The district's Climate Survey is available. It is an invaluable tool that helps to measure the level of positive school climate by getting anonymous feedback from students, families and staff.
We are encouraging all to complete the survey. The deadline is Thursday, Dec. 21.
Here is the link to the survey:
https://bloomfieldschools.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3C5LHu4siq4ZpXg
Researchers have found a strong correlation among positive school climates, attendance and student achievement
A Connecticut Sun free girls basketball clinic will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 9, at the town's community center at 330 Park Ave. Two sessions: Grades 6-8: from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Grades 9-12: from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. For more information, contact: TKHglobalconsulting@gmail.com
Schools are conducting Parent Teacher Conferences on December 6-8. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to meet with their children’s teachers so they can play a role in their child’s academic and social development. There will be Early Dismissal on those days at 12:15 p.m.
State Title up for Grabs: BHS football team plays for the CIAC Class S state championship this Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m., vs. Cromwell/Portland at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Tickets can be purchased Online ONLY at gofan.com.
This is the third consecutive year that BHS has advanced to the state finals. Team has won one state title in past five years.
A Connecticut Sun free girls basketball clinic will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 9, at the town's community center at 330 Park Ave. Two sessions: Grades 6-8: from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Grades 9-12: from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. For more information, contact: TKHglobalconsulting@gmail.com
Town's Annual Holiday Parade kicks off this Saturday, at town hall.
GAME NIGHT - BHS Football team hosts Morgan (Clinton, CT) TONIGHT in the quarterfinals of the Class 'S' State Tournament - 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are ONLINE ONLY. Here is the link to purchase: https://gofan.co/app/school/CIAC
BHS football alum Anthony Simpson is a key contributor for UMass, which plays UConn this weekend in college football match-up: : https://www.courant.com/2023/11/22/bloomfields-anthony-simpson-catches-runs-with-his-fbs-opportunity-at-umass-set-to-face-uconn/
Another successful Food Drive for the district. Buses at all seven schools were stuffed with non-perishable food items and delivered to the Bloomfield Food Bank yesterday. Thanks to all for your generous spirit. Happy Thanksgiving!
The district’s Thanksgiving recess runs from Wednesday, Nov.22 to Friday, Nov. 24. Schools and central office will be closed.
Eight Carmen Arace Middle School students are experiencing the fields of science and laboratory medicine through a novel 10-week after-school partnership with the Center for DNA-Guided Medicine in Hartford.
The Center’s Director of Educational Programs Dr. Mohan Kocheria, and colleagues, have been overseeing the session. The goal of CAMS Youth Academy after-program’s goal is to expose students to careers in science, laboratory medicine and research. The sessions engage students with a hybrid approach to learning, combining classroom instruction and laboratory-activity.
This year’s weekly sessions end in mid-December and will start again in January of 2024.
Bloomfield High School's FFA Leadership Team and Harris Agriscience Center Director Jaunice Edwards-Hassan traveled to Indianapolis recently for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. The convention focuses on growing the next generation of leaders. During this event, FFA members learn how they can influence world with their gifts and talents
Eight Carmen Arace Middle School students are experiencing the fields of science and laboratory medicine through a novel 10-week after-school partnership with the Center for DNA-Guided Medicine in Hartford.
Friendly Reminder: District's holiday Stuff the Bus Food Drive, to support Bloomfield Food Bank, ends today. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at any of our schools this morning. Buses will be located at each school site. At noon, the final collection site will be the town's community center, 330 Park Ave.
Today is GAME DAY: Bloomfield High School takes on cross-town rival Windsor in high school football action - 1 p.m., at Windsor High - 50 Sage Park Road. Online ticket purchases, ONLY. Here is the link to purchase tixs: https://gofan.co/app/school/CT17356
Bloomfield High School takes on cross-town rival Windsor in high school football action Saturday, Nov. 18 - 1 p.m., at Windsor High - 50 Sage Park Road.
Online ticket purchases, ONLY. Here is the link to purchase tixs: https://gofan.co/app/school/CT17356
Undefeated Bloomfield High School, 8-0, takes on cross-town rival Windsor High, 7-3, in high school football action Saturday, Nov. 18 - 1 p.m., at Windsor High - 50 Sage Park Road.
Online ticket purchases, ONLY. Here is the link to purchase tixs: https://gofan.co/app/school/CT17356
Congratulations to the recently elected Board of Education, new chairperson Lynette Easmon and returning vice chair Howard Frydman. The other members of the new board, which held its first meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, are: new Board Secretary Femi Bogle-Assegai, Kimberly Dunbar, Thomas Moore,, Dr. Lisa Simone and Tiffany Mack-Mohammed.
Congratulations to the recently elected Board of Education, new chairperson Lynette Easmon and returning vice chair Howard Frydman. The other members of the BOE are:
Femi Bogle Assegai
Kimberly Dunbar
Thomas Moore
Dr. Lisa Simone
Tiffany Mack-Mohammed
Bloomfield Public Schools - and Superintendent Dr. James Thompson, Jr. - have been selected as one of Our Piece of the Pie’s 2023 Champions honorees for their longstanding commitment to youth empowerment. A reception for all recipients was held recently at Dunkin Stadium's Yard Goats Club. OPP's mission is to provide developmental and and job training to Greater Hartford's youth.
