In West Hartford

'Convocation 2022: I'm Ready, Are You?' features dozens of West Hartford pupils looking ahead to the new school year.

Move-in Day Celebrated At USJ In West Hartford

The University of Saint Joseph campus welcomed freshman Friday, signaling the start of a new school semester.

Hall High To Get Electronic Softball Scoreboard

The facility at the West Hartford high school was the only one at the school without one. The PZC approved the project earlier this month.

Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway In West Hartford

Each book bag will include 1 notebook, 2 folders, 1 pack of crayons, and pencils.

West Hartford Public Schools Hiring For 62 Jobs: See Full List

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

Back To School: West Hartford 2022-23 School Calendar

Parents in West Hartford can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

High School Tennis Court Funding Before West Hartford Council

The town's top elected body next week is expected to discuss and, possibly, vote on added funding for new courts at Hall and Conard.

St. Joseph Grad Student Earns Counseling Honor

Avon resident/University of St. Joseph graduate student Angelo Virone recently won a major scholarship in his field of school counseling.

West Hartford Board Hires Firm To Find New School Chief

The West Hartford Board of Education has hired a Trumbull-based firm to help the town find a new school system leader.

West Hartford Introducing Pupils To School Buses

Local elementary schools to take pre-kindergartners and kindergartners on special bus rides Monday to acclimate them to the vehicles.

West Hartford Schools Pitch Summer Math, Reading

The local school system is urging participation in multiple programs this summer to avoid any stagnant learning when school starts Aug. 31.

West Hartford Schools Seek Dismissal Of Nickname Suit

The West Hartford school board Friday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit opposing the recent nickname changes of the town's high schools.

West Hartford Youngsters Have Energy (And Know About It Too)

Five garner awards as part of Energize Connecticut's 17th Annual eesmarts Student Contest.

West Hartford Student Earns Lieberman College Scholarship

Fund Established by Former Sen. Joe Lieberman Selects Students From West Hartford, Cheshire, Stamford, Ellington, and Falls Village

Hartford Open Choice Students Earn Scholarships

Awards are for high school students from Hartford who attend out-of-town high schools, like those in Berlin, Avon and West Hartford.

WH Ups Spending For COVID-stressed Kids' Mental Health

West Hartford administrators plan to spend $2.3 million on several counselors, as well as a mental health director, for district schools.

West Hartford HS Nickname Changes Keep Judge Busy

A Hartford Superior Court judge has struck down an injunction attempt to overturn school board's nickname changes of Hall and Conard.

Racial Disparity Of Students Disciplined In WH A Worry

State Office of the Child Advocate issued a report Wednesday saying one West Hartford middle school had many arrests, all being minorities.

Still Time To Enroll In University Of Hartford Day Camp

The Summer Place is celebrating its 40th summer and is accepting new campers from kindergarten through high school.

West Hartford Trio Earns Prestigious Scholarships

Three high school grads named National Merit Scholars this month.

New West Hartford Tennis Courts Done By October

WH council unanimously gives town manager authority to do what's necessary to finish Hall, Conard high school tennis court project.

West Hartford High Schools Have New Mascots Following Board Approval

Conard students are now the Red Wolves and Hall students are the Titans after the board of education approved the name changes, reports say.

West Hartford Students Win National Merit Scholarships

The three students are among 2,600 high school seniors nationwide who were awarded college-sponsored scholarships through the program.

Intensive Education Academy Appoints New Executive Director

Currently an employee of UConn's Center for Students with Disabilities, she has experience in both the education and business worlds.

Students At Northwest Catholic High Named 'Summar Scholars'

The annual award honors students at Catholic high schools in the region who "committed significant time, energy and care" to academics.

Scholar-Athletes From West Hartford Honored At State Banquet

Honorees at the 39th annual CIAC Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet were feted in person Sunday after virtual celebrations the past two years.

Sedgwick Middle School Names New Principal

He returns to Sedgwick after starting his career as a Spanish teacher at the school 25 years ago.

West Hartford Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

She is one of 2,500 high school seniors nationwide who were awarded $2,500 scholarships following a rigorous application process.

USJ Will Hold First Co-Ed Commencement In Hartford This Weekend

The University of St. Joseph will confer degrees on male undergraduates for the first time this weekend in a ceremony at the XL Center.

West Hartford Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

She was one of only two Connecticut students to receive the recognition, which is among the nation's highest honors for high school seniors.

USJ Names New Gymnasium After Jim Calhoun

The university is honoring its basketball coach by naming its new gym the "Hall of Fame Coach James A. Calhoun Gymnasium."