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Milken Family Foundation’s Dr. Jane Foley, Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz, Commissioner Russell-Tucker to Surprise Waterbury Teacher Elaine Hill with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Milken Family Foundation’s Dr. Jane Foley, Lieutenant Governor Bysiewicz, Commissioner Russell-Tucker to Surprise Waterbury Teacher Elaine Hill with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Waterbury U Signing Day Ceremony
Waterbury U Signing Day Ceremony
Ion Bank Ribbon Cutting at Crosby High School
Ion Bank Ribbon Cutting at Crosby High School
Waterbury Public Schools welcomed 80 staff members who were accepted into the Waterbury U program.
Waterbury Public Schools welcomed 80 staff members who were accepted into the Waterbury U program.
The City of Waterbury celebrated Pink Out Day in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
The City of Waterbury celebrated Pink Out Day in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Leading up to the event, city departments teamed up to raise over 30,000 dollars for Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundations Breast Screening Fund for uninsured or underinsured patients.
Staff and administrators attended a three-day School Turnaround Leadership Institute led by Harvard University.
Staff and administrators attended a three-day School Turnaround Leadership Institute led by Harvard University. Throughout this workshop series WPS leaders and staff were able to work collaboratively to make specific and refined turn-around plans for their schools and the district at-large.
Wilby HS celebrate robot submission- Team 8889 'Tyrone' the Robot
Wilby HS celebrate robot submission- Team 8889 'Tyrone' the Robot
CT State Champions for the Vocabulary Bowl
Ilyana and Adrian from WAMS on FOX61 News with (teacher) Mrs.Lanza and Principal Albini were awarded CT State Champions for the Vocabulary Bowl.
2022 Teacher of the Year (Marly Parker)
2022 Teacher of the Year (Marly Parker)
Left to Right: Superintendent Dr. Ruffin, Marly Parker, Jahana Hayas
Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ruffin recently received the 2022 Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CALAS) Outstanding Educational Leader Award at their annual gala.
Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ruffin recently received the 2022 Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (CALAS) Outstanding Educational Leader Award at their annual gala. CALAS presents this award to a Connecticut school administrator committed to addressing the needs of Latino students in their district.
Early College High student attending the Post University Campus Day on July 27, 2022
Early College High student attending the Post University Campus Day on July 27, 2022
Waterbury Arts Magnet School 2021 Graduation
Waterbury Arts Magnet School Class of 2021
Students at Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School participate in International Day.
Students at Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School participate in International Day
2022 Waterbury Promise Scholar Recipients
2022 Waterbury Promise Scholar Recipients
Students perform at Waterbury Arts Magnet School.
Students perform at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wilby High School Qualifies for the 2023 CIAC Connecticut State First Robotics Competition Championship

Kennedy High School Received Highest Rookie Seed

Governor Lamont Releases $56 Million in Grants to Public Schools for Air Filtration System Upgrades LamontAtPodium_040523

Grants Are the First Round of the Lamont Administration’s Newly Established HVAC Indoor Air Quality Grants Program for Public Schools

Waterbury Career Academy Wins State Championship in Boys’ Basketball

 

Spartans Claim CIAC D-III Crown in its Eighth Year as a Varsity Program
 

WATERBURY- Waterbury Career Academy (WCA) boy’s basket is the 2023 Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Division III state champion. WCA Spartans, competing in only its eighth year as a varsity program, captured the school’s first CIAC title in any sport.

Waterbury Schools Competed in an Energizing Robotics Competition This Weekend

 

Kennedy High School Received Highest Rookie Seed and Rookie Inspiration Award

WATERBURY- On March 11-12, 2023, Crosby, Kennedy, and Wilby High School competed at the New England First Robotics Competition Qualifier. First Robotics has provided this weekend's results as well as honored Kennedy High School with two awards. 

Regan Elementary School is Named School of Distinction

WATERBURY- Regan Elementary School has been named a “School of Distinction'' for the 2022-23 school year by the Connecticut State Department of Education. The school of distinction recognition is given to schools in the top 10 percent of the state for their performance and/or growth as measured by the Connecticut Next Generation Accountability System. Waterbury is a member of District Reference Group (DRG) I, which includes: Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Waterbury, and Windham districts. There are approximately 170 public schools in DRG I. 

Waterbury Public Schools Will Expand Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School to Serve 6th Grade

 

WATERBURY- Waterbury Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 school year at Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School will expand and serve 6th grade students. Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School is currently a Pre-K through grade five school with 628 total students. Students attending Maloney reside in Waterbury and surrounding towns: Thomaston, Plymouth, and Wolcott.

High School Students Throughout New England Compete in an Energizing Robotics Competition in Waterbury

Thirty-nine teams of students in grades 9-12 from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire will compete at the NE FIRST Waterbury District Event, a FIRST Robotics Competition qualifier, the weekend of March 11-12, 2023, at Wilby High School. The event is free and open to the public.

Maloney Magnet School Receives the National Magnet School Distinction Award

WATERBURY- Maloney Magnet School in Waterbury has received the National Magnet School of Distinction Award. Maloney Magnet School will be recognized at the Magnet Schools of America’s 40th National Conference hosted by Dallas Independent School district, April 18-22, 2023.

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