District News & Announcements
News from across the entire NPS Community
September 1, 2026
2026 CHET Dream Big! Competition
Treasurer Erick Russell, Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), has announced that the 2026 CHET Dream Big! Competition will run from August 19, 2026, through November 6, 2026. T...
August 31, 2026
Newington Public Schools Featured in Business View Magazine
Good eveningPlease see the attached article where NPS was featured in Business View Magazine. Have a great night.Newington Public Schools
August 30, 2026
Principal's Update 8/30
Principal's Updates Ruth L. Chaffee Around the School: Welcome Back Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We have had a wonderful first two days and are thrilled to welcome our new and returning st...
August 28, 2026
Principal's Weekly Newsletter #1 (2026-2027)
Newington High School Principal's Newsletter Weekly news and updates - August 28, 2026 Dear NHS Families and Friends, Happy 1st Friday of the 2026-27 School Year! Wow, what a week. Staff had two fu...
August 28, 2026
Principal's Weekly Newsletter #1 (2026-2027)
Newington High School Principal's Newsletter Weekly news and updates - August 28, 2026 Dear NHS Families and Friends, Happy 1st Friday of the 2026-27 School Year! Wow, what a week. Staff had two fu...
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026 - Family Newsletter
Elizabeth Green Elementary SchoolAugust 28, 2026 Great Start to the Year!We had a wonderful start to the year! The kids were very excited to meet their new teachers and see which friends were ...
August 28, 2026
Panther Pride Weekly
Panther Pride Weekly #1 August 28, 2026 News From Dr. Correia We have had a wonderful start to the new school year! The halls of John Paterson Elementary School are once again filled with energy, l...
August 28, 2026
MKMS Newsletter
MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 08/28/2026 September 2026, IMPORTANT DATES 9/7- Labor Day- Schools Closed / Offices Closed 9/8- PTO Meeting- Media Center- 6pm - 8pm 9/9- Board of Ed. Meeting- 7pm - 9pm 9/10...
August 21, 2026
JWMS Weekly Family Newsletter #1
JWMS Weekly Family Newsletter August 21, 2026 Welcome Back to School! Dear JWMS Families, Greetings to all of our friends and families in the John Wallace community. We hope everyone is having a wo...
August 21, 2026
Principal's Summer Newsletter #3 (2026-2027)
Newington High School Principal's Newsletter Weekly news and updates - August 21, 2026 Dear NHS Families and Friends, Happy Friday Eve of the 2026-2027 School Year! Just when I thought I could not ...
August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026 - Family Newsletter
Elizabeth Green Elementary School August 20, 2026 We are 1 week away! It is hard to believe the summer is coming to an end and school is next Thursday. I hope you had a wonderful summer and enjoyed...
August 19, 2026
Welcome & Welcome Back Paterson Families!
August 19, 2026Dear Paterson Families,Welcome to the new school year! I hope you have had a wonderful summer and are feeling rested and refreshed. A warm welcome to all of our new families joining ...
August 17, 2026
Anna Reynolds PTO
Good Evening Anna Reynolds Families!The PTO is starting to plan events for the upcoming 2026/2027 school year. We are in DESPERATE need of volunteers to make our events fun and successful for all s...
August 17, 2026
Chromebook Insurance for 2026-27
Good morning:Just a reminder: For the 2026-27 school year, the district has transitioned all of the Chromebook and Google Workspace consent forms to PowerSchool. WHEN REGISTERING, ALL KINDERGARTEN ...
August 14, 2026
Principal's Summer Newsletter #2 (2026-2027)
Newington High School Principal's Newsletter Weekly news and updates - August 14, 2026 Dear NHS Families and Friends, Hello again and Happy Friday, Welcome to my second weekly summer newsletter of ...
August 14, 2026
Food Services Parent Letter - 2026-2027
August 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians & Students: The purpose of this letter is to outline and hopefully answer questions concerning breakfast and lunch, meal charging, the cafeteria’s computerize...
August 10, 2026
Bus Route Information is Posted
Good Afternoon NPS FamiliesBus information has been posted for all students. You can find it listed in your student's PowerSchool account under the Transportation Tab. Please review it. You must us...
August 7, 2026
Principal's Summer Newsletter #1 (2026-2027)
Newington High School Principal's Newsletter Weekly news and updates - August 7, 2026 Dear NHS Families and Friends, Welcome to my first weekly newsletter of the 2026-2027 school year. I hope you a...
August 3, 2026
NPS Continuing Education
Good afternoon,Please see the Fall 2026 Newington Public Schools Continuing Education Brochure here.
