Our first day of the 2026-2027 school year is officially complete! It was great to see our schools filled with students once again, and we hope everyone had a memorable start to the year. So many wonderful first-day photos were submitted! While we couldn’t include every photo, here are some of the many smiles and special moments shared with us today. 💙 The first day is in the books... 179 more to go! 📚
Happy first day of school, West Haven! We wish all of our students and staff a wonderful year ahead filled with learning, growth and new opportunities. We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! ❤️
Happy First Day of School, West Haven! Whether it’s your first day of Pre-K or your last first day ever as a senior in high school, we want to see it! Share your first-day photos with us so we can highlight and celebrate our students across the district. 📸 Send us your photos through DM on Instagram for a chance to be featured!
We hope everyone has a great school year! 💙 🎉 🚌
Today, we welcomed our newest teachers to the West Haven Public Schools family with New Teacher Orientation at West Haven High School!
New staff had the opportunity to meet members of our central office team, hear from Superintendent Cavallaro and Assistant Superintendent Fronc, connect with department heads, and learn important information as they prepare for the start of the school year on Monday.
We’re excited to have such a great group of new teachers joining our district and can’t wait to see all they accomplish this year! 💙🤍
New staff had the opportunity to meet members of our central office team, hear from Superintendent Cavallaro and Assistant Superintendent Fronc, connect with department heads, and learn important information as they prepare for the start of the school year on Monday.
We’re excited to have such a great group of new teachers joining our district and can’t wait to see all they accomplish this year! 💙🤍
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School closings, delays, and snow days. Important announcements and flyers. Events, activities, and updates from our schools. You can find it all through our district communication channels.
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School closings, delays, and snow days. Important announcements and flyers. Events, activities, and updates from our schools. You can find it all through our district communication channels.
Whether you’re a student, parent/guardian, or staff member, make sure you’re connected with us. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, download our mobile app, and opt in to text alerts so you never miss an important update.
We update our platforms daily, so stay connected and stay informed. 💙🤍
#WestHavenPublicSchools #WestHaven #Westies #StayConnected #StayInformed
One week to go! We’re getting closer to the first day, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another great school year! ❤️
Please review the Welcome Back to School letter from the President below. ❤️🤍💙
Bailey Middle School Reminders:
8/19: 7th Grade Orientation for Team 11
9/8 & 9/9: Bailey Fall Sports Tryouts
9/10: Bailey Middle School Open House
Please review the flyers below for more information. 🔴⚫
7th Grade Orientation begins next week at Bailey Middle School. Please review the flyer below for important dates, times, and additional details. 🎒
Grade 7 students and families, Bailey Middle School Orientation is set for Tuesday, August 18! Be sure to review the flyer below for important information, including times and details. We look forward to welcoming our newest Eagles! ❤️📚
Happy first day of summer! Have a safe and enjoyable break! ☀️🏖️
After a week of celebrating our students, Bailey Middle School officially wrapped up its 8th grade promotion ceremonies today. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and all they have achieved. We wish them the very best as they continue their educational journey next year at West Haven High School. ❤️
Bailey Middle School students are making a difference in the community! Members of Fill a Bag-Fuel a Mind, Yearbook, Student Council, Newspaper, and Bettering Bailey visited W.H.E.A.T. to deliver donations collected throughout the year. Students helped sort items, stock shelves, and support an organization that has been serving West Haven families for nearly 50 years. The day ended with a celebration at Lorenzo’s, recognizing their hard work, teamwork, and commitment to giving back! ❤️👏
Reminder: Beginning tomorrow, the final three days of school on June 17th, 18th, and 19th will all be half days across West Haven Public Schools.
Only 5 school days remain! It’s the final week of school, and summer is just around the corner. Finish strong and enjoy these last few days together before break 🎉☀️
Bailey Middle School students enjoyed a fun-filled Field Day today at West Haven High School! Students had the opportunity to spend time outdoors, explore what will soon be their new stomping grounds, enjoy some cold treats in the warm weather, play games on the turf, and listen to music with friends. We hope everyone had a fantastic time! ☀️🎶🍧🎉
Important Notice: Due to the forecasted excessive heat, all West Haven Public Schools will follow an early dismissal schedule on Friday, June 12, 2026. West Haven High School will continue to follow its final exam schedule and will not be affected by this change.
Families are asked to plan accordingly. Please visit your respective school's website and use the dropdown menu to select "School Schedule" for dismissal times.
Congratulations to Bailey Middle School’s Students of the Quarter! We are proud to celebrate all of the students who were selected this quarter for their dedication to learning, positive attitude, respectful behavior, and commitment to making great choices each day. 🎉👏🌟📚
Bailey Middle School recently hosted an SBA Breakfast to recognize students who showed growth on their ELA and Math SBA assessments and performed well on the Science NGSS test. Students enjoyed breakfast and had the chance to win a variety of prizes through the Wheel of Knowledge, including gift cards, special activities, and even the opportunity to pie Mrs. Driend or a teacher of their choice! Congratulations to all of the students who were recognized for their hard work and achievement! 🌟
Only 10 school days remain! The final stretch is here, and summer is just around the corner. Keep pushing through and finish strong as we head toward a well-earned break! ☀️🎉
