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Little Brother Shares His Mentoring Journey with West Hartford Big Brother at Forum
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (436+ words) Ocean, a youth from New Britain and his Big Brother, Joe De Lutrie of West Harford, shared their experience at Big Brothers Big Sisters Forum. A powerful story of mentoring between a New Britain youth and his West Hartford mentor…...
West Hartford Principal Plans Return to Classroom
2+ week, 5+ day ago (213+ words) Jen Derick, the principal of West Hartford's Nordfedt Elementary School, has made the decision to return to teaching. Norfeldt Principal Jen Derick announced Wednesday that she will be stepping down from her role at the end of the school year,…...
Teens Supporting Teens: Inside West Hartford's 3rd Annual Wellness Fair
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (605+ words) Mark your calendars: Teen Wellness Fair set for March 7. How does an afternoon of face painting, bingo, planting, and therapy dogs sound? If your answer is "Sign me up," then mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Teen Wellness Fair: A…...
West Hartford Public Schools Planning Switch to Block Scheduling in High Schools
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (1010+ words) At a presentation to the Board of Education administrators said the final decision will be made next month, but the district is actively planning for the conversion to block scheduling at Conard and Hall beginning in the fall of 2026. It's…...
Renbrook Mathletes Shine at Hartford Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (188+ words) The team from West Hartford's Renbrook School earned fifth place in the MATHCOUNTS competition. Renbrook School proudly participated in the recent Hartford Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition, joining 12 schools and 98 students in a rigorous test of mathematical skill, problem solving, and teamwork....
Lamont Outlines Plan to Provide Universal Free Breakfast, Expand Free Lunch to Public School Students
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (705+ words) At Smith STEM School in West Hartford on Thursday, Gov. Ned Lamont, state and local officials, and advocates highlighted a provision in the FY2027 budget that will completely fund breakfast for all K-12 public school students and eliminate fees for those who…...