July 22, 2026
Welcome Dr. Matthew Correia!
Good Morning Paterson Staff and Families,It is my pleasure to announce that after a very thorough selection process that included parents, staff, Board members, and administrators, as well as a ver...
July 20, 2026
Reminder - Transportation Survey
Hello JWMS Families,I hope you are having a great summer. Every summer, the Newington Public Schools (NPS) Transportation Department sends a survey to families. This helps the department make the b...
July 13, 2026
Part-time Food Service (Kitchen) Positions Available
Newington Public Schools is Hiring!Join our School Nutrition team as a part-time substitute or permanent part-time school kitchen employee. Starting pay is $18.04 per hour for substitute positions....
July 8, 2026
📝 Annual Notices
GreetingsNewington Public Schools is obligated to provide annual notice to families and employees regarding the following information and policies. Asbestos Management: EPA Guidelines and NPS Asbes...
July 6, 2026
Blood Drive, July 10
Good afteroon everyone,I am reaching out on behalf of recent graduates, who in collaboration wiht the American Red Cross, are running a blood drive this Friday, July 10. The blood drive will take p...
June 25, 2026
NPS News, 12th Edition
Newington Public Schools NPS News, 12th Edition June 25, 2026 Leveling Up Culturally Responsive and Engaging Pedagogy "With a Little Help from our Friends" District Intended Outcome: That we mainta...
June 19, 2026
Principal's Newsletter #45 (2025-2026)
Newington High School Principal's Newsletter Weekly news and updates - June 19, 2026 Dear NHS Families and Friends, Good afternoon, Thank you to our ML students and staff who planted the beautiful ...
June 19, 2026
June 19, 2026 - Family Newsletter
Elizabeth Green Elementary School June 19, 2026 The End is Here! We have finally arrived at the end of the school year and our final newsletter. Monday, your kids will walk through E Green for the ...
June 19, 2026
MKMS Newsletter
MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 06/19/2026 June 2026, IMPORTANT DATES 6/22- Grade 8 Awards and Promotion Ceremony- MKMS Gymnasium- 9:45am-11:15am 6/22- Last Day of School- 1:05pm Dismissal Grade 8- End Of T...
June 19, 2026
NHS PLAYSCHOOL PROGRAM
Good morning, Newington Families. The 2026-2027 PLAYSCHOOL Program is now accepting children between the ages of 2 to 5 years old in our unique NHS Playschool Program. Please note, we are NOT a pre...
June 18, 2026
A message about student mental health
Good morning: Connection is KeyWhile many students and families are excitedly planning for summer break, we know this season can also be a difficult and isolating time for some students.During the ...
June 17, 2026
Black Doctors Day on Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Calling all middle school and high school students! Save the date for Black Doctors Day on Saturday, August 29th, 2026. This community event is in partnership with the Imhotep Connecticut National ...
June 17, 2026
8/29/26 - Black Doctors Day
Calling all middle school and high school students! Save the date for Black Doctors Day on Saturday, August 29th, 2026. This community event is in partnership with the Imhotep Connecticut National ...
June 15, 2026
Summer Chromebook Letter
June 2026Dear Students and Parents:The 1:1 Chromebook Program has been a successful experience for the students in Newington Public Schools. Our learners quickly adopted the new technology and trul...
June 15, 2026
Volunteers Needed--Class of 2026 Project Graduation
Good evening:Please consider making the Class of 2026 Project Graduation a memorable one!! Please see the attached flyer to volunteer.Have a great night!Newington Public Schools
June 12, 2026
Message from Newington Police Department in regards to E-Bikes
Good eveningNewington Police Department has published information in regards to E-Bikes. They encourage to please have a conversation with your student(s).Have a great night.Newington Public Schools
June 12, 2026
Principal's Newsletter #44 (2025-2026)
Newington High School Principal's Newsletter Weekly news and updates - June 5, 2026 Dear NHS Families and Friends, Good afternoon, We just finished our final full week of classes. At first, June 22...
June 12, 2026
June 12, 2026 - Family Newsletter
Elizabeth Green Elementary School June 12, 2026 T-Minus 6 Days To Go! 6 days until we head off for our summer breaks. It has been a wonderful year and we are very lucky to have worked with your kid...
June 12, 2026
MKMS Newsletter
MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 06/12/2026 June 2026, IMPORTANT DATES 6/12- Grade 8 Dance- MKMS Cafeteria- 6:00pm-9:00pm 6/15- Grade 7- Urban Air Park- 9:00am-2:00om 6/16- Grade 8 Picnic 6/17- Academy (Zava...