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More on district students' travel to Bridgeport Friday to witness NAACP's 11th Annual Great Debate. A team from Yale competed against Howard University's debate team: https://www.bloomfieldschools.org/
A contingent of Carmen Arace Middle School students and the freshman class at Bloomfield High School attended Fridays' NAACP's Great Debate between Yale and Howard University in Bridgeport.
The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater event was moderated by White House Correspondent April Ryan. It provided students the opportunity to learn more about the importance of research, oral argument, civil debate, critical thinking and sportsmanship.
About 5,000 students from around CT were in attendance.
Yesterday, the BHS Girls Varsity Soccer Team defeated Windsor, 2-1. Goals for the Warhawks were scored by: Sianna Lloyd and Arianna Reid with an assist from Taylor Jackson. Congratulations to Coach Gibbs, Coach Cavalier and all of the girls on a great win!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is seeing more domestic violence cases this year, including more cases of family violence involving children.
A community forum, hosted by the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, is being conducted Monday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the town's community center, 330 Park Ave. Attendees will learn how to spot signs of domestic abuse and how to help - including available resources.
School will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Enjoy the extended weekend.
Come out and support the Boys Varsity Soccer Team today at home at 3:45 p.m. as they take on Manchester High School! The Girls Varsity Soccer Team will take on Windsor today at 3:45 p.m. at Windsor High School.
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Cross Country Team for their 15-50 win over Hartford Public on Tuesday! Top three finishers for the boys were: Ja'Mari Manson, Jaden Smith and Jessie Singleton Jr.
Congratulations the Girls Varsity Cross Country Team for their 15-50 win over Hartford Public on Tuesday! Top three finishers for the girls were: Kiylah Williams, Aisha Williams and Jahniya Barclay.
School will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Enjoy the extended weekend.
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Bloomfield Social & Youth Services and Bloomfield Police Department Presents Bloomfield Police Department Youth Group. They are now recruiting youths in grades 7-11.
Bloomfield Social & Youth Services Presents TRIBE Young Men's Group. Young men in grades 7-11 are encouraged to attend.
Bloomfield Social & Youth Services Presents Project 330 Leadership Group. Students in Grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend.
October is National Principals Month - Bloomfield Public Schools celebrates the crucial leadership role principals play in directing our schools and shaping the future of our children. Kudos to Dr. Frank Macchi, Global Experience Magnet School; Jesse White, Bloomfield High School, Dr. Trevor Ellis, Carmen Arace Middle School, Sarah Williams, Carmen Arace Intermediate School, Paul Guzzo, Metacomet Elementary School; Jennifer Dwyer, Laurel Literacy Academy; Samantha Straker, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School.
October is National Principals Month - Bloomfield Public Schools celebrates the crucial leadership role principals play in directing our schools and shaping the future of our children. Kudos to Dr. Frank Macchi, Global Experience Magnet School; Jesse White, Bloomfield High School, Dr. Trevor Ellis, Carmen Arace Middle School, Sarah Williams, Carmen Arace Intermediate School, Paul Guzzo, Metacomet Elementary School; Jennifer Dwyer, Laurel Literacy Academy; Samantha Straker, Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School.
Notice all Bloomfield families: The Back-to-School event – 2023 Extravaganza Day- postponed a few weeks ago has been rescheduled to Sunday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Rockwell Green, located on Rockwell Drive. Book bags and supplies will be available for free. There will also be games, entertainment food and ice cream.
Laurel Literacy Academy students showcased Mexican hat-dancing skills this week in tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month. , which ends Oct. 15. District students have been learning about the contributions, cultures and rich histories of Americans whose ancestors were reared in Spanish- speaking countries. This year's theme is "Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America.”
Laurel Literacy Academy was officially christened today, with students, staff and town education leaders in attendance, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the gym.
The former Laurel Elementary School’s new name is is reflective of the intensive work being done over the past couple of years in reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and problem-solving at Laurel.
BHS Student-Athletes receiving the Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award at the CIAC High School Sportsmanship Conference.
